Verdict

Charlie's Angel is given the vote here with Shoveontommy and Abbeyknock Boy rated as the main dangers. The selection still has a bit to prove but she ran her best race yet when fifth behind Longstone Boy at Leicester last time in a more competitive race than this. That was a decent effort and if she can improve again then this lightly-raced mare should be the one to be on. Abbeyknock Boy has had plenty of chances and he has yet to translate his hurdling form to this sphere. However, he has a positive jockey booking here in Polly Gundry and he could go well in this weak affair. Shoveontommy is an interesting newcomer who should be noted in the market, a comment that would also apply to Lord Euro. But Charlie's Angel looks to have the most solid claims and she is taken to score.

Formwatch

Abbeyknock Boy (IRE) 80-1 Pulled hard, led 3rd to 8th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Sleeping Night at Fakenham 2m 5f hts chs (H) gd in Feb, 16 ran.

Apollo Victoria (FR) 100-1 Behind most of way, never dangerous, 8th of 17, 27l behind Cardenas at Newbury 2m nov hdl (B) gs in Dec '03.

Lindron 4-1 pulled up in race won by Trumper at High Easter 3m ptp gd in Feb '04, 8 ran.

Lord Euro (IRE) 9-2 4th of 12, 28l behind Hot Toddy at Kingston Blount 3m ptp gd in Feb.

River Bailiff (IRE) 66-1 Always in rear, 10th of 14, 39l behind Emperor Ross at Sandown 2m 4f hts chs (H) gd in Feb.

Shoveontommy (IRE) 2-1jt-fav 4th of 5, 15l behind Lord Euro at Higham 3m ptp gd in Jan.

Smokey Robot (IRE) 10-1 pulled up in race won by Gunnaballright at Kingston Blount 3m ptp sft in May, 9 ran.

Charlie's Angel 7-2 won at Charing 3m ptp gd in Feb beating Stylish Dave by 7l, 15 ran.