Verdict

Three of Still Believing's four victories under Rules have come around here. Her narrow success nine days ago but she's equally adept over hurdles and Lewis Gordon's claim is a plus. BRISE VENDEENNE is definitely worth a try over this longer trip as she's been getting outpaced over shorter. Philip Hobbs' mare gets the nod, though Tambura is a stout stayer who will exploit any stamina deficiencies. Bobble Boru has been chasing and the remaining trip were all pulled up last time so have something to prove.

Formwatch

Still Believing (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Held up in last pair, headway 17th, went 2nd and jumped right 3 out, led after next, held on, won at Ludlow 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Jan beating Take The Mick (11-12) by nk, 5 ran.

Dolores Delightful (FR) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 9th, jumped right next, weakened next, blundered 4 out, soon pulled up, at Exeter 2m 3f (3) hvy in Dec.

Tambura 10-3 (11-11) Led to 5th, remained close up, ridden before last, kept on to take 2nd place last 50 yards, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind At First Light (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.

Midnight Belle 14-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, mistake 8th, soon headed, pushed along 9th, weakened 5 out, pulled up next, at Haydock 2m 5f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.

Brise Vendeenne (FR) 9-2jfav (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, went modest 3rd run-in, 3rd of 9, 9 1/2l behind Flute Bowl (11-11) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.

Forgivienne 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, stumbled badly 10th, soon pulled up, at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Dec.

Bobble Boru (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Jumped left, led, jumped big 2nd, headed last, (normal 3 out), no impression on winner bypassing omitted last, 2nd of 4, 12l behind Black Narcissus (10-12) at Towcester 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.