Verdict

Mugeba is the only horse in the lineup who is returning from a period off the track but Gaye Kellaway's mare has run well fresh in the past and with the ground to suit she gets the vote ahead of Mick Is Back and Hits Only Cash. The selection won on her final start on desperate ground at Ayr and having shown an aptitude for all types of ground in the past, she is one horse who won't be looking constantly to the skies. A winner at the track before, this mark of 59 gives her a very fair chance. Woodhill Schnaps is 2lb out of the handicap but given his level of consistency on the all-weather this winter he can go well, whilst Proud Killer has tried different trips in the past but is arguably best over six furlongs. Hits Only Cash is a course winner so needs a check in the betting, along with Mick Is Back who kept his form well last season, albeit at a lowly level. Parkview Love looks to be on a very fair mark at present and must be considered a threat if back on song, however we like Mugeba and she can win again.

Formwatch

Parkview Love (USA) 5-1 (9-1) Led early, prominent, not clear run over 1f out, not recover and eased final furlong, 8th of 11, 13l behind Chief Exec (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.

Proud Killer 14-1 (8-13) Dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Savile's Delight (8-6) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs in Feb.

Hits Only Cash 10-3jt-fav (9-4) Held up, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 5l behind Rebellious Spirit (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.

Mick Is Back 11-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened, 9th of 12, 9l behind Not Now Lewis (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.

Mugeba 9-2 (8-7) Held up, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, held on well, won at Ayr 7f fll hcp (5) hvy in Nov beating Eternal Legacy (8-6) by 1/2l, 9 ran.

Wodhill Schnaps 5-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Blue Empire (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Feb.