TimeformBlog

Cloudy Spirit enjoyed a super season in 2010/11, winning jumpers' bumper and 2 strong handicap hurdles up to 3m. Well held on Flat debut recently but that should have put an edge on her. Can't ignore.

Combustible Lady showed promise when placed both starts over hurdles in September, and improved since, making successful handicap debut earlier in the month. Up in trip and class here, and set to come up short.

Elyaadi is useful on the Flat and was an easy winner of a mares handicap at Listowel last term. Shaped as if in good heart when third at Punchestown last time and should stay this far.

Violin Davis progressed well last season, landing Wincanton novice in March and placed in good handicaps after. Another step forward when ready winner on reappearance and still on the upgrade. Leading claims.

Whoops a Daisy created a good impression winning first 3 hurdles starts up to 2½m before shaping as if amiss at Newbury in March. Good second over inadequate trip on reappearance and should stay this far.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Violin Davis
2. Elyaadi
3. Whoops a Daisy

Timeform View: Violin Davis looked an improved performer on her seasonal reappearance and although that form isn't bombproof, she is in the right hands to continue to progress. Elyaadi, Whoops A Daisy and Cloudy Spirit are all seriously respected in opposition though.

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