Elfkirk won nicely last time and should go close in the follow up bid, but we will take a chance on Foxchapel Queen, with Amber Starlight also expected to run well. Nicky Henderson's mare is a bit of a character, but put in a much improved display at Wincanton early last month when chasing home Darjeeling. The stable was still coming out of the doldrums at that time and we may see a much better performance today. Elfkirk comfortably beat Sister Cinnamon over two and a half miles at Chepstow last time and should be well suited by this extra distance, she looks the main threat to the selection. Amber Starlight put in an improved performance on her seasonal debut when chasing home inch pride and can be expected to progress again. Early Start should prove best of the remainder, but Foxchapel Queen could turn out top be quite decent and gets our vote
Elfkirk (IRE) 16-1 Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, ridden out, won at Chepstow 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (E) sft in Feb beating Sister Cinnamon by 4l, 8 ran.
Amber Starlight 50-1 Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Inch Pride at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Jan.
Dedrunknmunky (IRE) 8-1 Led, ridden and headed when fell 2 out in race won by Fille D'honfleur at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (E) gs in Feb, 9 ran.
Dundridge Native 100-1 Held up towards rear, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 37l behind Demarco at Fontwell 2m 2f nh nov hdl (E) gs in Feb.
Early Start 3-1 Took keen hold, chased leader, led and hit 7th, headed and hit 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 6th of 11, well behind Lady of Fortune at Hereford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (D) hvy in Feb.
Foxchapel Queen (IRE) 11-4 Held up towards rear, headway on bit 3 out, ridden and every chance 2 out, stayed on from last, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Darjeeling at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (D) sft in Feb.
Stanwick Gypsy 80-1 In touch, lost place 4th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 11, 33l behind Briery Fox at Fakenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (D) gd in Feb.
Supreme Rullah (IRE) 12-1 Held up in touch, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Forever Eyesofblue at Perth 3m amt hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Apr, 13 ran.
