French import can start repaying big Arqana fee with novice victory

Machree
12.35 Catterick
SP forecast 8-11

Improved dramatically from her debut performance when she ran on well to claim third despite meeting trouble in running to finish fourth in a Class 3 novice event last time out. That is clearly the best form in the race and Declan Carroll has done well with his juveniles this year.

Conclusion She's a short price for a reason and the only danger on form, Bahuta Acha, has to give her 13lb. Unless French import Serabrina shows dramatic improvement, Machree will win this comfortably.