Proven mudlark should relish Hexham slog

No. 11
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2.15 Hexham
1pt each-way at 14-1 with William Hill (12-1 with Sky Bet, Betfred and Coral)

This eight-year-old completely lost her way when pulled up on her final four starts last season, but she has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when landing a 3m1f handicap chase at Kelso on heavy ground last December and looks ready to take advantage.

Simon Waugh's mare appears to come to herself at this time of year on extremely testing going and there was a lot to like about her fourth over 3m1½f at Sedgefield last time. She travelled well throughout and was left behind only over the last few fences by Nortonthorpelegend, who has franked the form by winning since.