MERMAIDS CAVE (11) returns from a 88-day spell. Concluded the last prep with a win in a hurdle (4000m) at Fakenham, scoring by 3 lengths. Reliable jumper with five wins to her name from 17 starts. Sure to feature on her best form. BATWOMEN (5) did well to clock-in third two back in a hurdle (4360m) at Fontwell Park then improved sharply to register a big win in a hurdle (3830m) at Fontwell Park six days ago, arriving 6 lengths ahead of her rivals. Cannot be left out. JENA D'OUDAIRIES (16) was unplaced the start before last in a hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park. Bounced back last time when she scored in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow. Hard to fault on that most recent effort. COULD BE TROUBLE (15) finished ninth two runs ago in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby. Did a better job last time when she saluted in a hurdle (4200m) at Haydock Park. Must be respected.