4:30 Wincanton Tips

Queens Gamble is likely to be a short price here, but arguably should be even shorter given the strength of her recent form. She began the year with a solid effort when third over 2m4½f off 134, beaten 6½ lengths by the now 139-rated Go West. She then stepped forward to win a Listed mares' novice chase at Wincanton over 1m7½f, scoring by 2¼ lengths from the 133-rated Bluey ??' a performance that sets a strong standard in this field. Last time out, she finished second in a Class 2 handicap at Doncaster over 2m½f off 132, beaten 17 lengths by Mighty Bandit. While that margin may look wide, the form is strong, with the winner rated 152 and subsequently finishing fourth in a Grade 1 at Aintree. She has already proven herself on good and good-to-soft ground over hurdles, and if translating that ability fully to fences, she sets a clear benchmark. With her class edge and strong form lines, she looks the one they all have to beat.