Undefined Beauty won at Southwell and Sedgefield at the end of last year but has looked in the handicapper’s grip since and previous runs on heavy going don’t offer much encouragement she’ll thrive in today’s conditions. Hope’s Wishes is probably on a fair mark but this will be her first outing since July, which is off-putting. DAISY DE SIVOLA is back over 2m for the first time since she chased home the useful Poppy Kay at Uttoxeter a year ago. She is 8lb lower now so gets the nod with her stable back in form, though Jaune Et Bleue was made favourite when returning from a lengthy absence at Wincanton so must have been showing something on the gallops.
Undefined Beauty (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Held up in last trio, steady headway into 4th place 8th, modest 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 14l behind Ellens Way (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Hope's Wishes 12-1 (12-1) Held up in 4th, 3rd going well approaching 3 out, 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 9l behind Miss Spent (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Daisy De Sivola (FR) 9-1 (10-11) Led until 4th, led after next, headed 6th, ridden and losing place when untidy 3 out, soon well beaten, 6th of 7, 29 1/2l behind Ellens Way (11-6) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Jaune Et Bleue (FR) 5-2jfav (12-2) Held up towards rear and in touch, in 4th place before 2 out, never dangerous, last of 6, dist behind Rainy Day Dylan (11-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Undisputed (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) In touch, 3rd after 7th, every chance when blundered 3 out, went 2nd soon after until next, chased leading pair but no chance, weakened between last 2, 7th of 9, dist behind Ellens Way (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
