The week or so before Cheltenham is notoriously short of class and this afternoon is no exception. Southwell are our only National Hunt card, but if Smurfette can put in an admittedly rare clear round, then she could take the 2.45pm for trainer Tom Ellis.
Rarely too far away with two wins from three starts at the end of last season, the eight-year-old returned with a neck second at Uttoxeter before a 14 length third at Market Rasen when a bad mistake two out knocked the stuffing out of her and ended any chances she may have had.
Similar jumping errors will make her life difficult once more, but if he puts in a clear round for once off bottom weight she might make them all go off this weight.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Smurfette 2.45pm Southwell 13/8 bet365