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JLT Novices Chase - 13:30
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Even though Willie Mullins has had a bit of a tough week so far, I do think he'll gain success with Yorkhill. Meanwhile Paul Nicholls and Sam Twiston-Davies team up with this exciting grey who has been progressing nicely throughout the season most notably by winning a Grade Two novices' prize at Ascot in December. He's well fancied by connections and can make a big claim at a good price.
Politologue - 13/2 at BetVictor
Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle - 14:10
For Good Measure will have conditions his own way, and has the class and form to take an intriguingly open handicap. Phillip Hobbs' six-year-old has been in decent form all year, finishing as a runner-up three times this season, and the only time he hasn't been outside the top two was when dropped in trip. He's on a very competitive weight, and all his prep has seemed to go to plan. He's got a leading chance!
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For Good Measure - 10/1 at BetVictor
Ryanair Chase - 14:50
Another horse for Gigginstown whose in with a strong chance, he's one who'll love today's quick ground and trip. There are plenty of doubts with a few of these and the only worry I have is the class of Henry De Bromhead's eight-year-old. I like him a lot, and so far this season he's bumped into the likes of Sizing John and Djakadam; key Irish contenders in the Gold Cup tomorrow. Although he hasn't done anything hugely special, he can take home some prize money!
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Sub Lieutenant - 15/2 at BetVictor
Stayers Hurdle - 15:30
With a very strong favourite in the race on such a fantastic run of form, I'd always be tempted to look at the without market. Warren Greatrex has been very confident of his chance and I can see why, this former winner has been in good form recently and ran brilliantly in a prep finishing second to Harry Fry's favourite. He should be in good shape now, he'll like the conditions and has a big chance of making the top three.
Cole Harden - 8/1 at BetVictor
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Brown Advisory Plate - 16:10
One of Colin Tizzard's strongest chances of the week, and still at a big price this eight-year-old has been running well all season without winning and Cheltenham may just be right for him. His form this year has been rock solid, with most notably running very close to Top Notch at Ascot back in December. Last time out he ran well when upped in trip, but returns back to the ideal 2m4f. His handicap mark is very appealing, and he ticks all the right boxes.
Un Ace may have a big each-way chance for Kim Bailey, he's shown some promise but always seemed to not finish strongly. Now with a low weight and at a track he's run well at before, he could bounce back for the local trainer.
Sizing Codelco - 14/1 at BetVictor (OR) Un Ace - 28/1 at BetVictor
Mares Novices Hurdle - 16:50
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I like Warren Greatrex's six-year-old who has won all three starts in excellent style this year. Last time out she ran out a very impressive winner in a competive listed contest at Newbury, and on that form she's certainly one of the main player. The Irish form is difficult to judge, but connections have made no secret about how much they like her chances and I think I agree with them!
La Bague Au Roi - 10/1 at BetVictor
Kim Muir Handicap Chase - 17:30
Neil Mulholland's Southfield Royale has proven quality and can strike in this field. He was an excellent novice chaser last season winning a Grade Two and finishing second in the Grade One Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton. He hasn't built on that form, but in this field you expect to see his class show.
What's Happening is a horse who loves Cheltenham and could come back and take his third straight win at the Gloucestershire track. Tom George's ten-year-old returned back to form last time out finishing second at Exeter where he probably needed the run. He'll be in better shape today, is on a nice mark and if he can bounce back should have a big say.
Southfield Royale - 9/1 at BetVictor (OR) Whats Happening - 14/1 at BetVictor
Words By: James Stevens
