Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 25th January 2025
There were 44 Races on Saturday 25th January 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 25th January 2025
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(5) Jagwar 4/1, Good-looking sort who has taken really well to fences in recent months, winning handicaps at Wetherby and Bangor. The form of his Bangor win worked out well and he shaped as though still in form when third of 5 at Uttoxeter, booked for second until a mistake at the last. Remains of serious interest. 2-3 over fences, impressive at Bangor in November; one of two serious contenders for yard.
8
2nd (8) (9/5 +82%) Billytherealbigred
1.8
9/5(+82%)
(8) Billytherealbigred 9/5, Most progressive sent handicapping over hurdles last season, winning his first 3 starts, and in receipt of weight-for-age he's unbeaten in 2 starts over fences to end 2024. Isn't the biggest so these fences will ask a different question but he's certainly one to be positive about. 2-2 over fences; convincing at Exeter despite jumping left; may well be the answer.
1
3rd (1) (11/1 -69%) Masaccio
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) Masaccio 11/1, Successful twice over hurdles last season and justified support when making winning chase debut in 2½m Newbury handicap in November. Bettered that form when 2 lengths second to classy The Jukebox Man over same C&D later that month and put in place by that rival in Graded company latest (3m). Made a winning start over fences at Newbury; stiffer tasks since; career best required.
2
4th (2) (4/1 +0%) Resplendent Grey
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Resplendent Grey 4/1, Ended last season on the up over hurdles and perfect start to chase career when accounting for 5 rivals in a 2½m Uttoxeter handicap on return. Ran a cracker upped in trip/grade when runner-up in a listed chase here (24.5f) a month later but errors crept pitched into Grade 2 company last time. Runner-up last twice, making mistakes on latest; gives weight to some promising rivals.
3
5th (3) (22/1 -159%) Whistle Stop Tour
22
22/1(-159%)
(3) Whistle Stop Tour 22/1, Dual-hurdles winner last season and this former Irish point scorer is progressing very nicely over fences, supplementing his Kelso success in fine style at Ayr (3m) 3 weeks ago. Raised 7 lb and drop in trip far from certain to suit but his limit has not yet been reached. Upwardly mobile winner at Kelso and Ayr; commands respect despite step back in distance.
6
6th (6) (8/1 -7%) Ryan's Rocket
8
8/1(-7%)
(6) Ryan's Rocket 8/1, £110,000 Irish point winner who made bright start over hurdles, landing novices at Taunton/Kempton in the spring. Disappointed when fourth in Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow but firmly back on track when making winning chase/handicap debut in November. Matched that form at Ascot and now up in trip. Promising start over fences, scoring at Chepstow and second at Ascot; high on the list.
4
7th (4) (9/1 +10%) Guard Your Dreams
9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Guard Your Dreams 9/1, Smart hurdler at his best who, in line with yard's fine form at the time, made a successful return/chase debut in novices' handicap at Warwick (20f) in October. Sound efforts all 3 starts since, fourth in a valuable course handicap last month. Should be thereabouts. Typically gave his running when 4th over C&D latest; others have fewer miles on the clock.
12:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
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RYAN'S ROCKET appeared to be crying out for a step up in trip when filling the runner-up spot at Ascot last month. His prominent style of racing will be of benefit around here and although his slight tendency to be keen must be a bit of a concern, it would come as no surprise were he to take the necessary step forward. Resplendent Grey was no match for the classy Handstands in a Sandown Grade 2, but he is of considerable interest back in a handicap. Similar comments apply to Masaccio, who was far from disgraced in the Kauto Star at Kempton.
JAGWAR is already a much better chaser than hurdler and with his Bangor win and Uttoxeter third (when better than the result) both working out very well, he's a handicapper to keep on the right side of. Masaccio doesn't have The Jukebox Man to contend with this time and he seems sure to give it a good go, while Billytherealbigred, a stablemate of the selection, shouldn't be ignored in receipt of a handy weight-for-age allowance.
The improving 5yo BILLYTHEREALBIGRED should be suited by a return to a left-handed track and can follow up his Exeter success.
(1) East India Dock 1/2, Useful staying handicapper on the Flat for James Fanshawe who is a half-brother to useful hurdler Burdett Road and has looked a fine prospect himself over obstacles, totally dominant for second win at this track in November. Will take plenty of stopping. Easy winner at Wincanton and here; can cement Triumph Hurdle claims with another success.
3
2nd (3) (11/1 -10%) Stencil
11
11/1(-10%)
(3) Stencil 11/1, Useful form over hurdles, winning juveniles at Compiegne in May and October (comfortably, by 3 lengths from Coeur d'Amour). 12½ lengths sixth of 7 to Coeur d'Amour in Group 3 Prix General de Saint-Didier there last time. Takes strong hold and waiting tactics employed but has share of ability. Beaten at odds-on in French Grade 3 but had previously looked a hurdler going places.
9
3rd (9) (40/1 +0%) Torrent
40
40/1(+0%)
(9) Torrent 40/1, Fair on Flat and has quickly reached a higher level over hurdles, winning twice and better than ever when third in Grade 2 company at Chepstow a month ago. Well behind East India Dock when the pair clashed prior to that. Reliable gelding; beaten 18l by East India Dock here in autumn; others have more potential.
5
4th (5) (16/1 -14%) Teriferma
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Teriferma 16/1, Took well to hurdling with wins at Killarney and Down Royal in August. Ran well attempting to concede plenty of weight when second at Listowel the following month and matched that form on stable debut when dead-heating with Quantock Hills over C&D last month. 3-4 over hurdles; forced dead-heat here last time; stiffer task now but hard to discount.
4
5th (4) (10/1 +29%) Quantock Hills
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Quantock Hills 10/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, confirming debut promise when successful at Dieppe. Acquired for €130,000 and didn't need to improve to go one better than on yard debut in 8-runner juvenile at Fontwell (17.7f). Did progress when dead-heating with Teriferma in a C&D juvenile last month. Dead-heated with Teriferma over C&D; may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
6
6th (6) (14/1 +13%) Believitanducan
14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Believitanducan 14/1, A fair Flat winner for Jessica Macey over 2m who is built for hurdling and made his stamina count when making a winning start for new connections at Newbury last month. Bare form isn't anything flash but he can improve. Steady improver on Flat; made a winning hurdling debut at Newbury and open to progress.
2
|PU| (2) (10/1 -100%) Sauvignon
10
10/1(-100%)
(2) Sauvignon 10/1, Ex-French performer who cemented excellent start to his career when winning 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.4f, soft) by 1½ lengths from Sony Bill. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Mathieu Pitart and having joined powerful stable, he needs considering. Tongue tie on. Promising in French juvenile hurdles, winning Listed event; has joined a top stable.
8
|PU| (8) (20/1 -43%) Mambonumberfive
20
20/1(-43%)
(8) Mambonumberfive 20/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles, 2½ lengths second of 9 to Raffles Dolce Vita in juvenile at Auteuil last time. Left Francois Nicolle for €450,000 in July and while he's been off the track since, he's in good hands. Big-money purchase after three runs in France; market support would be significant.
7
|PU| (7) (40/1 -43%) Galactic Charm
40
40/1(-43%)
(7) Galactic Charm 40/1, Fairly useful staying handicapper on Flat for Michael Bell (47,000 gns buy for new connections). Made a promising start over hurdles at Sandown 3 weeks ago, sticking to his task despite his inexperience showing over the last 2 flights. Since landed the odds without too much fuss at Fontwell. Easily landed odds at Fontwell on Boxing Day; remains unexposed but this is much tougher.
10
|PU| (10) (150/1 -275%) Victory Shout
150
150/1(-275%)
(10) Victory Shout 150/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), successful at Hamilton last time. Sold from K. R. Burke 150,000 gns later in July and this no easy introduction to hurdling. In at the deep end for his hurdling debut but he should have a future in this sphere.
13:15 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
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Second-favourite for the Triumph at the time of writing, EAST INDIA DOCK will need to be winning this if he is to cement his place as a live candidate. James Owen's charge bolted up at the November meeting, coming clear in fine style, and it will take a special performance to upset the apple cart today. French recruit Sauvignon is officially rated 1lb higher but although respected, it is hard to gauge what he has achieved so far. Teriferma and Quantock Hills dead-heated for top honours over C&D last month and it is hard to separate the pair again.
EAST INDIA DOCK ran out an 18-length winner of the Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle at this course in November and with that form well in advance of the opposition, he can cement his position as a genuine Triumph Hurdle contender. Stencil has his share of ability but is not yet the finished article, so Sauvignon is offered for forecast purposes.
Several of these are lurking with untapped potential but the clear form pick is EAST INDIA DOCK who can make it 3-3 over hurdles.
(10) Moon D'orange 13/2, Winner of a novice hurdle during a short stint for Fergal O'Brien during the spring and best effort over fences back with this yard when second at Newbury 4 weeks ago. More needed in this deeper race, though. Irish runner; first start under Sean Bowen, who has good record for this yard; interesting.
8
2nd (8) (14/1 +22%) Grandeur D'ame
14
14/1(+22%)
(8) Grandeur D'ame 14/1, Enhanced good record fresh when scoring at Chepstow on return. Just respectable fifth in December Gold Cup over C&D since, however, and others make more appeal. Not disgraced in the December Gold Cup but remains on career-high mark; nothing in hand.
5
3rd (5) (9/2 +31%) Imperial Saint
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(5) Imperial Saint 9/2, Taken very well to fences this season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, resuming progress when making all at Aintree on Boxing Day, impressing with his jumping. Looks ready for a crack at something like this. Record of 3-4 since switched to chasing, the wins at Aintree; 2-2 over 2m4f; improving.
2
4th (2) (11/2 -57%) Iroko
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(2) Iroko 11/2, Progressive over hurdles and took form up another notch on third start over fences when 4 lengths second of 6 in Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree in April. Shaped very well on Haydock reappearance before falling through no fault of his own at Ascot. Opening mark in this sphere looks a handy one. Promising novice chaser last term; suffered bad luck on latest start; remains of interest.
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5th (7) (50/1 -25%) Happygolucky
50
50/1(-25%)
(7) Happygolucky 50/1, Took very well to fences in 2020/21, second in the Ultima at the Festival prior to winning Grade 3 handicap at Aintree. However, missed the following season and struggled in competitive handicaps here when last seen 2 years ago. Has since left Kim Bailey. Returns from long absence and is unlikely to be the force of old; best watched.
4
6th (4) (12/1 -60%) Soul Icon
12
12/1(-60%)
(4) Soul Icon 12/1, Multiple winner over hurdles who showed improved form to finally get off the mark over fences in Grade 2 handicap at Kempton last month despite being 4 lb out of the handicap. Races off 3 lb higher here so must be respected back up in trip. Opened his chase account in Grade 2 handicap at Kempton last time; largely consistent.
6
7th (6) (22/1 -144%) Gemirande
22
22/1(-144%)
(6) Gemirande 22/1, Lightly raced and without a win last term but has returned in fine heart this season, following up his decisive winning Ascot return with victory in December Gold Cup over C&D last month. Needs to shrug off a poor effort in a similar event here on New Year's Day, however. Won the December Gold Cup over C&D but form dipped sharply here on New Year's Day.
3
8th (3) (12/1 -20%) Il Ridoto
12
12/1(-20%)
(3) Il Ridoto 12/1, Likeable sort who was a good third in this last year off 1 lb higher. All the better for return when winning Paddy Power Gold Cup here by 4½ lengths but only sixth in December Gold Cup over C&D 6 weeks ago. Won this race in 2023 (third last year) but is now perhaps back in the assessor's grip.
9
9th (9) (28/1 -27%) Torn And Frayed
28
28/1(-27%)
(9) Torn And Frayed 28/1, Not always the most sure-footed but avoided mistakes when capitalising on a falling mark in veterans event at Warwick in November. Not i smae form in similar event here next time. however, and will find this more competitive. Landed this prize in 2022; never dangerous in veterans' event over C&D most recently.
1
10th (1) (3/1 +33%) Ginny's Destiny
3
3/1(+33%)
(1) Ginny's Destiny 3/1, Had an excellent first campaign over fences with this yard, including a Cheltenham hat-trick between November and January (at this meeting), and even better form when second in Grade 1 company twice after. Excuses both starts this term and worth another chance. Smart novice chaser last season and suited by Cheltenham; likely player if back to best.
11
|PU| (11) (15/2 +38%) Some Scope
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(11) Some Scope 15/2, Had a good first season over fences, winning on 2 of his 5 starts (at up to 25.3f). Back on the up when winning Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day and this progressive young chaser isn't taken lightly back down in trip. All wins at about 3m, latest at Wetherby; drop back in distance poses a question mark.
13:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow
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Iroko has bundles of ability, but he will need to put an Ascot fall behind him and it might pay to side with IMPERIAL SAINT. A step up in trip appeared to suit the seven-year-old, who powered through the fog when making all at Aintree on Boxing Day, taking his record over fences to three from four. A 7lb rise will ask sterner questions of him, as will the rise in grade, but there may well be more in the locker. Soul Icon landed the Desert Orchid from 3lb lower and he ought to remain competitive.
Plenty to consider but IROKO's opening mark in this sphere looks a handy one judged on the form he showed in a Grade 1 at Aintree last season and he can make amends for his luckless first-fence fall at Ascot last month. Ginny's Destiny has had excuses on both his starts this term and is another who's on a tempting mark based on his exploits at the top level in the spring, while Imperial Saint is worth a crack at this level after his dominant all-the-way win at Aintree.
The vote goes to interesting Irish novice chaser MOON D'ORANGE (nap), who has a solid piece of course form. Iroko is feared most.
(5) L'homme Presse 4/5, Top-class chaser. Lightly raced in recent seasons but he came in a good fourth in the Gold Cup here last March. Not discredited on his seasonal return when third of 11 to Banbridge in King George VI Chase at Kempton 30 days ago. Holds leading form claims. A possible question to answer beyond 3m but he has an excellent chance at these weights.
2
2nd (2) (13/2 +19%) Stage Star
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(2) Stage Star 13/2, A three-time winner here, bagging the Paddy Power Gold Cup last season. Not in same form since though and he came in only seventh of 11 in December Gold Cup here (20.6f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Goes up in trip now with something to prove. Tremendous here in 2023 but has underperformed last four outings and unraced beyond 2m5f.
1
3rd (1) (7/2 -40%) Gentlemansgame
3.5
7/2(-40%)
(1) Gentlemansgame 7/2, Landed the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby last November. Without a victory since but he posted a good third of 9 to Galopin Des Champs in Savills Chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. This high-class Irish chaser must enter calculations. Better than ever when third in Leopardstown Grade 1 but he gives weight all round today.
4
4th (4) (22/1 +33%) Delta Work
22
22/1(+33%)
(4) Delta Work 22/1, Smart Irish chaser who ended last term with a fine second in Aintree's Grand National. Yet to hit top form this term however, only 11th in Cross Country handicap here (29.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Others appeal more on this occasion. Needs a return to form and the chances are that it will take place later in the season.
3
5th (3) (7/1 +7%) Chantry House
7
7/1(+7%)
(3) Chantry House 7/1, Took this prize in 2022 and he got back on track after a winless spell over hurdles when landing 5-runner handicap chase over C&D (soft) 24 days ago. No forlorn hope if building on that here. Revived with a C&D handicap win last time but probably still needs to build on that.
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6th (6) (80/1 -21%) Tommie Beau
80
80/1(-21%)
(6) Tommie Beau 80/1, Landed 3 of his first 4 starts at Cartmel this term but below par of late and only fifth of 6 in conditions event at Windsor (22.2f) 6 days ago. This is a very difficult ask. Looks well out of his depth and tailed off when facing a not dissimilar task six days ago.
14:25 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow
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Returning to a left-handed course and the scene of his 2022 success in the Brown Advisory are key factors in the favour of L'HOMME PRESSE, who also ran a blinder when fourth in the Gold Cup here last March. A commendable third, despite jumping to the left, in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day should have set him up nicely for another bold showing. Savills Chase third Gentlemansgame is an obvious threat, while the admirable veteran Delta Work has enough course experience to suggest he is still capable of causing an upset if things go his way.
By no means a vintage renewal of the Cotswold Chase and L'HOMME PRESSE looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways on the back of his solid third in Kempton's King George VI Chase. Irish-challenger Gentlemansgame appeals as the main danger to Venetia Williams' top-class chaser with 2022 victor Chantry House no forlorn hope if building on his recent C&D handicap success.
Today's weights hand L'HOMME PRESSE a golden opportunity. Gentlemansgame might edge Chantry House for second.
(1) Constitution Hill 1/12, Exceptional unbeaten hurdler who had his setbacks last year (missed Festival) but confirmed he's still the one to beat in the division when becoming first 3-time winner of the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. This looks a penalty kick before he bids to regain his Champion Hurdle crown. Still unbeaten under rules and looks set to record another success; well clear on ratings.
3
2nd (3) (10/1 -43%) Brentford Hope
10
10/1(-43%)
(3) Brentford Hope 10/1, Built up a healthy strike rate over hurdles for this yard and returned from 6 months off with a good second in Grade 2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f) in November. Well beaten off big weight in Windsor handicap 8 days ago but better showing anticipated with cheekpieces refitted. Form dipped last week but he's normally consistent; second in Grade 2 on penultimate start.
5
3rd (5) (28/1 +58%) Spirits Bay
28
28/1(+58%)
(5) Spirits Bay 28/1, Did well last season, winning novice and handicap hurdle over 17f at Exeter. Encouragement to glean from each of his 2 starts this winter, seemingly unsuited by tactics adopted when third of 8 in handicap at Haydock (15.6f) last week. However, very hard to envisage him playing a lead role here. In-form contender but has the worst chance at the weights upped in class.
2
4th (2) (20/1 +50%) Fils D'oudairies
20
20/1(+50%)
(2) Fils D'oudairies 20/1, Added three hurdles victories to his tally in 2023, latterly a Grade 3 at Tipperary (16.2f) in October of that year. Set a stiff task returning from 12 months off at Leopardstown over Christmas and ran no sort of race back over fences at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago. Up against it. One of the better contenders judged on peak form but he's possibly past his best.
4
5th (4) (80/1 +20%) Joyeux Machin
80
80/1(+20%)
(4) Joyeux Machin 80/1, Useful for Paul Nolan in Ireland but struggled in varied events in 2024. Easy to back and never figured on stable debut in a C&D handicap 6 weeks ago and loads to find on these terms back in graded company. Ex-Irish 8yo who has lost his form; difficult task on second run for new yard.
15:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
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The defection of 2024 winner Lossiemouth takes a little bit of gloss away from this year's renewal. However, CONSTITUTION HILL readily had the measure of her when completing a hat-trick of Christmas Hurdle victories at Kempton and Nicky Henderson's superstar is impossible to oppose now he has proven his well-being after a troubled past 12 months. Brentford Hope can fill the forecast slot if a tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination helps him quickly atone for last week's below-par effort at Windsor. Fils D'oudairies is the pick of the remainder.
The outstanding CONSTITUTION HILL dispelled an absence and cemented the fact he's still very much the one to beat in this division when becoming the first 3-time winner of the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. It's hard to envisage Nicky Henderson's 8-y-o having any trouble landing this before he bids to regain his Champion Hurdle crown in March. Brentford Hope could well be the one for the forecast spot.
This should be a straightforward task for CONSTITUTION HILL. Runner-up honours are likely to go to Brentford Hope.
(7) Gowel Road 5/2, Held form well last term, culminating in a very respectable effort behind Monmiral in the C&D Pertemps Final. Runner-up all 4 starts at this track since returning to action in October, most recently going down narrowly to a progressive 6-y-o in the Relkeel Hurdle. Bold show anticipated. In career-best form; not top of the ratings in this but he should be seriously involved.
4
2nd (4) (15/2 +6%) Monmiral
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(4) Monmiral 15/2, Addition of blinkers reignited his spark as he landed Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) last spring. Needed comeback run and much-improved with blinkers back on (retained here) when chasing home Strong Leader in a Grade 2 at Newbury in November. Each-way chance. Ran well in Grade 2 at Newbury (3m, soft) latest, albeit held by Strong Leader on that run.
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3rd (1) (20/1 -43%) Botox Has
20
20/1(-43%)
(1) Botox Has 20/1, Took his form up a notch last term, winning Grade 2 contests at Wetherby and Haydock. However, he was only sixth in this race 12 months ago (also held in 2023 running) and, moreover, he has failed to fire on each of his last 4 starts, including when well behind Crambo at Ascot last time. Out of form this season; seen off in this race in 2023 (fourth) and 2024 (sixth).
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4th (3) (5/2 +0%) Strong Leader
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(3) Strong Leader 5/2, Good third in this last year before scaling new heights in the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree, taking that Grade 1 prize in good style. Landed the odds on return at Newbury and something was surely wrong in the Long Walk next time. Since undergone a wind op and will have every chance if on-song. Ran a shocker last time; good chance if straight back to his best after wind surgery.
2
5th (2) (3/1 -33%) Crambo
3
3/1(-33%)
(2) Crambo 3/1, Made up into a smart hurdler last term, notably landing the Long Walk in game fashion at Ascot. Disappointing in Grade 1s at the big spring festivals (latterly behind Strong Leader at Aintree) but back on track when again taking the Long Walk on his seasonal reappearance last month. Key player. Narrow wins in last two runnings of the 3m Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December.
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6th (8) (9/1 +68%) Transmission
9
9/1(+68%)
(8) Transmission 9/1, Bagged couple of handicap hurdles at Plumpton last term and has taken well to fences this season, scoring over 25f here in November before finding just one too good in a decent handicap back here last month. However, he looks up against it at this level back hurdling. Has more to give but also a great deal more to find now that he's pitched into a Grade 2.
15:35 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow
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Crambo returned to form when taking his second Long Walk shortly before Christmas and he has to be respected on the back of that performance. However, the strength of that form can be questioned and a chance is taken on STRONG LEADER. Olly Murphy's gelding disappointed when last at Ascot, but a subsequent wind operation suggests that better can be expected. The eight-year-old was an eyecatching third in this race 12 months ago and he is the one to beat if back to his best. The rest all need to improve, but Gowel Road and Monmiral are capable of making the frame.
GOWEL ROAD has failed to deliver when previously pitched into graded races but he looks better than ever at the age of nine judged on this season's exploits, most recently beaten under a length by an up-and-coming stayer in the Relkeel Hurdle. A tough and reliable type, he shades preference ahead of Crambo, who got back on track when landing the Long Walk again at Ascot. Strong Leader completely misfired in the latter race but will be a danger to all if able to bounce back following a wind op.
A great deal depends on the wind surgery given to Strong Leader, who flopped at Ascot in the Grade 1 won by CRAMBO.
(6) Sixmilebridge 9/1, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and looked above average in bumpers. Built on hurdling debut with impressive success in a novice at Leicester last month and was motoring at the finish when following up at Huntingdon earlier this month. Remains with potential. Two odds-on wins over 2m4f; asked much more of a question last time and asserted nicely.
2
2nd (2) (8/15 +33%) Potters Charm
0.533333
8/15(+33%)
(2) Potters Charm 8/15, Runner-up only outing in points and unbeaten all 5 starts under Rules, finding further improvement when landing 7-runner Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (17f, soft) last month. Sets the standard on form and remains open to further progress. 5-5 under rules, a fine prospect; did it easily in a Grade 2 here, which sets the standard.
1
3rd (1) (6/1 -33%) Bill Joyce
6
6/1(-33%)
(1) Bill Joyce 6/1, £225,000 point recruit who won his first 2 bumpers. Tailed off in Champion Bumper but he outclassed 7 opponents with a striking success at Carlisle and also dominated a Grade 2 at Sandown early last month. Shaped second-best when third in the Grade 1 Challow 4 weeks ago and remains a top prospect. Won 2m4f Sandown Grade 2 by 5l from Quebecois; creditable 3rd to a top prospect in Grade 1.
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4th (5) (20/1 -208%) Quebecois
20
20/1(-208%)
(5) Quebecois 20/1, Expensive purchase after runner-up in a point and recorded easy success in Exeter bumper on Rules bow. Well held in Champion Bumper next time but ran out impressive winner on hurdles debut at Chepstow in October and built on that when runner-up to Bill Joyce in Sandown Grade 2 (19.8f, soft) since. 5lb better off today for his 5l beating at the hands of Bill Joyce in Grade 2 at Sandown.
4
6th (4) (16/1 +20%) Kdeux Saint Fray
16
16/1(+20%)
(4) Kdeux Saint Fray 16/1, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules when rallying to lead again close home bumper at Ascot in November and barely came off the bridle as he also made a successful debut over hurdles at Catterick (19.3f, good) 4 weeks ago. One to follow and should acquit himself well up in grade. Hard to say just how good he is but greatly improved form is needed to seal the four-timer.
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7th (7) (12/1 +14%) Wade Out
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(7) Wade Out 12/1, Won sole point and successful on sole start in bumpers. Made the perfect start in this sphere at Uttoxeter in October and, having improved when second at Ascot next time, resumed winning ways in 3-runner event at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) last month. Better to come now upped in trip. Work to do but pedigree and performance point to this sort of trip suiting him far better.
16:10 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
POTTERS CHARM readily took the Grade 1 Formby over just short of 2m1f at Aintree on Boxing Day, confirming the promise he showed when easily winning a Grade 2 over 2m5f here in November. This is arguably a tougher test for the six-year-old than either of those events, but it would be no surprise to see him prove too good once again. Bill Joyce was no threat to The New Lion when third in the Challow, but he could give the selection plenty to think about. Cases can be made for most of the remainder, although Quebecois and Wade Out are the pick of them.
POTTERS CHARM was reported to be heading straight to the Festival after his top-level success at Aintree on Boxing Day but, clearly in top order at home, Nigel Twiston-Davies' 6-y-o can add another graded victory to his CV and maintain his unbeaten record under Rules. Bill Joyce lost his unbeaten record over hurdles in the Grade 1 Challow last month but remains with potential, while wide-margin Carlisle winner Gamesters Guy can edge out the undefeated Kdeux Saint Fray for minor honours.
The only negative with Potters Charm is that he's likely to be odds-on, and there is an interesting alternative in SIXMILEBRIDGE.
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