Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 27th January 2024
There were 45 Races on Saturday 27th January 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 27th January 2024
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(2) Sir Gino 5/4, Won listed newcomers race at Auteuil in April and, on the back of a breathing op, looked a class apart when following up in 8-runner juvenile at Kempton (2m) on his British debut last month. Sure to go on to better things. Easy win at Kempton showed he's a major Triumph Hurdle contender; respected.
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2nd (1) (6/5 -20%) Burdett Road
1.2
6/5(-20%)
(1) Burdett Road 6/5, Royal Ascot handicap winner on the Flat in June and has taken really well to hurdling, making it 2-2 in impressive fashion in a Grade 2 contest here in November. The one to beat with further progress on the cards. Impressive in similar event here ten weeks ago; favourite for the Triumph Hurdle.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +29%) Milan Tino
6
6/1(+29%)
(7) Milan Tino 6/1, Showed useful form when placed in listed and Grade 2 events at Auteuil last autumn but couldn't match Burdett Road's turn of foot when third in Grade 2 here in November. 7l behind Burdett Road last time but now gets 5lb pull; remains of interest.
5
4th (5) (25/1 -56%) Excelero
25
25/1(-56%)
(5) Excelero 25/1, Has a good pedigree and showed plenty to work amidst inexperience when second of 9 in a juvenile at Warwick (16f, heavy) on debut 81 days ago. Open to improvement. Made a solid debut at Warwick; open to any amount of progress; interesting.
6
5th (6) (33/1 +18%) Le Fauve
33
33/1(+18%)
(6) Le Fauve 33/1, Bought for €105,000 after going down by a nose at Bordeaux on his hurdling debut (tongue tied) for J. Boisnard and made a positive start for new connections after 11 weeks off when third in Aintree listed event (17f) last month. Remains open to improvement. Still open to improvement but this looks a stiff assignment on ratings.
4
6th (4) (250/1 -150%) Ellerton
250
250/1(-150%)
(4) Ellerton 250/1, Fairly useful Flat on the Flat in France for Tim Donworth. Has shown some aptitude for hurdling but will surely be outclassed here. Wears first-time cheekpieces after a laboured effort last time. Has plenty to find on hurdles form; gelded since last run.
3
7th (3) (150/1 -50%) Cosmic Soul
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Cosmic Soul 150/1, Fair maiden on Flat for James Horton, stays 2m, back on track when runner-up in handicap last time. Sold from James Horton's yard for 35,000 gns in October and very much pitched in the deep end on hurdling debut. 0-6 on Flat for James Horton; faces a tough task on hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:
12:05 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class
1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
BURDETT ROAD had Milan Tino (third) seven lengths behind at this level over an extended 2m here in November and, even though he is 5lb worse off this time around, he can confirm his superiority over that rival. James Owen's gelding is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles and sets a stiff standard with a rating of 137, so he looks the one to beat. The main danger is Sir Gino, who justified odds-on favouritism in comprehensive fashion for his powerful connections at Kempton last month and could have plenty more to come.
BURDETT ROAD showed an impressive turn of foot in a modestly-run Grade 2 here in November and can enhance his Triumph Hurdle claims with another success. Sir Gino created a good impression on his British debut at Kempton and is considered the main threat ahead of Milan Tino.
Leading Triumph hopes BURDETT ROAD (narrowly preferred) and Sir Gino line up for an engrossing clash.
(1) Ginny's Destiny 4/1, Bumper scorer who made up into a useful winning hurdler last term for Tom Lacey. Quickly scaled even greater heights over fences for new yard, landing handicap/C&D novice events in recent months and feasible to think there's yet more to come. Respected. Bold front-running displays in 2m4f chases on both courses here; has better to come.
6
2nd (6) (13/2 -18%) Theatre Man
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(6) Theatre Man 13/2, Useful, dual-winning hurdler who has twice shaped well following his switch to chasing this winter, deserving of extra credit given how freely he raced when good third at Newbury (23.4f) 38 days ago. Of interest from this sort of mark with drop in trip holding no fears. Front-runner; has taken well to fences; outstayed over 2m7f of late; 2m4f can suit better.
12
3rd (12) (6/1 +0%) Es Perfecto
6
6/1(+0%)
(12) Es Perfecto 6/1, Point winner who has been lightly raced in recent years but promise when runner-up behind Ginny's Destiny on chase debut here in November. Stepped up on that despite being left with bit too much to do when third to Blow Your Wad at Kempton since. Has races in him from this mark. Weights chance with Ginny's Destiny and Blow Your Wad on 2m4f chase form; can do better.
11
4th (11) (10/1 +50%) Prairie Wolf
10
10/1(+50%)
(11) Prairie Wolf 10/1, Largely progressive in handicap hurdles last term and having looked more assured in jumping department, opened his account at second attempt over fences at Doncaster (20.5f) 6 weeks ago, in command last and value for extra. 6 lb rise fair and he shouldn't be underestimated. Had plenty to spare on 2nd chase run (2m4f); other progressive rivals this time.
5
5th (5) (28/1 -12%) Bowtogreatness
28
28/1(-12%)
(5) Bowtogreatness 28/1, Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2½m) and better form when placed over fences last term, including when runner-up in valuable handicap at Aintree final start. Let down by jumping under patient ride on return at Newbury 4 weeks ago and return to positive tactics may suit best down in trip. 0-7 as chaser; chance on 2m3f/3m1f form last winter but made a disappointing reappearance.
2
6th (2) (9/2 -13%) Blow Your Wad
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Blow Your Wad 9/2, Solid return to action when second over hurdles in Silver Trophy at Chepstow and built on chase debut promise (behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Le Patron) when coming out on top in soundly-run handicap at Kempton (20.5f) last month. Shortlisted with prospect of more to come. Lacks Cheltenham experience; looked a novice to follow when Kempton winner latest (2m4f).
10
6th (10) (12/1 +40%) Charles Ritz
12
12/1(+40%)
(10) Charles Ritz 12/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who tasted success over hurdles and improved with each start over larger obstacles, well served by emphasis on stamina as he made a winning return at Exeter (19.2f) 26 days ago. Open to further improvement but this tougher returned to a quicker surface. Reserves of stamina when 2m3f winner on heavy last month; more turbulent waters today.
9
8th (9) (22/1 +12%) Railway Hurricane
22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Railway Hurricane 22/1, Belatedly opened his account over fences at Tipperary (19.5f) last summer and creditable displays when placed on 2 of his last 3 starts around here. Behind when falling 4 out in December Gold Cup over C&D 6 weeks ago and suspicion he'll come up short in this field. Chase strike-rate of 1-26; well held behind Ginny's Destiny here in November; fell latest.
3
9th (3) (25/1 -79%) Unexpected Party
25
25/1(-79%)
(3) Unexpected Party 25/1, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 and made a fine return when taking 4-runner listed novice at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Not at same level in graded company more recently but return to handicaps a plus (third in this 12 months ago). Chasing since November 2022, sole win in 2m3f Listed race; well-held 3rd in this last year.
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 -50%) Persian Time
12
12/1(-50%)
(7) Persian Time 12/1, Lightly raced hurdler (useful form) who shaped encouragingly when second behind subsequent Grade 2 winner Djelo on chase debut at Newbury in December. Looked fortunate (left in front 2 out) when going one place better at Ascot latest but shapes as if he'll be at least as effective back at this trip. Up against it on handicap/chase debut; inherited 2m1f Ascot race next time; stamina query.
4
|PU| (4) (17/2 -31%) Tightenourbelts
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(4) Tightenourbelts 17/2, Maiden hurdle winner who made the perfect start to his chase career in a Ludlow novice handicap (2½m, soft) in November. Improved again when third to Hermes Allen in Newbury Gr. 2 next start and whilst he never figured when fourth in last month's Kauto Star, he retains potential back in handicaps. Much too good when winning 2m4f handicap off 14lb lower on chase debut; highly tried since.
8
|PU| (8) (28/1 -180%) Happy And Fine
28
28/1(-180%)
(8) Happy And Fine 28/1, Likeable sort who ran well in strong race for the grade when third at Wetherby (19.4f) in November and tasted success twice since in handicaps at Leicester/Haydock at around this trip. This his sternest assignment yet but unlikely he's reached his limit. Natural jumper who is improving in 2m4f chases; up 8lb for latest win; tougher race today.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2)
21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Ginny's Destiny is likely to have his supporters after accounting for subsequent Grade 2 winner Grey Dawning by just under a length over C&D last month and he is a big player stepping back into the handicap ranks. However, slight preference is for the Emma Lavelle-trained TIGHTENOURBELTS, who was highly tried and well beaten in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day but bolted up by 10 lengths when last seen in a handicap at Ludlow in November. Blow Your Wad and Persian Time are others to consider.
Claims can be made for a host in an ultra-competitive handicap with the narrow vote in favour of THEATRE MAN. He's twice shaped well following his switch to chasing, deserving of extra credit for how freely he raced when third at Newbury 38 days ago, and with the drop back in trip holding no fears, he can confirm himself on a good mark. Ginny's Destiny is going from strength-to-strength and feared. Prairie Wolf, at longer odds, and Blow Your Wad complete the shortlist.
With his experience of these fences counting for plenty, GINNY'S DESTINY may be able to concede weight all round.
(2) Ga Law 8/1, Won last season's Paddy Power (off 8 lb lower) at this venue and travelled well for a long way in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3¼m) last month. Cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained and a strongly-run race at this shorter trip could play to his strengths. Sole attempt in Cheltenham handicap resulted in Paddy Power success in 2022; interesting.
12
2nd (12) (25/1 +0%) Lounge Lizard
25
25/1(+0%)
(12) Lounge Lizard 25/1, Looked more straightforward than had previously been the case (in blinkers) when landing small-field handicaps at Catterick/Taunton during second half of last term. Did too much too soon in Becher Chase latest but may find things happening plenty quick enough dropped in trip here. Generally consistent but has something to prove back down in trip.
4
3rd (4) (4/1 +0%) Il Ridoto
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Il Ridoto 4/1, Clearly well suited by this course, winning this contest (off 10 lb lower) 12 months ago and only narrowly failing to make all in competitive handicap over C&D last month. 5 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again. Made a bold bid in similar race here last month; won this contest last year; respected.
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4th (3) (18/1 -50%) Jetoile
18
18/1(-50%)
(3) Jetoile 18/1, Ended last season on the upgrade, landing 2 handicaps at Chepstow in good style before making a winning return (albeit a messy renewal due to several omitted fences) in Old Roan Chase at Aintree. Has clearly developed the winning habit and he must enter calculations. Progressive but the form of his Old Roan win is open to question; now 4lb higher.
13
5th (13) (50/1 -52%) Champagne Mystery
50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Champagne Mystery 50/1, Campaigned exclusively in France in recent years, running up to best when second in listed chase at Auteuil (17.4f, heavy) 62 days ago. Since rejoined Tom George and doesn't look harshly treated back handicapping but it's been some time since he got his head in front. Campaigned in France for over two years; sole chase win came in 2019; opposed.
10
6th (10) (22/1 -83%) Frere D'armes
22
22/1(-83%)
(10) Frere D'armes 22/1, Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps at Kempton/Newbury (at up to 18f) and ran up to best when second in Ascot handicap (16.7f) on penultimate start. This looks tougher, though, and he arrives on back of poor effort at Musselburgh. Best to forgive latest effort; still unexposed at this distance; one to consider.
5
7th (5) (5/1 +38%) Victtorino
5
5/1(+38%)
(5) Victtorino 5/1, Ex-French chaser who has upped his game significantly since joining Venetia Williams, landing back-to-back 23.8f handicaps at Ascot. Faces a different test here but further improvement may be forthcoming. Ex-French; 2-2 over fences in Britain, both wins over 3m at Ascot; drops back in distance.
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8th (7) (12/1 +0%) Bill Baxter
12
12/1(+0%)
(7) Bill Baxter 12/1, Had a fine first season over fences, gaining fourth success when gamely landing Topham Chase over the National fences at Aintree (21f) in April. Acquitted himself well in defeat this term but wouldn't want the ground too dry out too much here. Has a record of 4-6 when completing in 2m4f-2m6f contests over fences; possibilities.
1
9th (1) (12/1 -20%) Hitman
12
12/1(-20%)
(1) Hitman 12/1, Shaped as if amiss on return in Old Roan at Aintree but has had a breathing operation since and his only previous visit here resulted in excellent third in Ryanair Chase last season. Not taken lightly. Smart on his day; has attractive claims off current mark and with Gingell taking off 5lb.
11
|U| (11) (9/1 +10%) Grandeur D'ame
9
9/1(+10%)
(11) Grandeur D'ame 9/1, Winning hurdler who has a generally progressive profile over fences, back on the up when landing a handicap at Wetherby (19.4f) in November. Far from disgraced (from 3 lb out of the weights) when fourth in C&D handicap since and merits consideration. Ties in with Il Ridoto on C&D running last month; may do better still; not ruled out.
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10th (8) (22/1 -38%) Straw Fan Jack
22
22/1(-38%)
(8) Straw Fan Jack 22/1, Dual winner over fences last term who made a solid return behind Pic D'Orhy at Ascot in November. However, ran no sort of race at same course since and makes limited appeal here. Ran poorly in the Ascot race won by Excello; opposed in this warm handicap.
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11th (6) (5/1 +17%) Excello
5
5/1(+17%)
(6) Excello 5/1, Useful form over hurdles and fences at up to 2¾m in France. Only third in novice hurdle for new yard in November but different proposition back chasing 4 weeks later, winning a graduation event in decisive fashion at Ascot (21f, good). Could be more to come on switch to handicaps. Promising ex-French youngster; raised 13lb since Ascot win but remains highly unexposed.
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12th (9) (10/1 +0%) Easy As That
10
10/1(+0%)
(9) Easy As That 10/1, Looked a potentially smart chaser when easily scoring at Haydock and Newcastle last winter but has found life tougher since, down the field in competitive handicaps at this venue. In fine hands, however, and is only 4 lb above his last winning mark. Shaped promisingly in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here on most recent 2m4f attempt.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1)
21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Victtorino is unbeaten in two chase starts for the Venetia Williams stable, with both wins coming at Ascot over 3m, and he could get into contention off 4lb higher than the latest of those successes. However, the vote goes to IL RIDOTO, who was involved in a dramatic finish when being denied by only a short head over C&D last month and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going one better. Last-time-out winner Excello is another to note on his handicap bow.
Last year's winner IL RIDOTO lost nothing in defeat when caught close home here last month and remains feasibly treated. He gets the nod in what looks a highly competitive contest. Victtorino has proved a revelation since switching to Venetia Williams and is feared most, whilst Excello and Hitman are also very much respected.
If it's not soft ground, FRERE D'ARMES may be the answer to this competitive handicap. Easy As That is second choice.
(6) Capodanno 7/2, High-class chaser. Stepped up on reappearance when good 23 lengths third of 8 to Galopin Des Champs in Savills Chase (80/1) at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) 30 days ago. Not the most fluent of jumpers but respected back down in class. Useful sort but all of his rivals have stronger claims on balance.
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2nd (5) (7/2 +22%) The Real Whacker
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(5) The Real Whacker 7/2, Unbeaten in 3 novice chases at Cheltenham last season, culminating with a narrow defeat of Gerri Colombe in the Brown Advisory at the Festival. Had an excuse (struck into and lame on right-fore) when pulled up in the Paddy Power on reappearance but never on terms in King George since. This easier. 3-4 over fences at Cheltenham, notably a win in last year's Brown Advisory; appealing.
4
3rd (4) (3/1 +14%) Stay Away Fay
3
3/1(+14%)
(4) Stay Away Fay 3/1, Winner of the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March before finishing fourth in another Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree. Has continued progress over fences, making it 2 from 2 in this sphere in Grade 2 novice at Sandown. Not taken lightly stepping out of novice company here. 2-2 since switched to chasing; bids to cement his claims for Grade 1 novice here in March.
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4th (1) (10/1 -54%) Ahoy Senor
10
10/1(-54%)
(1) Ahoy Senor 10/1, Top-class chaser at best, as shown when winning this 12 months ago. Well held both starts this season, however, and becoming hard to catch right. Pulled up in both runs this season but is smart on his day; won this race last year.
3
|F| (3) (5/1 +17%) Datsalrightgino
5
5/1(+17%)
(3) Datsalrightgino 5/1, Ended a good novice chase campaign with a Grade 2 success over 20.5f at Ayr in April. Caught too far back in Old Roan at Aintree on reappearance and raised game significantly up in trip when landing Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. More to come over this distance. Successful in major 3m2f handicap at Newbury eight weeks ago; unexposed beyond 2m4f.
2
|F| (2) (6/1 -100%) Royale Pagaille
6
6/1(-100%)
(2) Royale Pagaille 6/1, Claimed the scalp of Bravemansgame in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on return but his very best efforts have been reserved for that Lancashire venue so not sure to repeat that form under a penalty. Betfair Chase success took his Haydock record to 4-5; big player on ratings.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class
1) 25f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Royale Pagaille got back on track with a commanding win in the Betfair Chase last time out and, though he merits respect, ground conditions might not be ideal for him. With that in mind, preference is for last year's Albert Bartlett hero STAY AWAY FAY. Paul Nicholls' gelding maintained his unbeaten chase record when landing the Esher at Sandown last month and, with the prospect of further improvement, he could be the answer. The Real Whacker is fancied to chase them home, ahead of Datsalrightgino.
Claims can be made for all 6 but DATSALRIGHTGINO surely has more to offer over this sort of trip having raised his game significantly to win the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and he's already proven at this level having won a Grade 2 novice at Ayr in the spring. He shades the vote over exciting novice Stay Away Fay and fellow Festival winner The Real Whacker.
The vote goes to 2023 Brown Advisory winner THE REAL WHACKER, ahead of promising novice chaser Stay Away Fay.
(2) Elixir De Nutz 22/1, Has returned better than ever this season, supplementing his Haldon Gold Cup success in November with another victory at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) the following month. Another solid effort when 3 lengths third to Editeur du Gite at Kempton last month but this likely a bridge too far. Respectable third to Editeur Du Gite at Kempton but is now worse off with that rival.
4
2nd (4) (1/4 +31%) Jonbon
0.25
1/4(+31%)
(4) Jonbon 1/4, Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat coming at the hands of El Fabiolo in last season's Arkle. Didn't need to match his effort in the Shloer to follow up in Tingle Creek at Sandown (15.4f, soft) 7 weeks ago and he's very hard to oppose. Cemented his Champion Chase credentials with two notable wins this term; top on ratings.
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3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Fugitif
10
10/1(+29%)
(3) Fugitif 10/1, Looked a lot more mature last season, winning at Chepstow before a couple of good seconds in handicaps over 2½m at this venue. Finally landed a big pot in December Gold Cup here (20.6f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago but remains to be seen if he can make the step up to graded level. Cheekpieces back on. Got up late to win major 2m4f handicap here last month; this is a different scenario.
5
4th (5) (22/1 -57%) Nube Negra
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Nube Negra 22/1, Landed very short odds to win his second Shloer Chase last term. Unable to live with Jonbon on first couple of starts this season but more at home when chasing home Editeur du Gite for a second successive year in Desert Orchid at Kempton over Christmas. Shouldn't be featuring. Appeal would heighten granted a drying surface; 4-5 on good ground over fences.
1
5th (1) (15/2 -15%) Editeur Du Gite
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(1) Editeur Du Gite 15/2, Bold-jumping front-runner who landed the Desert Orchid at Kempton before battling well to score in this corresponding event last season. Back on song after a couple of below-par efforts when winning latest renewal of former event (now a handicap) last month and he's Jonbon's most obvious danger. Bounced back to win the Desert Orchid for a second time; bids for Clarence House double.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class
1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
All eyes will be on the classy JONBON, who made light work of his rivals in last month's Tingle Creek to take his chasing record to seven wins from eight. Nicky Henderson's charge holds all the aces with little concern regarding ground and tactics so, barring mishap, he should get the job done. Editeur Du Gite could be a threat if allowed too much rope at the head of affairs, while Elixir De Nutz is the pick of the remainder.
A fourth Clarence House staged here in the past 11 years following an abandonment at Ascot the previous week and with El Fabiolo staying at home, this looks a gilt-edged opportunity for JONBON to register an eighth success over fences before again locking horns with Willie Mullins' superstar in the Champion Chase at the Festival. Editeur du Gite rates as the obvious threat, while December Gold Cup winner Fugitif adds another layer of intrigue having another crack at graded level.
Last year's winner Editeur Du Gite is likely to play second fiddle if top rated JONBON doesn't take a sudden downturn.
(4) Lossiemouth 4/7, Was the pick of the juvenile's last season, landing the Triumph here and the Champion Juvenile at Punchestown when last seen 9 months ago. More to come and likely to make a successful return. Top juvenile hurdler last season, notably winning the Triumph over C&D; respected.
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2nd (5) (4/1 -100%) Love Envoi
4
4/1(-100%)
(5) Love Envoi 4/1, Very smart hurdler who looked decidedly rusty when second to Not So Sleepy in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Sandown 49 days ago. Should be much sharper for that run and has the ability to trouble Lossiemouth. Performed very well at last two Cheltenham Festivals; leading player on these terms.
2
3rd (2) (12/1 +14%) First Street
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) First Street 12/1, Very useful winning hurdler who was farm from disgraced when third to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton a month ago. Rubaud seemingly has the beating of him, though. Below best at Kempton this term, finishing behind Rubaud on two occasions.
1
4th (1) (8/1 -60%) Rubaud
8
8/1(-60%)
(1) Rubaud 8/1, Building up a good record over hurdles, his speed again in evidence when making all in a Kempton listed and Wincanton Grade 2 this autumn. Lost nothing in defeat to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at former track last time and another bold showing is likely. No match for Constitution Hill at Christmas but remains of interest; largely progressive.
3
5th (3) (18/1 +45%) Guard Your Dreams
18
18/1(+45%)
(3) Guard Your Dreams 18/1, Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2022. Has been off the track almost two years, however and, even if retaining all of his ability, he has a bit to find. Won this race in 2021 but badly lacks recent match practice (off since April 2022).
LTO Selection:
15:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class
1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Love Envoi is a talented individual, as evidenced when finishing runner-up to Honeysuckle in last year's Mares' Hurdle. She is taken to go well but LOSSIEMOUTH might be too strong. Off the track since landing the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown in April, the five-year-old can stamp her authority at this level before moving up the class ladder later on in the season. Rubaud lost nothing in defeat when finishing second behind the flawless Constitution Hill at Kempton on Boxing Day and he is not without a chance.
LOSSIEMOUTH is the class act in this field and, while she's been off the track longer than connections would have liked, she should be straight enough to make a successful reappearance. Love Envoi is an obvious danger in the expectation that she comes on for her reappearance, and Rubaud is respected having been beaten only by Constitution Hill last time.
Lossiemouth has been virtually flawless but a plausible alternative is LOVE ENVOI, who has the best chance at the weights.
(6) Noble Yeats 3/1, Top-class chaser who landed the 2022 Grand National. Tongue tied/off 7 months and not disgraced back at 2m4f on just his second run over hurdles when second of 4 in conditions event at Limerick 31 days ago. No forlorn hope with his stamina drawn out more here. Has to be feared on chase form, such as when fourth in last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup.
4
2nd (4) (11/4 +21%) Paisley Park
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(4) Paisley Park 11/4, Veteran stayer but he showns no signs of slowing down and has gone down only narrrowly in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (6 lb better off with Dashel Drasher) and Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle (beaten short head by Crambo) this term. Already a three-time winner of this and looks the one to beat again. Tremendous stayer who is bidding for a fourth success in this race; commands respect.
7
3rd (7) (11/1 +21%) Strong Leader
11
11/1(+21%)
(7) Strong Leader 11/1, Smart novice hurdler last season (won 3 times at 2m) and not discredited upped in trip when in the frame in Ascot Grade 2 and Relkeel Hurdle here this winter. More is needed though on his first go at 3m with cheekpieces added. Jury's out on whether he'll stay this new trip; headgear applied.
3
4th (3) (4/1 +0%) Dashel Drasher
4
4/1(+0%)
(3) Dashel Drasher 4/1, Tough and likeable sort who narrowly denied Paisley Park in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury in December (6 lb worse off here) and backed it up with a solid third of 10 to Crambo in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Runner-up in this 12 months ago and he's well in the mix again. Runner-up in this contest last year; very consistent and looks sure to go well again.
2
5th (2) (7/1 -17%) Champ
7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Champ 7/1, Very talented hurdler/chaser who resumed after 8 months off/wind op with a good fourth of 10 to Crambo in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot last month. Needs considering with that run under his belt. Very smart on his day and could go well with Long Walk reappearance under his belt.
1
6th (1) (13/2 +41%) Botox Has
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(1) Botox Has 13/2, Enhanced a good record fresh when adding a West Yorkshire Hurdle to his CV at Wetherby in November. Not disgraced when sixth of 10 to Crambo in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascotfollowing month so this course winner is shortlisted with visor added. Came up short in this race 12 months ago and in the Long Walk at Ascot last time out.
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7th (5) (20/1 -25%) Flight Deck
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(5) Flight Deck 20/1, Smart on his day for Jonjo O'Neill and he has taken his form up a notch for his current yard this term, posting an excellent 1¾ lengths third of 6 to Dashel Drasher in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month. Can't be ruled out. Good third in handicap at this venue and Grade 2 at Newbury for new yard this term.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class
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Strong Leader looked to be a hurdler to keep on the right side of when finishing second in the Grade 1 Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree last spring, but Olly Murphy's gelding hasn't quite scaled the same heights since. However, the application of cheekpieces, combined with this hike up in trip, can see him outrun his forecast odds. PAISLEY PARK is already a three-time winner of this race and he should make a bold bid to gain a fourth. Emma Lavalle's superstar has hit the woodwork on his last two outings and he may make amends here. Dashel Drasher is another key player, but did finish behind the selection at Ascot last month.
PAISLEY PARK has yet to get his head in front this season but has gone with all his old verve in two narrow reverses so this remarkable stayer is fancied to bag a fourth Cleeve Hurdle victory. Dashel Drasher is another most likeable hurdler but he again might have to settle for runner-up spot. Flight Deck, Champ and Botox Has can't be discounted either in a cracking Grade 2.
Grand stalwart PAISLEY PARK (nap) is taken to bag a fourth Cleeve Hurdle. Dashel Drasher is second choice.
(8) Moon D'orange 66/1, Landed a maiden hurdle Cartmel last May and has produced fine efforts in defeat on his last 3 starts, including when third in a 10-runner Grade 2 here (3m, good to soft) last month. First-time cheekpieces he sported that day are retained on this debut for new yard. Vulnerable to less exposed types. Sole win came at Cartmel; good third in a Grade 2 here last time but this demands more.
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1st (3) (5/6 -24%) Gidleigh Park
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(3) Gidleigh Park 5/6, From a good family and has done everything right so far, winning a bumper on debut last spring and a 16.7f Exeter novice on return/hurdles bow in November. Made it 3-3 upped in trip at Newbury (20.5f, heavy) last time, again impressing with the way he went about his business. Bright prospect. Has won his bumper and two novice hurdles without turning a hair; could be anything.
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2nd (7) (15/2 +46%) Lucky Place
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(7) Lucky Place 15/2, Runner-up only start in bumpers back in May and having filled same spot on hurdles debut in November, he took a marked step forward to open his account in big-field Doncaster novice (19.4f, good to soft) next time. Lost no caste in defeat at Taunton since and he's not without each-way chance. Bolted up at Doncaster and was conceding a stone to the useful winner at Taunton.
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3rd (4) (18/1 -50%) Isaac Des Obeaux
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(4) Isaac Des Obeaux 18/1, Failed to build on promise of Chepstow debut success in bumpers last term and safely held on return/hurdles bow here (Old Course) in October. Much-improved since, scoring twice over 19.4f back at Chepstow, and he's likely to continue to progress. However, this demands a significant step forward. Impressive the last twice at Chepstow but he is tackling far stronger company this time.
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4th (5) (11/2 -22%) Johnnywho
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(5) Johnnywho 11/2, Wide-margin winner of sole start between the flags and successful in a Taunton bumper and 2½m Carlisle novice hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules. Didn't look out of place in graded company when fourth in the Challow at Newbury (20.5f, soft) last month and he remains with potential. Major player. Promising 7yo who closed to within 2l of the winner in Grade 1 at Newbury; downgraded.
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5th (1) (18/1 +45%) Choccabloc
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(1) Choccabloc 18/1, Bumper winner last season and highly encouraging start over hurdles when going close in a big-field 2m Ludlow novice in October. Battled well when edging out a subsequent winner upped to 21.2f there (soft) next time and he remains open to improvement. Still, this is a big ask under a penalty. All out to win over 2m5f at Ludlow and James Bowen (aboard that day) has jumped ship.
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6th (2) (4/1 +50%) Antrim Coast
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(2) Antrim Coast 4/1, Confirmed abundant hurdles debut promise when taking a 19-runner Punchestown maiden in October. Just edged out by the progressive Butch (winner again since) upped to 3m here (soft) later that month and this drop back is unlikely to be an issue. Big player with first-time tongue strap enlisted. The form of his close second here over 3m has been franked; won his Irish maiden over 2m4f.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle
(Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
The hugely exciting GIDLEIGH PARK arrives here on the back of an impressive win at Newbury and he may be able to take this step up in grade in his stride. Johnnywho performed with credit when finishing fourth in the Challow Novices' Hurdle just under a month ago, but that looked a hard race on soft ground and it remains to be seen how much that has taken out of him. With that in mind, Irish raider Antrim Coast is put forward as the main danger.
An intriguing renewal of this Grade 2 contest. Preference is for Irish-raider ANTRIM COAST, who went down all guns blazing in a useful novice event here last time, form which was boosted when the winner followed up in a strong handicap on New Year's Day. The unbeaten Gidleigh Park is an exciting prospect and is greatly respected, albeit he's likely to be plenty short enough in the betting, all things considered. Johnnywho is a promising type and merits respect, too.
All have Festival entries. This revolves around whether GIDLEIGH PARK is as good as he's looked so far. He could be Grade 1 material.
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