Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 18th November 2023

There were 46 Races on Saturday 18th November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 6 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 18th November 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:35 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Burdett Road (9/4 +0%)
Burdett Road

2.25
9/4(+0%)
(2) Burdett Road 9/4, Very useful recruit from Flat (won Royal Ascot handicap in June) who easily landed a Huntingdon juvenile on his recent hurdle debut, despite a hard-pulling display in a first-time hood (retained). Sure to improve, particularly if the likely stronger pace in this better race helps him to relax.
Best of these on the Flat (Group standard) and it was all very easy at Huntingdon.
1
2nd (1) An Bradan Feasa (8/1 -45%)
An Bradan Feasa

8
8/1(-45%)
(1) An Bradan Feasa 8/1, Showed a bit on his Flat debut in September and made a successful start over hurdles in a Ballinrobe maiden 13 days later (for Joseph O'Brien). Open to improvement for a new trainer who has quickly made a name for himself.
It was a weak maiden he won at Ballinrobe but he did that comfortably.
9
3rd (9) Milan Tino (6/4 +8%)
Milan Tino

1.5
6/4(+8%)
(9) Milan Tino 6/4, Has shown useful form when placed in listed and Grade 2 events at Auteuil this autumn. Sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.
Two good runs in France and the latest now looks a particularly good effort.
3
4th (3) Eagle Prince (33/1 -136%)
Eagle Prince

33
33/1(-136%)
(3) Eagle Prince 33/1, Fair handicapper on Flat. Lost his way a little in that sphere this summer but revitalised by a switch to hurdles when seeing off 10 rivals at Sedgefield last month. This a good deal tougher, though.
No great shakes on the Flat and it was a modest hurdle that he edged home in at Sedgefield.
6
5th (6) Gifted Angel (5/1 +23%)
Gifted Angel

5
5/1(+23%)
(6) Gifted Angel 5/1, Unable to win on Flat but been a different story over hurdles, scoring for third time from 5 outings when taking 12-runner juvenile at Kempton (2m, good) 27 days ago, finding extra. Will need more again but he might find it.
Flat maiden but has taken really well to hurdling and his sound jumping will be an asset.
7
6th (7) I Still Have Faith (18/1 -29%)
I Still Have Faith

18
18/1(-29%)
(7) I Still Have Faith 18/1, Fairly useful winner multiple Flat winner who was a smooth winner on his Wetherby hurdle debut last month. Definitely more to come from him.
Consistent and useful on the Flat; made no mistake in a winnable hurdle race at Wetherby.
4
7th (4) Ellerton (33/1 -32%)
Ellerton

33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Ellerton 33/1, Fairly useful Flat on the Flat in France for Tim Donworth. That level of ability suggests he can make an impact in juvenile hurdles but very much pitched in at the deep end on first attempt.
Some useful Flat form; should stay fine over hurdles but up against it here.
10
8th (10) Seraphic (100/1 -100%)
Seraphic

100
100/1(-100%)
(10) Seraphic 100/1, Won hurdle at Clarefontaine on final start in France in July but finished well beaten on UK/yard debut on Flat at Lingfield last month and is likely best watched here.
Winning hurdler in France; tailed off on the AW on recent British debut; opposable.
8
|C| (8) Knight Of Allen (22/1 -22%)
Knight Of Allen

22
22/1(-22%)
(8) Knight Of Allen 22/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Galahad Quest (17f-2½m winner) and bumper winner Iliade Allen. This newcomer is bred for the job but he'll need to be really smart to make a winning debut at this level.
Presumably showed up well at home to be kicking off in this company.
11
|U| (11) Parish Star (300/1 -500%)
Parish Star

300
300/1(-500%)
(11) Parish Star 300/1, Modest on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and didn't achieve much when a remote fourth of 7 on his Chepstow hurdle debut 5 weeks ago. Outsider.
Beaten a long way at Chepstow and looks booked for another minor part.
5
|PU| (5) Galactic Jack (40/1 -60%)
Galactic Jack

40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Galactic Jack 40/1, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m) for Andrew Balding. New connections picked up for 50,000 gns in July. Interesting recruit to hurdles but watching brief the percentage call making his debut at this level of competition.
Up and down on the Flat but useful at his best; can make a hurdler but this is tough.
LTO Selection:

12:35 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The strong suspicion is that MILAN TINO performed to a lofty level on his second French run. He has a much stouter pedigree than most.


13:10 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
17
1st (17) Hascoeur Clermont (12/1 -9%)
Hascoeur Clermont

12
12/1(-9%)
(17) Hascoeur Clermont 12/1, Gained his first chasing success in 9-runner handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hiked up 11 lb but he still can't be ruled out.
Initially disappointing over fences but just did enough to open account last month.
3
2nd (3) Chambard (12/1 +0%)
Chambard

12
12/1(+0%)
(3) Chambard 12/1, Ended 2022 with success in the Kim Muir Chase over this C&D at the Festival. However, he largely struggled last term so has something to prove on his reappearance.
Kim Muir winner in March 2022 and not far off that form here in April on latest outing.
6
3rd (6) Undersupervision (18/1 -13%)
Undersupervision

18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Undersupervision 18/1, Unreliable sort who has been pulled up on his last two starts, including over C&D three weeks ago. Would be a threat though if on a going day.
Placed in two valuable handicaps last season but has a point to prove at present.
13
4th (13) Wick Green (16/1 +11%)
Wick Green

16
16/1(+11%)
(13) Wick Green 16/1, Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard, and he shaped encouragingly after 3 months off when third of 19 to Mole Court over C&D 22 days ago. Well in the mix.
Ran big race when third of 19 behind Mole Court over C&D last month; only 1lb higher today.
18
5th (18) Read To Return (10/3 +45%)
Read To Return

3.333333
10/3(+45%)
(18) Read To Return 10/3, Low-mileage sort who easily got off the mark over fences in 7-runner novice chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 48 days ago. More to offer now going into handicaps. Player.
Comfortably won modest beginners' chase last month; tackles much stronger opposition here.
16
6th (16) Outside The Door (12/1 +40%)
Outside The Door

12
12/1(+40%)
(16) Outside The Door 12/1, Scored over fences at Punchestown in June and not disgraced since, fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle there last month. Needs considering back chasing.
Finished well to win at Punchestown in June but, on balance, others look stronger here.
14
7th (14) Mole Court (13/2 +19%)
Mole Court

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(14) Mole Court 13/2, Has made a superb start to his chasing career, completing a four-timer in 19-runner handicap chase over C&D 22 days ago. Must enter calculations once more despite a further 5 lb rise.
Won 19-runner C&D contest last month and is now 4-4 in cheekpieces; respected.
9
8th (9) Brampton Belle (10/1 -25%)
Brampton Belle

10
10/1(-25%)
(9) Brampton Belle 10/1, Resumed from 7 months off with an encouraging third of 7 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. This Irish raider can give another good account in her bid for a maiden chasing success.
Made a very encouraging seasonal debut at Galway and could be ideally suited by this test.
20
9th (20) Blame The Game (16/1 +27%)
Blame The Game

16
16/1(+27%)
(20) Blame The Game 16/1, Three-time chase winner last season but he ran poorly after 6 months off when remote fourth in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good) 43 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
Creditable fourth of 20 here (3m4f) in April but well beaten on seasonal debut in October.
11
|U| (11) Cap Du Nord (50/1 -100%)
Cap Du Nord

50
50/1(-100%)
(11) Cap Du Nord 50/1, A useful winner at his best but he turned in a lacklustre display without his usual cheekpieces when pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (25f, soft) 20 days ago. Headgear is again left off here.
2lb lower than when collecting big prize in February but needs to better his recent form.
12
10th (12) Strictlyadancer (13/2 +19%)
Strictlyadancer

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(12) Strictlyadancer 13/2, Took this in 2021 and comes here on the back of a solid fourth of 19 to Mole Court in handicap chase over C&D 22 days ago, faring best of those held up. Cheekpieces refitted. Player.
Won this in 2021 and was placed in a big field over C&D last month; likely contender.
1
11th (1) Latitude (12/1 -33%)
Latitude

12
12/1(-33%)
(1) Latitude 12/1, Took well to fences last season and he resumed his progress with an emphatic success in 12-runner handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) in May. Very much one to consider after a break.
Struck form with two 3m wins in the spring and still has fairly low mileage.
8
12th (8) Coeur Serein (33/1 +18%)
Coeur Serein

33
33/1(+18%)
(8) Coeur Serein 33/1, Inconsistent performer. Running below form when unseated rider last in handicap chase at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Others appeal more.
On a good mark now but has failed to shine in both outings this autumn.
7
13th (7) Grandads Cottage (12/1 +0%)
Grandads Cottage

12
12/1(+0%)
(7) Grandads Cottage 12/1, Irish point/hurdles winner who has made an excellent start in this sphere, going 2-3 over 2m3f at Market Rasen 7 months ago. One to be interested in again on his first go over this trip.
2-3 over rules fences; in a much more competitive race here but unexposed over the trip.
15
|PU| (15) Plenty Of Time (18/1 +28%)
Plenty Of Time

18
18/1(+28%)
(15) Plenty Of Time 18/1, Lightly-raced sort who made light off an 11-month absence for another new yard when landing 2m4f handicap chase at Wincanton in October. Below par reverted to hurdles there since but could bounce back here.
Won on stable/chase debut but last month but well beaten over hurdles a week ago.
19
|PU| (19) Galon De Vauzelle (25/1 -25%)
Galon De Vauzelle

25
25/1(-25%)
(19) Galon De Vauzelle 25/1, In good form without winning until pulled up in novice chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 11 days ago. Sort to bounce back.
Placed in eight chases during last year but needs to bounce back quickly from a poor run.
LTO Selection:

13:10 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

2021 winner STRICTLYADANCER got going just a bit too late when fourth here last month but he's still on a good mark and gets the vote.


13:45 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Broadway Boy (9/4 +44%)
Broadway Boy

2.25
9/4(+44%)
(2) Broadway Boy 9/4, Rangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, gaining his third success from 7 starts at this venue (3m) in April. Made an impressive winning return/chasing debut at Worcester in September and found only Flooring Porter too strong over C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago.
Strong form claims on the back of his recent C&D second behind Flooring Porter.
6
2nd (6) Weveallbeencaught (11/4 +17%)
Weveallbeencaught

2.75
11/4(+17%)
(6) Weveallbeencaught 11/4, Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles here on New Year's Day but failed to kick on from that. However, he did show some aptitude for chasing after 7 months off when third over C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago and should have more to offer in this sphere.
Useful hurdler; should strip fitter for recent chase debut and that was a good effort.
4
3rd (4) Good Risk At All (9/4 +44%)
Good Risk At All

2.25
9/4(+44%)
(4) Good Risk At All 9/4, Useful hurdler who produced a pretty smart performance to score at Carlisle on reappearance in 2022/23 and repeated that feat in impressive fashion on chase debut just over 3 weeks ago, beating Alaphilippe by 16 lengths. Can develop into a very smart novice this winter so rates the one to beat.
Impressed on chase debut; it's not a given that he'll stay 3m, but fair chance if he does.
5
4th (5) Mister Coffey (5/1 -100%)
Mister Coffey

5
5/1(-100%)
(5) Mister Coffey 5/1, Talented but rather frustrating performer who was placed again at the Festival when third to Gaillard du Mesnil in the NH Chase. Jumped bolding before tying up on the run-in when eighth in the Grand National at Aintree (34.3f, good) 7 months ago and fancied to be in the shake-up on return.
0-9 over fences but some major efforts in defeat; form claims are there for all to see.
1
|PU| (1) Alaphilippe (12/1 -100%)
Alaphilippe

12
12/1(-100%)
(1) Alaphilippe 12/1, Useful hurdler who hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons but offered something to work on sent chasing after 20 months off when 16 lengths second to Good Risk At All at Carlisle (20f, soft) recently. Step back up in trip is a positive and he's in top hands.
First run for 588 days when beaten 16l by fellow chase debutant Good Risk At All.
3
|PU| (3) Cloudy Flamingo (80/1 +20%)
Cloudy Flamingo

80
80/1(+20%)
(3) Cloudy Flamingo 80/1, Cloudings gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) After Hours. Winning pointer, pulled up last time (Mar 5). Faces a stiff task on Rules debut.
Won a 3m British point last December but has failed to complete five of his other six.
LTO Selection:

13:45 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The 8yo MISTER COFFEY is not your typical nine-race maiden chaser and he's the standard-setter. This is probably his best trip as well.


14:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Stage Star (4/1 +20%)
Stage Star

4
4/1(+20%)
(2) Stage Star 4/1, Excelled over fences last season, following up his victory in the traditionally-strong Timeform novice handicap here with victory in the Grade 1 Golden Miller at the Festival. No show at Aintree after but 3-3 first time up since his debut and a big run is surely on the cards.
Two notable wins at Cheltenham last term, including Festival G1; major contender back here.
5
2nd (5) Notlongtillmay (7/1 +30%)
Notlongtillmay

7
7/1(+30%)
(5) Notlongtillmay 7/1, Immediate improvement switched to fences for this yard last season, winning novice handicaps on first 3 starts before an excellent 3¼ lengths second to Stage Star in the Golden Miller at the Festival. Encouraging return over 2m here and couldn't be dismissed back up in trip.
Progressive; second to Stage Star in the Turners; another good effort here on reappearance.
8
3rd (8) Il Ridoto (12/1 +14%)
Il Ridoto

12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Il Ridoto 12/1, In first-time cheekpieces, finally put it all together to land good handicap over this trip on the New Course here on Trials Day from Fugitif, finding an end-product to go with his strong-travelling ways. Fair run in the Plate after but lacklustre in the Topham final start. Needs a bit more.
Good form in major 2m4f handicaps here last term; Freddie Gingell takes off valuable 5lb.
3
4th (3) Fugitif (12/1 -20%)
Fugitif

12
12/1(-20%)
(3) Fugitif 12/1, Came of age and looked a lot more mature last season, winning at Chepstow over Christmas and then second in good handicaps over this trip on the New Course, no match for Seddon in the Magners Plate at the Festival. Not so great at Aintree but could return with a big run in first-time cheekpieces.
Second in three handicaps here last season; solid chance with cheekpieces added.
7
5th (7) Unexpected Party (5/1 +29%)
Unexpected Party

5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Unexpected Party 5/1, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 (chased home Stage Star twice here) and made a fine return as he saw off Knappers Hill in listed Chepstow novice 5 weeks ago. He'll win a good handicap or 2 this season.
Form stacks up well; should build on his Chepstow reappearance success; big player.
12
6th (12) Easy As That (10/1 +60%)
Easy As That

10
10/1(+60%)
(12) Easy As That 10/1, Looked a potentially smart chaser as he easily won handicaps at Haydock and Newcastle last term but rather blotted his copybook with a shocking display of jumping at Sandown final start. Still early days and returns with yard in flying form.
Second-season chaser who may have further progress in him; yard in great form at present.
10
7th (10) Angels Breath (15/2 +53%)
Angels Breath

7.5
15/2(+53%)
(10) Angels Breath 15/2, Must be extremely fragile but came back from a long absence to show promise in a couple of starts over fences last season and built on those after a further 7 months off as he ran a cracker in handicap hurdle here 3 weeks ago. On a tempting mark if building on that for red-hot yard.
Lightly raced; runner-up over hurdles here last time; well treated on his 2019 chase form.
9
8th (9) Whistleinthedark (33/1 -65%)
Whistleinthedark

33
33/1(-65%)
(9) Whistleinthedark 33/1, Ended last season unbeaten over fences, easily winning Perth handicap over this trip final start. Likeable attitude and could have more to offer this term, this big-field scenario likely to suit him. 1 of 2 interesting runners for his yard.
4-4 since switched to chasing; could improve further the way he's going; hard to dismiss.
6
9th (6) Final Orders (33/1 -65%)
Final Orders

33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Final Orders 33/1, Has won handicaps on the level and over hurdles at Bellewstown this term but has underperformed on all 3 completed starts over fences since racking up a 5-timer last season (little impression at Chepstow 5 weeks ago). Tongue tie goes on now and probably still high enough in the weights.
May raise his game; major Irish trainer had three winners at the meeting here last month.
13
|F| (13) Torn And Frayed (20/1 +0%)
Torn And Frayed

20
20/1(+0%)
(13) Torn And Frayed 20/1, Made the breakthrough over fences as he won a Grade 2 handicap over this trip on the New Course when last seen in January 2022. Long absence to overcome and returns in a tough race but yard have plenty of previous in it (won 3 of the 10 renewals between 2008 and 2017).
Absent since his 6l success in similar event here in January 2022; market instructive.
14
10th (14) Harper's Brook (16/1 +36%)
Harper's Brook

16
16/1(+36%)
(14) Harper's Brook 16/1, Made a good start over fences last season, winning Bangor novice handicap in the mud second start, but there were concerns over his attitude as the campaign ended, looking to throw things away at Sandown in April (looked in command last only to tie up and hang badly left). Best watched on return.
Not fully exposed but comes with risk; idled badly and threw the race away last time.
1
|PU| (1) The Real Whacker (13/2 +19%)
The Real Whacker

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(1) The Real Whacker 13/2, Looks a high-class chaser in the making and is unbeaten over fences, all 3 of his wins coming here from the front, holding on from the equally-promising Gerri Colombe in the Broadway when last seen. Record fresh not great and has a huge weight to carry, but no surprise if he's up to the task.
Three wins at Cheltenham since switched to fences, latest in the Brown Advisory; respected.
4
|PU| (4) Authorized Art (22/1 +12%)
Authorized Art

22
22/1(+12%)
(4) Authorized Art 22/1, Useful novice chaser who has returned with improved efforts in cheekpieces to finish in the frame in the Galway Plate and Kerry National the last twice, a pair of unexposed novices and a rejuvenated veteran just too strong for him at Listowel. This is even tougher.
Ran well in major Irish handicaps the last twice but is an exposed sort.
11
|PU| (11) Black Gerry (40/1 -21%)
Black Gerry

40
40/1(-21%)
(11) Black Gerry 40/1, Won all 4 of his starts when completing last season, seeing off five rivals with another polished display in Plumpton handicap over this trip final start. Whole different test on return here but yard knows what it takes to win this.
Two wins in April took his chase record to 5-10; faces a stiffer task at this level.
LTO Selection:

14:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

There should be more to come from UNEXPECTED PARTY (nap), who is first choice ahead of Easy As That.


14:55 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Buddy One (9/4 +55%)
Buddy One

2.25
9/4(+55%)
(1) Buddy One 9/4, Smart handicap hurdler who came out on top in ready fashion in 15-runner handicap at Galway (21.9f, heavy, 7/2) 21 days ago. 9 lb higher here but he's likeable and versatile and this trip ought to be within range.
Clearcut winner when upped to 2m6f (soft) three weeks ago; reliable and highly progressive.
14
2nd (14) The Newest One (16/1 +11%)
The Newest One

16
16/1(+11%)
(14) The Newest One 16/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who produced a laboured effort in a novice at Uttoxeter on final outing in April, but is capable fresh, so it's possible he could bounce back after a break.
Needs to improve on last season's hurdles form; best efforts on good or good to soft.
2
3rd (2) Chantry House (17/2 -6%)
Chantry House

8.5
17/2(-6%)
(2) Chantry House 17/2, High-class chaser at his best but failed to complete for the third start in succession at Wetherby when last seen on Boxing Day. Finished third in the 2020 Supreme Novices' Hurdle on his last hurdle start.
Classy chaser; heavy fall Boxing Day 2022 when last seen; last hurdles run was March 2020.
13
4th (13) Noble Birth (33/1 -83%)
Noble Birth

33
33/1(-83%)
(13) Noble Birth 33/1, Dual winner over hurdles (at up to 25.7f) for Gordon Elliott last year. Pulled up on his yard debut at Gowran but bounced back to form when second in 9-runner handicap at Ayr (24.3f) 14 days ago, albeit well placed in a tactical affair. Nudged up 3 lb. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Back-to-form second two weeks ago; cheekpieces today; peak efforts on good or good to soft.
9
5th (9) Real Steel (16/1 +11%)
Real Steel

16
16/1(+11%)
(9) Real Steel 16/1, One-time top-class chaser who shaped as if back in form when sixth of 12 in handicap chase (18/1) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 27 days ago. First hurdle start since April 2018.
Won a top 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown last Christmas; first hurdle race since 2018.
8
6th (8) Come On Teddy (25/1 -108%)
Come On Teddy

25
25/1(-108%)
(8) Come On Teddy 25/1, Dual hurdles winner who hasn't been seen since pulling up over fences here 20 months ago and is probably best watched on his comeback.
Did well over 3m here as a hurdler three seasons back; absent since March 2022.
12
7th (12) Polish (22/1 -57%)
Polish

22
22/1(-57%)
(12) Polish 22/1, Finished runner-up all 5 starts last season, including over fences, and has each-way claims if returning in similar form.
Runner-up on all five starts this term; this race promises to be a bit too competitive.
6
8th (6) Judicial Law (5/1 +29%)
Judicial Law

5
5/1(+29%)
(6) Judicial Law 5/1, Gained a third win of the season in first-time cheekpieces when leading in the dying strides over 3¼m at Kelso in September. Ran even better in defeat in a competitive handicap over C&D 3 weeks ago and seems highly likely to give another good account.
Strong-finishing second of 20 over C&D latest; up another 3lb but probably in the shake-up.
3
9th (3) Dartan (40/1 -186%)
Dartan

40
40/1(-186%)
(3) Dartan 40/1, Resumed winning ways on the level at Bellewstown in August and followed up back over hurdles there a day later. However, not at his best on his last 2 starts on the Flat.
Did well this summer; however, well beaten in his three Irish runs on soft or heavy.
15
10th (15) Hunting Percival (150/1 -200%)
Hunting Percival

150
150/1(-200%)
(15) Hunting Percival 150/1, Bagged his second hurdles success at Stratford in August but below par in his 2 outings since (well-held third latterly). Hard to fancy from well out of the weights.
Inconsistent, with more to prove on worse than good to soft; also 8lb out of the handicap.
5
11th (5) Minella Trump (28/1 -27%)
Minella Trump

28
28/1(-27%)
(5) Minella Trump 28/1, Well placed to win 8 his 9 starts in 2021-22 and made successful reappearance at Perth (23.8f) in June 2022. Failed to stay in Grand National on final start and it's possible this could be a pipe opener back over hurdles after 7 months off.
Well treated on best chase efforts but still has plenty to prove, notably on soft ground.
11
12th (11) Moka De Vassy (10/1 +9%)
Moka De Vassy

10
10/1(+9%)
(11) Moka De Vassy 10/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who put an underwhelming reappearance behind him back up in trip when third in 10-runner handicap at Exeter (23.1f, soft, 18/1) 25 days ago, despite jumping poorly. Needs to back that up now.
Surged back to form when close third of ten in handicap at Exeter (2m7f, good) last time.
10
|PU| (10) Placenet (7/2 +42%)
Placenet

3.5
7/2(+42%)
(10) Placenet 7/2, Useful hurdler/chaser in France who looks to have been handed a lenient opening mark on his UK/stable debut. Big chance if seeing out the longer trip.
8-18 in France; going beyond 2m6f for first time may well suit; also looks on a good mark.
4
|PU| (4) Shan Blue (12/1 -85%)
Shan Blue

12
12/1(-85%)
(4) Shan Blue 12/1, Grade 1 winner as a novice who was in the process of delivering a most impressive display when falling 3 out in Charlie Hall on return 2 years ago. Raced only 3 times since and was pulled up when last seen on Boxing Day, but he goes well fresh so worth a second look back over hurdles.
Big-race entries over fences next month; questions on first hurdles run since March 2020.
7
|PU| (7) Walking On Glass (50/1 -79%)
Walking On Glass

50
50/1(-79%)
(7) Walking On Glass 50/1, Ran right up to his best back hurdling on the back of a series of creditable efforts on the Flat when second in a Gowran handicap at the end of September. Wasn't up to better company at Thurles the following month but this is more suitable.
7-53 overall and he's proved himself thoroughly at about 3m on testing ground; needs extra.
LTO Selection:

14:55 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

David Pipe could have a strong candidate in his new charge PLACENET, who never had the opportunity to run over 3m in France.


15:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Springwell Bay (2/1 -6%)
Springwell Bay

2
2/1(-6%)
(1) Springwell Bay 2/1, Smart bumper performer in 2021 and useful novice hurdler last season, winning 3 times. A Grade 1 proved a step too far on final start but he remains one who can go on to better things in handicaps this time round.
Put in his place in 2m4f Grade 1 novice at Aintree in April but still ran respectably.
5
2nd (5) Gyenyame (4/1 +33%)
Gyenyame

4
4/1(+33%)
(5) Gyenyame 4/1, Fair 2m Flat winner for Andrew Balding and struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2½m Wincanton maiden in March. Good reappearance second of 12 in a 21f handicap at the same course 3 weeks ago. Merits consideration for a yard going well.
Good second off 3lb lower at Wincanton (2m5f, soft) three weeks ago on fifth hurdles start.
7
3rd (7) Tiger Jet (22/1 -57%)
Tiger Jet

22
22/1(-57%)
(7) Tiger Jet 22/1, Career best when winning 15-runner 3m Haydock handicap in April but has struggled since, including pulling up on his recent return from a break at Wetherby. Needs to leave that well behind.
Won 15-runner series final at Haydock (3m) in April; backward steps in his 3 runs since.
9
4th (9) Wonderful Eagle (11/1 -22%)
Wonderful Eagle

11
11/1(-22%)
(9) Wonderful Eagle 11/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Germany. Kicked off his hurdle career with maiden/novice wins at Newton Abbot at the end of summer. Lost his unbeaten record but ran well again when third in 21.5f handicap there 4 weeks ago. 4 lb out of the weights.
113 over hurdles; needs a good deal better but useful German Flat form gives some hope.
2
5th (2) Rock My Way (11/1 +31%)
Rock My Way

11
11/1(+31%)
(2) Rock My Way 11/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed a 2½m course Grade 2 novice hurdle in January but hasn't come close to reproducing that form in 3 subsequent outings here, fading to finish well held in 3m handicap on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip.
Made a cracking start to hurdles career here in January; concern after last three starts.
8
6th (8) Londonofficecallin (8/1 -7%)
Londonofficecallin

8
8/1(-7%)
(8) Londonofficecallin 8/1, Has thrived lately, gaining a fourth win since June (2 of them on Flat) when seeing off 14 rivals in a 23f Killarney handicap at the beginning of October. 3 lb out of the handicap here, though, and will need a big career best if he's to add to his haul.
Going great guns but this mark seems to ask a lot more, especially 3lb out of the handicap.
3
7th (3) Resplendent Grey (10/3 -11%)
Resplendent Grey

3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(3) Resplendent Grey 10/3, Looked a good prospect in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles in the spring. Advanced his form again when 9½ lengths second of 7 to Captain Teague in Grade 2 Persian War on Chepstow reappearance and there's likely more to come now switching to a handicap.
No match for winner in Grade 2 novice at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) but beat the rest.
4
8th (4) Another Choice (14/1 +36%)
Another Choice

14
14/1(+36%)
(4) Another Choice 14/1, This Irish raider ran right up to his best when 6 lengths fourth of 19 in 23f Punchestown handicap last month. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie on this first trip to Britain.
Inconsistent in last five runs; drops back in trip; more to prove on soft; cheekpieces now.
6
9th (6) Fortunefavorsdbold (80/1 -142%)
Fortunefavorsdbold

80
80/1(-142%)
(6) Fortunefavorsdbold 80/1, 3m maiden hurdle winner for Paul Nolan in Ireland last season. Let down by jumping switched to fences on her recent yard debut and quickly reverts to the smaller obstacles. Others more obvious.
Irish 3m maiden winner; the jumping did not go well on stable/chase debut last month.
LTO Selection:

15:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Improvement from Springwell Bay or Resplendent Grey could decide it but GYENYAME also enters serious calculations.


16:05 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Baby Kate (7/2 +0%)
Baby Kate

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(2) Baby Kate 7/2, Out of a dual bumper winner and made no mistake in an 8-runner event at Ballinrobe on debut 82 days ago. Something to find on form but, given her connections, demands a good deal of respect.
Very well bred; winning start at Ballinrobe in August; open to any amount of improvement.
7
2nd (7) Jeune Belle (33/1 -65%)
Jeune Belle

33
33/1(-65%)
(7) Jeune Belle 33/1, Made a promising start in bumpers last term and confirmed that encouragement when scoring at Huntingdon 19 days ago. Vulnerable at this level, though.
Dug deep to win at Huntingdon but beaten 7l by Larchmont Lass the time before.
8
3rd (8) Micks Jet (16/1 -60%)
Micks Jet

16
16/1(-60%)
(8) Micks Jet 16/1, Runner-up in a point and made the ideal start under Rules when scoring at a big price here in April. Disappointing at Sedgefield last month but might strip fitter for it.
Disappointing last time but a leading contender on her clearcut win here in the spring.
13
4th (13) Sunset Marquesa (33/1 -175%)
Sunset Marquesa

33
33/1(-175%)
(13) Sunset Marquesa 33/1, Related to winners and made a successful start at Aintree last month. Has the potential for better so not out of place in this company.
Made a successful debut at Aintree; more is needed but she could be a useful prospect.
1
5th (1) Larchmont Lass (12/1 -41%)
Larchmont Lass

12
12/1(-41%)
(1) Larchmont Lass 12/1, Placed both starts prior to opening her account in listed contest at Sandown 8 months ago. Should be tuned up for this return but penalty makes life tougher in a race like this.
Progressive; carries penalty after last-gasp win in Listed event at Sandown in March.
14
6th (14) Tour Ovalie (20/1 +29%)
Tour Ovalie

20
20/1(+29%)
(14) Tour Ovalie 20/1, Stepped up on debut when runner-up at Ludlow 6 months ago but much bigger step forward required if she's to compete in this.
Some promise in two bumpers in the spring; meets a higher calibre of rival here.
4
7th (4) Betty's Tiara (50/1 -127%)
Betty's Tiara

50
50/1(-127%)
(4) Betty's Tiara 50/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford in August. Only fifth at Aintree next time and likely to be outclassed in this company.
Similar form when winning at Stratford and fifth at Aintree, but in much deeper here.
5
8th (5) Disco Daisy (17/2 +15%)
Disco Daisy

8.5
17/2(+15%)
(5) Disco Daisy 17/2, Doesn't stand out on pedigree but made a big impression when completing a successful start at Chepstow 8 months ago. Returns with stable going well and more than likely to be in the mix.
Pulled 11l clear of second on debut at Chepstow; well worth her place in this higher grade.
11
9th (11) Sharp Object (10/3 +17%)
Sharp Object

3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(11) Sharp Object 10/3, Successful start in 8-runner event at Ballinrobe in September, then lost little in defeat to the talented Aurora Vega in a listed contest at Gowran last time. Worth a chance to resume winning ways.
Promising filly; excellent second in Listed contest at Gowran last time; high on the list.
12
10th (12) Springs A Girl (33/1 -136%)
Springs A Girl

33
33/1(-136%)
(12) Springs A Girl 33/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt at Listowel a couple of months ago. Has left Richard O'Brien since and has the scope for better.
Trained in Ireland when making winning start at Listowel and that form has a solid look.
15
11th (15) World Of Fortunes (10/1 +17%)
World Of Fortunes

10
10/1(+17%)
(15) World Of Fortunes 10/1, Confirmed debut promise when readily landing a 12-runner bumper at Wexford 6 months ago. That form hasn't really worked out but she has the potential for better.
Promising; Wexford winner in May; bred to be useful and should not be passed over lightly.
3
12th (3) Backdoorflush (14/1 -65%)
Backdoorflush

14
14/1(-65%)
(3) Backdoorflush 14/1, Half-sister to bumper winner Finnthemagician and completed a solid start when runner-up at Sedgefield 38 days ago. More to come and may well feature.
Went close to making a winning debut at Sedgefield and may improve for the run.
6
13th (6) Easy Peasy (11/2 +8%)
Easy Peasy

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(6) Easy Peasy 11/2, Picked up by top connections having made an impressive winning start in Ireland and maintained unbeaten record in ready fashion in a Plumpton event 55 days ago. One to consider with the scope for better still.
Unbeaten in good-ground events at Killarney and Plumpton; has plenty of untapped potential.
9
14th (9) Mill House Creek (11/1 +45%)
Mill House Creek

11
11/1(+45%)
(9) Mill House Creek 11/1, Stratford winner who was outclassed in a listed event at Gowran 50 days ago and is likely to find this too much. Tongue tied for the first time.
Well held by runner-up Sharp Object in Listed race at Gowran last time; tongue-strap added.
10
15th (10) Miss Applejack (66/1 -100%)
Miss Applejack

66
66/1(-100%)
(10) Miss Applejack 66/1, Left debut form well behind when landing an 11-runner event at Ludlow in May. Backed it up with a creditable third there the following month but needs a lot more on return.
Winner and third at Ludlow on last two starts; this is tougher.
LTO Selection:

16:05 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Top billing goes to SHARP OBJECT, whose fine second in a Listed event at Gowran Park in September looks a strong piece of form.


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