2m (Old) Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Look, I know he’s quite short, and I know I’ve tipped him twice before. But I just don’t see any reason not to be on FINAL ORDERS again. Yes, he continues to go…
Day: 14 March 2023
1pt each-way Fil Dor 12/1, 1pt each-way Sa Fureur 16/1, 14:50 Cheltenham, Wednesday
2m5f (Old) Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) There’s a lot of crap in this race and it’s easy to rule out more than half the field. I have to back FIL DOR despite top weight for the simple reason he’s an in-form Graded horse in a handicap with…
1pt win Corach Rambler @7/1, 1pt win The Big Breakaway @18/1, 14:50 Tuesday, Cheltenham
3m1f (Old) Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Although the Irish are likely to be dominant throughout the week, the Brits normally have the edge when it comes to the handicap chases. The Ultima is a race which normally sees returning horses perform admirably. Un Temps…
1pt win Minella Crooner @7/1, 17:30 Cheltenham, Tuesday
3m6f (Old) WellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) There isn’t that much to like about many of the runners entered in the National Hunt Chase this year. None more so than the fav, Gaillard Du Mesnil, who seems to snatch…