Day: 13 March 2024

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) CUTHBERT DIBBLE has a hugely eye-catching profile including some class form at Sandown last year in a Grade 3 Novice hurdle where he finished fifth to Crambo who runs in the Stayers Hurdle. Cuthbert Dibble…

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) The Stayers’ Hurdle has looked a weak division in recent seasons evidenced by Sire Due Berlais winning at the ripe old age of 11 last season. And there is no shortage of veterans trying to claim…

2m1f (2m179y) (New) Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB) (Class 1) (4yo+) A fantastic race with three really good mares at the top of the market. Hype has taken hold, though, as the word on Brighterdaysahead is hugely positive. I’m not convinced she deserves to be…

2m4½f (2m4f127y) (New) Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Hopefully antepost pick Banbridge runs here on the fresh ground, and he has an outstanding chance if he does. I’ll be backing CAPODANNO at 9/1 as well, though, as he was brilliant at Cheltenham’s trials day meeting and…

2m5f (Old) Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) Nicky Henderson has a strong hand here but the yard form is a big concern with so many of his runners being pulled up. However my long term fancy for this race, LUCKY PLACE, has taken a walk in the market…

2m (1m7f199y) (Old) Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) MASKADA has her ground for a repeat success in the Grand Annual and she could be in line for another big run. Whilst she haswn’t run badly, she hasn’t quite shown the…