Day: 15 March 2024

4m2f (4m2f8y) bet365 Midlands Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) From the fanfair of the Cheltenham Festival to the gallops of Uttoxeter. The Midlands Grand National always throw up a treat for post-Cheltenham blues. There are quite a few horses that I’m a fan of…

3m2½f (3m2f70y) (New) Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) A decent renewal of the great race and reigning champ Galopin Des Champs will take the world of beating if returning in the form of his Leopardstown romp. That’s not guaranteed however as he’s been beaten twice since last year’s…

2m1f (2m179y) (New) BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) This isn’t a deep renewal as it hasn’t attracted a full field and Willie Mullins doesn’t appear to have a Grade 1 horse lurking in the handicap – his best chances have ground concerns. Gordon Elliott has a strong hand here…

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Until yesterday, you’d have to say Paul Nicholls horses has been running poorly. But Ginny’s Destiny ran a great race in the Turners Novices Chase and Monmiral claimed success for…