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2m4f (2m3f200y) (Mildmay) EBC Group Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) This is really competitive. Arkle winner Jango Baie has an outstanding chance with course, distance and conditions to suit but he’s well found in the market and won’t drift much. The bet is GIDLEIGH PARK…

2m1f (2m179y) (New) William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) We’ve already backed KARGESE antepost here off the strength of her Grade 1 juvenile form behind Majborough and Sir Gino, and the anticipation of Paul Townend riding her. That’s looking spot on right now but…

3m (New) Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) I’m not convinced this is a high-class renewal of this race, but as we have seen for many years, anyone can win the Albert Bartlett. The Big Westerner is a big…

2m1f (2m179y) (New) William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) The brilliant Galopin Des Champs goes for his third Gold Cup and odds of 4/7 look fair with only eight opponents and a clear class edge on all known form. He looks as good as ever this season and I…

2m4½f (2m4f127y) (New) TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Jagwar is all the rage but he has to prove as effective with a 7lb rise in deeper waters. I like two in this race. JORDANS has some classy Grade 1 novice chasing form behind Impaire Et Passe and is only…

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo) D Art D Art possesses a hugely progressive profile and was unlucky not to claim a 3m 1f Qualifier on soft ground at Carlisle three months ago. That was his first try over three miles…

2m1f (2m179y) (New) Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB) (Class 1) (4yo+) 24 runners makes this really tough. You have to be brave to take a short price about Sixandahalf and I suspect each-way is the best way to play here. AIR OF ENTITLEMENT is a…

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) Teahupoo goes in search of his second Stayers Hurdle in a row, but last years renewal was poor and he got his favoured soft ground. The ground is quickerthis week and Teahupoo could be vulnerable to…

2m (1m7f199y) (Old) BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Everyone in racing wants Jonbon to win because he apparently deserves it, but his record at the Festival confirms he’s beatable and the record of favourites for this race gives plenty of confidence in taking him on. The only horse…

2m (Old) Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Unexpected Party has got to be feared for target trainer Dan Skelton in his attempt to claim a second Grand Annual in a row. But the handicapper hasn’t relented by that much…