2m (1m7f199y) (Old) Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+)
JAZZY MATTY was a good winner of this race last year and he’s been trained for one race in mind ever since. He does carry 8lbs more but Cian Collins has said that he has got strengthened up since and he is still only 7 years old. He could easily do back-to-back victories here and would be foolish to ignore in a race that may not be that strong and there is every reason to think he can make it 3-3 at The Festival.
The other that has potential upside is RELEASE THE BEAST. He is lightly raced and showed improved form when runner up at Leopardstown last time out. He’s didnt get much luck in running that day and may still be well-handicapped. Paul Nolan applies a hood for the first time and he gets in off bottom-weight so he’s more unexposed than most in here.
1pt win Jazzy Matty @8/1, 16:40 Wednesday, Cheltenham
1pt win Release The Beast @10/1, 16:40 Wednesday, Cheltenham