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13:30 Cheltenham

Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Top Contenders:

• Jeriko Du Reponet (5): Holds strong favoritism (6/1) with an impressive record of three wins from three hurdle starts, including a Grade 2 victory.
• Mystical Power (8): Unbeaten in three outings so far, showcasing excellent potential and a dominant win in the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Novices’ Hurdle.
• Slade Steelt (9): Runner-up in a Grade 2 and only narrowly beaten by the exceptional Ballyburn in a Grade 1. Holds promise for further improvement.
• Tullyhill (12): A progressive hurdler with a dominant win in a recent listed event.

Other Notable Runners:

• Firefox (3): Consistent performer with a hurdle win and a close second in a Grade 1 race.
• Tellherthename (11): Showed promise with a recent win and is capable of improvement.
• Mistergifh (7): Impressive debut win in a maiden hurdle but faces tougher competition here.

Outsiders:

• Asian Master (1): Won two hurdle races but the yard might have stronger contenders.
• Favour And Fortune (2): Showed good form in bumpers and hurdles but needs to step up in class.
• Gold Dancert (4): Lacks recent winning form and faces a significant challenge.
• Kings Hill (6): Won a maiden hurdle but this is a much tougher race.
• Supersundae (10): Lacks recent form and faces a stiff task.

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14:10 Cheltenham My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

5YO plus | Class 1 | 1m 7f 199y | 10 Runners | Turf

Top Picks:

• Gaelic Warrior (Horse 3):

  • Holds the highest Timeform rating (157) and boasts impressive recent form, including a win over Il Etait Temps.
  • Backed by champion jockey Paul Townend.

• Found A Fifty (Horse 2):

  • Grade 1 winner and placed second in the prestigious Irish Arkle.
  • Consistent performer with strong claims.

• Hunters Yarn (Horse 4):

  • Highly talented hurdler with a winning debut over fences.
  • Inexperienced in chasing but possesses significant potential.

• Il Etait Temps (Horse 5):

  • Runner-up to Gaelic Warrior but bounced back with a gutsy win in the Irish Arkle.
  • Strong contender in a competitive field.

Other Contenders:

• JPR One (Horse 6): Grade 2 winner with a close second in another Grade 2 race.
  • Faces stiff competition from the Irish horses.
• Master Chewy (Horse 7): Consistent performer with recent wins in Grade 2 races.
  • Needs to improve upon his latest effort.
• Matata (Horse 8): Showed promise but needs to find extra against this strong field.
• My Mate Mozzie (Horse 9): Runner-up in a Grade 1 race and has fresh legs coming into this contest.
  • An outsider with potential.
• Quilixios (Horse 10): Won the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 2021.
  • Promising start over fences but has something to prove at this level.

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14:50 Cheltenham Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

5YO plus | Class 1 | 3m 1f | 23 Runners | Turf

Key Contenders:

• The Goffert (5/1): Consistent performer with a course and distance success in this very race. Holds a strong chance.
• Chianti Classico (5/1): Impressive novice hurdler last season and already a winner over fences. Remains unexposed over this trip but cannot be ignored.
• Trelawney (11/2): Won three hurdles races last season and made a successful chasing debut. Likely to stay well and should be suited by the step up in trip.
• Meetingofthewaters (11/2): Stamina specialist who landed a valuable handicap at Leopardstown over Christmas. Well treated off his current mark.
• Stumptown (15/2): Consistent chaser who won a valuable handicap at Sandown last season and placed second in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival.

Other runners with claims:

• Monbeg Genius (11/1): Highly progressive chaser last season who shaped well in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury.
• Eldorado Allen (18/1): Showed good form when fourth in the Coral Gold Cup and is interesting fitted with headgear.
• Highland Hunter (40/1): Won well on reappearance at Kelso and has a good chance if building on that form.

Outsiders:

• Kitty’s Light (28/1): Talented staying chaser who won the Eider Chase, Scottish National and bet365 Gold Cup last season. May be ready for a revival.
• Busselton (33/1): Last year’s Kerry National winner who has placed in valuable handicaps this season.
• Famous Bridge (18/1): Won two handicap chases over 25.5f at Haydock this winter but needs to improve his jumping.

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15:30 Cheltenham Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

4YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 87y | 8 Runners | Turf

1st    No 6   State Man  T: W P Mullins  J: P Townend

2nd   No 3   Irish Point   T: G Elliott  J: J W Kennedy

3rd   No 8  Luccia   T: N J Henderson  J: James Bowen

State Man (6/1) stands out as the clear favorite. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, this gelding boasts an impressive record, having won his last 11 starts except for a narrow defeat to the exceptional Constitution Hill last season. His recent Grade 1 victories in the Morgiana, Matheson, and Irish Champion hurdles solidify his dominance in the current field.

Irish Point (7/1), trained by Gordon Elliott, presents a strong challenge. He boasts two Grade 1 wins over hurdles, including a recent triumph at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. While untested at this specific Cheltenham distance, his overall form suggests he can push State Man for the top spot.

Nemean Lion (25/1), fresh off a Grade 2 victory at Wincanton, and Zarak The Brave (20/1), a Galway Hurdle winner, are capable outsiders who could cause an upset.

Other contenders:

• Colonel Mustard (33/1): Showed promise in his last outing but faces a tough task against stronger rivals.
• Iberico Lord (10/1): Consistent performer with recent handicap wins, could surprise.
• Not So Sleepy (33/1): Veteran gelding with good form towards the end of 2023, might sneak into a place.
• Luccia (33/1): Needs a career-best performance to challenge the frontrunners.

Key Points:

• State Man is the overwhelming favorite based on his exceptional recent form.
• Irish Point is a strong contender with Grade 1 wins under his belt.
• Nemean Lion and Zarak The Brave are potential outsiders to watch.
• The remaining horses face an uphill battle but could surprise.

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16:10 CheltenhamClose Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Leading Contenders:

• Lossiemouth (8/11): The reigning Triumph Hurdle winner is the clear favorite. Her dominant victory in January suggests she can handle the extended trip.
• Echoes In Rain (20/1): A Grade 1 winner at this distance, she has strong claims after chasing home stablemate State Man this season.
• Love Envoi (12/1): A former Mares’ Novice Hurdle winner and runner-up in this race last year, she shouldn’t be underestimated with cheekpieces added.
• Marie’s Rock (14/1): The 2022 winner, she faces a tougher challenge back down in trip but has course experience.

Other Notable Runners:

• Ashroe Diamond (6/1): Undefeated over hurdles against mares, she’s an exciting prospect.
• Gala Marceau (22/1): A Grade 1 winner in France, she needs to bounce back from a poor showing but has the talent.
• You Wear It Well (12/1): A Grade 2 winner with potential to improve.

Key Points:

• The race is run over a distance of 2 miles and 3 furlongs 200 yards.
• A total prize purse of £120,000 is up for grabs, with £67,524 going to the winner.
• The field consists of eleven talented mares, making for a highly competitive race.

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16:50 Cheltenham Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

4YO only | Class 1 | 2m 87y | 22 Runners | Turf

The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, also known as the Fred Winter, is a prestigious race for four-year-old hurdlers at the Cheltenham Festival. This year’s edition promises to be an exciting contest with a strong field of 22 contenders.

Top contenders:

• Liari: Currently in top form, having won three consecutive races. His impressive win at Musselburgh makes him a strong favorite.
• Ndaawi : Another horse with a winning record, showing promise in his recent victory at Naas.
• Eagle Fang : Won his latest race convincingly and has a good chance based on recent form.

Other notable horses:

• Miss Manzor : Consistent performer with the potential for further improvement.
• Karia Des Blaises : Talented hurdler with room for progress.
• Milan Tino : French-trained horse with strong underlying ability.

Horses to watch:

• An Bradan Feasa : Showed potential in previous races and could be a contender.
• Lark In The Mornin : Lightly-raced horse with a promising future.
• Latin Verse : Recent impressive winner who shouldn’t be underestimated.

17:30 Cheltenham Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

5YO plus | Class 1 | 3m 5f 201y | 7 Runners | Turf

Top contenders to watch:

• Corbetts Cross (2/1): A close second in last year’s Albert Bartlett, Corbetts Cross has transitioned well to chasing and holds promise.
• Embassy Gardens (15/8): Undefeated in his chase career, Embassy Gardens boasts impressive wins at Punchestown and Naas.

Other notable horses:

• Henry’s Friend (12/1): Victorious in the Reynoldstown at Ascot, Henry’s Friend is showing steady improvement under trainer Pauling.
• Kilbeg King (10/1): A consistent performer, Kilbeg King has placed well in several Grade races and shouldn’t be underestimated.
• Salvador Ziggy (5/1): Though he suffered a setback in the Kerry National, Salvador Ziggy’s prior chase wins showcase his potential.
• Apple Away (6/1): A Grade 1 hurdle winner, Apple Away has adapted well to fences and could surprise in this longer distance race.

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Disclaimer:

• Remember, this analysis provides insights based on past performances and should not be interpreted as betting advice.