Cheltenham Races & Results 1 Monday 1st January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Monday 1st January 2024

There were 47 Races on Monday 1st January 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 1st January 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:20 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/8 -8%) Peaky Boy	1.625 13/8(-8%)	(5) Peaky Boy 13/8, Cost £240,000 after winning an Irish point and made a good start in bumpers for Michael Scudamore in autumn 2022, seeing things out really well when landing Newcastle contest. Had a wind op subsequently. Longer trip sure to suit now hurdling and likely to be ready to go for new yard. Key player. Won Irish point and soft-ground bumper; has left Michael Scudamore and had wind surgery.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +29%) Champagne Twist	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Champagne Twist 5/1, Picked up for £60,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt in April. Ran to a fair level on hurdling debut at Ascot (19.3f) 5 weeks ago, looking rather ungainly under pressure but perhaps still needing experience. That form is solid and he can improve. Won Irish maiden point; should improve after his Ascot fourth (2m3f) and probably needs to.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +30%) Magical King	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(4) Magical King 7/2, Has shown fairly useful form in 3 starts over hurdles at up to this trip, pulling clear of the rest when second in messy contest at Aintree but jumping none too fluently dropped to 2m in handicap at Sandown last time. Probably needs a couple to misfire if he's to come out on top. Acts on heavy; this step back up in trip can help and he has among the best form.
4	6 4th (6) (5/2 -67%) Innatendue	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(6) Innatendue 5/2, Fairly useful hurdler who ran up to her best on her first outing since the spring/back with this trainer when just failing over extended 2m in maiden here 6 weeks ago. Unproven over this longer trip but can surely win a race in this sphere before long. Closed to a neck in 2m maiden here (soft; has run respectably on heavy) six weeks ago.
5th	2 5th (2) (22/1 -83%) Diamond Dealer	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Diamond Dealer 22/1, Point winner who has looked rather hard work so far under Rules, running out on bumper debut and again proving wayward on return in 2m Chepstow novice hurdle, pressing leader after 3 out before hanging left. Has work to do up in trip back from breathing op. Tendency to hang left has been a problem; had wind surgery since latest start; work to do.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 -52%) Glengolly	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Glengolly 100/1, Showed some promise on his debut in bumper but well beaten in Newbury sales race next time. Up in trip for hurdles debut back from 9 months off. First bumper run last March (on good) was better than his second (on soft); no claims yet.

LTO Selection:

12:20 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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Innatendue might have been slightly unfortunate not to open her account over timber last time. The Irish raider finished a narrow second over 2m here in November, but Sean Bowen lost an iron late on and that could have made the difference. She holds every chance but preference is for PEAKY BOY, who hasn't been seen since winning a bumper at Newcastle for Michael Scudamore in November 2022. Now in the care of Nicky Henderson, he can make an immediate impact now sent over hurdles. Champagne Twist is also noted.

PEAKY BOY looked a good jumps prospect in bumpers last autumn and may have been found a good opening for his first go over hurdles for his new yard, with the stiffer test sure to suit. Innatendue, who went close over 2m here in November, will be the danger if staying this longer trip. Magical King is also in with a shout.

Irish point and Newcastle bumper winner PEAKY BOY may well score again on this first attempt both over hurdles and for Nicky Henderson.

12:20 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +14%) Libberty Hunter	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Libberty Hunter 3/1, Progressive sort who gained compensation for his reappearance/chase debut fall (looked likely winner) when running out a convincing winner at Wincanton (15.7f) 2 weeks ago, looking well ahead of his mark. Claims for all this rates tougher. Did it very easily at Wincanton; up 10lb in better race; could have lots more left in tank.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +42%) Matata	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(1) Matata 7/4, Headstrong sort who's long appealed as the type to make a better chaser and he impressed when making all in a Ffos Las novices' handicap (2m) in October, jumping boldly and in control from 3 out. Big player with prospect of more to come. Easy win on chase debut; hit with 9lb rise but could still be ahead of the handicapper.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +58%) Fine Casting	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(4) Fine Casting 10/3, Fairly useful hurdles winner and appeared to run to a similar level on first crack at chasing when runner-up under very testing conditions at Ffos Las (19.4f) in December. That form not easiest to get a handle on but he's a likeable sort. Promising second on chase debut at Ffos Las and open to improvement in this sphere.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +0%) Petit Tonnerre	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Petit Tonnerre 7/2, Useful hurdler who has looked a work in progress in pair of graded novice chases this winter, keeping on under considerate ride when fourth in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown (15.5f) early last month. Switch to handicaps a plus and he remains capable of better in this sphere. Promise in Graded races on first two chase starts; respected in first chase handicap.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 +24%) Full Of Light	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Full Of Light 50/1, Not looked the force of old in recent months and hard to make a case for operating from miles out of the weights. Fair 4th over fences at Hereford latest but miles out of the handicap here; hard to fancy.

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12:55 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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MATATA put in an excellent round of jumping when making all to win on his chasing bow at Ffos Las in October, and natural improvement could make Nigel Twiston-Davies' six-year-old a tough nut to crack. Libberty Hunter came down three out at Chepstow on his first start over the larger obstacles, but he made no mistake when scoring at Wincanton next time and he merits respect along with Petit Tonnerre, who was far from disgraced in the Henry VIII at Sandown.

MATATA looked one to keep firmly on side when running out a most impressive winner on return/chase debut at Ffos Las in October, jumping boldly and ultimately winning eased up. He can defy a 9 lb hike in the weights and come out on top again. Libberty Hunter and Petit Tonnerre head up the dangers, in that order.

A warm little race. LIBBERTY HUNTER was very impressive at Wincanton last time and is taken to defy a 10lb rise and follow up.

12:55 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +0%) Stumptown	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Stumptown 5/1, Successful in handicaps at Thurles/Sandown prior to a fine second in the Kim Muir at the Festival here in March. May have found Irish National coming too soon the following month but hasn't threatened in 3 starts this season. Headgear now applied. Marked downturn since going close at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, soft); first headgear.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +36%) Inch House	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(4) Inch House 7/4, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who confirmed promise of his chase debut effort when winning 11-runner handicap at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft). Progressed again when defying 10 lb higher mark over slightly further there last month and remains one to keep on the right side of. Up another 7lb but very lightly raced and a strong candidate for further improvement.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -33%) Cloudy Glen	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Cloudy Glen 4/1, Hard to predict but proved he retains his ability when second in Premier Handicap here (27.3f) on return and far from disgraced when fifth in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury 2 weeks later. 2nd here (3m3f, soft) and respectable 5th in big 3m2f handicap at Newbury two weeks later.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 +49%) Angels Breath	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(3) Angels Breath 10/3, Evidently had his problems but came back from a long absence to show promise in a couple of starts over fences last season and built on those after a further 7 months off when runner-up in handicap hurdle here. Found Paddy Power Gold Cup too competitive since and worth a try at this longer distance. 31l seventh in a top 2m4f handicap here in November; first run beyond 2m5f under rules.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 +65%) The Wolf	7 7/1(+65%)	(5) The Wolf 7/1, Temperamental sort who ended his losing run at Perth in April. However, was once again let down by his jumping when respectable fifth on return here in October. 10l Perth win (3m, soft; 5lb higher today) last April; fair 5th here before third wind op.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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Preference is for INCH HOUSE, who arrives having notched up a brace of Newbury successes, and he can continue his progression, despite a further 7lb rise in the handicap. Cloudy Glen finished a respectable fifth when attempting to repeat his 2021 triumph in the Coral Gold Cup at the same venue last month, a race which saw Stumptown fail to complete (pulled up), and both need taking seriously. Angels Breath should not be underestimated either.

A good opportunity for the highly progressive INCH HOUSE to complete the hat-trick up against 3 veterans and an out-of-form Stumptown. Angels Breath can follow the selection home back down in class.

Jonjo O'Neill has an excellent prospect on his hands in INCH HOUSE, who scored in such promising style at Newbury on his last two runs.

13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 -10%) Shakem Up'arry	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) Shakem Up'arry 11/2, Made a winning return at Exeter (19.2f) last winter and has largely held his form well since, posting a solid sixth of 20 in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 30 days ago when going with enthusiasm. Considered now back down in trip. Ran well in Coral Gold Cup until stamina evaporated; good 3rd over C&D in March; contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 +19%) Frero Banbou	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Frero Banbou 13/2, Arrives on a lengthy losing run but he's firmly back on track now and has posted two excellent placed efforts in handicaps at Newbury and over C&D on his last 2 runs. Another solid showing is expected despite being 4 lb "wrong" in the weights. Tough ask from 4lb out of the h'cap but running well this season and might not be far away.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 +21%) Al Dancer	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Al Dancer 11/1, Course winner who made a winning reappearance in Chepstow conditions event. Backed it up with a good third in the Old Roan at Aintree so he shouldn't be ruled out off an unchanged mark. 11yo who has looked as good as ever this season and is in with a chance today.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 +25%) Richmond Lake	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Richmond Lake 9/2, Quickly got his act together over fences earlier this year and he progressed again to complete a four-timer in 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up another 8 lb but he's still not taken lightly. Finished tired when winning on ultra-testing ground at Aintree last month; progressive.
5th	6 5th (6) (18/1 +10%) Torn And Frayed	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Torn And Frayed 18/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago. Not easy to make a case for from 8 lb out of the handicap, however. Didn't run badly when 6th in December Gold Cup but even further out of the handicap today.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/10 +8%) Stage Star	1.1 11/10(+8%)	(1) Stage Star 11/10, Excelled over fences last season, landing Grade 1 Golden Miller at the Festival here, and took his form up another level when bagging Paddy Power Gold Cup here on his return, jumping superbly apart from a bad error at the last. The one to beat. Won the Paddy Power Gold Cup here despite final-fence blunder; up 11lb but strong claims.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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It is difficult to look past the progressive STAGE STAR, who would have won the Paddy Power Gold Cup here by further but for a blunder at the last. Expected to be sharper in the jumping department, the classy eight-year-old can see off some seasoned handicappers en route to a likely tilt at the Ryanair at the Festival. Richmond Lake continues to go from strength to strength and arrives on a five-timer, while Shakem Up'arry shaped well for a long way over over further in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury.

STAGE STAR has to concede lumps of weight all round but advertised his Ryanair claims when a decisive winner of the Paddy Power Gold Cup here on his return and can now defy an official mark of 166. Richmond Lake also arrives on an upward curve and is feared most in his bid to complete a remarkable five-timer, although a solid case can also be made for in-form duo Frero Banbou and Shakem Up' Arry.

Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Stage Star is respected but preference is for SHAKEM UP'ARRY now back down in distance.

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 -5%) Butch	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Butch 7/2, Progressive hurdler last season who made the most a good opportunity upped to 3m on return at Southwell in October. Improved when following up in a useful-looking novice here (3m, soft) later that month and this 7-y-o may well take another step forward now pitched into a handicap. Upped to 3m this season for two front-running novice wins, rallying well here on latest.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/1 +55%) My Bobby Dazzler	9 9/1(+55%)	(9) My Bobby Dazzler 9/1, Dug deep when making a successful start off a 1 lb higher mark over fences at Worcester in June. Plenty of decent hurdles form to his name in this sphere (made the frame 3 times in Class 2 handicap hurdles earlier this year) but he's up against some unexposed, promising types here. Back hurdling off a 13lb lower mark than when good fourth in this race two years ago.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/2 +17%) Ed Keeper	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) Ed Keeper 5/2, Pretty useful form in maidens last season and bright start to present campaign when runner-up on return/handicap debut at Ascot. Looked miles ahead of his mark when striding away with a 3m Newbury handicap (good to soft) next time and further progress is likely given his low mileage. Upped to 3m for impressive win at Newbury (good to soft; acts on soft); 9lb higher today.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +31%) Springwell Bay	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(1) Springwell Bay 9/2, Smart bumper performer in 2021 and useful novice hurdler last term, winning 3 times. Made it 4-6 in this sphere when landing a 21f handicap on return (heavy) in November and, with this stiffer test unlikely to be an issue and a 6 lb rise fair enough, he's a must for the shortlist. Tongue tie added. Won handicap/seasonal debut here (2m5f, soft) in November; up 6lb but bred to stay well.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 -60%) Fontana Ellissi	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Fontana Ellissi 40/1, Runner-up twice here last autumn and entitled to come on for his recent reappearance seventh in a 10-runner C&D handicap, given that he was returning from a 13-month absence. Still, improvement will be needed if he's to take this. Not disgraced over 3m here (soft) last month on first run for 398 days.
6th	8 6th (8) (6/1 +50%) Ikarak	6 6/1(+50%)	(8) Ikarak 6/1, French import who opened his account on these shores in a Worcester novice in October. Followed up from the front at Newcastle (2¾m, soft) recently and while he has more on his plate back in a handicap, his current mark is a fair one and he's certainly not without each-way hope. Made all in novice hurdles on last two outings; respected on his return to a handicap.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 +13%) The Newest One	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) The Newest One 7/1, Resumed with a fine second in a 3m handicap on the Old Course here and deservedly opened his account in this sphere when subsequently bolting up in a Chepstow novice (23.6f, heavy). More needed off this revised mark back in handicap company but couldn't rule out. Also engaged 2.49 Southwell. A career best is probably needed on this return to a handicap but he needs respect.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -100%) Come On Teddy	18 18/1(-100%)	(5) Come On Teddy 18/1, This mark is an attractive one based on his form from a couple of seasons back, notably his fine third in the C&D Pertemps Final off 2 lb higher at the 2021 Festival. Shaped pretty well following a long absence (considerately handled) when sixth of 15 here in November and should be sharper now. Should have come on since reappearance but others have more pressing claims.
9th	7 9th (7) (80/1 -1043%) Shantou Express	80 80/1(-1043%)	(7) Shantou Express 80/1, Bagged a small-field Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) in June but failed to fire back there in August, and again underperformed following a wind op over this C&D last month. Others preferred. Two modest runs in a row, with wind surgery in between; bit to prove in the mud.
10th	3 10th (3) (28/1 -180%) Jatiluwih	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Jatiluwih 28/1, Lightly-raced since registering latest success in a 21f handicap here back in November 2021. Generally performed with credit in 5 starts last season, not least when runner-up off 1 lb lower at Taunton (3m, good to soft) in April, but he looks vulnerable back from an 8-month break. No win under rules since November 2019 but capable of being on the premises.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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A major improver on the step up to three miles at Newbury, ED KEEPER remains unexposed and should have plenty more to come off a 9lb higher mark. Sam Thomas' charge may have enough improvement in the tank to see off C&D winner Butch and Springwell Bay, who is entitled to progress for the rise in distance, having scored well here in November over 2m5f. Come On Teddy showed a hint of promise on his return from an absence and is expected to step forward.

The shortlist comprises three up-and-coming types, namely ED KEEPER, Butch and Springwell Bay, in order of preference. It was hard not to be impressed by the way Ed Keeper went about his business upped to 3m at Newbury and this unexposed 6-y-o looks more than capable of defying a 9 lb rise in the weights. Butch and Springwell Bay, both successful here last time out, shouldn't be far away, though, and Come On Teddy showed enough on his comeback spin to suggest that he retains plenty of ability.

Proven stamina is preferred on very testing ground and ED KEEPER (nap) asserted in grand style over 3m at Newbury.

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/4 +8%) Bob Olinger	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(1) Bob Olinger 6/4, First win since taking the Turners at the 2022 Festival when seeing off Zanahiyr in 2½m Grade 2 hurdle at Navan on reappearance 44 days ago. Unlikely to give up his unbeaten Cheltenham record without a fight. Won Grade 2 at Navan in November on reappearance and entitled to considerable respect.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 -27%) Marie's Rock	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(4) Marie's Rock 7/4, Dual Grade 1 winner in mares' company and also won this last year. Very good second 3m Aintree Grade 1 in April. Too keen when below par in 3m Newbury Grade 2 on reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of her. The one to beat if back to her best. Won this last year and could leave her reappearance run well behind; leading player.
3	2 3rd (2) (20/1 -25%) Brewin'upastorm	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Brewin'upastorm 20/1, Looked the likely winner when falling at the last in this 2 years ago. Bounced back from a lesser run in this last season when winning the Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell in February. Respectable second on Aintree reappearance last month. Won Grade 2 National Spirit in February but this 11yo could be vulnerable today.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +40%) Strong Leader	3 3/1(+40%)	(3) Strong Leader 3/1, Smart novice hurdler last season, winning 3 times and second in 2m Grade 1 at Aintree final start. Flopped on reappearance but quickly back on track when length second to Blueking D'oroux in 19f Ascot Grade 2 37 days ago. Second in Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle last time; possible improver, but it's needed in this field.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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Bob Olinger has to be respected following his victory in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan, but he has not been the most consistent in recent years and that is a concern. As a result, marginal preference is for MARIE'S ROCK, who won this race 12 months ago and she should be more at home over this distance following a couple of attempts at 3m. Brewin'upastorm and Strong Leader are capable of going well, although the aforementioned pair make more appeal.

If MARIE'S ROCK bounces back to the form she showed when winning this 12 months ago she might have a bit too much for dual Festival winner Bob Olinger.

There can be optimism that MARIE'S ROCK will leave her reappearance performance behind and win this race for the second year running.

15:15 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +0%) Kel Du Large	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(8) Kel Du Large 7/2, Made a winning start to his career in a 15-runner bumper at Exeter (13f, soft) 69 days ago, with the reopposing Sorceleur 3¼ lengths back in third. Open to progress and merits respect. Won nicely at Exeter and the yard's inmates usually improve with experience.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) Dirty Den	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Dirty Den 5/1, Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and ran well under a penalty at Hereford 3 weeks later. Hooded first time. Has the form to figure. Something to find on his Hereford form but going left-handed here could benefit him.
3	11 3rd (11) (13/2 -30%) Sorceleur	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(11) Sorceleur 13/2, 4/1, some encouragement when 3¼ lengths third of 15 to reopposing Kel Du Large on Exeter debut (13f, soft) in October. In the right hands to progress. Third to Kel Du Large at Exeter; could strip fitter for that and be all the wiser.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 +39%) Authentic Legacy	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(1) Authentic Legacy 17/2, £85,000 Authorized gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including dual bumper winner Moonamacaroona. Interesting newcomer for a stable in very good form. £85,000 3yo; nice pedigree and makes debut with his yard in cracking form.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -180%) Carved In Stone	14 14/1(-180%)	(2) Carved In Stone 14/1, Mastercraftsman gelding who built on his Ludlow debut fifth when seeing off 10 rivals at Doncaster (16.5f, good) a month ago, nicely on top at the finish under Brian Hughes. Won well at Doncaster but softer conditions this time are a cause for concern.
6th	4 6th (4) (15/2 +6%) Dodger Long	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Dodger Long 15/2, Related to a couple of winners and has shown a fair level of ability making the frame on all 3 starts, 3 lengths second of 9 at Wincanton on latest. Cheekpieces go on. Improved second at Wincanton and could handle these conditions better than some.
7th	13 7th (13) (7/2 +56%) La Marquise	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(13) La Marquise 7/2, Had a bit in hand when winning on her debut at Stratford (2m, heavy, 5/1) at the start of November. Looks a likely type for this race. Looked good at Stratford and the runner-up was a clearcut winner at Ludlow in December.
8th	10 8th (10) (25/1 -56%) Night Stalker	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Night Stalker 25/1, 17/2, third of 11 in bumper at Ludlow (2m, soft) on debut 53 days ago, well positioned. Improvement will be needed. Encouraging third at Ludlow but will have to step up in this deeper race.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 -75%) Kalif D'airy	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Kalif D'airy 14/1, Authorized gelding. Half-brother to 2¼m/19f chase winner in France Jafar d'Airy. Authentic Legacy possibly the stable first string on jockey bookings but the betting will provide more clues. 68,000euros yearling; 3rd foal; half-brother to French 2m1f/2m3f chase winner Jafar D'Airy.
10th	5 10th (5) (33/1 +0%) Don Rafael	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Don Rafael 33/1, 11/2, travelled well but didn't get home on very testing ground on his 17f Aintree debut 51 days ago. Has left John Butler. Potential improver over this shorter distance. Smart Flat pedigree; beaten 20l at Aintree but travelled well and drops in distance here.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 -65%) Staff Sergeant Len	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Staff Sergeant Len 33/1, Nutan gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Sergeant. Dam 7f/1m winner abroad. Stable likely has stronger claims elsewhere unless the betting hints otherwise. Brother to German 1m1f 2yo/1m2f Flat and GB 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Sergeant.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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KEL DU LARGE created a big impression when making a winning debut at Exeter in October and the son of No Risk At All arguably sets the standard on the back of that performance. Carved In Stone may prove to be the main threat to the selection after his success at Doncaster a month ago, while Dirty Den and Sorceleur are just two others to note in what should turn out to be a well-contested bumper.

LA MARQUISE won well at Stratford and might prove the answer in receipt of weight from her male rivals. Fellow winners Dirty Den, Kel du Large and Carved In Stone head the dangers, while Authentic Legacy is a newcomer to keep a close eye on in the betting.

A few of these have chances but the French-bred filly LA MARQUISE looked a smart prospect at Stratford and that form has been franked.

15:50 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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