15:20 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/6 +0%) Lossiemouth		0.666667 4/6(+0%)																															(9) Lossiemouth 4/6, Easy winner of this and a Punchestown Grade 1 last term and showed all her class when winning Gr. 1 Hatton's Grace on return in December. No match for Constitution Hill at Kempton but still going with plenty of zest when falling in Irish Champion 37 days ago. Tough to beat back against her own sex. Ready winner of this last year; again hard to beat if none the worse for heavy fall latest.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -11%) Jade De Grugy		5 5/1(-11%)																															(4) Jade De Grugy 5/1, Finished fourth behind Golden Ace in the mares' novice here 12 months ago but unbeaten otherwise, and her reappearance success in Gr 3 Quevega Hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f) 19 days ago was her best effort yet. Very much appeals as the chief threat to Lossiemouth with further progress anticipated. Improved again to win Grade 3 on return; more to come and the chief threat to Lossiemouth.
3	11 3rd (11) (22/1 +0%) Take No Chances		22 22/1(+0%)																															(11) Take No Chances 22/1, Useful mare who bagged a 2m Wetherby listed race at the beginning of November. Found the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth at Newcastle too hot but quickly back to best, proving willing when resuming winning ways in Mares' Grade 2 at Ascot in January. Minor honours probably best she can hope for here, though. Saw off Kargese in Ascot Grade 2 latest but probably no more than a place contender.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 +0%) Jetara		33 33/1(+0%)																															(5) Jetara 33/1, Useful mare who has won 3 times on Flat/over hurdles since the autumn, returning to her best equipped with first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when narrowly landing mares' Grade 2 at Doncaster (24.4f) 45 days ago. This clearly tougher but not without an each-way squeak. Behind July Flower over Christmas but back on song in cheekpieces with Grade 2 win latest.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 +33%) July Flower		8 8/1(+33%)																															(7) July Flower 8/1, 6-y-o mare who reached a useful level over hurdles in France (placed in Gr. 1) and perfect start for new yard/after 8 months off when taking Leopardstown Grade 3 (19.8f) in December, her stamina shining through in a strongly-run race. Each-way player back up in class. Saw off Kala Conti in Leopardstown Grade 3 in December; yard does well in this race.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Joyeuse		12 12/1(+0%)																															(6) Joyeuse 12/1, Half-sister to connections' Champion Hurdle winner Epatante who made a mockery of her opening mark when a mightily impressive winner of the hotly-contested William Hill Handicap at Newbury 31 days ago. Supplemented and while this is much tougher she's clearly very progressive. Impressive winner of valuable 2m handicap last month; definitely has better to come.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +0%) Kala Conti		16 16/1(+0%)																															(8) Kala Conti 16/1, Likeable mare who won 3 of her 5 starts as a novice and improved again this term, successful on return at Down Royal (16.9f) in November. Acquitted herself well in Grade 3 company both starts since, 4 lengths second to July Flower at Leopardstown in December. Still unexposed at this trip. Out of first two only once in eight runs but will need improvement to enhance that record.
8th	2 8th (2) (28/1 +15%) Dysart Enos		28 28/1(+15%)																															(2) Dysart Enos 28/1, Successful on each of her first 6 outings in bumpers/novice hurdles. Missed Spring Festivals last term but returned from 10 months off with a good third in Greatwood Hurdle here (16.4f) in November. Subdued display at Ascot a month later and this no easy assignment on first crack at this trip. Good third in Greatwood on return but seventh at Ascot since; stamina isn't assured.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -32%) Queens Gamble		66 66/1(-32%)																															(10) Queens Gamble 66/1, Likeable mare who won all 3 starts as a novice and resumed with a good second in Gerry Fielden at Newbury (16.3f) in November. Again ran well without the race getting to the bottom of her when sixth in big-field Leopardstown handicap last month but hard to envisage her playing a lead role here. Listed bumper/hurdle winner; fair efforts in handicaps this winter but this demands more.
3	3 |F| (3) (66/1 +0%) Gala Marceau		66 66/1(+0%)																															(3) Gala Marceau 66/1, Smart mare who was runner up in the Triumph Hurdle 2 years ago. Had little go right when midfield in this race 12 months ago but no match for Lossiemouth at Punchestown in May and whilst she may come on for last month's Warwick return, others hold more pressing claims. Smart mare who should be sharper for reappearance but her yard has stronger contenders.

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

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

A hurdler out of the top drawer, LOSSIEMOUTH, who had the option of switching to the Champion Hurdle, bids to win this for the second time having returned the impressive victor 12 months ago. Wilie Mullins' mare found only Constitution Hill too good in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton in December, before suffering a rare mishap when falling at Leopardstown last month, and she can stamp her authority on this field. Stablemate Jade De Grugy landed a Grade 1 contest at Fairyhouse as a novice last year and should have plenty more to offer this season. She returned to action with a convincing success in Grade 3 company at Punchestown, while July Flower returned to Henry De Bromhead's yard with a Grade 3 victory at Leopardstown and she seems sure to give another good account of herself. Nicky Henderson takes on the Irish raiders with Joyeuse, who won a competitive Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Newbury last month. The latter finished a promising runner-up here before that, when Take No Chances was a neck behind in third, and that pair are hard to separate.

Last year's heroine LOSSIEMOUTH hasn't had things go to plan following her taking reappearance success in the Hatton's Grace in December yet, re-routed here as opposed to a tilt at the Champion Hurdle, Willie Mullins' mare very much rates the one to beat. Stablemate Jade de Grugy was most impressive when successful on return in the Quevega Hurdle 19 days ago and she can pose the chief threat. Joyeuse and July Flower rate next best, with Kala Conti also making each-way appeal.

The late decision to run LOSSIEMOUTH in this rather than the Champion Hurdle makes her very much the one to beat, as it was last year.

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

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (8/1 +6%) State Man		8 8/1(+6%)																															(4) State Man 8/1, Top-class hurdler who took advantage of Constitution Hill's absence to win this last year. Beaten twice by Brighterdaysahead at the end of 2024 but looked back in form when winning the Irish Champion last time, although Lossiemouth's fall made his task a lot simpler. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Won a substandard edition of this race last year; no match for Constitution Hill in 2023.
1	7 1st (7) (25/1 +38%) Golden Ace		25 25/1(+38%)																															(7) Golden Ace 25/1, Unbeaten in 4 novice hurdles last season, including the Dawn Run at this meeting (beat Brighterdaysahead). Reached the frame in Grade 2 events on first 2 outings this winter prior to proving ¾ length too strong for Burdett Road in Kingwell at Wincanton. Won last time but unlikely to repeat 2024 Cheltenham Festival win over Brighterdaysahead.
2	1 2nd (1) (66/1 -65%) Burdett Road		66 66/1(-65%)																															(1) Burdett Road 66/1, Classy dual-purpose performer who won the Greatwood Handicap over C&D before a fine effort behind Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. Golden Ace also had a bit too much for him in the Kingwell at Wincanton since and he's surely playing for place money at best. Record of 2-2 over C&D includes Greatwood win; faces a stiffer task at this exalted level.
3	5 3rd (5) (150/1 +0%) Winter Fog		150 150/1(+0%)																															(5) Winter Fog 150/1, Smart hurdler. Picked up the pieces for third behind State Man in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown last time and a similar outcome is almost certainly the best he can hope for. Highly unlikely to suddenly find the necessary improvement to win this prize aged 11.
4	6 4th (6) (5/2 -11%) Brighterdaysahead		2.5 5/2(-11%)																															(6) Brighterdaysahead 5/2, Beaten at odds on in the Dawn Run at last year's Festival but that's her only defeat. Had State Man behind her when winning the Morgiana at Punchestown in November and Neville Hotels at Leopardstown over Christmas. The one likely to give Constitution Hill most to do. Scintillating performance at Leopardstown last time; highly talented and progressive mare.
5th	3 5th (3) (200/1 -33%) King Of Kingsfield		200 200/1(-33%)																															(3) King Of Kingsfield 200/1, Acted as a pacemaker for the same connections' Brighterdaysahead at Leopardstown in December and presumably here to perform the same role again. Again seems likely to take up pacemaking duties for stablemate Brighterdaysahead.
2	2 |F| (2) (1/2 +19%) Constitution Hill		0.5 1/2(+19%)																															(2) Constitution Hill 1/2, Exceptional unbeaten hurdler who missed last year's Festival after a couple of setbacks but has confirmed he's still very much the one to beat in this division with wins this winter in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and International here. Can regain his Champion Hurdle crown. Spectacular in the Supreme here in 2022 and this race in 2023; still unbeaten under rules.

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16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

State Man was the one to benefit from the absence of the unbeaten CONSTITUTION HILL in last year's renewal, but Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old is back in a bid to regain his crown. The son of Blue Bresil is an eight-time Grade 1 winner, who took the Supreme here in 2022 before bolting up in the 2023 renewal of this prestigious prize. Despite a mistake at the last, he cantered home in the International over C&D in January to put him spot on for this assignment and it's hard to see his colours being lowered. If there are any chinks in his armour, then the one to take full advantage might be the exciting Brighterdaysahead, who was mightily impressive when beating State Man in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December. Gordon Elliott's mare looks the biggest danger to the favourite following that career-best effort and she may have more to offer.

CONSTITUTION HILL doesn't look quite as invincible as 2 years ago but is still very much the one to beat in this division and can fend off Brighterdaysahead, who was mightily impressive at Leopardstown when last seen over Christmas. Last year's winner State Man looks clear best of the rest.

The mare BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD is narrowly preferred in a pulsating clash with the 2023 Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill.

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
16	16 (16) (33/1 +34%) Kool One		33 33/1(+34%)																															(16) Kool One 33/1, Fair Flat winner placed all 3 starts in juvenile hurdles this year, taking a keen hold under this rider. Thrown in at the deep end for handicap debut. Three solid efforts this season and has the form to have some say in a race of this nature.
1	6 1st (6) (17/2 -6%) Puturhandstogether		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(6) Puturhandstogether 17/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who is improving nicely over hurdles, seeing off a couple of subsequent winners in big-field maiden at Cork before leaving the impression he had more to offer again at Fairyhouse 5 weeks ago. Bound to be suited by this sort of test for yard that took this in 2024 and 2019. Needs to improve but a market mover this past week and trainer knows what's required.
2	8 2nd (8) (50/1 -52%) Robbies Rock		50 50/1(-52%)																															(8) Robbies Rock 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who landed a gamble on handicap debut at Cork in December under this rider. Struggled after a 14 lb rise in listed handicap at Limerick next time and not seen since. May not have reached his limit. Has won a handicap hurdle but this demands an almighty level of improvement.
3	13 3rd (13) (12/1 +40%) Liam Swagger		12 12/1(+40%)																															(13) Liam Swagger 12/1, Tongue tie went on and another from the yard to thrive in juvenile hurdles, scoring at Market Rasen and Wetherby in the autumn, seeing off Static and Torrent in listed event second occasion. Didn't jump too great when turned over at odds on at Newbury next time but has won well on the level since. Recent Flat winner; unwise to knock latest defeat over hurdles; this race could suit him.
4	21 4th (21) (17/2 +39%) Hot Fuss		8.5 17/2(+39%)																															(21) Hot Fuss 17/2, Chased home subsequent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner and Triumph fancy East India Dock on hurdle debut at Wincanton before making all at Sandown (2m). Stiff task at Chepstow next time and successful on the Flat last month (useful form). Good test at this trip will suit. Player in new headgear. His initial hurdle form reads well and forgiven final defeat; has since won on the Flat.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -32%) Slurricane		33 33/1(-32%)																															(7) Slurricane 33/1, Flat winner who was rewarded for his consistency with a first success over hurdles at Punchestown 6 weeks ago, though his job was made easier by Out For A Stroll pecking badly at the last (Total Look eye-catcher in third). Looks vulnerable in follow-up bid. Won a handicap last time; an uncomplicated gelding who shouldn't be passed over lightly.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 -65%) Wendrock		33 33/1(-65%)																															(1) Wendrock 33/1, Chased home Total Look and Beyond Your Dreams starting out over hurdles for new yard at Navan before landing 2m Leopardstown maiden over Christmas. Stiff task in Grade 1 next time and this looks more his level now handicapping. Only runner for top stable with a good record in the race. Struggled in a Grade 1 last time; still unexposed and will enjoy the likely drying ground.
7th	20 7th (20) (50/1 -25%) Static		50 50/1(-25%)																															(20) Static 50/1, Dual winner in claimers over hurdles in France and satisfactory-enough start in Britain in some of the leading juvenile races, albeit starting to feel the pinch and weakening out of the frame by the time he departed at Musselburgh last time. New yard. Useful juvenile hurdler but placed at best if he's lucky in this tough an assignment.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -33%) Murcia		16 16/1(-33%)																															(2) Murcia 16/1, Signed off in France with victory in a listed event and much better effort on second start for Willie Mullins when just failing at Naas last month, doing her best work at the death. That race has a good record of producing the winner of this and she's got to be high on the shortlist. Unlucky not have won at Naas last time in a race that's been a great guide to this.
9th	18 9th (18) (13/2 +7%) Beyond Your Dreams		6.5 13/2(+7%)																															(18) Beyond Your Dreams 13/2, Fairly useful Flat winner and has made a bright start over hurdles, chasing home Total Look at Navan second start then opening account at Fairyhouse, losing ground at each of the last 2 but picking up well. Will need to jump better here but got to be respected in first-time cheekpieces. 1m4f Flat winner; progressing nicely over hurdles and trainer Joseph O'Brien targets this.
10th	15 10th (15) (25/1 0%) Luker's Tipple		25 25/1(0%)																															(15) Luker's Tipple 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who has made an encouraging debut in this sphere, runner-up at Punchestown and Cork and only a length down when falling at the last in listed Musselburgh event 5 weeks ago. Has the scope to progress further now handicapping. In contention when falling late on in a Listed race last month; still looks up against it.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -40%) Teriferma		28 28/1(-40%)																															(10) Teriferma 28/1, Has taken well to hurdling, successful twice for Joseph O'Brien last summer and dead-heating with Quantock Hills here on first run for new yard in December. Held behind Stencil and Torrent in Grade 2 back here since though and looks vulnerable in this line-up. Cheekpieces back on. Coming along nicely until struggling in a Grade 2 here; soft ground was a feasible excuse.
12th	9 12th (9) (16/1 +20%) Quantock Hills		16 16/1(+20%)																															(9) Quantock Hills 16/1, Fairly useful winner in France and good start for this yard with victories at Fontwell and Cheltenham (dead-heated with Teriferma after mistake at the last). Held behind a few of these in the Triumph Trial back here in January but did look third best for most of the way. Wouldn't dismiss. Progressive until a below-par run here in a Grade 2 and he had excuses that day.
13th	19 13th (19) (125/1 -89%) Moutarde		125 125/1(-89%)																															(19) Moutarde 125/1, Fair Flat winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and started well over hurdles for this yard with victories at Kempton and Taunton. In the process of bouncing back when crashing out at the last in listed juvenile at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago but would be a surprising winner of this. It goes against the grain to trust one with his exposed profile in a race of this nature.
14th	3 14th (3) (7/1 +56%) Sony Bill		7 7/1(+56%)																															(3) Sony Bill 7/1, Dual winning hurdler in France who has run respectably in graded contests at Leopardstown for new yard. Others have more potential now but she has the tongue tie she wore across the Channel back on and anything from this yard can never be discounted. Lofty aspirations are shelved for now and Paul Townend takes over for handicap debut.
15th	4 15th (4) (11/4 +50%) Stencil		2.75 11/4(+50%)																															(4) Stencil 11/4, Useful hurdler successful at Compiegne in May and October and ran a cracker on first go on these shores in the Triumph Trial here in January, no match for East India Dock but well clear of Torrent in third and putting in a good round of jumping. This scenario will suit and he can go well. 2-3 in France; clear 2nd behind one of the Triumph favourites in Grade 2 here in January.
16th	22 16th (22) (80/1 -60%) Lavender Hill Mob		80 80/1(-60%)																															(22) Lavender Hill Mob 80/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who has shown similar form in this sphere, scoring at Warwick in January before a solid third at Haydock. Not so great at Huntingdon recently though and his jumping probably isn't good enough for this. Handicap debut. Taken backward steps the last twice and this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
17th	5 17th (5) (11/1 -83%) Total Look		11 11/1(-83%)																															(5) Total Look 11/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who has quickly matched that level over hurdles, successful at Navan and going close behind Quantock Hills and Teriferma here before catching the eye with a fast-finishing third behind Slurricane at Punchestown. Fitted with cheekpieces now and big run likely. Has course experience and he's better than he showed on heavy ground last time.
18th	17 18th (17) (66/1 -32%) Mister Cessna		66 66/1(-32%)																															(17) Mister Cessna 66/1, Fairly useful juvenile hurdle winner in France and back to that sort of level for this yard with sights lowered when second at Ludlow in re-fitted tongue tie. Goes handicapping now and may have a bit more in the locker. His Ludlow conqueror is going places but this gelding still isn't wildly appealing.
19th	12 19th (12) (50/1 -79%) Turn And Finish		50 50/1(-79%)																															(12) Turn And Finish 50/1, Several good runs in competitive races for Joseph O'Brien, including a second to Puturhandstogether at Cork, before he just got the job done for new yard at Catterick. Tongue tie/cheekpieces go on for handicap debut and he'll need to pull out more. Made a meal of justifying hot favouritism in a modest Catterick maiden last month.
20th	14 20th (14) (33/1 +0%) Solar Drive		33 33/1(+0%)																															(14) Solar Drive 33/1, Fair Flat winner who took maiden at Ballinrobe in September and followed that up with good efforts from the front at Punchestown and Musselburgh. Will need a further step forward now handicapping. Doing well as a hurdler and will win more races, but this is unlikely to be one of them.
11	11 |PU| (11) (33/1 -32%) Holy See		33 33/1(-32%)																															(11) Holy See 33/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France who gave a decent account of himself when in the frame on first 2 starts over hurdles. Not so good behind Murcia in the traditionally-informative Naas event last time but could do better now handicapping with cheekpieces tried. Respectable Flat form and a similar tale in his hurdling defeats; not exposed just yet.

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16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Stencil has been very popular for this contest since his second to East India Dock here on trials day, when finishing well clear of the third, and the French challenger is expected to have more improvement to come. Total Look's jumping wasn't particularly fluent at Punchestown in January but he is likely to step forward with cheekpieces now applied. The vote, though, goes to PUTURHANDSTOGETHER, who Mark Walsh has chosen ahead of stable companion Beyond Your Dreams, having won on his second hurdles start at Cork before running against older horses when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month. Useful on the Flat last season, he has a fair amount of scope to progress further now sent handicapping over timber. The aforementioned Beyond Your Dreams is another key player, while Sony Bill, Quantock Hills and Liam Swagger are also noted.

PUTURHANDSTOGETHER left the firm impression we've yet to see the best of him when second at Fairyhouse and can give Joseph O'Brien a third win in 7 runnings. Amazingly for a race that has been dominated by Ireland it is one of the few this week to elude Willie Mullins but he has a strong contender in Murcia. Hot Fuss, Total Look, Beyond Your Dreams and Stencil also make the shortlist.

Stencil appears to have plenty going for him but QUANTOCK HILLS had valid excuses when behind the French raider here in January.

16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
17	17 (17) (80/1 -21%) Caesar Rock		80 80/1(-21%)																															(17) Caesar Rock 80/1, Boasts plenty of experience over fences but still a maiden and below form when a remote fourth in Thurles handicap when last seen in December. Others are more obvious. Four seconds in this sphere (at up to 3m) but his score over fences is now 0-19.
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +22%) Haiti Couleurs		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(6) Haiti Couleurs 7/2, Won 25f handicap chases at Aintree and here (reopposing Transmission second) towards the end of 2024. Creditable third of 12 in Newbury handicap hurdle last month and open to further progress back chasing. Gets the vote. Second chase win was at Cheltenham (extended 3m1f, good to soft); can resume improvement.
2	12 2nd (12) (16/1 +76%) Rock My Way		16 16/1(+76%)																															(12) Rock My Way 16/1, Useful chaser who won a 3m Doncaster novice handicap for Anthony Charlton in November. Ended his time with that stable with a below-form fourth at Newbury over Christmas but back on form for new yard when runner-up back at Doncaster (3m again) in January. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Remote second of five on latest outing; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
3	11 3rd (11) (12/1 +0%) Will Do		12 12/1(+0%)																															(11) Will Do 12/1, Yet to win over fences but latest second of 17 in a strong Punchestown handicap (27f, soft) was a really good effort. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the yard's trio. Enters calculations. 0-6 over fences under rules; 2nd when upped to 3m3f at Punchestown (soft) last time though.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +17%) Resplendent Grey		10 10/1(+17%)																															(2) Resplendent Grey 10/1, Ended last season on the up over hurdles and perfect start to chase career when accounting for 5 rivals in a 2½m Uttoxeter handicap in October. Runner-up over 3m on next 2 starts and a drop back to 20.5f looked against him when fourth over 20.5f latest. This trip may suit him. Running creditably; needs to resume improvement; stayed on strongly over shorter trips.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/2 +30%) Transmission		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(9) Transmission 7/2, Has taken well to fences here this season, including a 25f handicap win in November. Bettered that form when second to Haiti Couleurs in a novice handicap the following month. Stiff task back hurdling in the Grade 2 Cleeve in January but much better can be expected back chasing. Player. Has taken well to chasing over 3m+ at this track and looks a major contender over new trip.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 0%) In D'or		33 33/1(0%)																															(7) In D'or 33/1, French import who has improved for the switch to fences, scoring cosily in handicaps (around 3m) at Taunton and Ascot this winter. Improved again when 4 lengths third of 9 at Sandown (3m, heavy) last month but stamina isn't assured over this far. Sandown third in hat-trick bid but again ran well and staying beyond 3m may be possible.
7th	14 7th (14) (20/1 +20%) Herakles Westwood		20 20/1(+20%)																															(14) Herakles Westwood 20/1, Has taken well to fences, winning 3m novice handicaps scoring at Newbury in December and Windsor in January. Only a respectable third of 6 back at Newbury last month and will need to resume his progression to get heavily involved. Only struggled into third back at Newbury one month ago in his hat-trick bid over about 3m.
8th	15 8th (15) (66/1 -32%) Klarc Kent		66 66/1(-32%)																															(15) Klarc Kent 66/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Proved he stays well when good fourth in last year's Scottish Grand National at Ayr (4m) but he hasn't got near that level in 5 subsequent starts, the latest at Punchestown only 19 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference. Disappointing since fourth in Scottish National (4m, soft) last April; headgear first time.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 +0%) No Time To Wait		33 33/1(+0%)																															(10) No Time To Wait 33/1, Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Improved effort over fences for new yard when length third in 3m Musselburgh handicap last month. First-time tongue tie worn on that occasion is retained. Up in trip. Close up on latest start when tongue tied first time and shaping like a stayer.
1	1 |B| (1) (50/1 -25%) Duffle Coat		50 50/1(-25%)																															(1) Duffle Coat 50/1, Several solid efforts prior to opening chase account in a 3m listed handicap at Ballinrobe last May. Bettered that when a fine second in the Galway Plate. Off 4 months, went without usual cheekpieces (back now) when last of 4 over 20.5f at Ayr 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Won Mayo National (2m7f) last May; 2nd in the Galway Plate (extended 2m6f, good) in July.
5	5 |F| (5) (6/1 -50%) Now Is The Hour		6 6/1(-50%)																															(5) Now Is The Hour 6/1, Yet to win over fences but translated his useful hurdle ability to the larger obstacles when 4 lengths fourth (Captain Cody third) in a strong Navan maiden (3m, soft) in January. Very interesting handicap newcomer for an Irish stable with a good Cheltenham record. Plenty of promise; highly interesting if effective on the likely very different ground.
8	8 |F| (8) (16/1 +0%) Hasthing		16 16/1(+0%)																															(8) Hasthing 16/1, Has taken very well to fences this winter, bagging a pair of handicaps at Windsor either side of Christmas. Proved himself at 3m when fourth in a valuable handicap at Ascot in February. Another 6f further to go now, though. Creditable, never-dangerous fourth on first go at 3m and highly likely to stay beyond that.
4	4 |U| (4) (12/1 -60%) Captain Cody		12 12/1(-60%)																															(4) Captain Cody 12/1, Useful hurdle winner who has matched that form over fences this season, improving again when third (Now Is The Hour fourth) in a warm Navan maiden chase (3m, soft) last month. This increased stamina test promises to suit. On the shortlist. Stayed 3m well at Navan (soft) on latest chase start, retaking third from Now Is The Hour.
10th	13 10th (13) (11/1 +0%) Gericault Roque		11 11/1(+0%)																															(13) Gericault Roque 11/1, Second to Corach Rambler in Ultima at the 2022 Festival. Another good placed effort in a big handicap when third in Coral Cup at Newbury in November of that year. Not seen again until third of 6 at Windsor in January but it's an effort which suggests he retains most of his ability. Big-race places (they read well) before a long layoff; encouraging return in January.
11th	18 11th (18) (25/1 +50%) Jupiter Allen		25 25/1(+50%)																															(18) Jupiter Allen 25/1, Dual winner over hurdles and has also landed 2 chases wins this season, reacting well to cheekpieces (retained) when shading a close finish at Taunton (23f) last month. Up 4 lb in a significantly stronger race now. Game, front-running win in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m7f, soft) on latest start.
16	16 |PU| (16) (16/1 +36%) Kyntara		16 16/1(+36%)																															(16) Kyntara 16/1, Made up into a useful hurdler for this yard last term, winning twice and also second in Pertemps at this meeting. Better effort back over fences this time round when fourth of 6 in 3m Windsor handicap in January but has yet to really convince as a chaser. Jumps fences rather ponderously but he's well handicapped and likely to stay.
3	3 |PU| (3) (33/1 +0%) Stuzzikini		33 33/1(+0%)																															(3) Stuzzikini 33/1, Career best when winning the valuable Troytown at Navan (3m, good to soft) in November. Not in anything like the same form in the Thyestes at Gowran 2 months later but this longer distance should suit. Experienced chaser who stays 3m2f well and has won a major 3m handicap at Navan.

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17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

As is to be expected now the race is a handicap, this looks like a much more open renewal of the National Hunt Chase than in recent years, and while Ireland have dominated it of late, the prize could remain on British shores this time around. RESPLENDENT GREY has done little wrong since going chasing this season, and although his run here last time over 2m4f was slightly disappointing, his efforts prior to that over 3m suggested this longer trip should suit. He's fancied to give the Olly Murphy team a first Festival winner. Haiti Couleurs is another who shaped like he'd relish this marathon trip when finishing third over 3m at Newbury last time and he looks set to go well for Rebecca Curtis. Things haven't quite gone to plan for Kyntara since going chasing, but he looks very well handicapped on the best of his hurdles form and he could be capable of playing a part in the finish.

HAITI COULEURS created a good impression when proving too strong for Transmission (second choice) over 25f here in December. He warmed up for this with a good third over hurdles at Newbury and there should be more to come from him back over the larger obstacles. The shortlist is completed by Now Is The Hour and Captain Cody, who are closely matched on latest Navan maiden form and appeal as likely improvers now stepping up in trip for their handicap chase debuts.

Having shaped well at Cheltenham, TRANSMISSION can make a successful step up in trip. Lightly raced Now Is The Hour is feared most.

17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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About U.K Horse Racing

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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