14:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 11 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	10 1st (10) (17/2 +39%) Protektorat		8.5 17/2(+39%)																															(10) Protektorat 17/2, Won the Betfair Chase last term and creditable fifth in the Gold Cup here on final start. Remote last of 4 in this season's Betfair Chase but has run with credit in his 3 outings since, finishing 4¾ lengths third of 5 to Shishkin in Denman at Newbury (3m, soft) on latest. Down in trip. Has the class to play a major role, provided he copes with this drop back in trip.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +44%) Envoi Allen		2.25 9/4(+44%)																															(5) Envoi Allen 9/4, Landed a third Festival success when seeing of Shishkin in this 12 months ago. Back to that level when neck second of 4 to Gerri Colombe in 3m Down Royal Grade 1 in November. Kept fresh for this since. Successful in this race last year, taking Cheltenham Festival record to 3-5; big player.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -38%) Conflated		11 11/1(-38%)																															(4) Conflated 11/1, Former Irish Gold Cup and Savills winner who was third in last year's Gold Cup at this meeting. Enough in this season's efforts to think he retains most of his ability, set for third when unseating at the last in this year's Irish Gold Cup. Down in trip. Disputing second place when falling two out in this contest in 2022; each-way hopes.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 -13%) Capodanno		9 9/1(-13%)																															(3) Capodanno 9/1, High-class chaser. Couldn't live with his outstanding stablemate Galopin des Champs in the Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas but he got back to winning ways in the Grade 2 Cotswold over 25f here at the end of January. This test a bit sharper than ideal. Scored over 3m1f here last time; may not be crying out for this drop back in distance.
5th	11 5th (11) (6/1 -33%) Stage Star		6 6/1(-33%)																															(11) Stage Star 6/1, Won Grade 1 Golden Miller at the 2023 Festival and took his form up another notch with victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here on reappearance in November. Can't have been right when pulled up back here on New Year's Day and likely to bounce back at a course where he has good overall record. Had an excuse for latest effort; won the Turners on this card last year; major player.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 -50%) Ahoy Senor		18 18/1(-50%)																															(1) Ahoy Senor 18/1, Top-class chaser at his peak but this season has been rather underwhelming, beaten 9½ lengths when third of 4 in Ascot Chase (21f, good to soft) latest. Others arrive with more pressing claims. This looks the time to catch him, being a spring horse; major claims on peak form.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 -133%) Fil Dor		28 28/1(-133%)																															(6) Fil Dor 28/1, Very smart chaser who returned with good seconds to Dinoblue and El Fabiolo in 2m Graded events at Naas and Cork before Christmas. Well below par on the 2 previous occasions he's raced in excess of around 2m. Return to 2m4f is worth exploring; has the potential to rate higher still; interesting.
8th	9 8th (9) (40/1 -60%) Hitman		40 40/1(-60%)																															(9) Hitman 40/1, Third to Envoi Allen in this last year. Ran poorly in top-end handicaps on first 2 outings this term but back on form when 4¼ lengths second of 5 to Shishkin in Grade 2 Denman at Newbury (3m, soft). Doesn't find much off bridle and more a place than win player again. Disappointing strike-rate but is capable of smart form; third in this race last year.
9th	2 9th (2) (4/1 -20%) Banbridge		4 4/1(-20%)																															(2) Banbridge 4/1, Won Martin Pipe at 2022 Festival and took Cheltenham record to 2-2 in a Grade 2 novice chase in November of that year. Rounded off last season with a Grade 1 novice win at Aintree and returned to beat Pic d'Orhy in Kempton Grade 2 in January. Solid form claims but soft ground possibly not ideal. Progressive sort who has leading claims granted suitable ground (needs good/good to soft).
7	7 |PU| (7) (16/1 +36%) Fugitif		16 16/1(+36%)																															(7) Fugitif 16/1, Finally landed a big pot in December Gold Cup over C&D and fared as well as could be expected when third in 2m Grade 1 here at the end of January. The step back up in trip will suit but the suspicion is he'll find a few too strong again. Has very useful handicap form over C&D, including second in the 2023 Plate.
8	8 |PU| (8) (22/1 -38%) Ga Law		22 22/1(-38%)																															(8) Ga Law 22/1, Won last season's Paddy Power and bagged another big middle-distance handicap at this track when seeing off 12 rivals over C&D (good to soft) at the end of January. Only fifth in this last year and probably vulnerable again back at Graded level. The winner of two major handicaps over 2m4f here; fifth in this race last year.

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14:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Banbridge has been very popular for this contest since making a triumphant return to action in the Silviniaco Conti at Kempton when fending off subsequent Ascot Chase hero Pic D'Orhy. Unfortunately for connections, the weather hasn't been in his favour and it has to be a major concern whether he even takes his chance on account of testing ground. The conditions would also be a worry for last year's Turners winner Stage Star, who added the Paddy Power Gold Cup to his CV in November, as his latest effort saw him pulled up over C&D on heavy. That seems to pave the way for ENVOI ALLEN to gain a fourth success at the meeting. He travelled supremely well when landing this prize 12 months ago and was as good as ever when just denied by Gerri Colombe at Down Royal in November. Confidence within the camp appears to be high and the 10-year-old gets the vote to enhance his excellent Festival record. Fil Dor doesn't have many miles on the clock over fences and is an interesting contender stepping up in trip following his efforts behind Dinoblue and El Fabiolo, while the going shouldn't be a concern for Cotswold Chase scorer Capodanno.

Although STAGE STAR bombed out in a C&D handicap last time his overall Cheltenham record, which includes a win in last year's Golden Miller, provides hope that he can bounce back to form with a bang. The likelihood of a soft ground is a slight worry for Banbridge so it could be that the chief threat comes from last year's winner Envoi Allen, a 3-time Festival scorer.

Despite being a 10yo now, ENVOI ALLEN is preferred. Banbridge, Fil Dor and Stage Star complete the shortlist.

14:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 12 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	13 1st (13) (5/4 +44%) Teahupoo		1.25 5/4(+44%)																															(13) Teahupoo 5/4, High-class hurdler who was a close third in this last year when favourite. Better than ever when making it back-to-back wins in Grade 1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on return in December. Kept fresh for this (4-4 when returning from an absence of 3 months or longer) and huge run expected. Close third 12 months ago and this 7yo could be a stronger sort this time around.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 +25%) Flooring Porter		9 9/1(+25%)																															(6) Flooring Porter 9/1, Front runner who won this race in 2021 and 2022. Couldn't complete the hat-trick 12 months ago but still ran his best race of the season to finish fourth (3½ lengths behind Sire du Berlais). Not so good tried over fences this term so no surprise to see him have another crack at this. Made all in this 2021 and 2022; needs to get back to his very best to regain his crown.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 +0%) Home By The Lee		16 16/1(+0%)																															(7) Home By The Lee 16/1, Winner of the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown last season before shaping better than the bare result when fifth in this race (beaten under 4 lengths despite a serious mistake at the sixth). However, doesn't arrive in the same form for this year's renewal, looking moody latest. Headgear refitted. A return to form is needed but last year's fifth in this can be upgraded (bad blunder).
4	2 4th (2) (40/1 +20%) Buddy One		40 40/1(+20%)																															(2) Buddy One 40/1, Progressed again when winning C&D handicap in November but came in last of 5 to Teahupoo when stepped up to this level in Hatton's Grace Hurdle (22/1) at Fairyhouse next time. Reportedly scoped wrong when pulled up in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown since. Progressive h'capper last year; something to prove in Grade 1 but not ruled out each-way.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 +30%) Sire Du Berlais		14 14/1(+30%)																															(11) Sire Du Berlais 14/1, Grand servant who is a 3-time winner at the Cheltenham Festival, including at big odds in this race 12 months ago (no fluke about it). Should be sharper for his belated comeback run at Navan and this is his time of year (has also won last 2 renewals of Liverpool Hurdle) but no 12-y-o has won this. Can't keep going forever but enhanced excellent Festival record with win in this last year.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 +34%) Asterion Forlonge		33 33/1(+34%)																															(1) Asterion Forlonge 33/1, Very smart hurdler/chaser at his best. Better for return when respectable 11 lengths second of 6 to Irish Point in Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) 77 days ago. Sole Grade 1 win came as a novice 4 years ago so likely to come up short again. Grade 1 runner-up back over hurdles last spring but not at same level in November/December.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/1 +13%) Noble Yeats		7 7/1(+13%)																															(9) Noble Yeats 7/1, Top-class chaser who won the 2022 Grand National. Having only his third career start over hurdles when narrowly beating the penalised Paisley Park in Cleeve Hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 47 days ago. More needed here but has plenty of scope to improve given chase form. Interesting contender. Cleeve Hurdle winner and now back in cheekpieces, in which he won the 2022 Grand National.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +52%) Dashel Drasher		16 16/1(+52%)																															(5) Dashel Drasher 16/1, Tough and likeable sort who edged out the penalised Paisley Park to win Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury in December and creditable efforts in defeat since, 3 lengths fourth to Noble Yeats in Cleeve Hurdle over C&D last time. Most unlikely he'll better last year's superb second in this, however. 40-1 2nd in this last year; cause may be aided if going is soft; each-way chance once more.
9th	4 9th (4) (7/1 -40%) Crambo		7 7/1(-40%)																															(4) Crambo 7/1, Has progressed through the ranks over hurdles and had Dashel Drasher and Champ in behind when edging out Paisley Park in Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot (24.4f, good) 82 days ago. More needed again to beat the best of the Irish but that is entirely possible (unexposed at 3m). Won Grade 1 Long Walk; needs a bigger run but keeps finding the necessary further progress.
10th	10 10th (10) (14/1 +13%) Paisley Park		14 14/1(+13%)																															(10) Paisley Park 14/1, Veteran stayer but no signs of slowing down, going down only narrowly in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (beaten a head by Dashel Drasher), Ascot's Long Walk Hurdle (beaten short head by Crambo) and Cleeve Hurdle over C&D (beaten a head by Noble Yeats) this term. Record in this reads 17337. Won this in 2019; highly creditable second in all three races this season; each-way chance.
11th	8 11th (8) (66/1 -32%) Janidil		66 66/1(-32%)																															(8) Janidil 66/1, High-class chaser on his day (second in Ryanair in 2022). Decent second of 3 in Grade 2 at Clonmel on comeback but failed to build on that next time and this a tough ask on his belated return to hurdles (last seen in this sphere when fifth in Albert Bartlett 4 years ago). High-class chaser in his prime but this 10yo has something to prove now back hurdling.
12th	12 12th (12) (9/1 +10%) Sir Gerhard		9 9/1(+10%)																															(12) Sir Gerhard 9/1, Leading novice hurdler of 2021/22 campaign and a smart novice chaser last term. Closing in second when falling heavily 2 out in Grade 3 chase at Naas on return and showed no ill effects when landing odds back hurdling at Punchestown on New Year's Eve. Unproven beyond 21f but not dismissed. Two Festival wins; hasn't fulfilled star potential, but interesting contender nevertheless.

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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

With some many old favourites renewing rivalries, this year's edition of the stayers' crown presents a tricky puzzle for punters to solve. Last year's winner, Sire Du Berlais, has the heart of a lion and, as he proved 12 months ago, is dangerous to underestimate, while Flooring Porter won the two previous renewals and has all the right credentials to be on the premises once again. Teahupoo showed his versatility when landing the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse over 2m4f on his most recent start and heads here with a big chance of bettering his third-placed finish last year. 2022 Grand National hero Noble Yeats also scores highly for his ability to adapt and, considering he had Paisley Park (second) and Dashel Drasher (fourth) behind when he won the Cleeve Hurdle over this course and distance in January, he is no back number here. However, it may pay to cast the net even wider and consider ASTERION FORLONGE, whose second to Irish Point at Leopardstown stands up to scrutiny as a rock-solid piece of form and his yard won this race in 2017 and 2018.

The veterans came out on top in last season's renewal, but TEAHUPOO was a close third when only a 6-y-o and has improved again this year judging by the manner of his win in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on his return in December, so looks the one to beat. Fellow 7-y-o Crambo appeals as the main threat given the rate of his progress, though top-class chaser Noble Yeats won the Cleeve Hurdle on only his third start in this sphere so is a fascinating contender.

The Cheltenham Festival brings out the best in SIRE DU BERLAIS and he is taken to win this race for the second year running.

15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 21 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	7 1st (7) (8/1 +43%) Shakem Up'arry		8 8/1(+43%)																															(7) Shakem Up'arry 8/1, Finished an excellent third in this race 12 months ago and returned better than ever this campaign, confirming positives of his sixth in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury when winning C&D handicap on New Year's Day from Frero Banbou, jumping superbly. Should give another good account nudged up 3 lb. Good 3rd in this last year when 4lb lower; improved for ready C&D win on heavy last time.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/2 +0%) Crebilly		3.5 7/2(+0%)																															(10) Crebilly 7/2, Progressive novice hurdler who was shaping up most promisingly prior to falling on return/chase debut here in November. Made mistakes when fourth behind Ginny's Destiny over C&D next time but off the mark in 3-runner Exeter novice (19.2f) 32 days ago. Type to do better again now back handicapping. Strong 2m4f chase form on testing ground, including on this course; has more to give.
3	18 3rd (18) (28/1 +44%) Straw Fan Jack		28 28/1(+44%)																															(18) Straw Fan Jack 28/1, Dual winner over fences last term who was second in 4-runner Ascot Grade 2 in November but not got near that level in 2 subsequent outings, well held in race won by Ga Law over C&D in January. Needs to bounce back in refitted cheekpieces. Both chase wins at 2m on good; has not looked ahead of his mark in handicaps of late.
4	11 4th (11) (28/1 +0%) Life In The Park		28 28/1(+0%)																															(11) Life In The Park 28/1, Dual hurdles/chase winner who ran well to make frame in staying handicaps during first half of this season. Struggled to make an impact in big-field handicap at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) over Christmas and he looks summed up by his mark on balance. First-time tongue tie. One win from nine chase runs; vulnerable in handicaps since last spring; high in weights.
5th	13 5th (13) (14/1 +13%) In Excelsis Deo		14 14/1(+13%)																															(13) In Excelsis Deo 14/1, Lost his way a little last season but returned in good order, chasing home the progressive Madara over 2m here in December. Looked likely winner when unseating last at Sandown (15.5f) 6 weeks ago and remains with unfinished business at this sort of trip. Interesting. Hurdle/chase wins at about 2m1f but has looked to have potential for 2m4f on soft; squeak.
6th	19 6th (19) (28/1 -12%) Frero Banbou		28 28/1(-12%)																															(19) Frero Banbou 28/1, Winless for over 2 years but consistent upon returning this campaign, second behind Shakem Up'Arry over C&D in January. Chance-ending mistake when pulled up at Lingfield next time and given more of a break following a lesser display at Musselburgh in February. Midfield in this race 12 months ago. Minor form in 2023 Plate; two good runs over C&D in midwinter; yard won this three times.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 +25%) James Du Berlais		12 12/1(+25%)																															(1) James Du Berlais 12/1, Smart hurdler who was highly tried on back of maiden chase debut success last term. Lines up here having made the frame in competitive big-field handicaps at Leopardstown in recent months and fancied to give a good account for leading outfit. Not disgraced in the Turners over C&D in 2023; creditable in 3m and 2m5f handicaps of late.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 +13%) Il Ridoto		14 14/1(+13%)																															(3) Il Ridoto 14/1, Likeable C&D winner who ran another fine race around here when third behind Ga Law over C&D in January. Seemed stretched by step up to 3m when tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton 3 weeks ago but he was sixth in this race from same mark 12 months ago. Each-way possibilities. Fine record in good 2m4f handicaps on both courses here; no serious say in this last year.
9th	9 9th (9) (28/1 -12%) Watch House Cross		28 28/1(-12%)																															(9) Watch House Cross 28/1, Hit the ground running returned to this sphere when landing pair of small-field novice events at Wexford last summer. Seemed to find step up to 3m too taxing later last year and got no further than the first at Leopardstown (21.5f) 6 weeks ago. Others preferred. Two novice chase wins at 2m and 2m4f; outstayed over 3m this winter; fell early last time.
5	5 |B| (5) (13/2 +46%) Saint Felicien		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(5) Saint Felicien 13/2, Smart hurdler who has quickly reached a similar level over fences this season, off the mark at the fourth attempt in a Gowran maiden (20f, heavy) 26 days ago. Open to further improvement now handicapping and leading yard's runners always command respect. Has made convincing switch to fences and impressive latest (2m4f, heavy); likely improver.
14	14 |F| (14) (10/3 +45%) Theatre Man		3.333333 10/3(+45%)																															(14) Theatre Man 10/3, Useful, dual-winning hurdler who again shaped very well over fences when runner-up to Ginny's Destiny in the Timeform Novices' Handicap over C&D in January, outpaced when pace lifted before 3 out but coming home strongly. That form is very strong and he's of firm interest up 3 lb. Promising novice; smart handicap form when strong-finishing 2nd over C&D in January; solid.
10th	21 10th (21) (50/1 +0%) Torn And Frayed		50 50/1(+0%)																															(21) Torn And Frayed 50/1, Opened chase account over C&D on final outing of 2021/22 season. Has shaped as if retaining ability following lengthy absence in recent months but will need to keep the errors at bay if he's to play a meaningful role here. C&D winner in early 2022; retains ability since absence; likely needs more weight off back.
11th	2 11th (2) (80/1 -21%) Embittered		80 80/1(-21%)																															(2) Embittered 80/1, All the better for his stable debut when running out a dominant winner of listed handicap chase at Navan (20.5f) in December. Fared better than being pulled up suggests at Leopardstown later that month but has underperformed both outings since. Likely to come up short. 3-25 over fences, ending losing run in December; pulled up in this race last year.
12th	17 12th (17) (11/1 +21%) Arctic Bresil		11 11/1(+21%)																															(17) Arctic Bresil 11/1, Winning hurdler who has run to a similar level in trio of chase starts this winter, keeping on for second in Punchestown maiden (2m, heavy) 25 days ago. Step up in trip promises to suit now handicapping and interesting Rachael Blackmore takes the ride as one of 3 runners from this yard. Similar chance to Saint Felicien on 2m4f form in January; probably capable of better.
13th	6 13th (6) (80/1 -60%) Mars Harper		80 80/1(-60%)																															(6) Mars Harper 80/1, Back-to-back winner at around 2m6f over fences last summer and ran well from inflated mark when second at Punchestown (21.3f) in November. Still close up when blundering and fading into fifth behind Embittered at Navan in December but he was well held from lower mark in this race last year. No impact in this race last year and well held in December on his latest start.
14th	16 14th (16) (100/1 +0%) Ciel De Neige		100 100/1(+0%)																															(16) Ciel De Neige 100/1, Smart chaser at his peak for Willie Mullins (also third in the 2019 Fred Winter), but he's failed to beat a rival in 2 outings for present stable and he's hard to make a case for. Festival form over hurdles earlier in career; three chase wins; quiet for new yard so far.
15th	20 15th (20) (40/1 +20%) Killer Kane		40 40/1(+20%)																															(20) Killer Kane 40/1, 9-y-o who has tasted success 3 times at up to 3m over fences and right up to best (on back of wind surgery) when third at Kempton (3m) in February. Couldn't match that up in class back at that venue 3 weeks ago and all 4 career victories have come on right-handed tracks. Cheekpieces added. Latest win in February 2023; on much the same mark as today's for the last 12 months.
16th	4 16th (4) (25/1 -39%) Glengouly		25 25/1(-39%)																															(4) Glengouly 25/1, Failed to kick on from chase debut success last season but firmly back on track switched to handicaps this term, building on his Limerick reappearance run when second of 18 in Thyestes Chase at Gowran (25f) 7 weeks ago. Drop back in trip won't inconvenience him here. Recovered form in handicaps at 2m3f and 3m1f (heavy) of late; likely to need extra.
17th	12 17th (12) (125/1 -213%) Hereditary Rule		125 125/1(-213%)																															(12) Hereditary Rule 125/1, Produced a career-best effort when signing off last term with success at Punchestown (21.2f) in April but lightly raced and not a great deal of encouragement to glean from recent exploits, pulled up over hurdles at Naas last month. Good bit to prove returned to chasing. Has course form but down the field in last year's Plate; has much to prove on recent runs.
8	8 |PU| (8) (20/1 +0%) Riaan		20 20/1(+0%)																															(8) Riaan 20/1, Useful at his best over hurdles and better form over fences, running just about his best race to date despite taking a strong hold when good second in 25-runner Leopardstown handicap (21.5f) 39 days ago. Feasible to think he can do better again on back of just 4 starts in this sphere. Won chase debut; second of 25 over 2m5f (yielding to soft) to a well-treated one latest.
15	15 |PU| (15) (100/1 -150%) Fighter Allen		100 100/1(-150%)																															(15) Fighter Allen 100/1, Useful chaser who ended time with Willie Mullins with success in small-field minor event at Sligo (21.2f) in September. Changed hands for 21,000 gns a month later/had wind surgery but his jumping has never been the most convincing for demands of a race like this. Won final start for W Mullins in September (2m5f); big ask back from break and wind op.

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16:10 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

5-5 is the score between the English and Irish in this valuable prize over the last 10 years, and the winner of each of the last two renewals have come at a price. With that in mind, the Henry De Bromhead-trained ARCTIC BRESIL looks the way to go. The seven-year-old is yet to taste success over fences in three starts, but his most recent second behind the promising Mister Policeman at Punchestown suggests he is on the improve and that performance makes a mark of 135 look manageable on his handicap debut. Last year's third, Shakem Up'arry, only has a 4lb higher mark to contend with this time around and comes into the race on the back of a smooth C&D victory in the Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap. Crebilly is likely to attract plenty of support after beating two rivals who have finished second in Grade 2 events, so he should be competitive off a rating of 140.

A useful, dual winner over hurdles, THEATRE MAN has yet to taste success over fences, but he won't be long in bucking that trend judged on his fine second in the Timeform Novices' Handicap (very strong form) over C&D in January, and with the prospect of more to come, he can prove a 3 lb rise lenient and prevail. Recent Exeter-scorer Crebilly is another of significant interest provided his jumping holds up back in handicaps, with Saint Felicien and In Excelsis Deo other improvers to note.

Crebilly and THEATRE MAN have plenty to recommend them on their C&D form this winter, with the latter just preferred.

16:10 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:50 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 8 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	6 1st (6) (10/1 +17%) Golden Ace		10 10/1(+17%)																															(6) Golden Ace 10/1, Fairly useful in bumpers (runner-up to Dysart Enos final outing) and, on the back of a breathing op, created a favourable impression in seeing off a couple of above-average winners on her Taunton hurdle debut (19f). Not extended to defy a penalty back there and well worth her place at this level. 9l to find with Dysart Enos on bumper form but has looked good in winning twice at Taunton.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/6 +53%) Brighterdaysahead		0.833333 5/6(+53%)																															(2) Brighterdaysahead 5/6, Unbeaten in 2 bumpers, including a valuable sales race at Fairyhouse's Easter Festival and also 3 from 3 over hurdles, taking a big step forward to land a Grade 3 at Down Royal in November before following up in bloodless fashion at Navan. Open to further improvement and boasts excellent claims. 2-2 in bumpers, 3-3 over hurdles including a Grade 3; held in highest regard by top team.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 +50%) Birdie Or Bust		10 10/1(+50%)																															(1) Birdie Or Bust 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler who produced her best effort yet when running out a cosy winner of a listed contest at Thurles 88 days ago. Seemingly saved for this but she has something to find. On form she'll be placed at best unless she can unearth something from somewhere.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +11%) Jade De Grugy		2 2/1(+11%)																															(3) Jade De Grugy 2/1, Won her sole outing in bumpers in France and has been most impressive in winning both her starts over hurdles for new yard, including the Grade 3 Solerina at Fairyhouse (18f, heavy) last time. Exciting prospect who warrants the utmost respect. Easy winner of both her races for Team Mullins; slick jumper who could be anything.
5th	8 5th (8) (25/1 +24%) Majestic Force		25 25/1(+24%)																															(8) Majestic Force 25/1, £120,000 buy after running out a wide-margin winner on point debut and looked a useful prospect in following up in a 2½m Punchestown maiden 22 days ago. Sure to progress. Won her maiden over 2m4f; looks very vulnerable dropping in trip at this level.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 +0%) Mollys Mango		40 40/1(+0%)																															(9) Mollys Mango 40/1, Bumper winner who made a successful start to her hurdle career in 2m maiden at Thurles in November and quickly back on track when making the most of a simple task in stylish fashion at Fairyhouse (17.2f) in January. Subsequently left Gordon Elliott for €170,000. New trainer reaches for a tongue tie. Good mare for Gordon Elliott before changing hands at the sales; might be outclassed.
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 -21%) Titanium Moon		80 80/1(-21%)																															(10) Titanium Moon 80/1, Failed to win in 4 outings on the Flat but thrived over hurdles last summer, completing a 4-timer at Stratford (2m) in July. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests under a change of tactics at Musselburgh last month but this is a big ask. Four-time winner but nothing in her profile to suggest she can match the best of these.
8th	11 8th (11) (125/1 +0%) Victoria Milano		125 125/1(+0%)																															(11) Victoria Milano 125/1, Game winner first time up over hurdles at Ludlow (21.2f) before showing better form in defeat at Warwick (19f, heavy). Resumed winning ways in a muddling affair at Sandown (2m) 4 weeks ago but this is a whole different ball game and will surely come up short. Talented mare with a future but she's making up the numbers at this level.

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16:50 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a high-class renewal, with the three at the top of the betting market all undefeated under NH Rules. Dysart Enos impressed when beating the reopposing Golden Ace in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last season and she hasn't put a foot wrong in three starts over timber so far this term. She boasts C&D-winning form and receives 5lb off her two main rivals, so demands respect for the Fergal O'Brien camp. Jade De Grugy built on her maiden romp when readily landing a Grade 3 contest at Fairyhouse in January and she will have plenty of supporters representing the stable that won this race five years in a row from 2016 to 2020. However, BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD is progressing in the manner of a really smart mare and she was faultless when sauntering to Listed success at Navan last month. She looks versatile in terms of trip, is proven on testing ground and has been spoken about in glowing terms by top handler Gordon Elliott in the build-up to this year's Festival. If you believe the hype, she could be the real deal.

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD has looked a class act on each visit to the racecourse, again barely asked a question when easing to success in a listed event at Navan a month ago, so she's marginally preferred to Jade de Grugy, another bright prospect representing a top Irish yard. Dysart Enos was highly impressive at Doncaster last time and looks the clear pick of the British contingent.

All roads have led to this for DYSART ENOS, who has been meticulosuly campaigned to avoid the penalty burdened upon her market rivals.

16:50 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 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
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 +60%) Inothewayurthinkin		1.625 13/8(+60%)																															(1) Inothewayurthinkin 13/8, Useful hurdler and better form over fences this season. Excellent third to Gaelic Warrior in Faugheen Novices' Chase at Limerick before not knocked about after a first-fence blunder when ninth of 25 in 2m5f Leopardstown handicap last month. Very much one to be interested in with O'Connor booked. Third in Grade 1 novice in December; has potential now up in trip on second handicap start.
2	19 2nd (19) (28/1 -12%) Git Maker		28 28/1(-12%)																															(19) Git Maker 28/1, Point winner who resumed with a third chasing success (6 wins under Rules in total) in 3m Lingfield handicap in November. Not disgraced off a career-high mark when sixth at Ascot (3m) since and deteriorating ground no bother to him. Soundly beaten at Ascot in December when bidding for four-timer but he's better than that.
3	21 3rd (21) (17/2 +39%) Whacker Clan		8.5 17/2(+39%)																															(21) Whacker Clan 17/2, On the up when last seen chasing, landing 3m1f handicap here in October. Off 4 months before coming in seventh over an inadequate 2m in Naas handicap hurdle last time. Merits serious consideration back under more suitable conditions. Won his last two chase starts (including here) and is one to be interested in for top yard.
4	15 4th (15) (8/1 +50%) Where It All Began		8 8/1(+50%)																															(15) Where It All Began 8/1, Showed much improved form to open his account as a chaser in 15-runner handicap at Punchestown (27f, heavy) 25 days ago. New mark perfectly fair and he's totally unexposed as a staying handicapper. Shortlisted. Easily won Grand National Trial at Punchestown and handicapper hasn't been overly harsh.
5th	23 5th (23) (11/2 +66%) Daily Present		5.5 11/2(+66%)																															(23) Daily Present 11/2, Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Tongue tied and left previous chasing efforts well behind switched to a handicap when scoring at Down Royal (3m) in January. Lacks experience for a race like this but he's going the right way. Won on handicap debut at Down Royal and there could still be mileage in his mark.
6th	20 6th (20) (50/1 +0%) Grozni		50 50/1(+0%)																															(20) Grozni 50/1, Three-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes last season when also off the mark over fences at Downpatrick. Runner-up first two outings for current stable but only sixth in 3m Sandown handicap last time. Runner-up on first two starts for yard but needs extra today and was below par last time.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 +30%) Annual Invictus		28 28/1(+30%)																															(2) Annual Invictus 28/1, Very capable chaser/hurdler on his day who looked as good as ever when landing a good pot in SBK Great Yorkshire at Doncaster (3m) in January. This course winner needs considering if on his A-game again (eighth in this a year ago). Won hot good-ground handicap at Doncaster last time; well beaten in this last year on soft.
8th	24 8th (24) (20/1 +50%) Dom Of Mary		20 20/1(+50%)																															(24) Dom Of Mary 20/1, Shaped well a couple of times before putting up a career-best effort to score in the Sussex National at Plumpton in January (28.5f), going clear impressively. Matched that form from revised mark at Sandown and this thorough test of stamina will suit. Career-best form the last twice with these cheekpieces back on; each-way possibilities.
9th	18 9th (18) (33/1 +18%) Demnat		33 33/1(+18%)																															(18) Demnat 33/1, Reached a fairly useful level over fences in France and made light of a 32-month absence on his yard debut when easily landing 20f handicap chase at Ludlow. Not disgraced (lost ground with final-fence mistake) when third at Newbury since and could still do better, for all this trip is an unknown. Impressive stable debut win last month (2m4f) but well beaten a fortnight ago (2m).
4	4 |F| (4) (14/1 -40%) Angels Dawn		14 14/1(-40%)																															(4) Angels Dawn 14/1, Big career best when taking this event 12 months ago and she got back on the up returned to fences when third of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 49 days ago, faring best of those held up. Very much one to consider again. Won this last year and fine third in the Thyestes last time out; in the shake-up.
10	10 |F| (10) (33/1 -65%) Rapper		33 33/1(-65%)																															(10) Rapper 33/1, Handicap chase winner in first-time headgear at this venue in January 2023. Got back on track when second of 9 in handicap chase at Ascot (3m, good to soft) 26 days ago but given his overall profile, backing that up is no formality. C&D winner who returned to form at Ascot latest; each-way claims if again on a going day.
9	9 |U| (9) (50/1 +50%) Celebre D'allen		50 50/1(+50%)																															(9) Celebre D'allen 50/1, Cruised clear in a 25f Aintree veterans' event in October and has shaped better than distance beaten suggests under very testing conditions both runs since, fifth in 3m Exeter handicap last time. Huge effort required to land this at this stage of his career. Bolted up on comeback at Aintree last October but hasn't been at his peak the last twice.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 +0%) Whistleinthedark		100 100/1(+0%)																															(7) Whistleinthedark 100/1, Ended last season unbeaten over fences, easily winning 2½m Perth handicap on final start of that campaign. Fourth-place finish at Doncaster in December flanked by lesser efforts and he's not really crying out for this trip. Cheekpieces quickly shelved. Won last season on first four chase starts but hasn't kicked on; below par last time out.
11th	16 11th (16) (18/1 -50%) Bowtogreatness		18 18/1(-50%)																															(16) Bowtogreatness 18/1, Dual hurdle winner in 2021/22. Yet to score over fences but recorded his best effort of the season when third of 12 to Forward Plan in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, soft) 19 days ago. Yard among the winners but he does flatter to deceive a touch. Yet to shine here but back to form at Kempton recently and might not be far away.
12th	17 12th (17) (125/1 -25%) Flash De Touzaine		125 125/1(-25%)																															(17) Flash De Touzaine 125/1, Unlike some of these, stamina is his forte but he was held when unseating rider on November's reappearance and also failed to complete at Leopardstown a month later. Lots to prove. Third in Scottish National last April but has struggled on both runs this season.
13th	14 13th (14) (11/1 -38%) Cool Survivor		11 11/1(-38%)																															(14) Cool Survivor 11/1, Useful winner at 24f over hurdles. Went close in Limerick maiden chase on return and while he was back on track switched to a handicap at Leopardstown last month, he'd have finished worse than fourth had others stood up. Goes up in trip. Could tap back into his hurdling promise now upped in trip on second handicap chase start.
12	12 |PU| (12) (20/1 +20%) Chavez		20 20/1(+20%)																															(12) Chavez 20/1, Possesses more that share of talent but fleeting appearances for both Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins suggest he's hard to keep sound. On the retreat when falling at Leopardstown last month and this test of stamina is surely going to be beyond him. Unraced beyond 2m5f but this lightly raced 8yo has some stamina in pedigree; not ruled out.
6	6 |PU| (6) (33/1 -32%) Cloudy Glen		33 33/1(-32%)																															(6) Cloudy Glen 33/1, Hard to predict but talented on his day and far from disgraced when fifth in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in December and then third in 25f handicap here las time. Could be vulnerable to younger legs. 2nd in this race in 2021; now 11 but has been showing spark and is not ruled out each-way.
11	11 |PU| (11) (33/1 -32%) City Chief		33 33/1(-32%)																															(11) City Chief 33/1, Made a very good start over fences last term, landing a Grade 2 Wetherby novice. Hasn't kicked on this term though, coming in a below-par sixth in Classic Chase at Warwick last time. Needs to step forward though cheekpieces may sharpen him up a touch. Won two in a row early last season but hasn't kicked on and needs to raise his game.
3	3 |PU| (3) (33/1 +0%) Fakir D'alene		33 33/1(+0%)																															(3) Fakir D'alene 33/1, Dual-chase winner in 2021/22 (up to 21.7f) who resumed from 19-month absence with an excellent third in Troytown Chase at Navan (3m) in November. Pulled up in Thyestes at Gowran (25f, heavy) last time though so needs to get back on track. Fourth in this in 2022 and worth a second look given trainer's fine record at the Festival.
13	13 |PU| (13) (66/1 -65%) A Wave Of The Sea		66 66/1(-65%)																															(13) A Wave Of The Sea 66/1, Useful handicap chaser for Joseph Patrick O'Brien, in frame in Galway Plate and Munster National this season. Come down the weights after seriously low-key start for Ben Haslam but headgear is back on for this so a revival isn't out of the question. On a handy mark on form as recent as last October but needs to get back on track.
8	8 |PU| (8) (80/1 +0%) Cepage		80 80/1(+0%)																															(8) Cepage 80/1, Useful chaser nowadays. Lightly raced in recent seasons and back to form fitted with cheekpieces when winning 20.5f veterans' event here in December. Pulled up both starts since however and has never really shaped as though in need of this far. 12yo; pulled up the last twice but on a good mark and not a forlorn hope at big odds.

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17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Inothewayurthinkin went into several notebooks with some promising efforts behind top novices before not receiving much luck in running when tackling handicap company for the first time at the Dublin Racing Festival. Stepping up in trip might yield improvement based on pedigree, but it remains to be seen how well handicapped he is. Last year's heroine Angels Dawn ran with plenty of credit when third in the Thyestes - a performance that suggested she has improved - and she warrants a place on the shortlist, despite being 11lb higher this time around. Cool Survivor is the shortest priced of Gordon Elliott's contenders but it is his stablemate WHERE IT ALL BEGAN who makes considerable appeal. He announced himself as a staying chaser on the up when running away with the Punchestown National Trial by 16 lengths and, with conditions very much in his favour, the eight-year-old may well have more to offer. Coral Trophy third Bowtogreatness, City Chief, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, and Git Maker are others capable of reaching the frame.

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN hasn't been missed in the market and with good reason on the back of an eye-catching first foray into handicaps at Leopardstown last month. He lacks experience for a race like this but his third-placed finish in Grade 1 company in Ireland suggests he can outclass these. Angels Dawn was a smooth winner of this a year ago and a bold repeat bid is on the cards, even from 11 lb higher. Irish raiders look set to dominate, with Where It All Began completing the shortlist.

Top of the list is COOL SURVIVOR, who could rediscover the considerable promise he showed over hurdles now he is upped in trip.

17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f 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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