Cheltenham Races & Results 1 Friday 14th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Friday 14th March 2025

There were 43 Races on Friday 14th March 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 6 races at Fakenham, 6 races at Doncaster, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 14th March 2025

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13:20 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (150/1 -88%) Marche D'aligre	150 150/1(-88%)	(8) Marche D'aligre 150/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France and struck at the first time of asking over hurdles in 2m Wetherby juvenile in November. Pitched into a Grade 2 and ran a cracker when second at Chepstow a month later but well beaten at Haydock since. More needed. Won easily on hurdle debut; 2nd in Grade 2 at Chepstow but disappointing at Haydock latest.
1	11 1st (11) (100/1 -100%) Poniros	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Poniros 100/1, A useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) for Ralph Beckett this summer. Changed hands for 200,000 gns in October and he brings a lot of potential to this sphere. No forlorn hope for top connections. Useful Flat form at up to 1m4f; 200,000gns buy in October; unraced over hurdles.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/4 -10%) Lulamba	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(7) Lulamba 11/4, Looked a fine prospect when a debut scorer at Auteuil and again for his new connections when impressively landing Ascot juvenile in January. A major player with promise of lots more to come. Won at Auteuil; major reputation preceded his highly promising win at Ascot on yard debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/4 +38%) East India Dock	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(3) East India Dock 5/4, Useful staying handicapper on the Flat for James Fanshawe. Has looked a fine prospect over hurdles, totally dominant when going 3-3 in Triumph Hurdle Trial over C&D in January. A fluent jumper and he'll take plenty of stopping. 3-3 hurdling, with wide-margin wins in Grade 2 races here on last two; sets good standard.
4	14 4th (14) (14/1 -17%) Lady Vega Allen	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Lady Vega Allen 14/1, Debut hurdle winner in France and has shown very useful form for his new yard when twice placed, beaten 1½ lengths by Hello Neighbour in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f) on latter occasion. One of 11 for his trainer and not taken lightly with Paul Townend up. Seemingly the pick of the Mullins multitude and a greater stamina test here should suit.
5th	17 5th (17) (100/1 -100%) Place De La Nation	100 100/1(-100%)	(17) Place De La Nation 100/1, Fairly useful form shown when placed over hurdles at Auteuil in September and Fairyhouse nearly 5 months later. Can do better still but he needs to in this company. 2nd to stablemate last time; should improve but that doesn't make her a Triumph principal.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/2 +30%) Hello Neighbour	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Hello Neighbour 7/2, Has taken extremely well to hurdling, landing Leopardstown Grade 2 on his debut before following up there (hooded) in Spring Juvenile Hurdle by ¾ length from Galileo Dame. This useful Flat winner has more to offer and is well in the mix. Unbeaten on Flat and in two Graded races as hurdler; travelled much the best in Gr1 latest.
7th	12 7th (12) (50/1 +0%) Too Bossy For Us	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Too Bossy For Us 50/1, A useful 10f scorer on Flat (stays 1¾m) this summer for Kevin Philippart de Foy. Changed hands for 330,000 gns in the autumn and he's another newcomer for top yard that can't be discounted now going hurdling. Useful at 1m6f on Flat; sold for 330,000gns in October and gelded; makes hurdle debut.
8th	18 8th (18) (50/1 -100%) Sainte Lucie	50 50/1(-100%)	(18) Sainte Lucie 50/1, French recruit who made a highly impressive winning stable debut in Punchestown juvenile in December. Went as if amiss when last of 8 to Hello Neighbour in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown since and well worth another chance. Impressive Irish debut; flopped when favourite for Grade 1 latest and a hood is enlisted.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 +0%) Mondo Man	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Mondo Man 33/1, Smart on the Flat in France (fifth in the Prix du Jockey Club) and picked up for €520,000 in October. Shaped very well when runner-up to Lulamba on hurdles debut at Ascot before an excellent third of 5 in Adonis at Kempton. Has more to offer. Enters calculations. Flat class; needs to settle; stronger pace in this should assist, as might the new hood.
10th	15 10th (15) (200/1 -300%) Lumiere Du Large	200 200/1(-300%)	(15) Lumiere Du Large 200/1, Made a winning debut in 13f minor event on Flat in October before posting a useful effort on his hurdling bow when second in newcomers race at Pau (17f) in December. Not without interest on his debut for top yard. Won a French bumper in October; second of eight in maiden hurdle at Pau in December.
11th	13 11th (13) (40/1 -21%) Willy De Houelle	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Willy De Houelle 40/1, A very useful winning hurdler in France but yet to kick on for his current yard, despite posting a solid fourth to Hello Neighbour in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last time. No forlorn hope. Two supporting roles when hooded in Graded races won by Hello Neighbour; ran on last time.
12th	2 12th (2) (66/1 -100%) Charlus	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Charlus 66/1, Won 3 of his 4 starts on the Flat in France and made a winning debut over hurdles for his new yard after 8 months off in 16-runner juvenile at Naas in January. Potentially a very useful recruit. Considered. Useful on Flat; scored at Naas on hurdling debut but form leaves him with plenty to find.
13th	6 13th (6) (33/1 +0%) Larzac	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Larzac 33/1, 3/1 and tongue tied, made a highly promising start when a short-head second of 17 in newcomers hurdle at Auteuil in October. This son of No Risk At All has since joined top connections and rates an interesting prospect. Favourite at Auteuil (2m2f, heavy) in October and looked in charge until final strides.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 +64%) Blue Lemons	12 12/1(+64%)	(1) Blue Lemons 12/1, Useful 7f/1m performer on Flat for Richard Hannon and looked a good prospect for his new handler when ready winner of juvenile hurdle at Gowran Park last month. Has lots of potential so shouldn't be underestimated. Useful on Flat and asserted in clearcut style on hurdle debut at Gowran Park (2m, soft).
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -56%) Gibbs Island	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Gibbs Island 28/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Andrew Oliver in Ireland and he has looked a smart prospect when bagging maiden hurdle at Sedgefield and juvenile at Haydock for his new handler. Free-going sort can do better still. Possibilities. Fairly useful on Flat; scored at Sedgefield and Haydock (impressive) over hurdles.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -275%) Pappano	150 150/1(-275%)	(10) Pappano 150/1, A useful 14f Flat scorer who signed off for John & Thady Gosden with a very good third in listed race at Ascot in October. This is a tough introduction but he brings lots of potential to this sphere for his top yard. Useful form twice at 1m6f in September/October; 200,000gns buy in October; hurdle debut.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (150/1 +0%) Opec	150 150/1(+0%)	(16) Opec 150/1, Has left her Flat form behind since switched to hurdles, winning first 3 completed starts in this sphere, including a fillies' listed race at Newbury in November. Well-beaten last of 5 in Adonis Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton last time though so needs to bounce back. Won fillies' Listed event at Newbury (2m, soft); major backward steps in Grade 2s since.

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13:20 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Willie Mullins has dominated this race in recent years and the master of Closutton saddles a whopping 11 runners, although he doesn't appear to have a standout candidate, with Lady Vega Allen possibly his best chance. She has twice been beaten by Hello Neighbour, including at the Dublin Racing Festival, and could struggle to reverse form with Gavin Cromwell's gelding, while French import Larzac is interesting but you would like to see more market support behind him. The home team perhaps have a stronger hand, with EAST INDIA DOCK looking the most solid option. A smart operator on the Flat for James Fanshawe, the son of Golden Horn hasn't looked back since being switched to timber, clocking up three wins and improving with each start. He has won on both the New and Old Courses here, seemingly goes on any ground, and is a straightforward ride. His main danger could be Lulamba, who arrived from France with a big reputation and made light work of beating Mondo Man at Ascot. Tom Lacey's unbeaten hurdler Gibbs Island could go well at longer odds.

James Owen continues on the rise in the training ranks and his likeable front-runner EAST INDIA DOCK can showcase his undoubted talents further by gaining his biggest prize yet and extending his unbeaten run to four. Nicky Henderson has an excellent record in this and his unexposed French recruit Lulamba could emerge as the biggest danger. although Irish-challengers Hello Neighbour and Lady Vega Allen both bring very solid form to the table and can also have a say in a fascinating Triumph.

Preference is for the major Cheltenham achievements of EAST INDIA DOCK over the high promise of Lulamba.

13:20 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (17/2 -21%) Mclaurey	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(10) Mclaurey 17/2, Followed up his December maiden success in impressive fashion, landing a 2m Listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last month, justifying strong support and looking value for more than the winning margin in the process. Appeals as the type to go on improving and merits serious consideration. Won warm race on handicap debut at Leopardstown and could have lots more left in the tank.
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +14%) Kargese	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Kargese 3/1, Strong-travelling mare was runner-up in 2024 Triumph prior to chasing home Sir Gino at Aintree before securing further Grade 1 success in Champion Juvenile at Punchestown. Showed plenty on reappearance at Ascot and is likely to improve with a big-field handicap expected to bring out the best in her. Last season's Triumph H'dle runner-up; may have needed comeback run; could be on good mark.
2	8 2nd (8) (25/1 -79%) Ndaawi	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Ndaawi 25/1, Useful Flat performer who goes well in big fields in this sphere, third in last year's Boodles and most recent effort over hurdles was a very creditable second in a Grade 3 at the Galway Festival. Each-way claims if back to his best. Placed in two big h'caps last year; back from a break but could be an each-way contender.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +0%) Absurde	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Absurde 5/1, Very useful in both codes, enjoyed a stellar 2024 winning this corresponding race (heavy) under an ice-cool ride before a productive spell on the Flat, culminating in an excellent fifth in the Melbourne Cup. Has been targeted at this race again and he's a major player on even more favourable ground. Won this 12 months ago; should still have mileage in his mark judged on classy Flat form.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 -33%) Ethical Diamond	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Ethical Diamond 16/1, Useful winner on the Flat (placed in the Duke of Edinburgh handicap at Royal Ascot) and is proving equally as good in this code, putting up a no-nonsense display to break his hurdles duck last month. Remains unexposed in this sphere and one to consider. Easy maiden win at Punchestown; tough task back in handicap but could have more to offer.
5th	15 5th (15) (80/1 -21%) Spirit D'aunou	80 80/1(-21%)	(15) Spirit D'aunou 80/1, Landed a 2m Sandown handicap (off 1 lb lower) on heavy ground last season and finished his campaign with a creditable fifth of 19 at Aintree (2m4f), seeing out the extra distance well. Has shown he retains plenty of ability this season but dropping back in distance, he may find this test too sharp. Has dropped down the weights but hasn't really shone this term; others make greater appeal.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 +72%) Our Champ	14 14/1(+72%)	(11) Our Champ 14/1, Back to his best to win 2m Ascot handicap in November before very creditable third in the Gerry Feilden later that month. Not in the same form on two subsequent starts and this looks a tough ask stepping into a better race off a career-high mark. Tongue tie back on. Front-runner; excuses last twice; has run well on both his visits here; interesting.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 +39%) Cracking Rhapsody	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Cracking Rhapsody 20/1, Improving sort enhanced his Kelso record to 4 wins from 5 visits when digging in to defend his Morebattle crown from a 13 lb higher mark earlier this month. Has a fine attitude but more on his plate under a penalty here. Won the Morebattle a fortnight ago but loves Kelso; down the field on sole visit here.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 +30%) Pinot Gris	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Pinot Gris 14/1, Useful on the Flat and has proved progressive over hurdles, notably since the addition of blinkers (retained). Runner-up on only second start in a handicap (Leopardstown, 2m), having been ridden aggressively from the front. He's in very good hands and there could well be more improvement to come. Improved form in these blinkers the last twice, going close at Leopardstown when last seen.
9th	1 9th (1) (14/1 +44%) Daddy Long Legs	14 14/1(+44%)	(1) Daddy Long Legs 14/1, Handicap hurdle winner at the Punchestown Festival last season and bagged a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f) in October. Has fallen short in Grade 1 company on his last couple of outings, flattered when chasing home State Man at Leopardstown last month. Tough ask off top weight. Mixed form since impressive handicap win at Punchestown last April, but in with a chance.
10th	14 10th (14) (12/1 +40%) Irish Panther	12 12/1(+40%)	(14) Irish Panther 12/1, Lightly-raced for his age and has made an encouraging start for new connections, placing on stable debut at Leopardstown (2m) before a very creditable third (wore first-time hood) behind McLaurey over the same C&D last month. Tongue tie added and patiently-ridden type could well run into a place. Third at Leopardstown this winter in first two handicaps and each-way claims once more.
11th	16 11th (16) (40/1 +39%) Norman Fletcher	40 40/1(+39%)	(16) Norman Fletcher 40/1, Useful novice hurdler has proved an even better handicapper, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon in November and losing little in defeat when third at Doncaster (16.6f) a month later. Seemingly tapped for toe in a weaker race at Musselburgh (15.6f) last time. Tough ask stepping up in class. In good form towards end of last year (including here) but two lesser runs have followed.
12th	3 12th (3) (80/1 -60%) Fils D'oudairies	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Fils D'oudairies 80/1, Grade 3 hurdle winner in October 2023 but hasn't been in that kind of form this season, albeit mixing it in Grade 1 company, well held behind State Man at Leopardstown last month. He doesn't look obviously well-handicapped and appears to be the stable second string. 10yo who hasn't been at his best this season following an absence and others appeal more.
13th	6 13th (6) (16/1 +20%) Hansard	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Hansard 16/1, 2023 Gerry Feilden winner shaped well on reappearance at Kempton, but disappointed in a valuable Windsor handicap next time. Not disgraced when third of 4 in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle (15.2f) last month and will be much better suited by this test. Makes each-way appeal in first-time cheekpieces. Ran well in Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton last month and he's a possible player.
14th	13 14th (13) (11/2 -10%) Lark In The Mornin	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(13) Lark In The Mornin 11/2, Travelled powerfully when a decisive winner of last year's Boodles but not seen to best effect on final run of last season when fifth in the Swinton faced with much quicker conditions. Reappearance at Leopardstown gave the impression he'll spot on again for this meeting. Big chance. Last year's Fred Winter winner; no threat on either run since but remains of interest.
15th	12 15th (12) (8/1 -7%) Valgrand	8 8/1(-7%)	(12) Valgrand 8/1, Emphatic winner of Grade 2 hurdle at Cheltenham's October meeting, putting on a fine display of jumping under a front-running ride while also clocking an impressive timefigure. Hasn't been able to match that form in 3 runs since but this will have been his long-term target. Bold showing anticipated. Hasn't kicked on since Grade 2 novice win here but trainer has excellent record in race.

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14:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Absurde is 8lb higher than his last-to-first success in this 12 months ago and was last seen running with a huge amount of credit when fifth in the Melbourne Cup. The drier conditions this year would make his life a bit easier, but giving 5lb to his stable companion KARGESE might prove too much. The choice of Paul Townend, her juvenile form behind Majborough in the Triumph and Sir Gino at Aintree speaks for itself and she is expected to have stepped forward plenty from her comeback at Ascot in January. Last year's Fred Winter hero Lark In The Mornin caught the eye at Leopardstown over Christmas and has to be a huge threat, especially with the yard among the winners this week. The improving pair of Mclaurey and Ethical Diamond are others likely to be in the mix.

This could be run to suit the strong-travelling KARGESE who would benefit from a similarly ice-cool ride as Absurde was given when landing this race 12 months ago. It's a vote of confidence that Paul Townend switches allegiances and she can give Willie Mullins an unprecedented eighth County Hurdle. 2024 Boodles winner Lark In The Morning looks primed to run another huge race at the Festival, while Valgrand may fare best of the home team.

Last year's stylish winner ABSURDE (nap) earns the vote. His classy Flat form suggests he remains well treated despite an 8lb rise.

14:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 -14%) Allegorie De Vassy	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Allegorie De Vassy 4/1, Failed to meet expectations in this last year but back to best with front-running tactics readopted when winning Grade 3 at Fairyhouse. Emerged with plenty of credit when edged out by Dinoblue in listed chase at Naas since. 1 lb worse off with winner here but this longer trip more suitable. Second and a slightly below-par 4th in the last 2 runnings; solid chance on best form.
1	1 1st (1) (6/4 -36%) Dinoblue	1.5 6/4(-36%)	(1) Dinoblue 6/4, Very smart chaser who shaped best when runner-up to Limerick Lace in this last year (conceded first run). Has been mixing it with Grade 1 two milers this season before resuming winning ways back down in class in listed mares race at Naas last month. The one to beat despite a Grade 1 penalty. Close 2nd in this race last year on rare 2m4f run; in form; major chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +44%) Brides Hill	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(2) Brides Hill 9/2, Smart chaser who completed 4-timer with another career best in Grade 2 at Punchestown in May. Excuses both starts this season and no surprise if she put up a good show. Four 2m4f wins before turned over twice at short prices; may yet improve further.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +52%) Shecouldbeanything	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Shecouldbeanything 12/1, Taken well to fences this season, completing 4-timer in listed event at Bangor in November. Not disgraced upped in class both starts since but has a bit to find with the principals here. Had a great spell when first chasing; good effort on most recent 2m4f run; this is harder.
4	7 4th (7) (50/1 +60%) Mayhem Mya	50 50/1(+60%)	(7) Mayhem Mya 50/1, Fairly useful chaser who arrives in form but is out of her depth at this level. Capable and effective over hurdles/fences; sole chase win in mares' novice in late 2023.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/2 +42%) Limerick Lace	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Limerick Lace 7/2, Had an excellent campaign last season, winning 3 times, notably when getting first run on Dinoblue in this. However, well below par both starts this term, hinting at temperament when remote second to Allegorie de Vassy in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse 10 weeks ago. Bit to prove now with headgear applied. Held Dinoblue at bay in this race in 2024; not nearly that standard on last 2 starts.
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 +58%) Royale Margaux	28 28/1(+58%)	(8) Royale Margaux 28/1, Prolific in France but took 15 goes to get off the mark for this yard when surprise winner of listed hurdle at Warwick last month. Chucked into the deep end back over fences now and easy to oppose. Has shown up well on this track; in good form over hurdles; tough task at the weights.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -65%) Fontaine Collonges	66 66/1(-65%)	(5) Fontaine Collonges 66/1, Recorded a smart handicap performance when easy winner at Haydock (25.5f, heavy) in November. However, has an all-or-nothing profile and ran poorly in high-end marathon events since. Plenty to prove dropped markedly in trip with headgear applied. Never better than 3m1f win in November; pulled up twice since; difficult at the weights.
8th	6 8th (6) (66/1 +18%) Je T'ai Porte	66 66/1(+18%)	(6) Je T'ai Porte 66/1, Enthusiastic front runner who is a much better chaser than hurdler. However, not seen since falling at Listowel in September and this is a tough ask even if at her best. Fell in September; all jumps wins at 2m/2m1f; new trip and unlikely to be staying on best.

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14:40 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Limerick Lace accounted for Dinoblue (second) and ALLEGORIE DE VASSY (fourth) in last year's renewal, but she hasn't pulled up any trees since and connections now reach for first-time cheekpieces. Allegorie De Vassy gained her revenge when beating Gavin Cromwell's mare by no less than 25 lengths in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse prior to her neck defeat to Dinoblue at Naas. The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old will relish this step back up in trip and that will play to her strengths in her bid to get the better of her stablemate. Brides Hill was beaten at short odds in Listed company at Huntingdon, but she is a previous winner at this level and isn't out of it.

DINOBLUE would likely have defied her Grade 1 penalty in this last year had she not conceded first run to Limerick Lace and she's fancied to make amends having looked as good as ever this season. Allegorie de Vassy pushed her stablemate close at Naas 5 weeks ago so rates the main threat, while Brides Hill looks the pick of Gavin Cromwell's trio with last year's winner Limerick Lace arriving on the back of a couple of lacklustre efforts.

The outcome can lie between Allegorie De Vassy and DINOBLUE with the latter preferred on her good second in this race last year.

14:40 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
14	14 (14) (66/1 -65%) Nativehill	66 66/1(-65%)	(14) Nativehill 66/1, Changed hands for £260,000 after winning between the flags and he built on a promising hurdling debut Newbury second when landing the odds in 2m5f novice at Huntingdon 12 days ago. That form leaves him with lots to find here but remains with considerable potential now his stamina is unlocked more. Looks in need of 3m but wouldn't be the obvious answer on what he's shown to date.
1	9 1st (9) (6/1 +25%) Jasmin De Vaux	6 6/1(+25%)	(9) Jasmin De Vaux 6/1, 2024 Champion Bumper winner and he made a winning hurdling debut in maiden at Navan in December. Cheekpieces on when a solid fourth in Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown (22.2f) last time. The choice of Paul Townend from his yard's half dozen and he can go well. Won the bumper here last year but 3m could now suit should his jumping stand the test.
2	20 2nd (20) (9/2 +0%) The Big Westerner	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(20) The Big Westerner 9/2, Westerner mare made a winning start in points and quickly made up into a smart hurdler when bagging novice at Punchestown then Grade 2 at Limerick (23ft) by 4¼ lengths from Mozzies Sister. Open to further improvement. and she rates a big player receiving 7 lb all round. Unbeaten mare, last time posting a serious RPR in winning a 2m7f Grade 2 at Limerick.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +17%) Derryhassen Paddy	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Derryhassen Paddy 10/1, Won his sole start in Irish points/bumpers and has looked a bright prospect in going 2-2 over hurdles at Uttoxeter and Windsor. Battled well on latter occasion and is the sort to go on improving. Lively outsider. Has raced on only soft or heavy ground but he's 4-4 and looking a hot prospect.
4	19 4th (19) (33/1 +0%) Yellow Car	33 33/1(+0%)	(19) Yellow Car 33/1, Point winner who has progressed steadily over hurdles, winning 2 of his first 3 starts at Newton Abbot and Fontwell. Took another step forward when narrowly landing River Don Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster (3m) in January and this likeable sort is respected. Progressive but has plenty to find with Jet Blue on their clash here in December.
5th	17 5th (17) (16/1 -60%) Wendigo	16 16/1(-60%)	(17) Wendigo 16/1, Has quickly made up into a very useful hurdler, 4¾ lengths second to The New Lion in Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury before easily landing the odds in 2m4f Wetherby novice last month. Needs considering now stepping up to 3m. The form of his 2nd in the 2m4f Grade 1 Challow brings him into this and he was staying on.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 -25%) Jig's Forge	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Jig's Forge 50/1, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start in this sphere in 2m4f novice at Ffos Las in November. Not disgraced when a well-held fourth of 6 in River Don Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster (3m). Remains with potential. Gave up the ghost quite tamely when behind some of these in a 3m Grade 2 at Doncaster.
7th	13 7th (13) (25/1 +24%) Ma Shantou	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Ma Shantou 25/1, Progessive sort who bagged novice hurdles (around 2m4f) at Warwick and Windsor before Christmas before posting an excellent third of 6 in River Don Novices' Hurdle (3m) in January. No forlorn hope. Beaten favourite over this far at Doncaster but could have done with a more truly run race.
8th	16 8th (16) (20/1 +9%) Sounds Victorius	20 20/1(+9%)	(16) Sounds Victorius 20/1, Fourth in Champion bumper and improving over hurdles, scoring at Fairyhouse (20f) on New Year's Day before a very good fifth of 12 in Nathaniel Lacy and Partners' Hurdle at Leopardstown (22f). A real staying type who has more to offer here. Fourth in last year's bumper here but opposable on what he's shown over hurdles.
9th	11 9th (11) (5/1 +38%) Jet Blue	5 5/1(+38%)	(11) Jet Blue 5/1, Very useful French hurdler who bagged a third success on his first outing for David Cottin in Grade 2 Bristol Novice Hurdle over C&D in December. Off since but he's much respected with his stamina proven. Armed with experience and winning form over C&D, he's a hard one to knock.
10th	18 10th (18) (6/1 +25%) Wingmen	6 6/1(+25%)	(18) Wingmen 6/1, Smart bumper winner who got off to the perfect start over hurdles at Navan in November. Has improved with each of his three runs since, though no match for Final Demand when runner-up in Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown (22.2f) last time. Holds solid claims. Second in a 2m6f Grade 1 last time and gives the impression that he'll stay all day.
11th	15 11th (15) (50/1 -52%) Port Joulain	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Port Joulain 50/1, Useful bumper scorer who got off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere in 5-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f) in January. Needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement. Wasn't that impressive in winning his maiden; he may prefer testing ground.
12th	2 12th (2) (22/1 -57%) Ballybow	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Ballybow 22/1, Son of Flemensfirth has improved with each of his four runs in this sphere, bagging maiden at Naas (2m3f) and Grade 3 at Clonmel (3m) in 2025. Capable of better still so he's one to consider with his stamina proven. Grade 3 winner over 3m; willing attitude and that can count for plenty in this race.
13th	7 13th (7) (66/1 -65%) Inn At The Park	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Inn At The Park 66/1, Walk In The Park gelding got off to a successful start in 23f novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in December. Failed to build on that in the expected manner when fourth of 5 in 22f novice at Thurles following month. Shouldn't be written off for top stable though. Below form on latest start; looked a stayer in winning over 2m7f the time before.
14th	1 14th (1) (14/1 +13%) Argento Boy	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Argento Boy 14/1, Debut bumper winner who was gaining his first win since landing the odds in 23f Punchestown maiden hurdle last month. Needs to step forward to figure here though. His jumping hasn't been pretty and all his best form is in the mud, but ability respected.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (14/1 +13%) Intense Approach	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Intense Approach 14/1, Enjoyed an excellent summer/autumn when three times a hurdles scorer and also a fine second in Persian War at Chepstow. Resumed from a three-month break with a cosy 3m novice success at Musselburgh and he's no forlorn hope. Has a bit to find but he's already won at the trip and is stocked up on experience.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (22/1 +21%) Jax Junior	22 22/1(+21%)	(10) Jax Junior 22/1, Hasn't looked back since undergoing breathing surgery, making all in novice events at Doncaster and Ascot either side of Christmas. Advanced his form when third of 6 in listed hurdle at Huntingdon (2m4f) last month. Likeable sort who hasn't stopped improving yet. Could improve for 3m but this is a tough race in which to make all (that's his style).
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -56%) Flicker Of Hope	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Flicker Of Hope 25/1, Is enjoying a fine season and garnered his fourth handicap success at Navan (25f) in December. Took another step forward when third of 25 in 3m handicap at Leopardstown last time. Shouldn't be underestimated. Handicapping all season; battle-hardened, still improving and not without a squeak.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (50/1 -100%) Fishery Lane	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Fishery Lane 50/1, Very useful bumper performer who built on his hurdling promise to land 20f Fairyhouse novice in January. This represents a big step up but he's open to further progress. 5th in last year's bumper here; recent 2m4f winner; stamina could be his forte.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 +0%) First Confession	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) First Confession 50/1, Points winner came in last of 7 in the Challow Hurdle at Newbury but bounced back to make it 2-4 in this sphere in 2m3f Ascot novice hurdle last month. This step up in trip shoudl suit but others possess better form. Dual 2m3f Ascot winner; trainer describes him as a relentless galloper; could improve.

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15:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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

THE BIG WESTERNER had little difficulty in landing a Grade 2 at Limerick on Boxing Day, with that contest a useful stepping stone for previous winners of this contest in Weapon's Amnesty, Martello Tower, Penhill, Vanillier and last year's hero Stellar Story. Although Henry De Bromhead's six-year-old is aiming to become the first mare to land this event since its inception in 2005, she ticks plenty of the right boxes and could be set for the top. French raider Jet Blue stamped his claims when outstaying his rivals in a Grade 2 over C&D in December and won't lack for stamina in what is typically a war of attrition. Wingmen arrives on the back of two solid placed efforts in Grade 1 company and improvement cannot be ruled out now stepping up further in trip.

This looks wide open but Henry de Bromhead last won this with his Gold Cup hero Minella Indo and his smart mare THE BIG WESTERNER can use her 7 lb sex allowance to telling effect and retain her unbeaten record over hurdles. Gordon Elliott's Wingmen found only Final Demand too good in a Leopardstown Grade 1 last time and heads the list of dangers, although Jasmin de Vaux (choice of Paul Townend), Wendigo and Ballybow all command plenty of respect too. Derryhassen Paddy completes the shortlist.

Stamina usually wins the day and DERRYHASSEN PADDY is a staying chaser in the making and held in the highest regard.

15:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (14/1 +22%) Corbetts Cross	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Corbetts Cross 14/1, High-class chaser who landed the National Hunt Chase at last year's Festival before a fine third to Gerri Colombe in Bowl at Aintree (25f, soft) in April. Operating a little below that level this season but will at least find this test more suitable than the 21f he ran over at Ascot last time. Won at 3m6f here last March; strong form at Aintree after; return to staying trip helpful.
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 +0%) Inothewayurthinkin	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Inothewayurthinkin 15/2, Won the Kim Muir at this meeting last year before adding a Grade 1 novice at Aintree. Has found life tougher in top open company since but he did stay on well when 7¼ lengths fourth to Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup (3m) 6 weeks ago and this longer trip will play to his strengths. Big improver when winning the Kim Muir and a Grade 1 last spring; coming to hand; a threat.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/13 -15%) Galopin Des Champs	0.615385 8/13(-15%)	(4) Galopin Des Champs 8/13, Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner. Only third on 2½m Punchestown reappearance but has comfortably won a pair of Grade 1s at Leopardstown since returned to 3m. Sure to take all the beating as he bids to become only the fifth three-time winner of this race. Outstanding stayer who has won the last two Gold Cups; big chance of making it three.
3	5 3rd (5) (40/1 +20%) Gentlemansgame	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Gentlemansgame 40/1, Landed the 2023 Charlie Hall at Wetherby. Back to that sort of form when third of 9 to Galopin Des Champs in Savills at Leopardstown (3m) just after Christmas but below par when a well-held third in the Cotswold Chase here in January. Pulled up in this last year. Pulled up in 2024 Gold Cup; form needs improvement; others can cope better with this test.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +17%) Monty's Star	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Monty's Star 10/1, Second to Fact To File and Spillane's Tower in Grade 1 novices here and at Punchestown last spring. Better effort this season when 7½ length fifth (Inothewayurthinkin neck ahead in fourth) to Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown last month. Longer trip now should suit. High class as novice; just two runs this term; creditable show latest; open to improvement.
5th	9 5th (9) (28/1 +44%) The Real Whacker	28 28/1(+44%)	(9) The Real Whacker 28/1, Won the Brown Advisory at the 2023 Festival. Back to that sort of level when making all in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, good) in November and respectable fourth of 11 in King George since. If he's allowed to get into a good rhythm in front he might outrun big odds. Won 3m novice here in 2023; life harder since; more needed than Grade 2 win in November.
6th	8 6th (8) (80/1 -21%) Royale Pagaille	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Royale Pagaille 80/1, Mud lover who landed a second Betfair Chase at Haydock in November. Not so good away from testing ground when a remote sixth in the Grand National Trial there last month and he's unlikely to get his ideal conditions here this afternoon. Just respectable form in three previous Gold Cups; down on his luck in latest two starts.
7th	2 7th (2) (13/2 -44%) Banbridge	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(2) Banbridge 13/2, Raced mostly at shorter but there's stamina in his pedigree and he proved suited by the return to 3m when overhauling Il Est Francais in the King George at Kempton. This race asks a different question but he's good enough to ensure Galopin Des Champs doesn't have things all his own way. First 3m chase run when winning King George; has further to go on a much stiffer finish.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (28/1 +58%) Ahoy Senor	28 28/1(+58%)	(1) Ahoy Senor 28/1, Not a fluent jumper of fences but top-class on his day. Shaped as if as good as ever when third in Old Roan at Aintree on reappearance but has pulled up on both runs since. Has had wind surgery. Latest win was Grade 2 here in early 2023; Aintree is his safe haven now; has had wind op.

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16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f Race Class Flow

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

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is almost impossible to oppose in his bid to join a select band of equine legends as a three-time Gold Cup winner. The imperious nine-year-old is as tough and consistent as he is classy and has looked better than ever this season in landing a second Savills Chase and a third Irish Gold Cup. He is seemingly bombproof. Connections of Fact To File admitted defeat after his clashes with Willie Mullins' superstar at Leopardstown and diverted to the Ryanair, with owner JP McManus represented instead by the supplemented Inothewayurthinkin, who was so good in the Kim Muir last year but only fourth in the Irish Gold Cup. Corbetts Cross, another 2024 Festival hero, also carries the famous green and gold silks, although he has plenty of ground to make up on Banbridge from their Kempton meeting. Providing he stays the trip, the Joseph O'Brien-trained King George hero looks the one for the forecast.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS landed a third Irish Gold Cup last month and can cement his place among the greats by repeating that feat in chasing's blue riband event. Banbridge is a top-class chaser in his own right and December's King George hero has the potential to give the reigning champion plenty to think about with ground conditions likely to be ideal for him. Inothewayurthinkin, who was supplemented for £25,000 last weekend, can complete his Grand National preparations by staying on for third.

The latest challengers crowd round but GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has stood the test of time so well and he can take home his third Gold Cup.

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
20	20 (20) (125/1 -213%) West Of Carrig	125 125/1(-213%)	(20) West Of Carrig 125/1, Surpassed hurdles form in this code this winter with a brace of third-place finishes this winter. 16-length winner of a point last month and he's unexposed, but this is a tall order. Has won his last two points but he's punching above his weight in this company.
1	23 1st (23) (28/1 -12%) Wonderwall	28 28/1(-12%)	(23) Wonderwall 28/1, Fairly useful hurdler/lightly raced over fences. Sold for £33,000 and successful both starts in points in late-2024 and now tackles this discipline for the first time. Tongue tie goes on and this probably on the limit of his stamina. Off since early November but has a positive jockey booking and brings each-way hopes.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 +20%) Its On The Line	4 4/1(+20%)	(10) Its On The Line 4/1, Dual winner of the Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown, latterly in May. Below that level when odds-on twice to add to his tally in that sphere during the winter but he's twice finished runner-up in this race so is more than capable of making his presence felt. Runner-up the last two years; below par in last two races but too talented to be ruled out.
3	22 3rd (22) (13/2 -44%) Willitgoahead	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(22) Willitgoahead 13/2, Multiple point winner and plenty to like about his switch to Rules this winter, shaping best when second at Limerick before readily going one place better at Thurles 8 weeks ago. Jumped and travelled with plenty of purpose that day and well worth a shot at this for Gordon Elliott. Impressed at Thurles; a rising force and has now been snapped up to join Gordon Elliott.
4	13 4th (13) (33/1 -136%) Music Drive	33 33/1(-136%)	(13) Music Drive 33/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and bright start over hurdles in 2022, off the mark in a Galway maiden (19f) prior to improved efforts in defeat at Cheltenham. Left Gordon Elliott and has no chasing experience to call upon under Rules but has won both starts in points this year. Impressive enough in his recent points to be quite a market mover for this.
5th	18 5th (18) (6/1 +57%) Shearer	6 6/1(+57%)	(18) Shearer 6/1, Took well to fences with 2 novice handicap wins in summer 2023 and showed he's still very talented when scoring easily in a Ffos Las hunter back from a long absence in February. Turned out 12 days later and workmanlike at Taunton but he's a player with this trip expected to suit. Unbeaten over regulation fences; 2-2 in handicaps and likewise in hunter chases.
6th	5 6th (5) (100/1 -203%) Carnfunnock	100 100/1(-203%)	(5) Carnfunnock 100/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has made an encouraging start over fences, making the frame at Down Royal (19.7f) in May before bumping into a good prospect at Wexford. Won 2 of last 3 starts in points but this a tough ask tackling a new trip. Had to dig pretty deep to win this year's two points in Ireland; shouldn't be good enough.
7th	15 7th (15) (66/1 -32%) Plan Of Attack	66 66/1(-32%)	(15) Plan Of Attack 66/1, Very useful chaser at his peak for leading yard. Didn't really take to the cross-country discipline in 2023 but fit from a point win last month. Jury out as to how much ability he retains. Has been holding his own in points but he's no longer the force of old; opposable.
8th	14 8th (14) (33/1 -50%) Ontheropes	33 33/1(-50%)	(14) Ontheropes 33/1, Smart handicap chaser at best for Willie Mullins and having won a point, he stuck to his task pretty well when runner-up to Ryehill on hunter debut at Naas last month, Task is to now build on that. Last season's Scottish National fifth and assured stamina ticks a big box in this race.
9th	24 9th (24) (3/1 +25%) Angels Dawn	3 3/1(+25%)	(24) Angels Dawn 3/1, Career highlight when winning the 2023 Kim Muir and would have been placed in last year's renewal when falling 2 out (both under this rider). Successful both starts in points this winter, beating Ryehill by 6 lengths on second of them and she's a very classy recruit to this sphere. Leading claims. 2023 Kim Muir winner who hasn't been overly pressed to win her points this term.
19	19 \|F\| (19) (125/1 -150%) Take All	125 125/1(-150%)	(19) Take All 125/1, Useful chaser in Ireland at his peak and confirmed he retains a chunk of his ability when second on hunter debut at Taunton in January. Won a point after but failed to jump with much fluency back under Rules at Haydock last month. Up in trip. Recent point winner but beaten in hunter chases on either side of that; this looks tough.
10th	17 10th (17) (17/2 +15%) Ryehill	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(17) Ryehill 17/2, Chased home Angel's Dawn in a point in December and left previous hunter form trailing in his wake when forging clear to land 9-runner contest at Naas from Ontheropes. These stiffer fences ask a new challenge but he brings untapped potential to the table. A scopey, lightly raced 8yo who impressed last time at Naas and he's on the up.
11th	4 11th (4) (66/1 -100%) Bardenstown Lad	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Bardenstown Lad 66/1, Winner of a handicap hurdle and maiden chase for Gavin Cromwell at Kilbeggan in 2024 and displayed a willing attitude from the front when landing 5-runner hunter for new yard last month. This a different examination. Won a point and a hunter chase within the space of 12 days last month; lots more required.
12th	21 12th (21) (40/1 -21%) What A Glance	40 40/1(-21%)	(21) What A Glance 40/1, Progressive form in hunters for this yard, supplementing his Cheltenham win at Stratford (both in May). Failed to win last 2 starts in points and this demands a career best. Course winner last May and followed up at Stratford; stays further so should be running on.
13th	11 13th (11) (33/1 +18%) Lift Me Up	33 33/1(+18%)	(11) Lift Me Up 33/1, Multiple-point winner who took a step forward on just his fourth start under Rules when second to What A Glance in a good-quality hunter at Stratford in May. Fitted with cheekpieces and matched that form when scoring at Warwick in January. This asks a different question. Recent Warwick winner but on the balance of form a minor role looks on the cards.
14th	6 14th (6) (150/1 0%) D'jango	150 150/1(0%)	(6) D'jango 150/1, Had plenty of exposure over fences and won a hunter for this yard in January 2024. Mixed bag since but he did finish fourth at huge odds in this a year ago. Well-held fourth 12 months ago; returns on the back of some underwhelming efforts.
15th	16 15th (16) (12/1 +33%) Rocky's Howya	12 12/1(+33%)	(16) Rocky's Howya 12/1, Looked limited for most of his career but hit a purple patch in points and carried on the excellent work when fourth in the 2023 renewal of this race. Failed to meet expectations only Rules start since at Limerick in December. Added to tally between the flags in January. Fourth in this two years ago when at the top of his game; that might not be the case now.
16th	8 16th (8) (66/1 +47%) Go On Chez	66 66/1(+47%)	(8) Go On Chez 66/1, Back-to-back hunter winner last spring. Jumped right and folded quite tamely, even allowing for fact he may have needed the run on last month's return to action for new handler. Doesn't always look straightforward. Excuses at Fakenham last time but his overall form credentials are not persuasive.
17th	3 17th (3) (200/1 +0%) Au Fleuron	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Au Fleuron 200/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott and a point winner, but little to shout about of late. He has no realistic chance here on what he's achieved in Irish points; new yard.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (17/2 +58%) Fairly Famous	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(7) Fairly Famous 17/2, Prolific in points and produced his best effort in this sphere when readily landing C&D event in May. Warmed up for this with another success between the flags in January and this thorough stayer can go well. 2-2 here and this lightly raced 8yo has looked in good order in his latest points.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (20/1 -43%) Allmankind	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Allmankind 20/1, Smart hurdler and high-class chaser during his time with Dan Skelton. Missed 20 months but fair bit of ability remains judged on his 3 efforts in handicaps this term. Successful both starts in points, soundly beating only other finisher on second of them, but stamina a concern here. Stamina could be tested with this extra yardage and he's back in far stronger company.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (66/1 -32%) Angels Breath	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Angels Breath 66/1, Ended last season with a heavy defeat in the Martin Pipe but having warmed up with a run between the flags in December, he made a winning reappearance for new yard back chasing in a Taunton hunter (21.7f) in January. Disappointing at Ffos Las since. Hammered by Shearer at Ffos Las when heavy ground was no excuse.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 0%) Haven't Time	66 66/1(0%)	(9) Haven't Time 66/1, Won a Southwell hunter this time last year and stuck to his task really well when second to Shearer having made a bad mistake at Taunton last month. Should stay this far but huge career best required. Has the form to run a good race but he's an 11yo now and doesn't rate a likely winner.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -100%) Lisleigh Lad	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Lisleigh Lad 200/1, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who got off the mark in 6-runner hunter at Fairyhouse in November. Held back by jumping 2 months later and this a different environment to what he's used to. Behind Willitgoahead last time and has little hope of reversing those placings.

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16:40 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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

ANGELS DAWN brings a high level of form to the table having landed the Kim Muir in 2023 before falling two out last year when arriving to challenge Gold Cup contender Inothewayurthinkin. A comfortable winner of a point-to-point in December, the daughter of Yeats may prefer softer ground but her class can see her through to a second Festival success. Runner-up last year as a short-priced favourite, Its On The Line has plenty of ground to make up with the reopposing Ryehill from their clash at Naas last month, but he has the services of Derek O'Connor and that's a big positive around here. Well backed in the lead up to this race, Willitgoahead looks to have been laid out for this having joined Gordon Elliott since impressing over 3m1f at Thurles in January. Of the British contingent, Music Drive is unbeaten in point-to-points since joining the Kelly Morgan stable and is one to consider, along with course winner Shearer, who is on a five-timer.

ANGELS DAWN is the class act and her Cheltenham Festival form under Patrick King stacks up, having been successful in the 2023 Kim Muir over C&D and in the process of running well when departing 2 out bidding for the follow-up last year. She ticks all the boxes and can come out on top. Willitgoahead is unexposed and very interesting for Gordon Elliott after his Thurles success. C&D winner Fairly Famous is a player at bigger odds while Its On The Line, second in 2023 and 2024, must be feared.

It could be third-time lucky in this race for ITS ON THE LINE who has been second the last two years. Angels Dawn is solid.

16:40 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
24	24 (24) (150/1 -50%) Wilde About Oscar	150 150/1(-50%)	(24) Wilde About Oscar 150/1, Useful at his best for Dan Skelton butt well beaten in France in June 2023 (only run for Rebecca Menzies) and not seen since. Has cheekpieces and a tongue tie combined for the first time. Would be a shock winner. Absent since June 2023; makes debut for new stable; best watched.
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +0%) Wodhooh	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Wodhooh 9/2, Unbeaten in 6 runs over hurdles since joining this yard, making light of an 11-month absence as she came clear readily in mares' handicap over C&D in December. Presumably saved for this since and can make a bold bid for 7 in a row. Scored over C&D in sole start this season and that form is very strong; 6-6 over hurdles.
2	12 2nd (12) (28/1 +30%) Act Of Authority	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Act Of Authority 28/1, Three-time winner as a novice and improved again to land 2½m handicaps at Sandown and Wetherby within the space of 6 days in November. Creditable efforts in defeat at Aintree and Warwick since. Possible a big-field scenario will suit this hold-up performer. Has a solid record under Lewis Saunders but faces a tougher task in this field.
3	17 3rd (17) (25/1 +50%) Raglan Road	25 25/1(+50%)	(17) Raglan Road 25/1, Improved to win a 19f Naas handicap last March. Pulled up at Fairyhouse final start but made a sound return to action with a tongue tie added (off now) when fifth of 19 at Navan (2½m) in January. Not fully exposed. Encouraging form in two handicaps at this sort of distance; still unexposed.
4	9 4th (9) (8/1 +20%) Taponthego	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Taponthego 8/1, Useful form, winning a 20.5f Tipperary maiden in November and good placed efforts on his next 2 starts. Below par when 24 lengths third in 2m Punchestown listed novice last month but this step back up in trip should suit now handicapping. Should relish this step back up in trip; solid form in two attempts over 2m4f; respected.
5th	16 5th (16) (25/1 -56%) Park Of Kings	25 25/1(-56%)	(16) Park Of Kings 25/1, Winner over 2½m at Gowran in October and even better form when runner-up in listed handicaps at Naas and Leopardstown (both 2½m again) at the end of 2024. Presumably saved for this since and got to be high on the shortlist. Good second in Listed handicaps the last twice, finishing strongly at Leopardstown latest.
6th	11 6th (11) (80/1 -21%) Push The Button	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Push The Button 80/1, Bumper winner and went 2-3 in novice hurdles last season. Has struggled for consistency in handicaps this time round but his penultimate 3m Windsor second is solid form. Inconsistent this term but it's worth nothing that he's 2-2 under Finn Lambert.
7th	22 7th (22) (4/1 +67%) East India Express	4 4/1(+67%)	(22) East India Express 4/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who returned to win twice in quick succession around 21f at Ascot and Kempton (both good to soft) in December. Has seemingly been kept fresh for this since. Likely type and part of a strong hand for his stable. 2-2 since switched to handicap level, both wins in December; open to further improvement.
8th	21 8th (21) (66/1 +34%) Mordor	66 66/1(+34%)	(21) Mordor 66/1, In good form in the summer, winning 2 hurdles and a Flat maiden. Didn't appear to stay 3m in a handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival on last month's return from a break. Should find this test more suitable. The form of his summer wins is a world away from Cheltenham Festival standard.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 +0%) Uncle Bert	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Uncle Bert 50/1, Useful hurdler who has done his winning on soft/heavy ground. including over 3m at Haydock in January. Creditable fifth of 13 back there (3m again) since but it underlines that he needs more off this mark. Record of 3-7 under James Turner but has to overcome a career-high mark.
10th	20 10th (20) (80/1 -60%) Stormbreaker	80 80/1(-60%)	(20) Stormbreaker 80/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Good second in 19f Punchestown handicap at the turn of the year and possibly unsuited by the drop to 2m when well held in Leopardstown handicap last month. Lacked fluency and ran poorly in Dublin Racing Festival handicap (2m) last time.
11th	13 11th (13) (16/1 +60%) Nurse Susan	16 16/1(+60%)	(13) Nurse Susan 16/1, Lightly raced but talented mare, returning from an absence to win handicaps over C&D and at Lingfield (23f) last winter. Off a further 13 months but still no surprise were she to make her presence felt. Record of 2-2 since handicapping includes a C&D win; absent for 14 months.
12th	3 12th (3) (11/1 +8%) No Ordinary Joe	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) No Ordinary Joe 11/1, Lightly raced 9-y-o who was second in this in 2023 and shaped a lot better than result when seventh 12 months ago. Latest 21f Warwick fourth suggests he's coming to the boil again. Worth chancing in a first-time tongue tie. Second off 1lb higher in this race in 2023 and had an excuse last year; not ruled out.
13th	1 13th (1) (50/1 +0%) Tounsivator	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Tounsivator 50/1, Saw off Tuesday's Supreme third Romeo Coolio to win the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse in December. Has only managed midfield finishes in a couple of hot Leopardstown handicaps since and will require a really smart effort under top weight. Interesting on his 2m Grade 2 win but failed to convince with stamina in sole 2m4f run.
14th	15 14th (15) (33/1 +0%) Electric Mason	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Electric Mason 33/1, Bumper winner who has landed maiden/novice hurdles at Fontwell this winter. Useful effort when 9 lengths fifth of 7 in Grade 1 Challow at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) in December. Potential improver in handicaps. Raised a total of 15lb for two Newbury efforts that may not be entirely solid.
15th	19 15th (19) (40/1 +20%) Punctuation	40 40/1(+20%)	(19) Punctuation 40/1, Five-time hurdle winner for Fergal O'Brien and ended his time with that yard with victory in 2m Flat handicap at Goodwood last May. Has started out for Nicky Henderson with creditable in-frame efforts at Doncaster (19.5f) and Kempton (21f) in recent months. Encouraging effort last time; won a race of this nature at Aintree two years ago.
16th	6 16th (6) (25/1 -39%) The Enabler	25 25/1(-39%)	(6) The Enabler 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler, winning a 2½m maiden at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Well beaten in a 2m handicap there at the Dublin Racing Festival but this return to a longer trip may see him in a better light. Scored over 2m4f on penultimate outing but was all out and only just held on.
17th	23 17th (23) (100/1 -52%) Harsh	100 100/1(-52%)	(23) Harsh 100/1, Some decent efforts in handicaps to end 2024 but needs to shrug off 2 poor runs last month. The stable has more obvious candidates elsewhere. Fourth in the 4yo handicap here last year; inconsistent since joining current yard.
18th	5 18th (5) (22/1 -38%) Minella Sixo	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Minella Sixo 22/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner who recorded good placed efforts in a pair of Graded novices in December. Fourth when falling 3 out on 3m Haydock handicap debut 4 weeks ago. The drop in trip isn't sure to suit but still not discounted. Faller last time; consistent otherwise; solid second in sole Cheltenham attempt; player.
19th	14 19th (14) (40/1 +20%) Doyen Quest	40 40/1(+20%)	(14) Doyen Quest 40/1, Improved again when landing a 3m course handicap in November but found out off marks in the 130s 3 times since. Needs to find some improvement for first-time cheekpieces. Disappointing last time; headgear now applied; difficult task off current mark.
20th	8 20th (8) (5/2 +0%) Kopeck De Mee	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(8) Kopeck De Mee 5/2, Progressive over hurdles in France last spring, completing a hat-trick when driven 4½ lengths clear in 2¼m Auteuil listed race last May. Subsequently purchased by J P McManus and seemingly saved for this day since. No surprise were he to be well ahead of his mark . Progressive in France (won last three races); very interesting on debut for Willie Mullins.
21st	10 21st (10) (25/1 -127%) Karafon	25 25/1(-127%)	(10) Karafon 25/1, French recruit who returned from 11 months off to open his account at Clonmel in December. Ran to similar level when fourth in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown in December but well beaten in a similar race there at the Dublin Racing Festival. Steps back up in trip for handicap debut. Back down in class after two Grade 1 defeats; may show progress on handicap debut.
22nd	4 22nd (4) (28/1 -12%) No Questions Asked	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) No Questions Asked 28/1, Point winner who showed useful form in bumpers last term and has won 3 of his 5 starts in novice hurdles this winter. Unexposed now moving into his first handicap but this demands further improvement. Seems harshly treated, having been put up 14lb for his Listed effort two starts ago.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (150/1 -88%) Flash Collonges	150 150/1(-88%)	(18) Flash Collonges 150/1, Useful chase winner for Paul Nicholls in March 2023 but lost his way badly last season and has plenty to prove back hurdling for new yard after 11 months off. Lost his form over fences last term for Paul Nicholls; belated reappearance.

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

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Kopeck De Mee might well be the next potential star performer to emerge from a contest that has thrown up Galopin Des Champs (2021) and Banbridge (2022) in recent seasons. All of his hurdle runs to date have come in France and the handicapper is taking a big chance with a mark of 136. The vote, though, goes to WODHOOH after she maintained her unbeaten record over hurdles over C&D in December when proving too strong for subsequent William Hill Hurdle winner Joyeuse and Take No Chances, who placed in the Mares Hurdle earlier in the week. Connections thought about supplementing her for the latter contest, so the fact they have opted to remain in handicaps suggests there could be further improvement to come. East India Express and 2023 runner-up No Ordinary Joe are both of huge interest with the former seeking a hat-trick following a quick-fire double at Ascot and Kempton in December. The latter warmed up for this with an eye-catching fourth at Warwick.

NO ORDINARY JOE has shaped well in the last 2 runnings of this and is selected to make it third time lucky. His ownermate Kopeck de Mee is very much an unknown quantity and it would be no surprise were he to be well ahead of his mark. Park of Kings completes a very strong hand for J P McManus and is next on the list ahead of the unbeaten Wodhooh and the selection's stablemate East India Express.

Kopeck De Mee and Wodhooh are highly obvious players. TAPONTHEGO and Minella Sixo are interesting alternatives.

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

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