Cheltenham Races & Results 1 Friday 18th March 2022 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Friday 18th March 2022

There were 34 Races on Friday 18th March 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 18th March 2022

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13:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (1.5/1 +20%) Vauban	1.5 1.5/1(+20%)	(12) Vauban 1.5/1, Useful and progressive on Flat and built on his hurdling debut second to Pied Piper when going one better in fine style in Grade1 Spring Juvenile at Leopardstown (2m). More to come and leading claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +21%) Fil Dor	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(3) Fil Dor 5.5/1, Won his first 3 starts over hurdles, including a Leopardstown Grade 2 in taking style on Boxing Day. Clear of the rest when second to Vauban in Grade 1 there last time and likely to progress further.
3	9 3rd (9) (3.33/1 -11%) Pied Piper	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(9) Pied Piper 3.33/1, Useful on Flat and has made a most promising start over hurdles, beating Vauban by ½ length on debut at Punchestown and then following up with ease in a C&D Grade 2. Will go on improving.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 +44%) Icare Allen	10 10/1(+44%)	(4) Icare Allen 10/1, Won sole bumper in France and has quickly developed into a useful hurdler, shaping better than the distance beaten suggests in the Spring Juvenile in between 2 easy wins. Retains potential.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -20%) Il Etait Temps	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Il Etait Temps 12/1, Runner-up in a 1½m bumper on the second of 2 starts in France and ran a huge race pitched straight in at the deep end on hurdling debut when third to Vauban at Leopardstown. Sure to progress.
6th	10 6th (10) (8/1 +43%) Porticello	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Porticello 8/1, Won sole start in France and made it 3-4 for new yard when storming clear to score by 17 lengths in Victor Ludorum at Haydock (15.6f, heavy). Open to more progress and the more rain the better.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -25%) Doctor Parnassus	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Doctor Parnassus 25/1, Failed to win on the level for David O'Meara but is a half-brother to useful hurdler Metier and has created a fine impression in winning both his starts in this sphere. Not to be underestimated.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -21%) Lunar Power	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Lunar Power 80/1, Left debut form in this sphere well behind to run out a convincing winner at Punchestown in November. Limitations exposed when runner-up to Fil Dor twice since though, and looks vulnerable again.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 +20%) Knight Salute	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Knight Salute 16/1, Lost his way on Flat but has taken really well to hurdling, making it 5-5 in Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton recently, pushed out. Has more on his plate now but his attitude will stand him in good stead.
10th	11 10th (11) (40/1 -60%) Teddy Blue	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Teddy Blue 40/1, Fairly useful 1¾m winner on Flat in France who shaped well behind Knight Salute in the Adonis 20 days ago, every chance when blundered last. Looks promising but this demands more. Hood added.
11th	7 11th (7) (200/1 +0%) Koi Dodville	200 200/1(+0%)	(7) Koi Dodville 200/1, Fair on Flat in France and similar form when landing juveniles at Hexham/Aintree (2m) back in June. Failed to kick on thereafter and was well beaten in Victor Ludorum at Haydock won by Porticello.
12th	1 12th (1) (200/1 +0%) Ages Of Man	200 200/1(+0%)	(1) Ages Of Man 200/1, Fair maiden on Flat. Left his hurdling debut form behind when 6¼ lengths third of 14 to Hms Seahorse (4th in Fred Winter yesterday) at Fairyhouse (2m) 37 days ago, but will surely be outclassed here.

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13:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (2.75/1 +21%) State Man	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(15) State Man 2.75/1, Highly promising ex-French gelding who looked likely winner when falling 2 out in Leopardstown maiden before easily gaining compensation at Limerick last month. Very exciting prospect for handicaps.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 +20%) First Street	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) First Street 16/1, Well-regarded 5-y-o who cashed in off 10 lb lower mark at Kempton (2m) in January and enhanced his profile when third in Betfair Hurdle last month, rallying. Possible he has even more in his locker.
3	16 3rd (16) (6.5/1 +7%) Colonel Mustard	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(16) Colonel Mustard 6.5/1, Didn't need to match previous best when landing a Galway maiden (16.4f) in October but quickly back to useful level with placed efforts in graded company at Ascot/Leopardstown. Can go well again.
4	13 4th (13) (6.5/1 +35%) West Cork	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(13) West Cork 6.5/1, Fine advert for trainer's skills when making winning return from 21-months off in Greatwood Hurdle here in November. Went well for a long way at Ascot in December and mark remains an appealing one.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -25%) Ballyadam	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Ballyadam 50/1, Useful novice hurdler who finished well held second in last year's Supreme. Didn't look a natural over fences late last year and he's run poorly twice over hurdles subsequently. Bit to prove now.
6th	17 6th (17) (9/1 +18%) Suprise Package	9 9/1(+18%)	(17) Suprise Package 9/1, Had been shaping well in Ireland and, played wide and late, he forged clear to land Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m) on Saturday. Has to be worth a look under a penalty and yard won this 12 months ago.
7th	19 7th (19) (33/1 +0%) Cormier	33 33/1(+0%)	(19) Cormier 33/1, Tough, dependable sort who dispelled his Greatwood Hurdle blip when landing a C&D handicap in January and followed up in Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso (2m) 2 weeks ago. This is tougher, though.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +27%) My Mate Mozzie	16 16/1(+27%)	(2) My Mate Mozzie 16/1, Useful hurdler, who scored twice prior to a fine second in Gr 1 Royal Bond in November, a late error costing him. Best to overlook last month's Leopardstown run and more to come now handicapping.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 -79%) Farout	50 50/1(-79%)	(12) Farout 50/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner who has reached a useful level, third in Future Champions Grade 1 Novice at Leopardstown in December. Well held back there last month but switch to handicaps a plus.
22	22 \|F\| (22) (28/1 -12%) Tax For Max	28 28/1(-12%)	(22) Tax For Max 28/1, Smart Flat winner who has finished runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles, again proving too keen behind Farout at Galway back in July. Well-run race should suit now handicapping at least.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (80/1 -100%) Cask Mate	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Cask Mate 80/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner who ran up to best when second in Gr 2 WKD Hurdle in October. Shaped as if needing Leopardstown return behind Call Me Lyreen last month but this another tough ask.
10th	5 10th (5) (66/1 +18%) Felix Desjy	66 66/1(+18%)	(5) Felix Desjy 66/1, Successful twice over fences during 2020 but winless last year and he's become increasingly temperamental, dropping away quickly in a Gowran Grade 3 last month. Hard to warm to.
11th	7 11th (7) (40/1 +39%) Faivoir	40 40/1(+39%)	(7) Faivoir 40/1, Very useful, prolific winning hurdler last season who quickly reached a similar level over fences, winning twice. Latest third in Morebattle Hurdle another solid display but this clearly deeper.
12th	26 12th (26) (40/1 +0%) Tempo Chapter Two	40 40/1(+0%)	(26) Tempo Chapter Two 40/1, Improving by the run for Willie Mullins, quickening up nicely to get off the mark in a Fairyhouse novice (2m) in February. Pitched in to a deep handicap now but he's totally unexposed.
13th	20 13th (20) (33/1 +0%) Gua Du Large	33 33/1(+0%)	(20) Gua Du Large 33/1, Kapgarde gelding who boasts a mixed record but he resumed progress with big-field handicap success at Fairyhouse (2m) 18 days ago, responding well under pressure. That may not prove his limit.
14th	1 14th (1) (50/1 -52%) Call Me Lyreen	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Call Me Lyreen 50/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who belatedly returned to pick of his form from last spring when landing 27-runner Liffey Handicap at Leopardstown last month. However, more on his plate from 14 lb higher mark here.
15th	24 15th (24) (14/1 +44%) Broomfield Burg	14 14/1(+44%)	(24) Broomfield Burg 14/1, Low-mileage sort who doubled hurdles tally in a Kempton novice (2m) on Boxing Day. However, could manage only seventh in Betfair Hurdle (sent off 11/4) and it's possible he's a little tricky.
16th	14 16th (14) (66/1 -100%) Irascible	66 66/1(-100%)	(14) Irascible 66/1, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who was a well-beaten fifth in last year's Supreme. Possible first start for 12 months was needed at Fairyhouse in February but others make more appeal in any case.
17th	11 17th (11) (28/1 +0%) Jesse Evans	28 28/1(+0%)	(11) Jesse Evans 28/1, Progressive hurdler who finished fourth in Galway Hurdle in July. Fit from success on Flat, he ran below best when ninth in Greatwood Hurdle but freshened up since.
18th	10 18th (10) (8/1 +33%) I Like To Move It	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) I Like To Move It 8/1, Useful dual bumper winner and similar standard when landing first 3 starts over hurdles. Not seen to best effect at Ascot next time but ran a cracker to finish second in Betfair Hurdle. Shortlisted.
19th	18 19th (18) (11/1 +21%) Top Bandit	11 11/1(+21%)	(18) Top Bandit 11/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and impressive start over hurdles during the winter, making it 3 wins from 4 starts with minimum fuss in Punchestown novice (15.8f) in December. More to come now handicapping.
20th	23 20th (23) (50/1 +24%) Bua Boy	50 50/1(+24%)	(23) Bua Boy 50/1, Dual hurdles winner who returned with pair of solid placed efforts last summer. Not in same form when well beaten in the Greatwood but should strip fitter for his Leopardstown run 12 days ago.
21st	6 21st (6) (66/1 +0%) Dysart Diamond	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Dysart Diamond 66/1, Never threatened in last year's Coral Cup but scored twice thereafter, including mares' listed event (18f) in November. Creditable third in Quevega Hurdle but this a tough ask from career-high mark.
22nd	21 22nd (21) (50/1 -25%) Eclair De Beaufeu	50 50/1(-25%)	(21) Eclair De Beaufeu 50/1, Boasts good Festival form, running another fine race when fourth in this race 12 months ago. Has yet to fire over hurdles/fences this term but lurking on good mark if return to this venue perks him up
23rd	3 23rd (3) (40/1 -43%) Tritonic	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Tritonic 40/1, Well-served by strongly-run race that tested stamina when landing valuable Grade 3 handicap at Ascot (15.7f) in December. Not so good ridden positively in Betfair Hurdle since but each-way claims.
25	25 \|PU\| (25) (80/1 +0%) Stepney Causeway	80 80/1(+0%)	(25) Stepney Causeway 80/1, Quickly reached a useful level over hurdles last term, winning 4 times. Didn't kick on from chase debut second in 2 subsequent starts in that sphere and tough to pull off front-running tactics here.

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14:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	17 1st (17) (18/1 -50%) The Nice Guy	18 18/1(-50%)	(17) The Nice Guy 18/1, Useful form when winning both starts in bumpers and maintained his unbeaten record in workmanlike fashion switched to hurdles in Naas maiden (19f). Sure to improve and will stay.
2	13 2nd (13) (4.5/1 +55%) Minella Cocooner	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(13) Minella Cocooner 4.5/1, Bumper winner who confirmed hurdling debut promise when winning 16-runner maiden at Navan and looked a stayer of some potential when following up in Grade 1 at Leopardstown (22.2f). Shortlisted.
3	2 3rd (2) (20/1 +0%) Bardenstown Lad	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Bardenstown Lad 20/1, Bumper winner who has won 4 of his 5 starts over hurdles, notably when defying penalties in novices over C&D and Musselburgh last 2 starts. Possesses the requisite stamina and no forlorn hope.
4	1 4th (1) (28/1 +15%) Ballygrifincottage	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Ballygrifincottage 28/1, Won all 3 completed starts in points and made a positive start under Rules when third in Grade 2 here. Comfortably went one better in Lingfield novice but this a tall order.
5th	9 5th (9) (40/1 +20%) Green Book	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Green Book 40/1, Improver on Flat in 2021 and has continued on the up switched to hurdles, bagging third win in 3m Sandown handicap. Probably found Haydock coming too soon but flying too high in all likelihood here.
6th	14 6th (14) (28/1 -12%) Ramillies	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Ramillies 28/1, Mixed record in bumpers (often finished weakly) but has made a positive start over hurdles, not hard pressed when landing odds in maiden at Punchestown. Mettle will be tested in this, though.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 +0%) Mahler Mission	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Mahler Mission 66/1, Showed improved form to open account over hurdles at third attempt in Sedgefield maiden. Took another big step forward when following up in Grade 2 at Doncaster. More needed again.
8th	3 8th (3) (100/1 +0%) Brorson	100 100/1(+0%)	(3) Brorson 100/1, Progressive, bagging Catterick maiden and Southwell handicap before excellent third at Wincanton last month. Not up to this level, however.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 +14%) Good Time Jonny	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Good Time Jonny 12/1, Form over hurdles has really taken off since switched to handicaps, winning 3 of his last 4 starts, notably when beating 23 rivals at Leopardstown last month. Not to be underestimated at this level.
10th	15 10th (15) (12/1 +0%) Shantreusse	12 12/1(+0%)	(15) Shantreusse 12/1, Confirmed promise of hurdling debut when winning novice at Cork and booked his ticket for this when following up in Grade 3 at Clonmel (3m, heavy) last month. Stamina clearly his strong suit.
11th	5 11th (5) (50/1 -52%) Eric Bloodaxe	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Eric Bloodaxe 50/1, Resumed winning ways upped in trip in Grade 2 hurdle at Limerick (23f, heavy) but tailed off in Grade 1 at Leopardstown since.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (2.25/1 +18%) Hillcrest	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(10) Hillcrest 2.25/1, Big chasing type who is unbeaten when completing over hurdles, galloping on strongly on first crack at 3m in Grade 2 Prestige Novices' Hurdle at Haydock. That form puts him right in the mix.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (2.5/1 +17%) Ginto	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(7) Ginto 2.5/1, Made light of the further step up in grade to complete the hat-trick in Grade 1 at Naas in January, in doing so maintaining an unbeaten record over hurdles. Likeable type and more to come up in trip.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (22/1 -22%) Stag Horn	22 22/1(-22%)	(16) Stag Horn 22/1, Smart stayer on the Flat (good record in the mud) who impressed when winning both starts over hurdles, notably Grade 2 at Warwick. Potentially lots more to come from him in this game now up in trip.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 +12%) Classic Getaway	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Classic Getaway 22/1, £570,000 purchase on back of point success. Landed odds in bumper and off mark at second attempt over hurdles in maiden at Punchestown. Remains with potential but taking a huge step up in class.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (150/1 +0%) Where It All Began	150 150/1(+0%)	(19) Where It All Began 150/1, Runner-up 3 times (bumper first 2 occasions) before coming good in 21.5f Tramore maiden. No match for Bardenstown Lad at Musselburgh since, however, and looks out of his depth here.

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14:50 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) A Plus Tard	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) A Plus Tard 3/1, Second to Minella Indo last year. Very impressive when beating Royale Pagaille by 22 lengths on Haydock return. Collared by Galvin at Leopardstown since but yard in better form now. Leading claims.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -40%) Minella Indo	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Minella Indo 7/1, Saw off A Plus Tard to win last year. Has yet to really fire this season but he did at least bounce back from an abject display in King George when second in Irish Gold Cup. Very good course record.
3	8 3rd (8) (10/1 -11%) Protektorat	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Protektorat 10/1, Grade 1 winner at Aintree in novice season and built on fine reappearance second in Paddy Power Gold Cup here when easily winning a 25f Grade 2 back at Aintree in December. The unknown quantity.
4	6 4th (6) (3.33/1 +0%) Galvin	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(6) Galvin 3.33/1, Capped unbeaten novice chase campaign with National Hunt Chase success at 2021 Festival. Has improved again this term, collaring A Plus Tard on line in Savills at Leopardstown in December. Player.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 -67%) Royale Pagaille	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Royale Pagaille 20/1, Defied a big weight in Peter Marsh at Haydock in January. Good second in Denman at Newbury since but he was a remote sixth in this last year and A Plus Tard slammed him in Betfair.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 +50%) Al Boum Photo	6 6/1(+50%)	(1) Al Boum Photo 6/1, Won this in 2019 and 2020. Creditable third to Minella Indo and A Plus Tard last year. Warmed up in customary fashion with a fourth successive win in Tramore Grade 3 on New Year's Day. Cheekpieces on.
7th	3 7th (3) (22/1 +33%) Asterion Forlonge	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) Asterion Forlonge 22/1, High-class handicap performance when winning easily at Punchestown last spring. Set for second behind Tornado Flyer when falling last in King George but only a fair fourth in Irish Gold Cup since.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -32%) Santini	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Santini 66/1, Close second to Al Boum Photo in this in 2020. Lost his way last term but back on song for new yard when second to Chantry House here last time. Still a surprise if he can do as well as 2 years ago.
9th	4 9th (4) (80/1 +20%) Aye Right	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Aye Right 80/1, Very smart chaser who finally gained a deserved big handicap win in Rehearsal at Newcastle in November. Creditable 5¼ lengths third to Chantry House here latest but this is asking too much of him.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (9/1 +36%) Tornado Flyer	9 9/1(+36%)	(11) Tornado Flyer 9/1, High-class chaser who ran the race of his life when proving 9 lengths too strong for Clan des Obeaux in King George at Kempton on Boxing Day. Will need another career best to follow up.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (16/1 +11%) Chantry House	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Chantry House 16/1, Grade 1 novice chase winner here and at Aintree last spring. Ran abysmally when sent off favourite for King George but back on track in cheekpieces (retained) when winning Grade 2 here in January.

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.62/1 +28%) Billaway	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(2) Billaway 1.62/1, Long been one of the leading lights in hunter chases and looked as good as ever in first-time headgear when making all at Naas. Runner-up in this for last 2 years, only just failing 12 months ago.
2	19 2nd (19) (4.5/1 +18%) Winged Leader	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(19) Winged Leader 4.5/1, Coming of age in hunter chases now, winning last 3 starts, jumping well on his return to Rules when beating Billaway (who was returning from 9 months off) by 12 lengths at Thurles in January.
3	11 3rd (11) (33/1 +0%) Mighty Stowaway	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Mighty Stowaway 33/1, Multiple point winner (including this season), though well beaten when pulled up last time (Feb 13). Good 5½ lengths third of 4 to Vaucelet at Fairyhouse in November. Remote sixth in this last year.
4	7 4th (7) (6.5/1 +35%) Dubai Quest	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(7) Dubai Quest 6.5/1, Multiple point winner who bolted up in hunters at Fakenham and Wetherby a year apart. Jumping will be tested here but well worth a shot at this.
5th	18 5th (18) (66/1 +0%) Senor Lombardy	66 66/1(+0%)	(18) Senor Lombardy 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who pulled clear of the remainder when second in hunter at Carlisle when last seen under Rules a year ago. Won 4 of 5 starts in points, wide-margin winner latest (Feb 27).
6th	15 6th (15) (14/1 -27%) Pont Aven	14 14/1(-27%)	(15) Pont Aven 14/1, Talented chaser for Willie Mullins and won a point by a wide margin for current connections. Made an impressive winning start to life in hunters at Ludlow last month and is an interesting contender.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (5.5/1 +15%) Bob And Co	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(3) Bob And Co 5.5/1, Enhanced good strike rate in this sphere in Champion Hunters at Punchestown. Not seen to best effect on belated return at Haydock last month. Still going well when unseated 3 out in this last year.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 +14%) Cousin Pascal	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Cousin Pascal 12/1, Surprise winner of Foxhunters' at Aintree last year. Should have won at Hereford on comeback and made amends when beating the returning Bob And Co by 2 lengths at Haydock. Unlikely to be far away.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (25/1 -56%) Premier Magic	25 25/1(-56%)	(16) Premier Magic 25/1, Multiple point winner, including last 2 starts. Justified short odds in hunter at Leicester on Rules debut 13 months ago and better form when 4¼ lengths third of 5 to Vaucelet at Stratford in May.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (25/1 -14%) Fumet D'oudairies	25 25/1(-14%)	(8) Fumet D'oudairies 25/1, Improved to win first 2 starts in hunters but stamina stretched at Stratford in May. Multiple point winner, including small-field events on last 2 starts (latest Jan 29).
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -50%) Lord Schnitzel	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Lord Schnitzel 33/1, Has been going great guns in points this season, winning 2-finisher event last time (Feb 26). Landed odds in maiden hunter latest start under Rules in December. Visored.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 +0%) It Came To Pass	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) It Came To Pass 33/1, Surprise winner of this 2 years ago but is no longer at that level, well beaten when fell 3 out latest start in point (Jan 16).
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (50/1 -52%) Overworkdunderpaid	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Overworkdunderpaid 50/1, Multiple winning pointer and fairly useful chaser. Not far behind Cousin Pascal and Bob And Co on return to Rules at Haydock but that was a slowly-run affair. Up against it.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (50/1 -25%) Monbeg Chit Chat	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Monbeg Chit Chat 50/1, Fairly useful in Ireland and did well in hunters in 2021, winning over C&D in April. Multiple winning pointer, including last 3 starts (latest Jan 30).
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 +0%) Desire De Joie	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Desire De Joie 66/1, Positive start for current yard when landing a point last month but he's 0-10 over fences under Rules.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (100/1 -25%) Back Bar	100 100/1(-25%)	(1) Back Bar 100/1, One-time fair hurdler (for Gordon Elliott) who is better known for his pointing exploits. Just fair form when winning novice hunter at Leicester last month so firmly up against it.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (100/1 -25%) Point The Way	100 100/1(-25%)	(14) Point The Way 100/1, Won a couple of hunters at Perth and Kelso when last seen under Rules in May. Off mark in points at seventh attempt last time (Feb 6). Looks out of his depth.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (150/1 -88%) Don Bersy	150 150/1(-88%)	(6) Don Bersy 150/1, Refused to race on his last 3 outings under Rules and on his latest start in a point. Very much one to leave alone.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (150/1 +0%) Rewritetherules	150 150/1(+0%)	(17) Rewritetherules 150/1, Fairly useful chaser at best. Looks out of his depth starting out for new yard.

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16:10 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.25/1 +0%) Elimay	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(3) Elimay 2.25/1, Edged out by stablemate Coolreevy in first running of this 12 months ago. Warmed up for this year's renewal with a second successive win in Naas mares' listed race last month. Leading claims.
2	6 2nd (6) (33/1 +34%) Pink Legend	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Pink Legend 33/1, Likeable chaser who saw off Vienna Court to win Huntingdon listed race over this trip in January. However, she was beaten when falling 3 out in Uttoxeter race won by Zambella last month.
3	2 3rd (2) (28/1 -27%) Scarlet And Dove	28 28/1(-27%)	(2) Scarlet And Dove 28/1, Good efforts behind Mount Ida on first 2 outings this winter and shaped better than being pulled up would suggest in Thyestes at Gowran in January. More a place than win contender.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +17%) Zambella	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Zambella 10/1, Very useful chaser who has won mares' chases on 3 of her last 4 starts, the first 2 listed events. Won't need to raise her game too much to give the Irish something to think about.
5th	1 5th (1) (2/1 +56%) Concertista	2 2/1(+56%)	(1) Concertista 2/1, 2020 Dawn Run winner who was collared in the dying strides by Black Tears in the mares' hurdle at this meeting 12 months ago. 2-2 in Grade 2 mares' novice chases this season. More to come over fences.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 +0%) Vienna Court	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Vienna Court 14/1, Has returned a much improved model this term, winning a pair of competitive C&D handicaps around the turn of the year. Respectable second to Pink Legend in Huntingdon listed race since.
7th	5 7th (5) (2.5/1 -25%) Mount Ida	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(5) Mount Ida 2.5/1, Remarkable performance to win Kim Muir last year as she didn't look to be going anywhere early on (jumped right). Has built on that with wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse (beat Ellimay) this term.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (100/1 +33%) Maid O'malley	100 100/1(+33%)	(4) Maid O'malley 100/1, Has thrived since front-running tactics have been adopted, winning mares' handicaps at Wetherby and Carlisle in recent months. This surely a step too far, though.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

16:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (12/1 +0%) Banbridge	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Banbridge 12/1, Likeable type who got back on the up when readily landing a 7-runner minor event at Navan from Au Fleuron 55 days ago. Return to this trip will suit, and should benefit from a well-run race.
2	15 2nd (15) (12/1 +25%) Cobblers Dream	12 12/1(+25%)	(15) Cobblers Dream 12/1, Upwardly mobile novice hurdler who made a winning start in handicaps at Doncaster and followed up in the Lanzarote at Kempton a couple of months ago. The form isn't working out, but hard to dismiss.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +40%) Hollow Games	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(2) Hollow Games 4.5/1, Successful on his first 4 starts under Rules, then gave it his all in a couple of Grade 1 events since, third to Minella Cocooner on latest occasion. Bold showing expected from this tough sort.
4	18 4th (18) (20/1 +20%) Freedom To Dream	20 20/1(+20%)	(18) Freedom To Dream 20/1, Winner at Punchestown in November and arrives with an upwardly-mobile profile after a respectable fourth in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown in February. 135 looks fair, so not a forlorn hope.
5th	25 5th (25) (28/1 +30%) Party Business	28 28/1(+30%)	(25) Party Business 28/1, Landed a 21.6f Ascot maiden, then fell 2 out when going well in the Challow at Newbury. Excuses (struck into) at Warwick next time, and remains with potential after a couple of months off.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -100%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Ilikedwayurthinkin 40/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who scored twice over the larger obstacles before being let down by his jumping on his latest couple of outings. Return to hurdling makes sense after an 81-day break.
7th	14 7th (14) (40/1 -60%) Au Fleuron	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Au Fleuron 40/1, Off the mark at Navan in December and good placed efforts subsequently, third in a listed event at Punchestown on latest. This trip looks ideal, so there's scope for a bigger effort.
8th	13 8th (13) (11/1 -10%) Chemical Energy	11 11/1(-10%)	(13) Chemical Energy 11/1, Dual bumper winner who boasts a progressive profile over timber. Relished the return to this trip when scoring at Fairyhouse in November, and a mark of 137 looks fair. Respected.
9th	20 9th (20) (66/1 -32%) Herbiers	66 66/1(-32%)	(20) Herbiers 66/1, Successful 3 times in a very productive juvenile campaign and back to winning ways in 19.5f Doncaster handicap in November. Good fourth at Kempton recently and might not have finished progressing.
10	10 \|B\| (10) (3.5/1 +30%) Langer Dan	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(10) Langer Dan 3.5/1, Runner-up in this event last year and probably having a pipe-opener when last of 6 at Taunton on sole start since 24 days ago. Dropped 3 lb since, so set for another bold bid if things drop right.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (22/1 -10%) Grand Jury	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Grand Jury 22/1, Useful in bumpers and built on hurdling debut win when runner-up in Naas Grade 1 in January. Laboured effort subsequently, but expected to get back on track.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (33/1 -32%) Decimation	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Decimation 33/1, Useful hurdler in excellent hands, and travelled as well as any (seemingly needed the run) when seventh at Fairyhouse on handicap/seasonal debut. Likely to build on that, so well respected.
21	21 \|U\| (21) (80/1 +0%) Lucky Max	80 80/1(+0%)	(21) Lucky Max 80/1, Three-time winner already this season and was right back on track when seventh from an unpromising position at Leopardstown 40 days ago. Could get involved if everything drops right.
10th	12 10th (12) (25/1 -56%) Hes A Hardy Bloke	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Hes A Hardy Bloke 25/1, Useful hurdler who hasn't disgraced himself in a couple of competitive handicaps the last twice. Step up in trip promises to suit, so he's no forlorn hope.
11th	3 11th (3) (5.5/1 +27%) Adamantly Chosen	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(3) Adamantly Chosen 5.5/1, Bumper winner who opened his hurdling account at the first attempt by a wide margin at Thurles last month. More to come up in trip, and smooth-travelling style should suit this type of race.
12th	17 12th (17) (40/1 +0%) Quinta Do Mar	40 40/1(+0%)	(17) Quinta Do Mar 40/1, Ready winner of handicaps at Carlisle and Fontwell this winter and has remained in top form since, likely to have been placed had he not fallen at the last in the Lanzarote at Kempton 2 months ago.
13th	19 13th (19) (66/1 -32%) Perfect Attitude	66 66/1(-32%)	(19) Perfect Attitude 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler who ran well when third in a minor event at Limerick 82 days ago. Lightly raced and has an able partner, so no surprise if he puts in a big effort.
14th	1 14th (1) (66/1 -100%) The Very Man	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) The Very Man 66/1, Useful hurdler who looked as good as ever when scoring at Navan 55 days ago. Had nothing to spare, however, so he's likely to prove vulnerable to less-exposed types.
15th	6 15th (6) (18/1 -29%) The Goffer	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) The Goffer 18/1, Has improved with each run over hurdles and displayed a likeable attitude to land a Grade 3 event at Thurles in late February. Type to do better still, so makes the shortlist.
16th	16 16th (16) (28/1 -40%) I A Connect	28 28/1(-40%)	(16) I A Connect 28/1, Progressive, likeable front-runner who doubled his account over hurdles when scoring at Punchestown 115 days ago. Fluent jumping will hold him in good stead, so one to consider.
17th	23 17th (23) (100/1 -52%) Silver Sheen	100 100/1(-52%)	(23) Silver Sheen 100/1, Rattled off a hat-trick in 2019-20, but yet to fire over both sets of obstacles this term. Very hard to make a case for.
18th	4 18th (4) (7.5/1 +53%) Five O'clock	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(4) Five O'clock 7.5/1, Single-figure price when a creditable seventh in this event a couple of years ago. Hasn't been seen since, but he's 4 lb lower now and, given the ability of his trainer, would be dangerous to dismiss.
19th	24 19th (24) (150/1 -50%) Bigz Belief	150 150/1(-50%)	(24) Bigz Belief 150/1, Front runner who very much had the run of things when scraping home at Naas 47 days ago. Will face much more competition up front this time, so hard to imagine him lasting out.

LTO Selection:

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

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

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

Racecard Key

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	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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How to use Tomform

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

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