Cheltenham Races & Results 1 Wednesday 11th March 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 11th March 2026

There were 28 Races on Wednesday 11th March 2026 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 11th March 2026

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

13:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 21f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/1 -57%) King Rasko Grey	11 11/1(-57%)	(9) King Rasko Grey 11/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; 1/2l third in Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown most recent run where travelled best; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy and yielding; more to come for top connections with bumper form suggesting quicker ground could suit; major player. Just behind Ballyfad in G1 last time; up in trip and he's Townend's pick; hugely respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +17%) Act Of Innocence	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Act Of Innocence 10/1, Did it cosily, improved up in trip outclassing rivals when winning Don Lockwood Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle (Listed) at Huntingdon by 4l last time; that form boosted; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; looks classy and worth a further step up in grade. Looked good when winning a Huntingdon Listed event last time; one of the key British hopes.
3	22 3rd (22) (50/1 +24%) Zeus Power	50 50/1(+24%)	(22) Zeus Power 50/1, Improved again relishing stiff finish, benefitted from leaders getting racing early when winning a novice hurdle at Navan by 3/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; progressive but plenty to find up in class. Improving sort who goes back up in trip after winning his last two; could go well.
4	18 4th (18) (150/1 -275%) Soldier Reeves	150 150/1(-275%)	(18) Soldier Reeves 150/1, Yard won this last year; outpaced, looked in need of further but ran to form 18l third in Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock most recent run; effective 2m, acts on soft; form looks strong, more to come for top yard upped in trip but stable second string on jockey bookings. Looks to have his work cut out on all known form.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 -38%) I'll Sort That	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) I'll Sort That 22/1, Travelled, benefitted from easy lead, improved when winning Ballymore Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Naas by 2 1/2l last time; enjoys making it; effective at 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; hugely progressive but may struggle to confirm last time out form. 4-4 since back over hurdles; gritty Gr1 win latest; sort who won't go down without a fight.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 +28%) Bossman Jack	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Bossman Jack 18/1, Yard won this last year; outclassed rivals to defy penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Chepstow by 13l last time; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; promising sort for top yard, should get further, early form franked but this a much tougher test. Won his last two; on the up for last year's winning yard; impossible to rule out.
7th	15 7th (15) (50/1 -150%) Shuttle Diplomacy	50 50/1(-150%)	(15) Shuttle Diplomacy 50/1, Did it cosily and improved up in trip when winning a maiden hurdle at Naas by 4 1/4l last time; effective at 2m, acts with cut; classy in bumpers, slowly getting better over hurdles, penultimate run franked at top level but does have work to do to reverse that form with King Rasco Grey. Good bumper horse who's resurgent in a tongue-tie; won last time; not ruled out.
8th	10 8th (10) (80/1 -142%) Klimt Madrik	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Klimt Madrik 80/1, Conceded first run but always held, improved when second beaten 1 1/4l in Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Newbury latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft; progressing but looks worth step up to staying trips already and unlikely to reverse form with last time out conqueror. 2nd to No Drama This End last time; work to do but he's the sort to outrun his likely odds.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 +50%) Hurricane Pat	33 33/1(+50%)	(7) Hurricane Pat 33/1, Tired late having tried to go with classy winner, ran to form when second beaten 18l in Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, good; progressive but looks vulnerable at this level. Looked good on his first two starts but limitations were exposed last time; up in trip.
16	16 \|F\| (16) (8/1 -60%) Skylight Hustle	8 8/1(-60%)	(16) Skylight Hustle 8/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; fortune winner due to late faller when taking Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown by 5l last time; effective 2m, acts on HY; bumper form franked over hurdles, form strong, remain competitive. Probably lucky to win Grade 1 in December but that was still a cracking effort; big player.
14	14 \|F\| (14) (33/1 +18%) Saint Baco	33 33/1(+18%)	(14) Saint Baco 33/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; comfortably held in Ballymore Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Naas last time where failed to convince with stamina; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts with cut; ex French, stable debut form franked, likely capable of better but yard holds stronger claims. Market drifter when disappointing in Grade 1 last time; Paul Townend has jumped ship.
10th	2 10th (2) (11/1 -57%) Ballyfad	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Ballyfad 11/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; showed willing attitude when second beaten a short-head in Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest; effective around 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; debut form boosted; looks classy, likely to get this bit further. Just picked off in Leopardstown Grade 1 last month; new trip; very strong claims.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -21%) Laurets D'estruval	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Laurets D'estruval 40/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; improved when easily when winning a maiden hurdle at Thurles by 13l last time; effective around 2m1f, acts on soft and heavy; ex French, with top yard, much more to come and has shaped as if longer trips could suit but this a big ask. Off the mark last time; new trip may unlock more and he's impossible to rule out.
12th	5 12th (5) (80/1 -21%) Fortune Timmy	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Fortune Timmy 80/1, 2l third in AIS Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here most recent run where wasn't made enough use of and green under pressure; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; form working out very well, progressive, looks very useful, likely to get 3m in time; place claims if getting stiff test. Third in 2m5f Grade 2 here last time; useful sort but that form still leaves him short.
13th	19 13th (19) (13/2 +54%) Sortudo	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(19) Sortudo 13/2, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; conceded first run when second beaten 2 1/2l in Ballymore Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Naas latest; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; top hurdling prospect, may yet win at top level and could reverse form with I'll Sort That. Runner-up in Grade 1 at Naas two months ago on latest start; likely to run well again.
14th	6 14th (6) (100/1 -25%) Free Spirit	100 100/1(-25%)	(6) Free Spirit 100/1, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; 6l third in Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Punchestown most recent run where looked in need of stiffer test; should come on for that; effective 2m, acts with cut; French debut form franked in UK, more to come now he's joined top yard possibly over this bit further. 3rd behind Sober on stable debut in January; needs more but still early days.
15th	20 15th (20) (33/1 -32%) Taurus Bay	33 33/1(-32%)	(20) Taurus Bay 33/1, Conceded first run when second beaten a short-head in AIS Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here latest; previous win boosted; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; form of point win franked, progressing over hurdles, looks useful and worth another go at Graded level. Just denied in Grade 2 here last time but that form still leaves him with a bit to find.
16th	17 16th (17) (17/2 -31%) Sober	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(17) Sober 17/2, Showed good turn of foot when winning Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Punchestown by 5 1/2l last time outclassing rivals; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any but probably prefers sound surface; G2 winner on Flat where also landed Queen Alexandra, could be top class hurdler, stays well. Group class on the Flat and he's 2-2 over hurdles; who knows how high he can fly.
17th	13 17th (13) (50/1 +24%) Riskaway	50 50/1(+24%)	(13) Riskaway 50/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; tired late on quick reappearance when fourth beaten 15l in Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest; effective at 2m4f, acts on sound surface, has run well on heavy; promising sort from top yard but clear stable second string. Running respectably but his form leaves him short of the required standard.
18th	21 18th (21) (150/1 -275%) Walks In June	150 150/1(-275%)	(21) Walks In June 150/1, Got first run, improved on handicap debut when winning a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown by 3l last time; off a short-break; effective at 2-2 1/2m, acts on yielding to soft; progressing over hurdles, may get this bit further but looks out of depth. Won a handicap last time; needs more but that's not inconceivable from this yard.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (5/2 +44%) No Drama This End	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(12) No Drama This End 5/2, Did it readily, ran to form on relatively quick return when winning Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Newbury by 1 1/4l last time; effective at around 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; looks classy, may get further in time, contender for all spring festivals and sets the UK standard here. Made it 3-3 over hurdles in Grade 1 last time; the leading British hope; huge player.

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13:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Paul Nicholls' tentative comparison to Demnan is a significant clue towards the potential held by NO DRAMA THIS END, who is unbeaten over hurdles and appears to be a rising star. Things didn't go to plan for him in the Champion Bumper here last year but he has flourished greatly since jumping entered the equation. A Grade 2 success over C&D at the November meeting was followed by a striking display at the same level at Sandown. Having then comfortably stepped up to the top tier in the Challow at Newbury, the son of Walk In The Park boasts rock-solid credentials. Ballyfad and King Rasko Grey lead the charge for Ireland and are hard to split based on their second and third-placed finishes in the Tattersalls at the Dublin Racing Festival. Like the Challow, that race has produced several previous winners of this prestigious novices' event and both are serious contenders. Their yards are very strongly represented and the likes of Skylight Hustle, Sober and Sortudo would all be dangerous to underestimate. I'll Sort That comfortably held the latter in a Grade 1 at Naas and he is another must for the shortlist in a high-calibre renewal.

A big field with plenty to consider but BALLYFAD gets the vote ahead of No Drama This End.

13:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 +8%) Kitzbuhel	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Kitzbuhel 11/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; unseated in Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown latest when well fancied; Kauto Star (Grade 1) winner previously though was tiring late over sharp 3m; holds a couple of these on that; enjoys making it; effective 2-3m, acts on any; top class and will go close if stamina holds up but that is a worry. Won Gr1 at Kempton on Boxing Day but jumps right and others might have improved past him.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 +30%) Final Demand	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Final Demand 7/2, Winner of three G1s; 12l third in Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown most recent run; effective at around 2 1/2m but likely to stay 3m, suited by cut; form of Grade 1 win over fences weak enough, well regarded but now has bit to prove at top level as has folded twice when in battles. Impressive before DRF defeat and a player on form if he stays; tongue-tie fitted.
3	12 3rd (12) (25/1 +0%) Salver	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) Salver 25/1, Did it cosily, improved back on softer ground when winning Hampton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Windsor by 4 1/4l last time; held behind Kitzbuhel previously on unsuitable quick ground; off a short-break; effective 2-3m, suited by plenty of cut; unexposed at 3m, worth another go at top level on easier ground; place claims if getting conditions. Dual Grade 2 winner but jumping has tended to be a sticking point; looks up against it.
4	8 4th (8) (18/1 -50%) Oscars Brother	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Oscars Brother 18/1, Jumped boldly and did it easily improving at stiff track when winning Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Navan by 6l last time; defeated Koktail Divin previously; effective 3m, acts on any; progressive over fences, worth this further step up in class. Won 3m Grade 2s on each of his last two starts and is one to consider each-way.
5th	7 5th (7) (80/1 -220%) Now Is The Hour	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Now Is The Hour 80/1, Needed every yard, improved for testing ground when winning Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park by a head last time; suited by 3m+, acts with cut; very useful handicapper, may remain on good mark, could get marathon trips, looks vulnerable at this level. Somewhat fortunate Thyestes Chase winner last time; needs to improve again.
6th	6 6th (6) (15/2 +17%) Koktail Divin	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Koktail Divin 15/2, Jumped well, went clear with ease, improved down in trip on better ground under positive ride when winning a beginners chase chase at Leopardstown by 21l last time; that form franked in a Grade 3; previous runner up effort boosted; effective 2 1/2-3m; useful hurdler, progressing over fences, highly regarded and could be top class. Wide-margin winner at Leopardstown over Christmas; opts for a Gr1 rather than a handicap.
7th	3 7th (3) (100/1 -52%) Joystick	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Joystick 100/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; improved up in trip under positive ride when winning a beginners chase chase at Navan by 2 1/2l last time; that form franked; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts with cut; progressing over fences for top yard but looks out of depth here. Outstayed the runner-up in a 3m chase last time; stiff task upped to Grade 1 level.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 +0%) Argento Boy	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Argento Boy 33/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; when winning Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3) at Naas by 2 1/2l last time; effective 3m, acts on yielding, heavy; progressive over fences, looks thorough stayer, marathon trips may suit; not stable first string but place claims. G3 winner last time in a slow-motion finish; needs to improve and most form on deep ground.
9th	13 9th (13) (40/1 +60%) Thomas Mor	40 40/1(+60%)	(13) Thomas Mor 40/1, Improved up in trip when second beaten 3l in Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Kempton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on GS, G; has had issues but progressive and unexposed over fences. Second in Grade 1 on Boxing Day but not seen since and needs to build on that run.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (6/1 -33%) Kaid D'authie	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Kaid D'authie 6/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; improved when winning Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown by 4 1/4l last time easily dispatching stablemate Final Demand; effective at around 2 1/2m, acts with cut; top class, form working out well, closely matched with Kitzbuhel on debut form run, remain competitive at top level and will go close if handling the quicker ground. Impressed with jumping and attitude in Grade 1 at DRF last time; leading player.
14	14 \|F\| (14) (11/1 -38%) Wendigo	11 11/1(-38%)	(14) Wendigo 11/1, Benefitted from drop in class impressing with jumping when winning a novice chase at Ayr by 22l last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; debut form franked, more to come over fences at 3m+ on stiffer tracks, contender and should get closer to Kitzbuhel at this venue. Looks to be Britain's best hope but may find one or two too good.
10th	15 10th (15) (14/1 +0%) Western Fold	14 14/1(+0%)	(15) Western Fold 14/1, Ran to form just flattening out late on ground softer than ideal when second beaten 4 1/4l in Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest; should come on for that; Galway Plate winner last summer; effective at 2m4f-3m, best on a sound surface; hugely progressive, will appreciate spring ground; no forlorn stable second string. Progressive last summer and good 2nd to Kaid d'Authie at DRF; enters each-way calculations.
11th	11 11th (11) (125/1 -25%) Rushmount	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Rushmount 125/1, Improved to get off the mark switched to handicaps when winning a handicap chase at Thurles by 14l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; more to come but thrown in deep here. Won again at Thurles in December, in a warm handicap; still a way off Grade 1 standard.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (9/4 +44%) Romeo Coolio	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(10) Romeo Coolio 9/4, Held on from rallying rival when winning Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown by a neck last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; top class novice chaser winning 3 times at the top level, leading contender for spring festivals though stamina to prove for quite this far given he had been lined up for strong Arkle which he has swerved. Three Gr1 wins over fences; hiked in trip with a hood added in the hope he will settle.

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14:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open renewal of this contest, marginal preference is for ROMEO COOLIO. Gordon Elliott's gelding steps up markedly in trip and that is a concern, but he has won two Grade 1 contests over 2m1f at Leopardstown this season while looking in need of further. His most impressive displays this season have come over 2m4f, including a Drinmore success as well as a 14-length defeat of Koktail Divin at Down Royal in October, and he could prove hard to beat if seeing out the trip. Final Demand had been popular for this race all season prior to his defeat at the Dublin Racing Festival and he has questions to answer right now. With that in mind, Wendigo could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Western Fold and The Big Westerner.

In a deep field, second choice is Oscars Brother but the narrow verdict goes to KAID D'AUTHIE, who was so impressive last time.

14:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 21f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/2 +63%) Jingko Blue	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(10) Jingko Blue 9/2, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; back to form when second beaten 5 1/2l in Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) here latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressive until latest, not fully exposed in handicaps and can bounce back. Second to a fine prospect here on New Year's Day; on his way back and bold show likely.
2	19 2nd (19) (50/1 +0%) Franciscan Rock	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Franciscan Rock 50/1, Ran to form but outclassed when comfortably held in Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) at Gowran Park last time; effective 3m, acts on soft, good; bit below top level but did run well in Grade 1 here last year; place claims if getting stiff test. Bold shows at last two Festivals; not so good this season; a rare run without equipment.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +17%) Storm Heart	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Storm Heart 5/1, Yard won this last year; improved needing every yard down in trip when winning Red Mills Trial Hurdle (Grade 3) at Gowran Park by 1 1/2l last time; effective at 2-2 1/2m, acts on heavy, soft; progressive; unexposed at 2 1/2m; likely more to come but needs it to defy this mark. Classy; stacks of encouragement for this sort of trip; bright prospects in second handicap.
4	2 4th (2) (40/1 -100%) Ballyadam	40 40/1(-100%)	(2) Ballyadam 40/1, Ran to form 2l third in a maiden at Dundalk most recent run; best at around 2 1/2m over hurdles; generally consistent veteran over hurdles; has placed in last couple of renewals of this off similar marks; should run his race but vulnerable to improver. 11yo; second and third in the last two runnings of this race, which is quite something.
5th	20 5th (20) (33/1 -32%) Beckett Rock	33 33/1(-32%)	(20) Beckett Rock 33/1, Too much to do behind all the way winner but improved on handicap debut when second beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Gowran Park latest; effective 2-2 1/2m; ran well in this last year off 1lb lower but needs more. Sixth in this last year off 1lb higher in his third handicap; 2nd over fences last time.
6th	14 6th (14) (15/2 +6%) Kateira	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(14) Kateira 15/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; never travelled, race may have come too soon down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot most recent; usually held up; effective 2-3m, suited by sound surface; tricky, but this season looks to have revolved around spring targets; mark has dropped and she's been well backed. Needs a close look, particularly given Dan Skelton's fine record in handicap hurdles here.
7th	23 7th (23) (20/1 +20%) Forty Coats	20 20/1(+20%)	(23) Forty Coats 20/1, Disappointing 2 1/4l third in an auction hurdle at Thurles most recent run turned over at short odds; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on any; becoming frustrating but did run well at top level over C&D on this day last year. Maiden; cheekpieces on for leading yard on handicap debut; there are straws to clutch at.
8th	11 8th (11) (9/1 +10%) Iberico Lord	9 9/1(+10%)	(11) Iberico Lord 9/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; back to form when landing Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle by 4 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark at Kempton last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on any; former Betfair Hurdle winner remains well treated on old efforts. Back up 8lb after his 2m5f Lanzarote revival but he is firmly back on the radar.
9th	21 9th (21) (14/1 +13%) Bunting	14 14/1(+13%)	(21) Bunting 14/1, Yard won this last year; made too much use of when down the field in Listed Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown most recent; in good form prior; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; inconsistent, no hurdles win since debut and stamina concerns. Third in the Cesarewitch (second favourite) in October; 4th in a hot 2m4f handicap hurdle.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (6/1 +25%) The Yellow Clay	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) The Yellow Clay 6/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; up in trip, may not have stayed 3m when comfortably held in Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m; runner up at top level on this day over C&D last year; consistent until latest and has good claimer up. Big runs in Grade 1 novice races, including 2m5f here; cheekpieces for this handicap debut.
24	24 \|F\| (24) (66/1 -32%) Hms Seahorse	66 66/1(-32%)	(24) Hms Seahorse 66/1, Unseated in the Deacy Gilligan Hurdle at Galway latest; effective at around 2 1/2m, wants decent ground; veteran has run well at this meeting before but held in this in 2023 and jumping an issue of late. 2m4f non-handicap win with first-time blinkers (kept since) at Clonmel last June.
10th	9 10th (9) (10/1 -25%) Kopeck De Mee	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) Kopeck De Mee 10/1, Yard won this last year; fell in a beginners chase chase at Navan latest when beaten; very well backed at this meeting last year; given too much to do when runner up at Aintree off 9lb lower than this last spring; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m; lofty reputation, can do better. Big talking horse at 2025 Festival; neck 2nd at Aintree (2m4f; 9lb higher today) in April.
11th	5 11th (5) (40/1 +20%) Buddy One	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Buddy One 40/1, Found ground too testing when fourth beaten 11l in Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) at Gowran Park latest; effective up to 3m, best on sound surface; struggled over fences for the last year but formerly useful stayer over hurdles; good record at this venue; interesting at a price off much reduced mark. Creditable fifth in last year's Grade 1 Stayers' here but he's not really sparked since.
12th	4 12th (4) (12/1 +40%) Lucky Place	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Lucky Place 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; outpaced, returned to form 7 1/2l third in Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) here most recent run; took that contest last year; effective 2 1/2m; classy hurdler, generally consistent, goes well at Cheltenham; placed in this in 2024; of interest for last year's winning trainer/jockey combo. Has proved himself here and it will be no shock if this one is on the premises.
13th	7 13th (7) (50/1 -100%) Colonel Mustard	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Colonel Mustard 50/1, Didn't stay in testing conditions when fourth beaten 16l in Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) at Navan latest; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on heavy and good; likeable sort needs drop back in trip. Fifth in this race last year but he's higher in the weights today and is now an 11yo.
14th	12 14th (12) (25/1 -56%) Guard Duty	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Guard Duty 25/1, Mistakes, travelled, did it comfortably, improved though didn't beat much. when landing a Handicap Hurdle by 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; generally progressive, may be worth another go at 3m but vulnerable in this grade. Competitive in all completed handicaps over this sort of trip; won three but needs better.
15th	15 15th (15) (50/1 -52%) Sony Bill	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Sony Bill 50/1, Yard won this last year; made too much use of, needed run when well beaten in Listed Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown latest; effective at 2m with cut; not in best form since move from France but could come on for latest. More is needed but from top yard and he's a dark horse with this big step up in trip.
16th	8 16th (8) (11/1 +31%) Puturhandstogether	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Puturhandstogether 11/1, Badly hampered by late faller, too much to do comfortably held in Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 2m on soft, good; Fred Winter and Irish Cesarewitch winner, in form in both codes but bit more needed. Marked step up in trip is an interesting move; proven big-race performer, including here.
17th	13 17th (13) (33/1 -32%) Chart Topper	33 33/1(-32%)	(13) Chart Topper 33/1, Yard won this last year; fell in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest when going best in front; probably would've won that day and only 2lb higher; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; progressive in handicaps; may ideally want bit further but big chance if getting stiff test. Needs improvement but represents Mullins and far from fully exposed; first-time headgear.
18th	16 18th (16) (50/1 -25%) Give It To Me Oj	50 50/1(-25%)	(16) Give It To Me Oj 50/1, Keen, outpaced, outclassed when comfortably held in Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) at Kempton last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; course winner; progressive in both codes but stamina to prove up in trip. Unraced beyond 2m1f; plenty to prove in this search for a big career best.
19th	17 19th (17) (80/1 -21%) Rambo T	80 80/1(-21%)	(17) Rambo T 80/1, Never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot most recent; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; mark now looks stiff. Landed a notable prize in October but failed to show his form in his three starts since.
20th	22 20th (22) (125/1 -150%) Minella Rescue	125 125/1(-150%)	(22) Minella Rescue 125/1, Needed run, unsuited by soft ground when fourth beaten 57l in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster latest; thorough stayer, further the better, unlikely to want shorter than 3m; do better on spring/summer ground but may find things happening too quickly here. No impact on last three outings; latest (11 days ago) was after four months off.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -40%) Farren Glory	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Farren Glory 28/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; 2l third in Red Mills Trial Hurdle (Grade 3) at Gowran Park most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m5f, acts with cut; generally consistent over hurdles and fences but mark looks about right. More to prove over this trip; makes his handicap debut aged nine, with first headgear.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (150/1 -355%) Dargiannini	150 150/1(-355%)	(18) Dargiannini 150/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest where unsuited by soft ground; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; handicapper in charge. Won in October and was soft ground an excuse in November, but he's an 11yo.

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

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STORM HEART was a useful juvenile hurdler a couple of seasons ago and has not had much racing since. The six-year-old accounted for a decent field when winning over 2m in the Red Mills Trial at Gowran last month and that followed an easy success over 2m4f at Limerick over Christmas. With the prospect of more to come back up in trip, it would be no surprise to see him score here. Stablemate Kopeck De Mee failed to fire when well backed in the Martin Pipe 12 months ago, but put that right when a narrow second at Aintree the following month. He is another likely to have improvement left to come. Jingko Blue bumped into a useful rival in Kabral Du Mathan when second in the Relkeel here in January and he could make the frame, while Lucky Place and The Yellow Clay are others with valid each-way claims.

Top stables look set to dominate and STORM HEART (nap) for Willie Mullins makes strong appeal. Puturhandstogether is next best.

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

15:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 +13%) Final Orders	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Final Orders 7/1, Yard won this last year; scored by 4 1/4l off a 9lb lower mark here penultimate start; didn't stay in strongly run race fifth beaten 16l off 147 last time, same mark here; effective around 3m, acts on yielding, good; back in form but stamina to prove if race is well run. C&D winner in December and ran well for a long way on slower-than-ideal ground last time.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +20%) Favori De Champdou	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Favori De Champdou 2/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; landed a Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase by 8 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; Listed winner prior to that in Ireland; effective 3m-3m5f, acts on any; back in form, unexposed in Cross Country races and could still be ahead of mark. Won comfortably over C&D in January and is still unexposed in this discipline; big player.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +7%) Vanillier	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Vanillier 13/2, Yard won this last year; back to best when winning the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown by 1 1/4l last time; placed in this last year; effective 3m-4m2f, acts on soft, good; regular in Cross Country races, will remain competitive throughout spring. Inconsistent nowadays but did very well to finish third in this race a year ago.
4	1 4th (1) (10/3 -21%) Stumptown	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(1) Stumptown 10/3, Won this last year off 5lb lower; showed willing attitude after bad early error when winning a Listed Velka Pardubicka at Pardubice by 2l last time; excellent course record; stable first string on jockey bookings; big threat. 2-2 over C&D last season (including this race); won Czech marathon on sole start this term.
5th	12 5th (12) (33/1 +18%) Latenightpass	33 33/1(+18%)	(12) Latenightpass 33/1, Mistakes, did not find much down the field in a handicap chase here most recent; effective 3-3 1/2m; may struggle in handicaps off this mark. C&D winner; second in this last year but out of form this season and long in the tooth now.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 +21%) Fakir D'oudairies	22 22/1(+21%)	(7) Fakir D'oudairies 22/1, Winner of four G1s; when fourth beaten 11l in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown latest; effective at around 2 1/2m; wants decent ground; former Grade 1 winner isn't the force of old but unexposed in Cross Country races, Aintree could suit but stamina worries here. Respectable fourth at Punchestown when back under rules last month; much more needed here.
7th	14 7th (14) (50/1 +24%) Famous Bridge	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Famous Bridge 50/1, Raced lazily down the field in a handicap chase at Haydock most recent; off a short-break; effective 3m+, acts on any but suited by cut; inconsistent. Out of form this season and makes cross-country debut from 11lb out of the handicap.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 -122%) Desertmore House	10 10/1(-122%)	(9) Desertmore House 10/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; winner over the banks at Punchestown previously; former Kerry National winner; off a short-break; effective 3m+; unexposed in Cross Country events; danger. Untested over C&D but twice ran well on Bank course at Punchestown in 2025; considered.
9th	5 9th (5) (20/1 +0%) Conflated	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Conflated 20/1, Winner of two G1s; 2l third in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown most recent run; effective 3m, acts with cut; former Grade 1 winner, on long losing run but unexposed in Cross Country races; work to do to reverse form with re-opposing rivals. Regressive veteran; placed on Bank course at Punchestown last month but others appeal more.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (14/1 +22%) Pied Piper	14 14/1(+22%)	(6) Pied Piper 14/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; fell in Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park latest when going well but stamina yet to be tested; effective 2 1/2m; has reached level and big stamina concerns. Ran quite well in major handicaps on last two starts; not ruled out on cross-country debut.
10th	13 10th (13) (16/1 -14%) The Goffer	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) The Goffer 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in the P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase at Punchestown latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2-3 1/2m; generally consistent, tricky to win with. Stayed on for fourth in this race in 2025 but effectively 5lb higher this year.
11th	10 11th (10) (66/1 0%) Horantzau D'airy	66 66/1(0%)	(10) Horantzau D'airy 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest where bled; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; struggling for new yard, formerly useful in Ireland. Very useful in Ireland in 2024 but looks too risky on this stable/cross-country debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 +39%) Velvet Elvis	40 40/1(+39%)	(8) Velvet Elvis 40/1, Pulled up in Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park latest where beaten early; visor first time; enjoys making it; effective 3m with cut; goes well at Fairyhouse, out of form. Out of form since clear second in last season's Thyestes; cross-country debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (150/1 -20%) Minella Crooner	150 150/1(-20%)	(11) Minella Crooner 150/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; former Listed winner; best around 3m with plenty of cut; not the force of old and has left Gordon Elliott. Pulled up in this race a year ago and also struggled on recent stable debut.

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15:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow

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Gordon Elliott's enviable record in this race could be enhanced further now that Favori De Champdou has proved he can successfully complete this course. A cosy winner over track and trip last time out, the 11-year-old readily atoned for a fall here in December and looks the pick of his trainer's four entrants. However, last year's winner STUMPTOWN is a Festival veteran that seems to continually rise to the challenge of an idiosyncratic test. Last seen when enhancing his record over cross country fences with a comfortable success in the Velka Pardubice, the Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding tends to go well fresh and can be expected to make a bold bid to retain his crown. Desertmore House and Vanillier are others with strong form in this type of event and are likely to be in the mix once again. Final Orders and Latenightpass were brushed aside by Favori De Champdou here last time out but have feasible each-way chances based on their peak form.

In excellent form during the winter, FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU is taken to overcome an 8lb rise for his impressive C&D success in January.

15:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +50%) Il Etait Temps	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(4) Il Etait Temps 5/2, Winner of six G1s; yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; fell in Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) at Ascot latest when beaten; in career best form prior to that; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; top class though can be a touch quirky at times, big threat but Cheltenham record a concern. Faller last time and 0-3 at the Cheltenham Festival; otherwise a huge player on ratings.
2	7 2nd (7) (50/1 +38%) Libberty Hunter	50 50/1(+38%)	(7) Libberty Hunter 50/1, Returned to form ridden to pick up the pieces jumping much better 7 1/4l third in Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) at Newbury most recent run; effective 2m, acts on heavy, good to soft; running well when coming down in this last year; likely to be ridden to pick up the pieces and could gain a place. In touch when falling in this race last year but needs to take his form to a new level.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 -25%) L'eau Du Sud	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) L'eau Du Sud 5/1, Ran to form 18l third in Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown most recent run; plenty to find with Il Etait Temps on that; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any but suited by cut; classy chaser has won over C&D in Shloer, looks to have reached level, bit to find with Majborough on Arkle meeting. Progressive in the main; easy winner of this season's Shloer over C&D; favourably fresh.
4	2 4th (2) (50/1 +0%) Captain Guinness	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Captain Guinness 50/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; 9 1/4l third in William Hill Bet Builder Chase (Grade 3) at Naas most recent run where found little up the hill; effective 2m, acts with cut; former winner of this, has had issues, not the force of old, erratic nowadays and finishing weakly. Seems on the wane and looks far from sure to sustain his good record (213) in this race.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 -87%) Quilixios	14 14/1(-87%)	(9) Quilixios 14/1, Winner of two G1s; yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; fell in this last year when last seen when only threat to winner and booked for second at least; former Triumph (Grade 1) winner here; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, probably wants sound surface ideally; player despite absence. Running better than ever when final-fence faller in this race last year; absent since.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Irish Panther	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Irish Panther 16/1, Travelled, jumped boldly, caught late by strong stayer having looked winner, improved when second beaten 1/2l in Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; progressing, looks classy chasing recruit but novice has it all to prove in open company. Ran very well in Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown last time; open to further progress.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/6 +0%) Majborough	0.833333 5/6(+0%)	(8) Majborough 5/6, Winner of four G1s; jumping improved under aggressive ride in first time cheekpieces when winning Dublin Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown by 19l last time; effective 2m, acts on any but suited by cut; top class, worthy favourite on the figures; tough to beat if jumping holds up but it did cost him in last year's Arkle. Would have won last year's Arkle but for errors; impressive in the Dublin Chase; top rated.
8th	1 8th (1) (150/1 -50%) Brookie	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Brookie 150/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ascot latest where unsuited by rain softened ground; returning from a break; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; consistent until latest; ran well in Grade 1 novice last year but handicapper is out of depth here. Placed in C&D handicap in the autumn; has the worst chance on ratings in this field.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 +50%) Found A Fifty	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Found A Fifty 20/1, Winner of two G1s as a novice; when fourth beaten 18l in Webster Cup Chase (Grade 2) at Navan latest; effective 2-2 1/2m; consistent until latest, probably vulnerable at top level, has had some hard races this term. Weakened into last of five finishers in this contest last season; others preferred.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (50/1 +0%) Saint Segal	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Saint Segal 50/1, Bit free in front but ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) at Newbury latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft, good to firm; hugely progressive, form franked but likely to struggle up in class. Has become very consistent but faces a stiffer assignment upped further in class.

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16:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow

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MAJBOROUGH hasn't always been the most pleasing on the eye over fences, most notably when throwing away the Arkle 12 months ago courtesy of late errors, but the application of cheekpieces turned him inside out with a devastating performance at the Dublin Racing Festival. He thumped Marine Nationale by 19 lengths and a repeat of that display would make it a difficult task for the opposition. L'eau Du Sud arrives here fresh after disappointing in the Tingle Creek behind Il Etait Temps, but Dan Skelton's grey was hugely impressive in the Shloer over C&D in November and that might help him reverse form with Il Etait Temps, who comes into this with a few points to prove. The eight-year-old had been ante-post favourite until falling in the Clarence House when never looking particularly happy and his Cheltenham form also raises some questions. Irish Panther lacks experience over fences, with this only his third start, but he made Romeo Coolio pull out all the stops at Leopardstown and is very interesting.

Majborough is the one to beat provided errors don't resurface. L'EAU DU SUD is solid and Irish Panther is interesting.

16:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (66/1 -65%) Martator	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Martator 66/1, Unseated in a handicap chase at Sandown latest when going well; blinkers first time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any but suited by good; back on workable mark but inconsistent of late and losing run marking up. On a competitive mark but he was soundly beaten on all four visits here.
2	8 2nd (8) (8/1 +11%) Jazzy Matty	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Jazzy Matty 8/1, Won this last year off 8lb lower; never threatened comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m; better over fences and this looks to have been a plan but must bounce back following wind op. Below par this season but wind op since last time and he's 2-2 at the Cheltenham Festival.
3	17 3rd (17) (20/1 +20%) Break My Soul	20 20/1(+20%)	(17) Break My Soul 20/1, Returned to form back down in class when second beaten 12l in a novice chase at Punchestown latest; effective 2m, acts on any; thriving since move to this yard, may do better now handicapping on quicker ground. Hasn't kicked on following chase debut win but there could be some mileage in her mark.
4	20 4th (20) (10/1 +17%) Release The Beast	10 10/1(+17%)	(20) Release The Beast 10/1, Improved again back down in trip beaten 2 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark at Leopardstown last time; hood first time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; progressive, still on fair mark. Improved form when runner-up on both starts this season and could have even more to offer.
5th	19 5th (19) (33/1 -106%) Jasko Des Dames	33 33/1(-106%)	(19) Jasko Des Dames 33/1, Needed run, may have found ground too soft when down the field in Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown most recent; in good form prior; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; should come on for latest run. 7l fifth in this last March; 5lb higher this time around but not discounted each-way.
6th	14 6th (14) (10/1 +0%) Ballysax Hank	10 10/1(+0%)	(14) Ballysax Hank 10/1, Comfortably held in Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown last time where flattened out on ground softer than ideal; Summer Plate winner last year; effective at around 2 1/2m, doesn't get 3m, decent ground suits; progressive, more to come on better ground but will need stiff test at the trip. 5l win in 2m5f Summer Plate last July; stiff track and strong pace will help at this trip.
7th	9 7th (9) (15/2 +0%) Vanderpoel	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(9) Vanderpoel 15/2, Travelled, well treated up 8lb, improved landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Sandown last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on decent ground; progressive since going chasing like most from yard; bold jumper likely still has more to offer. Winter wins came in small fields but this lightly raced 7yo did it convincingly both times.
8th	6 8th (6) (50/1 -52%) Boothill	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Boothill 50/1, 24l third in Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton most recent run where poorly placed to challenge; off a short-break; suited by 2m, acts on soft and good, probably not heavy; has had jumping issues, not quite the force of old. Well handicapped on November 2024 C&D form but this 11yo hasn't shone this season.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 -43%) Addragoole	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Addragoole 20/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 13lb lower mark at Leopardstown penultimate start; ran to form, possibly hit front a bit too soon third beaten 7 1/4l off 142 last time, 3lb higher here; effective 2m, best form with cut but acts on good; progressing over fences. Won big-field h'cap at Leopardstown in December; soft ground may not have been ideal since.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (6/1 +25%) Inthepocket	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Inthepocket 6/1, Bit too free and finished tamely again but ran to form beaten 9 1/2l in Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown last time; effective 2m; Grade 1 winner over hurdles, useful chaser but has had issues, finishing efforts a concern. Fifth of 14 at Leopardstown last month and he's capable of building on that.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (25/1 -56%) Western Diego	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Western Diego 25/1, Scored by 4l off a 11lb lower mark at Fairyhouse penultimate start; bit below form off revised mark fourth beaten 8l off 138 last time, 3lb higher here; effective 2m, acts on soft; progressing this term but needs more again. Grade 3 novice win at Fairyhouse in January and could be suited by this big-field scenario.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (80/1 -100%) The Other Mozzie	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) The Other Mozzie 80/1, Below form up in class when down the field in Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse most recent; off a short-break; effective around 2m, suited by sound surface; remains above last winning mark. Of interest on his win at Ayr last April but hard to fancy on winter evidence; yard debut.
10th	12 10th (12) (80/1 -220%) Special Cadeau	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Special Cadeau 80/1, Unsuited by rain softened ground comfortably held in Listed Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse last time; returning from a break; effective 2m on good; generally consistent but doesn't look stable first string on jockey bookings. Goes well fresh and he's in with an each-way shout on his form in the autumn.
11th	2 11th (2) (28/1 -75%) Calico	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Calico 28/1, Landed the Hurst Park Handicap Chase by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Ascot penultimate start; found ground too testing last time; conditions will suit; effective 2m; consistent and boasts excellent course record but mark may now be high enough. 10yo who has been better than ever this season (2-2 in handicaps); entitled to respect.
12th	4 12th (4) (10/3 +39%) Be Aware	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Be Aware 10/3, Landed a handicap by 4l off a 11lb lower mark at Stratford in October; highly tried and has performed with credit since; got racing too early last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by decent ground; progressive over fences, bit below top level but opening mark looks generous; big player for yard which won this a couple of years ago. Running well in defeat in Graded races and has the potential to be better than this mark.
13th	18 13th (18) (12/1 +52%) Relieved Of Duties	12 12/1(+52%)	(18) Relieved Of Duties 12/1, Likely found ground too testing when fourth beaten 19l in a novice chase at Punchestown latest; top jockey back on board; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; well treated on previous run here; interesting now handicapping on better ground. Very good start to chasing career in October; could bounce back now back on better ground.
14th	1 14th (1) (33/1 -106%) Touch Me Not	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Touch Me Not 33/1, Ran to form when second beaten 5l in William Hill Bet Builder Chase (Grade 3) at Naas latest; effective 2m, suited by cut; in form, consistent in Graded contests; bit more needed to defy top weight. Conceding weight all round when runner-up in Grade 3 last time; not ruled out each-way.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/1 +38%) Rubaud	10 10/1(+38%)	(3) Rubaud 10/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; big effort on ground more testing than ideal when second beaten 1 1/4l in Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) at Wincanton latest; enjoys making it; effective at 2m on sound surface; not up to top level but consistent below that; very well treated on hurdle form but probably better in that sphere. Grade 2 novice chase winner last season; Grade 2 h'dle win this term but may be vulnerable.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (16/1 0%) Jour D'evasion	16 16/1(0%)	(16) Jour D'evasion 16/1, Improved again, benefitting from leaders getting racing early landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Warwick last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on heavy, good to soft; hugely progressive and not ruled out despite step up in class. 3-4 over fences but today is a much tougher test of his credentials.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (20/1 -25%) Personal Ambition	20 20/1(-25%)	(15) Personal Ambition 20/1, Went clear comfortably and returned to form down in class and trip in first time blinkers when winning a novice chase at Newbury by 17l last time; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts on soft and good to soft; needs to back up latest in a handicap. Can make mistakes but has plenty of ability; could make bold bid if minimising the errors.

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16:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow

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If BE AWARE can build on some encouraging efforts in novice chase company, notably his second to Lulamba in the Henry VIII at Sandown in December, then Dan Skelton's charge must have a great chance returning to handicap duty. Inthepocket won a Grade 1 over hurdles at Aintree a few years ago and has been lightly raced since. He is another to take seriously for a top yard, while Ben Pauling also boasts a strong hand courtesy of the hat-trick seeking Vanderpoel and easy Newbury winner Personal Ambition. If they go too quick then it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Ballysax Hank ran on through beaten horses for a place.

Last year's winner Jazzy Matty has to be feared but RELIEVED OF DUTIES is the selection now that he is back on better ground.

16:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (15/2 +25%) The Mourne Rambler	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(13) The Mourne Rambler 15/2, Very promising debut when winning a 4yo bumper at Leopardstown by 3 1/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on yielding; debut form franked, more to come, stiff track should suit. Well related and won a traditionally strong bumper at Leopardstown; top Flat rider booked.
2	22 2nd (22) (14/1 +0%) Mets Ta Ceinture	14 14/1(+0%)	(22) Mets Ta Ceinture 14/1, Improved when winning a Grade 2 bumper at Lyon Parilly by 8l last time; acts on good to soft and heavy; progressive in France where form franked; well treated getting weight from rivals on stable debut; may contend. Quality bumper form in France; bought for 710,000euros; 4yo filly with all the allowances.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 +33%) Bass Hunter	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Bass Hunter 8/1, Far too keen and kicked on too soon when winning King Edward VII Ascot Membership NH Flat Race (Listed) at Ascot by a length last time hanging on at the finish; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; Irish point winner, form franked, worth further step up in class but run style may not suit this test. Impressive in making all for both his bumper wins; trainer rates him very highly.
4	2 4th (2) (22/1 +33%) Boycetown	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Boycetown 22/1, Did it easily and improved from debut under positive ride when winning a bumper at Down Royal by 18l last time; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts with cut; much more to come for top yard, more needed. Easy winner last time but no match for It's Only A Game the run before.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -60%) Diamant Dore	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Diamant Dore 40/1, Went clear with ease for very promising debut when winning a bumper at Ayr by 17l last time; hood first time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on heavy; looked useful on debut despite not beating much, worth step up in class; interesting at a price. Won easily at Ayr despite racing freely and wandering around when clear; now hooded.
6th	21 6th (21) (5/1 +44%) Quiryn	5 5/1(+44%)	(21) Quiryn 5/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; quickened clear readily, very promising debut 9l winner in a 4yo bumper at Naas on debut; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft; more to come for top yard, jockey booking suggests big run expected. Won easily at Naas but only Cue Card has won as a 4yo since 1995.
7th	15 7th (15) (40/1 -60%) The Wager	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) The Wager 40/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; improved for debut experience when winning a bumper at Fairyhouse by 3/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m1f on heavy and yielding; progressive but stable holds stronger claims. Fairyhouse RPR was nothing special; probably lacks the star potential of some in here.
8th	16 8th (16) (100/1 -203%) Vango Can Go	100 100/1(-203%)	(16) Vango Can Go 100/1, Ran to form 5l third in King Edward VII Ascot Membership NH Flat Race (Listed) at Ascot most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft; likely get further in time, progressing but bit to find with Bass Hunter. Promising stayer in the making but looks comfortably held by Bass Hunter on Ascot form.
9th	18 9th (18) (40/1 -60%) With Nolimit	40 40/1(-60%)	(18) With Nolimit 40/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved when second beaten a short-head in C & G I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) at Leopardstown latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; point and bumper winner is progressive; closely matched with a couple of stablemates on recent meeting. Just missed out to Broadway Ted in a Grade 2 latest; he's not his stable's main hope.
10th	11 10th (11) (100/1 -52%) Tally Ho Back	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Tally Ho Back 100/1, Too keen, below form beaten 8l in a bumper at Windsor last time; in good form prior; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; maiden looks up against it. Flattered to get so close to Bass Hunter at Ascot; no maiden has ever won this race.
11th	19 11th (19) (33/1 +18%) Moonverrin	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Moonverrin 33/1, Idled, good ride to get back up, improved when winning Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) at Leopardstown by a short-head last time; effective 2m, acts on yielding and heavy; progressive, worth a go at top level but bit to find with Keep Him Company on collateral. Would have been second last time had the runner-up's rider not prematurely eased down.
12th	14 12th (14) (125/1 -279%) The Skecher	125 125/1(-279%)	(14) The Skecher 125/1, Quickened clear comfortably, very promising debut when winning a bumper at Ayr by 5 1/2l last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; point form franked under rules, more to come for top yard but stable second string on jockey bookings. Whether he possesses the required gears to mix it with the best of these is unlikely.
13th	17 13th (17) (33/1 -32%) Wilde's Legacy	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Wilde's Legacy 33/1, Went clear with ease, improved to defy penalty when winning a bumper at Huntingdon by 3 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on AW and soft; progressive, worth step up in class; place claims at a price. Hit a flat spot at Huntingdon before staying on best; looks vulnerable.
14th	9 14th (9) (4/1 -14%) Love Sign D'aunou	4 4/1(-14%)	(9) Love Sign D'aunou 4/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; looked potentially top class when winning a bumper at Naas by 24l last time; effective 2m2f, acts on heavy; point win franked under rules, more to come for top connections; likely type. Has a strikingly similar profile to the stable's 2024 winner Jasmin De Vaux; big shout.
15th	7 15th (7) (16/1 +20%) It's Only A Game	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) It's Only A Game 16/1, Poorly placed to challenge when fourth beaten 4l in C & G I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) at Leopardstown latest; effective at 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; form franked, further improvement likely but bit to find with re-opposing rivals. Behind three of these in a Grade 2 but did get warm beforehand and wasn't ideally placed.
16th	12 16th (12) (14/1 -100%) The Irish Avatar	14 14/1(-100%)	(12) The Irish Avatar 14/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; went clear with ease when winning a bumper at Navan by 9l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft; pointer has joined top yard, debut form franked emphatically, much more to come under rules, top jockey booked here. Won by 9l at Navan where Patrick Mullins barely pressed the accelerator pedal.
17th	3 17th (3) (16/1 +0%) Broadway Ted	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Broadway Ted 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved from debut when winning C & G I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2) at Leopardstown by a short-head last time doing well to get up; effective 2m, acts on heavy; top jockey has some experience on him; progressive, worth a go at top level in bumpers. Beat some of these in an often-influential Grade 2 at Leopardstown last month.
18th	5 18th (5) (80/1 -60%) Chicker	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Chicker 80/1, Ran to form but possibly challenged a bit early comfortably held in Three Counties Christmas Open NH Flat Race (Listed) here last time; in good form prior; effective 2m, acts on good; debut form franked emphatically, looks potentially useful but more needed at this level. A dual winner, but on all his form this looks three bridges too far.
19th	8 19th (8) (4/1 +50%) Keep Him Company	4 4/1(+50%)	(8) Keep Him Company 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved when winning a bumper at Leopardstown by 4 1/2l last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; progressive, more to come, stiffer track should suit, latest form boosted in Grade 2. Posted a smart Topspeed figure (best in this race) when impressing at Leopardstown.
20th	20 20th (20) (28/1 -100%) Our Trigger	28 28/1(-100%)	(20) Our Trigger 28/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; very promising debut 6l winner in a 4yo bumper at Gowran Park on debut; effective 2m, acts on heavy; debut form looks modest but likely more to come for top yard. Not wildly impressive at Gowran but he's clearly open to any amount of improvement.
21st	10 21st (10) (150/1 -200%) Of Land And Sea	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) Of Land And Sea 150/1, Bit free but improved under aggressive ride, didn't beat much when winning an auction bumper at Limerick by 9l last time; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good; progressive but looks out of depth here. Looked good at Limerick; sure to win more races but this is unlikely to be one of them.

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17:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Willie Mullins bids for an unprecedented 15th success in the Champion Bumper and Love Sign D'aunou, the choice of his son Patrick, appears to be the pick of the Closutton quintet after a 24-length rout on his Rules debut at Naas in January. The Irish Avatar impressed in his bumper victory at Navan and commands plenty of respect, but the four-year-old QUIRYN is especially interesting. He boasts an unusual profile having attempted to run twice on the Flat in France, but not consenting to enter the stalls, and he made a bright start in a Naas bumper. A half-brother to a Group 1 winner, it wouldn't be a massive surprise if he had too much speed for the NH types in a bid to be the first of his age group to win this since Cue Card back in 2011. Keep Him Company, Ascot Listed winner Bass Hunter and Mets Ta Ceinture, who was purchased for 710,000 euros in November, are others to note.

It's worth taking on the Irish with BASS HUNTER who might be something special. The Mourne Rambler is second choice.

17:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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