Cheltenham 2024

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JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Majborough

Kargese

Salver

Willie Mullins saddled the first four home last year and holds all the aces again with 7 runners, MAJBOROUGH looking the pick after his fine start for the yard behind stablemate Kargese at Leopardstown. He's open to plenty of improvement and can come out on top. Salvator Mundi found only the absent Sir Gino too good in France on his debut 11 months ago and is an intriguing runner. Nurburgring and Salver are also in the mix.

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Absurde

L'eau Du Sud

Pied Piper

Magical Zoe

Plenty with solid claims and it may pay to take a chance on SO SCOTTISH. Still going well when falling over fences here earlier this term, he teed himself up nicely for a tilt at this with a good fourth over hurdles at Leopardstown 6 weeks ago and his mark looks a workable one for a yard that has already hit the target this week. The improving King of Kingsfield, now handicapping, and Betfair Hurdle second L'eau du Sud are other key players. Risk Belle and Absurde are also shortlisted.

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

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Stellar Story

The Jukebox Man

Dancing City

READIN TOMMY WRONG maintained his unbeaten record in the manner of a high-class staying prospect in the Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle in January and, with this longer trip likely to yield further improvement, he makes plenty of appeal. High Class Hero is also unbeaten under Rules and is expected to relish a greater test of stamina, while Captain Teague and Dancing City are others to note in an interesting renewal. 

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Galopin Des Champs

Gerri Colombe

Corach Rambler

After a couple of defeats GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has reestablished himself as the best around in this division with Grade 1 wins at Leopardstown on his last 2 starts (particularly impressive on the first occasion) and can emulate former stablemate Al Boum Photo and become the ninth dual winner of jump racing's Blue Riband. Fastorslow, who beat the selection twice last year and chased him home at Leopardstown last month, can fill the forecast spot ahead of last year's runner-up Bravemansgame. 

St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase

Sine Nomine

Its On The Line

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ITS ON THE LINE has edged out both Ferns Lock and Billaway already this season and this stiff test of stamina (in testing conditions) is only likely to aid his cause, so he's fancied to confirm superiority over that pair, who boast solid claims of their own. Premier Magic has done nothing wrong since taking this prize at the expense of the selection in 2023, so he also warrants a strong mention. 

Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Limerick Lace

Dinoblue

Marsh Wren

DINOBLUE had her winning run ended only by the top-class El Fabiolo in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown last time and this looks hers for the taking back against her own sex with the longer trip unlikely to be an issue. Her stablemate Allegorie de Vassy was an excellent second in this last season and can fill the same spot again, with Limerick Lace a clear best of the rest. 

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

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Waterford Whispers

Quai De Bourbon

Answer To Kayf

Henry de Bromhead kicked off the Festival in style on Tuesday and he can bring down the curtain with WATERFORD WHISPERS, who is improving in leaps and bounds and can have his runner-up effort at Leopardstown over Christmas upgraded given the race wasn't run to suit. Quai de Bourbon is 2-2 for Willie Mullins and he can provide most resistance now handicapping, with last year's runner-up No Ordinary Joe rounding off the shortlist despite his yard's much publicised exasperating week. 

Fakenham

Robert Case Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Bluegrass

Rumoursareflying

Juan Bermudez

BLUEGRASS has been shaping up well in handicaps lately and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to open his account as a hurdler. Rumoursareflying probably should have won at Southwell last time and is an obvious threat, with fairly useful Flat recruit Juan Bermudez also worthy of consideration. 

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Ballylinch

Elleon

ELLEON soon bounced back to form when third at Sedgefield last time, despite having made his effort earlier than ideal, and he can gain a deserved first success over fences with blinkers applied. Ballylinch could still have more to offer after only 4 chase starts and is feared most, ahead of Kadex.

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Ballyrashane

A really poor event, with BALLYRASHANE taken to build on a more encouraging chase debut fourth and get off the mark over fences at the second time of asking. It's very hard to have much faith in any of the other runners, with Conceroe perhaps somewhat appealing having won here on her final start before a long absence, whilst the temperamental Rostello could get involved if on a 'going' day.

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Fever Dream

A few in with a squeak but FEVER DREAM took a step forward when finishing fourth over an inadequate trip on handicap debut at Uttoxeter back in October so, provided he's ready to roll, Christian Williams' 6-y-o can come out on top with a first-time tongue tie applied. Sangiovese is going the right way, so he heads up the dangers, with Awesome Foursome rounding off the shortlist. 

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Birdhouse

Pump It Up

An open-looking mares' event in which it could be worth chancing the returning SYMBOLIC SPIRIT. She lines up from what rates an appealing mark on the pick of her form last year and she's just the type her new yard has often excelled with previously. Weigh Anchor arrives one of the least exposed and she should improve now handicapping. Birdhouse and Foursome are others to note. 

Fakenham Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle

Tapley

Ip Up

COUP DE COUER is 2-2 when partnered by Brian Hughes and a 7 lb rise for last month's Sedgefield success may not prevent him going in again. Magical Maggie and Tapley were both in good heart at the end of 2023 and may give the selection most to do if resuming in similar form. 

Queens Cup Grassroots Open Hunters' Chase

Rebel Dawn Rising

Knight In Dubai

KNIGHT IN DUBAI ran poorly on his final outing for Dan Skelton but he's turned over a new leaf in points for this yard and he's worth a chance to make a successful return to Rules. Rebel Dawn Rising is a definite threat if he's ready to go and Firak should give his running once more.

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Loyal Touch

Isle Of Sark

Geremia

The one who appeals most is ISLE OF SARK, who got his head in front for the first time since his 2-y-o days at Southwell 10 days ago, only to lose the race in the stewards' room. He has clearly resumed in good order and is taken to gain compensation off the same mark. Faylaq will have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward following a break, while Parish Councillor, who shaped well in the same Southwell race that Isle of Sark contested, is best of the rest.

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Crown Estate

Infatuator

NATIVE KING went down by only a nose over C&D last month and can go one better now. Crown Estate looks the obvious threat unless the betting speaks in the favour of Archie Watson newcomer Infatuator.

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Albasheer

Billyjoh

Lethal Nymph

HIYA MAITE was impressive both visually and on the clock when bolting up at Southwell last time and he's taken to defy a 10 lb higher mark. Billyjoh is in the form of his life and has to be considerd going for the hat-trick, though his slow-starting tendencies slighty temper enthusiasm at the minimum trip, whilst Albasheer produced a career-best to score here last time and should go well again.

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Bella Kopella

Selby's Pride

Mattella

MATTELLA makes her handicap debut on what appears to be a fair mark and she could be the answer in this open-looking handicap. Daytona Lady didn't do much wrong when third at Chelmsford and she is feared most ahead of Hurt You Never and Bella Kopella.

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Fircombe Hall

Catherine Chroi

Dandys Gold

A trappy classified event in which marginal preference is for NOBLE CAPTAIN who looked in excellent order when a stylish C&D scorer last week and can follow up at these weights. Southwell winner Trulie Good rates a big threat though if the visor again has the desired effect, while both Fircombe Hall and Tathmeen can't be discounted given their excellent records here. 

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Likeashadow

Mayo County

LIKEASHADOW looks the way to go here given he can race off the same mark as when a good second to East Bank over C&D last time out and meets that rival on 6 lb better terms now. Craig Lidster's penalised 3-y-o still rates the chief danger however, with Bits And Bobs another who can have a say in an open contest. 

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Al Muqdad

One More Dream

Rory

Dropped back in trip, NOVAK had a hopeless task from his position when fourth at this course last week, so he looks ready to take advantage of his current mark returned to 7f. The main danger could be One More Dream, who ran at least as well as ever when scoring at Southwell on Tuesday, while Al Muqdad is also considered.

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Thismydream

Water Of Leith

SPANISH ANGEL would have finished closer on his recent C&D reappearance but for meeting trouble and looks worth chancing having dipped to 2 lb below the mark he defied here last summer. Water of Leith and Let's Go Hugo might be the pair to give him most to do. 

Rocket Warrior

Billiegee

Valadero

DREAM SELECTION has been much improved switched to handicaps this season and can follow up last month's C&D win. Etretat was still green when an improved third on his handicap bow over C&D 32 days ago so is feared along with Bas Bleu, who's been knocking on the door of late. 

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Aerospace

Prince Maxi

Parramount

PRINCE MAXI had finished mid-division in a hot Newmarket novice last spring (when trained by Richard Hannon) and confirmed that debut promise 10 months on when winning a similar event here with any amount in hand 5 weeks ago. He looks a useful prospect so should prove hard to beat under a penalty. Helter Skelter and Aerospace both showed ability for their previous yards so are respected, though the latter is returning from a long absence. 

Inawe

Bitcoin Profit

Rust E Boy

Quite a few of these are going to struggle to win a race but BITCOIN PROFIT has shown he can and he could open his account for a new yard. Trois Blancs is also interesting starting out for new connections, while Inawe has claims on a couple of her placed efforts this year.

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Tasmanian Legend

Keady Town

Quite an interesting 3-y-o handicap. Last-time-out novice winners COCKTAIL DRESS and Completed look open to progress now moving into handicaps and might be the pair to focus on, with the former narrowly preferred. 

Black Smoke

Virtual Hug

Stolen Encounter

MERRY MINISTER is unexposed over this trip and scored with a smooth-travelling performance at Lingfield last month, so he may be able to follow up under the same apprentice. Fellow last-time-out winner Baileys Warrior is considered and Stolen Encounter should also be on the premises.

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Prince Ali

Crafter

ENZOS ANGEL probably found the race coming too soon at this course three weeks ago but he'd won well over C&D on his previous outing and he's worth a chance to get back to winning ways at the possible expense of Malacanne, who scored here last month. Prince Ali can get involved if the pace is strong.

Dundalk

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Billboa

Inishmot Prince

Musical Tribute

MUSICAL TRIBUTE was unlucky not to win over 6f here 3 weeks ago and can come out on top if carrying on in the same sort of form. Inishmot Prince is a big player again, while Arnhem may be set for another good performance first time back.

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Victory Star

Jaafel

Pierre Lapin

A trappy claimer but EDGE OF DARKNESS holds a good chance on these terms starting out for a new yard and gets the tentative vote. S'all Good Man and Jaafel head up the dangers, with Bright Start another worth monitoring with a recent run under his belt. 

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Walhaan

Emeric

Tara Power

It good be worth chancing JUNGLE COVE, who starts the new season off a potentially good mark. Emeric went close to resuming winning ways over C&D last month and is the obvious threat, with Walhaan and Firstman completing the shortlist. 

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Princess Rabab

Not Just Any Eagle

Dreams Fled Away

The vote goes to HINEMOA, who was just touched off by Neddies Boy over C&D last month and it while it shoud be close between them once again, Mark Cahill's charge remains on a workable mark and is taken to reverse those placings. Moondharrig is also taken to turn the tables on a rival he was beaten by here last week, namely Highland King, while the hat-trick seeking Dreams Fled Away is also accorded respect.

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Feature This

Nibras Rainbow

Arbaawi

FEATURE THIS boasts an excellent record here so gets the vote in a very open contest. Fellow C&D scorers Relevant Range and Arbaawi both bring solid credentials to the table too and can chase home Paul Flynn's mare in that order,    

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Fivecromwellplace

Velvet Skies

I Bid You Ajou

THE POACHER DALY had a ready excuse here last time and can be given another chance to confirm the promise of his handicap debut second prior to that. Colin Keane takes the reins on Michael O'Callaghan handicap newcomer I Bid You Ajou and this son of Shalaa is second choice ahead of Coulstar. 

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Jakajaro

Genesis

SHE'S QUALITY posesses much the best form on show so is fancied to return in style and bag a second success. Tarsus appeals as the one to chase home Jack Davison's filly ahead of fellow C&D winner Genesis. 

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Jazzy Dancer

Hezahunk

Phil's Dream

JAZZY DANCER has been in top form lately and, from an excellent draw, he's worth a chance to gain some reward in a race where most look averagely handicapped. Hezahunk is an obvious danger if he matches the form he showed in a claimer last time and American In Paris is a dangerous one to rule out.

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Provided he is raring to go following a break, Irish raider REVEREND HUBERT should have enough in the locker to account for his three rivals. He was a creditable third to progressive novice Butch (since won a competitive handicap and finished second in Grade 2 company) upped to 3m at Cheltenham when last seen in October and this drop back in trip looks a good move. Haiti Couleurs should also benefit from dropping back in trip and he is the clear main danger ahead of Dasher.

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MOLTO BENE was a ready winner on her recent handicap debut at Plumpton and a 6 lb rise in the weights probably won't be enough to prevent her from following up. That said, Mumbles also appears to be going the right way and he is greatly respected, while Arlo could have a part to play if the addition of cheekpieces has the desired effect.

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There wasn't much between FOLLOWANGO and Bluella Bresil at Lingfield and it may again be a case of fine margins, with Evan Williams' charge taken to uphold that form and deservedly open her hurdles account. The 4-y-o Dameofthecotswolds seemed to excel herself behind a smart type at Haydock, form which gives her every chance in this company, but she shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal. Largy Force may well build on her hurdles debut promise and Ascending Lark showed ability in bumpers.

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CLASSIC MAESTRO and Bonza Boy arrive here firmly at the top of their game and look the pair to focus on. The former, who bumped into one patently ahead of its mark at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, is narrowly selected to come out on top. Walkinthewoods rates best of the others.

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MAJOR FORTUNE hasn't looked back since getting a test of stamina and a 7 lb penalty for his most recent Lingfield success shouldn't stop him getting the 6-timer up. In-form maiden Lelant appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of handicap debutant Maximum Effort. 

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DESERT FORTUNE made a promising start for Venetia Williams when runner-up at Leicester and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better off the same mark here. Veteran Breizh Alko needs considering back in this sphere after a good recent hurdling effort at Sedgefield, while the far less exposed Rouge de L'Quest could also have a say in the battle for runner-up spot. 

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