15:15 Cheltenham

Monday 1 January 2024

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Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 4f 56y  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:16  |   Winning time: 5m 12.75s
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Bob Olinger44
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-6| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  159| CD
6/4
First win since taking the Turners at the 2022 Festival when seeing off Zanahiyr in 2½m Grade 2 hurdle at Navan on reappearance 44 days ago. Unlikely to give up his unbeaten Cheltenham record without a fight.
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Brewin'upastormt51
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-6| J: B S Hughes| T: O Murphy| OR:  147| D
20/1
Looked the likely winner when falling at the last in this 2 years ago. Bounced back from a lesser run in this last season when winning the Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell in February. Respectable second on Aintree reappearance last month.
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Strong Leader37
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-0| J: G Sheehan| T: O Murphy| OR:  147
3/1
Smart novice hurdler last season, winning 3 times and second in 2m Grade 1 at Aintree final start. Flopped on reappearance but quickly back on track when length second to Blueking D'oroux in 19f Ascot Grade 2 37 days ago.
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4
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Marie's Rockt31
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-13| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR:  152| BF| CD
7/4
Dual Grade 1 winner in mares' company and also won this last year. Very good second 3m Aintree Grade 1 in April. Too keen when below par in 3m Newbury Grade 2 on reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of her. The one to beat if back to her best.
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Forecasts

Bob Olinger (6/4), Marie's Rock (7/4), Strong Leader (3/1), Brewin'upastorm (20/1)

Verdict

If MARIE'S ROCK bounces back to the form she showed when winning this 12 months ago she might have a bit too much for dual Festival winner Bob Olinger.

Previous Winners

2023
Marie's Rock
Weight: 10-13  |Age: 8
11/2

Prize Money

1st: £39,865.002nd: £14,959.003rd: £7,490.004th: £3,731.005th: £1,876.006th: £938.00

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