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Didn't jump fluently when below par here on New Year's Day; however, he's reportedly had his knees medicated since and two starts ago was a fine second in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); two wins here (3m/3m2f) during last season's novice campaign; in the mix if back on song.
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13
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6/1
13/2
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7/1
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Runner-up three times in a row in good handicaps this season (2m7f/3m, good/good to soft) before easily making all in Grade 2 novice at Ascot (3m, good) last month; the favourite unseated at Ascot but he was impressive nevertheless and is very much respected now back in a handicap.
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18
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17/2
8/1
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15/2
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Won in January in his first two chases (3m/3m2f, soft/heavy) then lacked fluency over his fences when second at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); bar one small blip he jumped much better at Kempton (3m, good to soft) 17 days ago when romping home in the Ladbrokes Trophy; hit with 12lb rise but that may not stop this highly progressive 7yo, who was very impressive last time.
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17
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9/1
15/2
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9/1
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Can make mistakes and faded when upped to 3m1f at Aintree last April, while this season's form has been mixed; however, he stayed on well when second in the Plate (extended 2m4f) at last season's Festival and his pedigree suggests today's distance is worth another go; 2lb lower than 12 months ago and could play a leading role if finding some fluency and seeing out the trip.
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19
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17/2
9/1
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10/1
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Won at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in December on second chase start and followed up at Ayr (3m, soft); won on good to soft over hurdles; soundly beaten fifth of seven here (nearly 2m5f, soft) last time but in a strong novice handicap and this 7yo retains potential now up in trip; could have lots more to offer for trainer who won this in 2022 and 2023 with Corach Rambler.
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8
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9/1
10/1
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12/1
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Won Grade 2 novice at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last term then pulled up in NH Chase here, but that was 3m6f on heavy; has got better with each of his three runs this term, winning by 6l in Newbury handicap (3m2f, good to soft) in December; this progressive 8yo could still have more to offer.
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22
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14/1
16/1
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12/1
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Lightly raced 8yo who produced a career best when clear second over C&D (good) in October; mid-race faller at Navan in November when last seen; the drier the ground the better and this Irish raider is not discounted.
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23
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10/1
11/1
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12/1
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Inexperienced novice whose chase wins have come in small fields and he took a heavy fall two starts ago; however, he jumped well when making all at Kelso (extended 2m7f) last time and powered clear of a solid yardstick in second; won on good to soft in December; a 4lb rise for last time may well prove lenient for this unexposed 8yo, who could be quite a lot better than his current mark; trainer won this in 2022 and 2023 with Corach Rambler.
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12
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10/1
12/1
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14/1
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10l win here (extended 3m3f, soft) in November 2023 and going well when falling three out here (3m2f, soft) next time; hasn't kicked on from those performances but she ran creditably when second in Listed mares' chase at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month and it's possible the return to Cheltenham will be a major boost; has also run well here on good ground; could be a player.
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15
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12/1
14/1
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16/1
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The writing was on the wall very early when pulled up at Musselburgh latest and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, this 7yo has enjoyed a progressive season otherwise, completing a hat-trick with his win here (3m2f, good to soft) in December before solid third at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); can make bold bid if bouncing back.
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9
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18/1
16/1
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18/1
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Irish-trained novice who has improved the last twice, easily winning big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 3m, good to yielding) in December then second of 16 at same track (2m5f, yielding); could do with jumping better than last time but this progressive 7yo may have more left in the tank.
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10
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16/1
18/1
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Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces to win last month's Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft); up 4lb to a career-high mark and has a fine record at Haydock, but he ran well for a long way when 22l fourth in this last year and is unexposed in the cheekpieces; interesting.
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7
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18/1
20/1
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22/1
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Disappointing on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding) last month and unproven on the forecast good to soft ground; however, he looked good previously, going very close in a Grade 2 novice at Punchestown (3m, soft) then third in Grade 1 novice at Limerick (2m3f, yielding to soft); in top hands and could have potential off this mark if bouncing back to form.
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14
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20/1
18/1
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22/1
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11yo; well-beaten ninth in this race in 2023 then absent until 17l fifth of 11 over nearly 2m5f here in January on stable debut; in the circumstances it was a respectable run last time and he's 7lb lower than when second in this race in 2021; no surprise if he goes well now back up in trip.
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6
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20/1
22/1
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25/1
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Struggled last term on both previous Cheltenham runs (including in this), which is a worry; this winter's two wins came at favourite course Ascot (3m, good to soft/good) but he also ran well at Newbury in November and this progressive 7yo is climbing the weights only slowly; dangerous to rule out.
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1
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22/1
25/1
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28/1
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Well-backed 5-1 shot in this last year only to fall early (a stablemate won); 8lb higher this time; won over an extended 2m7f over hurdles and this second-season chaser reappeared with a win in a graduation chase at Haydock (extended 2m5f, soft) in November; fair efforts when fourth in handicaps the next twice (3m/3m1f, good to soft/soft) but needs something extra today.
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16
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33/1
25/1
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33/1
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9yo who has been better than ever this season, winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, good) on reappearance and bouncing back from a lesser run here with short-head second here (nearly 2m5f, soft) in January; unraced beyond that trip but he's a brother to two talented stayers; not discounted.
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4
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40/1
33/1
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40/1
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Well treated on peak hurdle form (third in 2023 Champion Hurdle) and close third in Galway Plate Handicap Chase (extended 2m6f) last July; however, his form was in and out last year and he's never totally convinced with his jumping over fences; returns from a break and needs best chase performance yet.
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40/1
33/1
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Won the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (3m, soft) at the Festival in 2023 and made promising start to chasing career last season; pulled up on final two starts last term and over hurdles on sole run this season, but he's had various excuses (dirty scope; respiratory issue; lack of a recent run) and is not ruled out for his top trainer off what could be a handy mark.
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11
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50/1
33/1
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Solid efforts in defeat off this mark on all four runs this term (good to soft/soft), including back up to 3m1f/3m the last twice; bumped into rejuvenated winner when 5l second at Uttoxeter last month; each-way shout.
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20
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50/1
66/1
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50/1
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10yo who was below par at Doncaster (3m, good) last time but had previously enjoyed a new lease of life following a step up in trip, winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good) then runner-up at Kempton (3m, good to soft); has a consistent record at Cheltenham and he's an each-way possible if back to form.
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21
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50/1
66/1
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50/1
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Two wins here over hurdles and fair fourth in good handicap chase here (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in December; however, two lesser runs have followed (including here) and others appeal more; a tongue-tie goes on.
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24
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50/1
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Course winner who finished well for third in the Plate at last season's Festival (extended 2m4f) and is on a handy mark on that form; however, this 10yo has struggled on his three runs this season, including at 3m.
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2
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50/1
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66/1
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Smart novice chaser in 2021-22 season; lightly raced since; pulled up last spring on final two runs for Gordon Elliott (Pertemps Final/Grand National); sold last May for £8,500; this 10yo is probably best watched on his stable debut, for which he wears first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces.
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