A line can be put through the performance of WHISTLE STOP TOUR (nap) at the Cheltenham Festival as he was hampered early, and he could have plenty more to offer as a staying prospect. Fellow 7yo Coco Mademoiselle could be a big danger, however, as she was going well when unseating three out at Cheltenham last time. The in-form Ganapathi is another possible player.[Ben Hutton]
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Showed that he retained spark when fourth of five at Ayr (3m, soft) in January, when he made a bad mistake and jumped to the right at that left-handed track; goes right-handed today; however, tailed off in Grade 2 novice hurdle since and best form has come on soft/heavy going; a visor goes on.
Promising third on chase debut at Ayr (2m4f, good) in November and won his next two (2m7f/3m, soft); excuses at Cheltenham the next twice, an inadequate 2m5f on the first occasion then being badly hampered early on at the Festival last time; could be on a good mark if things click again.
10yo who continues to edge down the weights; he's returned from a long absence this season and has run some fair races in defeat among his last few starts, but he needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways.
10yo who hasn't been at his best on his last few starts but he won two in a row over C&D (good to soft/good to firm) last May/June and could be worth a second look now back here.
Has had a patchy campaign and was pulled up in the Midland National last time; however, he showed some spark at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) in February and is just 1lb higher than when winning the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, heavy) last season; not ruled out now back down in trip/grade.
Won at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) last month on first run since wind surgery and fair third there (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; might not be far away now back up in trip.
Went close on chase debut at Worcester (2m7f, soft) in September and good second at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; sent off favourite and going well when unseating three out at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) last Thursday and this unexposed 7yo may well make amends this afternoon.
After dropping down the weights he's run really well to finish second on his last three starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft); edging back up the handicap but every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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