Putting this up early and hoping that Cheltenham survives it's inspection in the morning.
Ballymore Hurdle:
1. Galvin
2. Champ
3. Seddon
Selection is currently unbeaten after five starts under rules and represents a strong trainer/jockey combination. Yet to race beyond two miles but that could bring about the improvement that might be needed to trouble the main market leaders.
RSA Chase:
1. Mister Malarkey
2. Topofthegame
3. Delta Work
Selection has progressed with each run over fences and was an easy winner of the Reynoldstown Chase at Ascot on his latest outing. Soft ground should bring his stamina into play and is a live each way player at the prices.
Coral Cup:
1. Brio Conti
2. Uradel
3. Cracking Smart
Brio Conti has been very lightly raced in the last couple of seasons but his latest winning run shows he's no back number. Should be suited by the likely strong gallop in this race and is expected to go close.
Champion Chase:
1. Hell's Kitchen
2. Ordinary World
3. Altior
Selection is a very talented but sometimes quirky individual who was an impressive last time out at ascot over a slightly longer trip than he faces here. If turning up in the same form he can shock a few and make the frame at big odds.
Glenfarclas Chase:
1. Josie's Orders
2. Tiger Roll
3. Tea For two
Josie hardly ever runs a bad race in these affairs and is likely to do so again here. Ran poorly in this race last year but arrives in good form and has a big chance of overturning the favourite.
Fred Winter Hurdle:
1. Band of Outlaws
2. Star Max
3. Fine Brunello
Selection was previously a useful performer on the flat and has taken well to hurdles, winning 2 of his starts. Been handed a fair mark and every chance handicaps could eke out a bit more improvement.
Bumper:
1. Sempo
2. Master Debonair
3. Blue Sari
Has improved with each run so far and was particularly impressive last time out at Thurles winning with any amount in hand. Big run expected.
