Similar approach to Cheltenham, whether we will do as well only time will tell.
1.45:
1. Kalashnikov
2. Bags Groove
3. Spiritofthegames
Was a top novice hurdler last season and got his chase career off to the best possible start when winning on debut at Warwick over two miles. A couple of minor errors but jumped soundly on the whole and followed up at Plumpton. Turned over at short odds on his next two outings but seemed to be travelling well enough last time at Cheltenham when unseating his rider. Step up in trip should help and is an interesting contender."
2.20:
1. Adjali
2. Christopher Wood
3. Band of Outlaws
One time market leader for the Triumph he failed to run up to expectations in that having apparently worked well ahead of the race. Finished seventh in the end, not beaten far and it could be that this sharper track might suit more than the undulations of Cheltenham. Clearly the stable second string here but has each way claims at big odds."
2.50,:
1. Kemboy
2. Bristol De Mai
3. Clan Des Obeaux
Was well backed for the Gold Cup but unseated his rider just after the first fence, took a false step, and obviously didn’t have a hard race. Prior to that he had been improving all season and with ground conditions likely to be in his favour deserves a chance to gain compensation in another big race."
3.25:
1. Melon
2. Supasundae
3. Silver Streak
Is a top class hurdler and ran an excellent race to finish second in the Champion Hurdle. Raced prominently on that occasion before tiring late on in the soft ground. Better ground here is a plus but does have to handle the step up in trip. Each way claims again if he does."
4.05:
1. Wonderful Charm
2. Burning Ambition
3. Asockastar
Didn’t make it to the foxhunters at Cheltenham so comes here relatively fresh. Was a good winner at Doncaster when last seen and although he has struggled over these fences before he is a classy type on his day and should be suited by the ground and can go close with a top jockey on board."
4.40:
1. Moon over Germany
2. Cracking Find
3. Molineaux
Was a useful hurdler before switching to fences. Went with plenty of promise on his fencing debut but was not so good last time at Thurles. Clearly needs to bounce back from that but that is not out of the question for a trainer that does well with two mile chasers."
5.15:
1. Kissesforkatie
2. The Glancing Queen
3. Minella Melody
Ran a cracking race to finish a close up third in a listed bumper at Cheltenham where she was the only filly in the line up. Kept on really well all the way to the finish and ran another race full of promise in a listed event at Huntingdon. Slightly longer trip here will suit and could easily outrun her odds against her own sex."
Similar approach to Cheltenham, whether we will do as well only time will tell.
1.45:
1. Kalashnikov WON @ 4/1
2. Bags Groove
3. Spiritofthegames
Was a top novice hurdler last season and got his chase career off to the best possible start when winning on debut at Warwick over two miles. A couple of minor errors but jumped soundly on the whole and followed up at Plumpton. Turned over at short odds on his next two outings but seemed to be travelling well enough last time at Cheltenham when unseating his rider. Step up in trip should help and is an interesting contender."
2.20:
1. Adjali
2. Christopher Wood Placed
3. Band of Outlaws
One time market leader for the Triumph he failed to run up to expectations in that having apparently worked well ahead of the race. Finished seventh in the end, not beaten far and it could be that this sharper track might suit more than the undulations of Cheltenham. Clearly the stable second string here but has each way claims at big odds."
2.50,:
1. Kemboy WON @ 9/4
2. Bristol De Mai
3. Clan Des Obeaux Placed
Was well backed for the Gold Cup but unseated his rider just after the first fence, took a false step, and obviously didn’t have a hard race. Prior to that he had been improving all season and with ground conditions likely to be in his favour deserves a chance to gain compensation in another big race."
3.25:
1. Melon
2. Supasundae WON @ 15/2
3. Silver Streak
Is a top class hurdler and ran an excellent race to finish second in the Champion Hurdle. Raced prominently on that occasion before tiring late on in the soft ground. Better ground here is a plus but does have to handle the step up in trip. Each way claims again if he does."
4.05:
1. Wonderful Charm
2. Burning Ambition Placed
3. Asockastar
Didn’t make it to the foxhunters at Cheltenham so comes here relatively fresh. Was a good winner at Doncaster when last seen and although he has struggled over these fences before he is a classy type on his day and should be suited by the ground and can go close with a top jockey on board."
4.40:
1. Moon over Germany WON @ 12/1 (early price)
2. Cracking Find
3. Molineaux
Was a useful hurdler before switching to fences. Went with plenty of promise on his fencing debut but was not so good last time at Thurles. Clearly needs to bounce back from that but that is not out of the question for a trainer that does well with two mile chasers."
5.15:
1. Kissesforkatie
2. The Glancing Queen WON @ 5/1
3. Minella Melody
Ran a cracking race to finish a close up third in a listed bumper at Cheltenham where she was the only filly in the line up. Kept on really well all the way to the finish and ran another race full of promise in a listed event at Huntingdon. Slightly longer trip here will suit and could easily outrun her odds against her own sex."
