Cheltenham Day 1

1.30 Inthepocket 1/2 pt ew @ 9’1 firms offering 4 places – Should be well suited by the testing ground and has untapped potential

2.10 Dysart Dynamo 1/2 pt ew @ 7’1 – Likes to front run and does like soft ground , this course is well suited to such tactics and could be a hard one to catch

2.50 Monbeg Genius 1/2 pt ew @ 7’1 firms offering 6 / 7places – Won last 3 at 2m7f, including on soft; yard has won this race 3 times; can improve again off what looks a decent weight

3.30 Vauban 1/4 pt ew @ 18’1 – Has plenty to find on the book with testable mate , but is no mug and won the triumph in taking style last season

4.10 Marie’s Rock 1pt win @ 9’4 – Won this last year and looks set for a stern defence of the title , won well last time out and the ground should hold no fears

4.50 Byker 3/4 pt ew @ 5’1 firms offering 6 places (NAP) – Hs just had the 3 runs and will be very much suited to this type of test and has the assistance of a very useful claimer

5.30 Minella Crooner 1/2 pt ew @ 7’1 – Looks a thorough stayer and should relish this step up in trip

ITV Double 1pt ew Byker ( firms offering 6 places ) & Minella Crooner