Cheltenham 1.15 There have been some way below par runs from plenty of runners from the two top yards of Henderson & Nicholls of late & I just wonder if they are worth opposing at this time. On that theory we can leave alone both Excello & Il Ridoto . In contrast Jamie Snowdon yard have been running well with a winner of the big race at Sandown yesterday , so Ga Law who’s sole attempt in Cheltenham handicap resulted in his success in the 2022 Paddy Power Gold Cup; looks interesting back in this scenario, for all that he’s 8lb higher. Victtorino is oddly dropped back in trip which is not ideal. Advised Bet Ga Law 1pt ew @ 9’1 firms offering 4 places
Cheltenham 1.50 Going on the previous statement about the Nicholls yard we can go against Stay Away Fay. The Real Whacker Has a record of 3-4 over fences at Cheltenham, notably a narrow win in last season’s Brown Advisory; had an excuse (found to be lame) here on reappearance, then ran respectably in the King George; may well rate higher still and looks very interesting back at this venue. Advised Bet The Real Whacker 2pt win @ 9’2
Doncaster 2.05 A knotty little race , further complicated by two Mullins runners , I could see either of them winning , so not a race for betting purposes
Cheltenham 2.25 Jonbon should win on all known form , but the stable have had a few shorties turned over so there are some warning signs
Doncaster 2.40 Another tricky puzzle , Welcome To Cartries is passed over on the Nicholls angle , but what to go with is open to question . A race I am passing on bet wise
Cheltenham 3.00 Lossiemouth looks the one to beat , but is odds on . Love Envoi was rather laboured last time out , but still looks the main danger.
Doncaster 3.15 Famous Bridge is on a roll & does dig in when the chips are down. I thought Cap Du Nord might be interesting off this mark , but the stable have been woefully out of form and that has to be a big concern. I could name a few other’s of slight interest but in truth nothing is tempting me into a bet at the current odds of those. Advised Bet Famous Bridge 1 pt ew @ 7’1 firms offering 6 places
Cheltenham 3.35 Plenty of old war hero’s going in this staying contest , I could not say which one could have the better chance as most of them are capable on their day. Just a race to watch