CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 15: Nico de Boinville riding Altior clear the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race at Cheltenham racecourse on March 15, 2016 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Well, Friday turned out to be alright, with Brillare Momento delivering, Sceau Royal just being seen off by a neck, Black Corton seeing off the opposition (albeit that Sizing Tennessee was going well when falling) and Slate House proving that he is a serious contender. All very boring when you’re stuck at work so roll on the weekend.
Basically, this is a much tougher card.
2.00 3m 1f Handicap Chase (Class 2)
Lots of people like Singlefarmpayment but I’ve never warmed to him. I like Coologue but, on balance, my preference is for Viconte du Noyer* (11/1) to upset the favourites.
2.35 2m 1/2f Hurdle (Class 2)
It’s a great shame that Defi du Seuil doesn’t show up for this one, Philip Hobbs having stated that the ground might be a bit sharp (although it’s turned out to be good, good to soft in places). Apparently his reappearance may be rescheduled for the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle or the International at Cheltenham. The result is, for all intents and purposes a head to head between Bedrock and Twobeelucky and I fancy Bedrock** at slight odds on (10/11) to prevail. Owned by the well-named Risk Takers Partnership, who purchased him for 70,000 gns. A winner at Bangor on 4 October.
3.10 2m Handicap Chase (Class 2)
As flagged up yesterday I’m happy to stick with Le Prezien*** in this one, at a decent 5/1. Cases can be made for a number of them, while others have clearly not lived up to what was expected of them (e.g. Vaniteux). Of the others I think that Sizing Platinum and Poker School are of interest.
3.45 3m Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
This is, as is so often for a Pertemps qualifier, wide open. I’m therefore picking two at the current 16/1, not with a great deal of confidence but just to have an interest. They are Connetable* and Solatentif*. There was a 33/1 winner yesterday and this is another which doesn’t appeal with the favourites. Keep an eye on the market for this one.
4.20 2m 4f Novices’ Chase (Class 2)
I’m strongly with Alcala*** (7/4) and strongly against Two Taffs (9/4) so expect the latter to prevail against the former!
4.55 3m Novices’ Hurdle (Class 3)
I think that Phillip Hobbs has a good one here in the shape of Robbinhannon**, who, at 5/4, should see off this lot.
5.30 2m 1/2f Bumper (Class 3)
What do you say about a Bumper at this time in the season? Have a bet on P2P winner Cracking Destiny for Nicky Henderson at 9/4 and stuff the rest!
Good luck!
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