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3.00 Kelso
VINTAGE CLOUDS (3.00) can prove the pick of an impressive field assembled for the feature Class 2 Handicap Chase at Kelso.
Sue Smith’s popular grey has a tremendous record when fresh. He returned from a 190-day absence when thumping Lovely Job 18 lengths at Aintree in October 2017 and was off the track for 217 days before inflicting a defeat on Takingrisks at Haydock in November 2018.
Vintage Clouds was given another ‘holiday’ in the build up to the Cheltenham festival and almost defied a 75-day break when finding only Beware The Bear too strong in the 24-runner Ultima Handicap Chase.
Sharp Response is not written off as the Smith-trained ‘second string’ and the betting market may prove significant.
Top weight Blue Flight was a credit to his Scottish owners last season, with the dual Kelso scorer taking the notable scalp of Black Corton here in early March.
Blue Flight has consequently shot up the handicap and was raised a further 3lb on the back of his excellent fourth to Takingrisks in the Scottish Grand National. The six-year-old could be in for another sterling campaign but undoubtedly it will be tougher off this lofty mark.
Kim Bailey’s Dandy Dan must have every chance of repeating last season’s success in this event when left clear by the fall two out of Sue Smith’s I Just Know, while Amalfi Doug has earned a crack at this decent prize on the back of a successful summer campaign at Perth.
Aintree Grand National hero One For Arthur attempts to prove he is no longer a back-number and his many fans will be hoping for an enthusiastic return to action.
1.45 Doncaster
TROUBADOR (1.45) has been a model of consistency for Michael Dods and looks sure to make a bold bid to land Doncaster’s Listed contest over six furlongs.
He had Aberama Gold well held in fourth when chasing home Summer Sands in the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy (heavy) and is better off at the weights, with Aberama Gold penalised for scooping a similar Listed event at York last time.
Aberama Gold did well to finish fourth from a bad draw at Redcar and is clearly in top form, but the bigger threat to Troubador may emerge from Tim Easterby’s Art Power, a most impressive five lengths winner at York over five furlongs.
4.00 Doncaster
With 19 runners declared for the 5f Doncaster Cup, punters will be treading warily. TARBOOSH (4.00) attempts to repeat last year’s success from a one-pound higher mark and he could hardly arrive here in better form.
Paul Midgley’s gelding added to his recent Beverley success by hosing up at Musselburgh last time on soft ground and should be in the thick of the action.
2.35 Cheltenham
TORPILLO (2.35) was so impressive at Chepstow 15 days ago that he can defy a hefty 11lb rise on day two at Cheltenham.
The track was riding deep at the Welsh track so any more rain should further boost his chance. Quel Destin, a five-time winner last season for Paul Nicholls, scored here last November and is sure to prove popular.
Peter Fahey’s Soviet Pimpernel could be the one to beat in receipt of weight. He beat a useful bumper sort in The Little Yank at Listowel and again looked smart when scoring on his hurdling debut at Gowran Park.
3.45 Cheltenham
CAPTAIN TOMMY (3.45) is of interest in the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle over three miles. After winning fairly modest events at Wincanton and Fontwell, Captain Tommy ran into a smart sort at Perth in April when no match for Go Another One.
He is pitched in quite deep for his handicap debut but is worth risking.
Northern raider Aye Right has done his winning at Ayr and Kelso but didn’t fare badly on his only previous visit to Cheltenham when running sixth to Speedo Boy last November.
That 2m 5f trip was just on the sharp side and his stamina should kick in up the hill.
In December 2020 we sadly 
3.35 K Sarvi 14/1 E/W Think Ahead 14/1 E/W. 2 against the field, most firms paying 4 HILLS going 5.
back later with more.
Which do you prefer coop . Flat or jumps . Good luck today
5.00 G Moyode Lady 14/1 E/W most firms paying 4.
1.20 L Bestrella 16/1 E/W
1.55 L Ebony Maw 9/1 MBS HILLS
3.40 L Castletownshend 16/1 E/W Dundory 14/1 E/W . Most firms paying 4, HILLS going MBS on all races.
4.50 L Edification 18/1 E/W SKYBET paying 5. Future Proof 11/1 MBS HILLS, most firms paying 4.
2.00 C Na Trachtalai Abu 20/1 E/W Crosspark 16/1 E/W 2 against the field go firms paying 5.
3.10 C Mcgroarty 10/1
3.45 C Aye Right 6/1
5.30 C Musthang Alpha 12/1 E/W Bit of rumour around bars and Hotel last night, for Zac Brown 28/1 had a few bob E/W on it.
Be Lucky
I am easy on Rog, love racing full-stop. Love watching NH more , hard work for the horses and jockeys the earn their money. Flat racing, they only need to get out of the traps and run. More SKILL in NH, fences and hurdles needs to be jumping get it wrong and you fall.
Done a few sporting-events in my life, you can beat Cheltenham first day at FESTIVE 1.30, when that roar goes up 50K people shouting whistling cheering their horses on.
Thanks for that, the passion is evident.
Good luck in the months to come
Looks like it’s going to be a day for the heavy ground horses at Cheltenham today.
One that appeals in the 2.00 is GET ON THE YAGER @25’s with 5 places on offer.
He’s 1lb below his last win and jockey takes a further 7lbs off. Lto ran at chepstow in the Midlands National over 4m 2f on heavy finishing 3rd. He should be able to manage the 3m 1f distance today whilst others may struggle.
BOL
Morning all well done winners yesterday
Crosspark 2.00c 14-1
Havingagoodtime 2.35c 20-1
Doitforthevillage 3.10c 15-2
Burrows park 3.45c 17-2
Punjab Mail 6.00c 9-1
Universal effect 6.30c 8-1
You’re cool 7.00c 50-1
Ew singles & ew super hienz ☘️Gl all
mindsmadeup 2.00 soviet pimpernel 2.35 knocknananuss 3.10 sunset showdowñ 3.45 some choas 4.20 topofthecoswold 4.55 as a try at the pp .well done the winners
R 4 :: Psychedelic Funk :: Ew / Leopst.
Big thanks mate
Hope you get nice Odds !!
Cheers
Thanks Wild horse appreciated .
Minella Rocco ew 22/1. Cheltenham 2-00
Torpillo cheltenham 2-35 nap/nb
Putting these up now coz I reckon prices will be slashed in the morning.
1.00 W Airton 16/1 E/W Stowaway Magic 28/1 E/W 2 against the field, most firms paying 5.
2.25 A Voodoo Doll 16/1 E/W
2.35 Wex Cousin Pascal 14/1 E/W Most firms paying 4.
2.50 G Braize 16/1 E/W PP paying 5
3.35 A Bako De La Saulaie 18/1 E/W
4.00 G Fit To Be Tied 16/1 E/W HILLS paying 5.
Be Lucky.
Sunday.
Aintree
1-15 mighty thunder 8-1 Ew.
1-50 on tour 11-4.
3-35 Django Django 4-1.
4-10 cill Anna 5-2.
2-45 Wincanton one of us 12-1 Ew.
2-50 longchamp
Technician 5-1
Lah ti dar 8-1
Both Ew.
Not a big ante post fan but they must be over the moon with One For Arthur yesterday staying on well when he must have needed the run
Beecher Chase in December then Haydock/Warwick in January. Lots can go wrong but 50/1 for the GN must be worth considering GL