Cheltenham

16:35

Runners: 7 Distance: 2m 1/2f Chase Going: GOOD

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Barton Snow's last win now reads well but preference is for last year's winner and recent Aintree fifth A JET OF OUR OWN.

Barton Snow

Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: J. J. O'Shea Age/Wt: 8/12-1 F: 6/741- OR: 122

8 tips

4/5

Comment: Ex-Irish 8yo who was paying his way in points before beating his market rival (impressed next time at Kempton) in a 2m5f hunter chase at Stratford (good to soft; effective on good); this shorter trip asks different questions but firmly in the reckoning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/03/25	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 8	5/2	-
02/02/25	Askham Bryan College / / P	-	1 / 4	8/11	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	2 / 10	7/1	-
09/11/24	Knightwick / / P	-	1 / 4	4/9	-
28/08/24	Bellewstown / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 12	17/2	-
01/08/24	Galway / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 13	33/1	-

A Jet Of Our Own

Jockey: Mr F Philipson-Stow Trainer: Matt Sheppard Age/Wt: 8/12-1 F: 1P25- OR: 127

4 tips

5/2

Comment: Prolific winner in points; coped fine with the drop in trip when a narrow winner of this last year and returns on the back of an excellent fifth in the hunter chase at Aintree's National meeting (only weakened on the run-in); may ideally wants the ground a little softer but solid chance otherwise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	5 / 29	125/1	116
07/03/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	5	2 / 6	9/2	117
08/01/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	P / 9	12/1	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	P / 11	16/1	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	5 / 8	14/1	-
09/11/24	Knightwick / / P	-	3 / 5	6/4	-

Kansas Du Berlais

Jockey: Mr Robbie David Trainer: Christopher Mark Clarke Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 2/33- OR: 113

2 tips

17/2

Comment: Dual hurdle winner (heavy/good) for Gary Moore and later competitive in handicap company for Adam West, for whom he signed off with a remote third on chase debut at Sandown (1m7f handicap); only a 6yo and could retain some potential in this discipline, though needs improvement on these terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/24	Sandown / Handicap / C	3	3 / 4	13/2	116
04/10/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	3	4 / 6	66/1	-
15/05/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	4	3 / 11	11/2	114
19/04/24	Fontwell / Handicap / H	4	2 / 11	10/3	112
25/03/24	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	4	2 / 7	13/2	110
31/01/24	Exeter / Handicap / H	4	6 / 8	11/2	112

Envious Editor

Jockey: Mr H Crow Trainer: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge Age/Wt: 11/12-1 F: 53334- OR: 109

10/1

Comment: Placed in the 2022 and 2023 renewals of this race and ran well on occasions in handicaps last year for Gary Hanmer; has changed trainers again but clearly won't be fazed by the demands of this assignment.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/01/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / C	4	4 / 7	10/1	111
13/12/24	Doncaster / Handicap / C	4	3 / 8	28/1	112
19/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / C	3	3 / 4	7/2	113
31/10/24	Stratford / Handicap / C	3	3 / 5	7/2	116
16/10/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	5 / 8	15/2	118
28/09/24	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	3	2 / 4	5/2	118

Bobbarelli

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Trainer: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Age/Wt: 8/11-12

20/1

Comment: Has won points on good and quicker ground but this is his debut over regulation fences and he ideally wants further.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Paxford / / P	-	2 / 5	6/4	-
12/04/25	Shelfield Park / / P	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
15/03/25	Cothelstone / / P	-	2 / 11	14/1	-
22/02/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	F / 10	10/1	-
02/02/25	Charing / / P	-	1 / 9	16/1	-
26/01/25	Cocklebarrow / / P	-	P / 5	3/1	-

Franigane

Jockey: Mr George Edgedale Trainer: Harry Whittington Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 442/3/ OR: 111

25/1

Comment: Fair chaser/hurdler for Harry Whittington but six defeats in points include a remote third behind A Jet Of Our Own; blinkers replace cheekpieces after a lengthy absence; probably up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 7	13/2	116
28/01/24	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	3 / 14	10/1	-
31/12/23	Larkhill / / P	-	3 / 10	7/1	-
10/12/23	Wadebridge / / P	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
18/03/23	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	2 / 9	5/1	115
28/01/23	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	4 / 12	16/1	118

Missed Tee

Jockey: Mr S Lee Trainer: Miss V. Collins Age/Wt: 8/11-5 F: 344PP- OR: 92

30/1

Comment: Beaten 20l by A Jet Of Our Own in this last year and was probably in better form back then; opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Paxford / / P	-	U / 5	5/2	-
10/03/25	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	P / 8	12/1	94
18/02/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	P / 7	28/1	98
05/02/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	4 / 5	10/1	98
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	4 / 10	17/2	101
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 8	9/1	104

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Cheltenham

17:10

Runners: 10 Distance: 3m 2f Chase Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: As is often the case in this race, some unexposed and improving pointers clash. IMPORTANT NOTICE might be the answer.

Snap Fish

Jockey: Mr Robbie David Trainer: H. Ryall Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 1-

2 tips

21/10

Comment: Wide-margin winner of two 3m points late last year before an odds-on defeat when behind Liberty Rock; won easily at Exeter a month ago (3m, good), though was odds-on and didn't have a lot to beat; only six, though, and clearly in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Exeter / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 4	4/9	-
09/03/25	Charlton Horethorne / / P	-	4 / 5	4/7	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 11	7/4	-
17/11/24	Badbury Rings / / P	-	1 / 4	1/3	-
11/05/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	P / 8	5/2	-
21/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	4 / 11	7/2	-

Mumbo Jumbo

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Mrs G. Andrews Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: P4/2- OR: 113

6 tips

3/1

Comment: Useful chaser for Emma Lavelle; consistent pointer and closely matched with Clashhill on his penultimate run, since when he's won easily at High Easter (3m, good to firm); looks a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	High Easter / / P	-	1 / 5	5/4	-
09/03/25	Guilsborough / / P	-	2 / 4	4/6	-
08/02/25	Brocklesby Park / / P	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	1 / 11	11/8	-
04/05/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	2 / 8	13/2	113
20/02/24	Taunton / Handicap / C	4	4 / 4	7/2	117

Clashhill

Jockey: Mr D Peters Trainer: N. R. W. Wright Age/Wt: 7/11-12

5/1

Comment: Made all in a match last time and in his two previous races he beat Padjoes Legacy and Mumbo Jumbo, albeit by narrow margins; on a roll and plenty to like.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	High Easter / / P	-	1 / 2	1/2	-
09/03/25	Guilsborough / / P	-	1 / 4	5/2	-
16/02/25	Horseheath / / P	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
26/01/25	Horseheath / / P	-	1 / 5	7/2	-
13/04/24	Ballycrystal / / P	-	P / 10	6/1	-
23/03/24	Portrush / / P	-	F / 5	5/1	-

Important Notice

Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman Trainer: J. Newman Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: -

2 tips

15/2

Comment: No match for an improving pointer last time but had won his previous two, beating opening-race contender Barton Snow on the one occasion; must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Buckfastleigh / / P	-	2 / 4	13/8	-
08/02/25	Chipley Park / / P	-	1 / 5	4/7	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	1 / 10	17/2	-
27/05/24	Upcott Cross / / P	-	P / 9	4/5	-
12/05/24	Upcott Cross / / P	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
28/04/24	Stafford Cross / / P	-	d / 5	6/4	-

Padjoes Legacy

Jockey: Mr Zac Baker Trainer: N. W. Padfield Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 32- OR: 109

2 tips

8/1

Comment: Beaten under 5l in this last year and then nearly won at Stratford; not at his best in latest point but won the time before and had previously given Clashhill a race at Horseheath; possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	High Easter / / P	-	3 / 6	6/4	-
08/03/25	High Easter / / P	-	1 / 3	1/2	-
16/02/25	Horseheath / / P	-	2 / 6	9/4	-
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	4	2 / 8	4/1	-
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	4	3 / 9	22/1	-
13/04/24	High Easter / / P	-	1 / 2	1/3	-

For One Night Only

Jockey: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt Trainer: Fred Timmis Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 73-

12/1

Comment: The ground was slow when struggling in his two previous hunter chases; clocked a similar time to Crawter when winning on the same card at Bitterley a month ago; only a 6yo and hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Bitterley / / P	-	1 / 4	5/4	-
08/03/25	Howick / / P	-	2 / 4	6/4	-
25/02/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 4	8/1	-
07/02/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / HC	4	7 / 7	11/2	-
19/01/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
15/12/24	Alnwick / / P	-	4 / 10	6/1	-

Crawter

Jockey: Mr Paddy Barlow Trainer: Mrs Harriet Waight Age/Wt: 6/11-12

1 tip

16/1

Comment: Has won four of his last five points, the last two at odds-on; did it very comfortably the last time at Bitterley (3m, good to firm); improving by the looks and likely to feature if coping with these fences.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Bitterley / / P	-	1 / 3	4/11	-
02/03/25	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 7	4/6	-
16/02/25	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
18/01/25	Larkhill / / P	-	3 / 11	8/1	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
11/05/24	Holnicote / / P	-	2 / 14	3/1	-

Liberty Rock

Jockey: Mr Rian Corcoran Trainer: Mrs E. Summersby Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 65/3/

25/1

Comment: Very capable pointer but well beaten by Important Notice in February and a line through the horse he beat last time also gives him a bit to find with that rival.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Kilworthy / / P	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
09/03/25	Charlton Horethorne / / P	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
08/02/25	Chipley Park / / P	-	3 / 5	9/4	-
12/05/24	Upcott Cross / / P	-	3 / 4	4/1	-
24/03/24	Kilworthy / / P	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
28/01/24	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	P / 14	10/1	-

Paper Mill

Jockey: Mr Charlie Case Trainer: M. Kehoe Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 6/6-

25/1

Comment: Would have found the ground too soft when well beaten in this 12 months ago (17-2); has since done well in points and mixed it with respectable opposition; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Maisemore Park / / P	-	3 / 7	7/4	-
02/03/25	Ampton / / P	-	1 / 3	1/2	-
16/02/25	Horseheath / / P	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
18/01/25	Larkhill / / P	-	2 / 4	5/4	-
31/12/24	Horseheath / / P	-	3 / 8	6/4	-
01/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	2 / 10	1/1	-

Tiger Tobin

Jockey: Mr Edward Vaughan Trainer: A. B. Leyshon Age/Wt: 6/11-12

28/1

Comment: Beaten 20l by Clashhill in January and no improvement since, last time after a wind op.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Dunsmore / / P	-	3 / 4	9/4	-
23/02/25	Garthorpe / / P	-	P / 9	5/2	-
26/01/25	Horseheath / / P	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
04/02/24	Garthorpe / / P	-	1 / 11	13/8	-
13/05/23	Taylorstown / / P	-	3 / 8	7/1	-
09/04/23	Oldcastle / / P	-	6 / 13	5/1	-

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Cheltenham

17:45

Runners: 6 Distance: 3m 1 1/2f Chase Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: His last two runs have not gone to plan but FAIRLY FAMOUS is a very useful hunter chaser on his day and gets the vote.

Douglas Longbottom

Jockey: Mr William Biddick Trainer: Miss B. Coward Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 37/

1 tip

15/8

Comment: Disappointed on hunter chase debut last spring but is 3-4 in points since returning from a break in December; the form of his latest win has been well advertised by the runner-up since, and he'll be suited by the forecast good ground here; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Charlton Horethorne / / P	-	1 / 9	4/6	-
16/02/25	Buckfastleigh / / P	-	1 / 9	6/4	-
18/01/25	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 6	2/7	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	2 / 16	6/1	-
26/04/24	Chepstow / Unknown / HC	5	7 / 11	9/2	-
01/04/24	Lockinge / / P	-	1 / 12	5/4	-

Fairly Famous

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Mrs G. Andrews Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: P/13P- OR: 130

10 tips

2/1

Comment: Did not fire when among the market principals at the Festival here in March and found one just too good when odds-on for small-field point last month but has won at this meeting for the last two years (3m1f/3m2f) and has strong claims if back on song in first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	High Easter / / P	-	2 / 3	1/2	-
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	P / 24	17/2	133
26/01/25	Horseheath / / P	-	1 / 3	1/4	-
31/12/24	Horseheath / / P	-	1 / 3	1/4	-
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	2	3 / 8	9/4	137
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 9	10/3	124

Learntalot

Jockey: Mrs Izzie Hill Trainer: Alan Hill Age/Wt: 9/12-0 F: 253/1- OR: 110

5/1

Comment: Made winning hunter chase debut at Stratford (2m6f, good) last spring and returned from break with 3m4f open point win in January; beaten in a match race since but could still have a bit more to offer under rules.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Ampton / / P	-	2 / 2	4/6	-
19/01/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 8	9/1	108
07/04/24	Kingston Blount / / P	-	2 / 3	2/1	-
17/03/24	Brafield-On-The-Green / / P	-	3 / 3	9/4	-
07/01/24	Wadebridge / / P	-	3 / 8	2/1	-

Glenmount

Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: Mrs Julie Wadland Age/Wt: 7/12-0

7/1

Comment: Won consecutive conditions points on good ground in February/March and now has 5-9 strike-rate in British points; needs to prove himself at this higher level on rules debut, though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Charm Park / / P	-	1 / 14	5/4	-
08/02/25	Brocklesby Park / / P	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
18/01/25	Revesby Park / / P	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
13/04/24	Hornby Castle / / P	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
16/03/24	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	1 / 10	4/6	-

Tzarmix

Jockey: Mr D Andrews Trainer: Mrs D. J. Ralph Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 74535- OR: 106

9/1

Comment: Fair hurdler for the O'Neill stable, albeit with just one win from 11 starts; kicked off for new stable with minor point win at Bitterley (good to firm) last month but has much more on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Bitterley / / P	-	1 / 5	4/7	-
03/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / H	4	5 / 8	10/1	107
16/10/24	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	3 / 11	3/1	107
24/09/24	Warwick / Handicap / H	4	5 / 7	11/2	108
19/08/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	4	4 / 11	11/1	109
26/07/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	7 / 15	50/1	111

Alaphilippe

Jockey: Mr Zac Baker Trainer: Mrs A. Slatter Age/Wt: 11/12-0 F: P3U90/ OR: 127

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Very useful hurdler in his prime and has rediscovered some forms in points for new stable this year, most recently when winning in refitted cheekpieces at Didmarton (good to soft) in March; tried in first-time blinkers here; needs to prove he can still cut the mustard under rules.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Didmarton / / P	-	1 / 13	7/4	-
02/02/25	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	2 / 10	7/4	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	6 / 12	4/1	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	6 / 16	10/1	-
16/03/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	2	11 / 17	33/1	132
24/02/24	Chepstow / Handicap / H	2	9 / 12	22/1	135

Walk Away

Jockey: Mr O McGill Trainer: R. Pallas Age/Wt: 12/12-0 F: 6P5/2- OR: 117

1 tip

Comment: Formerly useful in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead; left disappointing stable debut behind when second (no match for winner) at Leicester (2m6f, soft) in February but probably needs to take another step forward here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	5	2 / 10	7/1	117
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	P / 11	9/1	-
26/04/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / C	-	5 / 8	13/2	127
01/04/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / C	-	P / 9	12/1	130
25/11/23	Punchestown / Handicap / C	-	6 / 8	11/2	130
05/11/23	Cork / Listed, Handicap / C	-	U / 14	13/2	130

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Cheltenham

18:20

Runners: 5 Distance: 3m 2 1/2f Chase Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: After winning his first two points for Kelly Morgan, MUSIC DRIVE kept on well for fourth in the big C&D Festival hunter chase in March.

Music Drive

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Kelly Morgan Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 29/4- OR: 127

5 tips

1/1

Comment: Useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott a few years ago; returned from long absence with two good-ground point wins for new stable this year and stayed on for very creditable fourth over C&D (good to soft) at the Festival in March; good chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	4 / 24	33/1	125
08/02/25	Brocklesby Park / / P	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
18/01/25	Revesby Park / / P	-	1 / 9	6/4	-
28/12/22	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	9 / 27	14/1	129
11/11/22	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	2 / 7	17/2	131
21/10/22	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	3 / 10	6/4	-

Gracchus De Balme

Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: J. J. O'Shea Age/Wt: 9/12-4 F: 062P1- OR: 134

7 tips

17/10

Comment: Ex-Irish 9yo who posted career-best performance to win last month's Aintree Foxhunters' (2m5f, good to soft) on fourth start for current connections; has stamina to prove over new trip and may not be ideally suited by the faster ground but, nevertheless, needs to be taken very seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	1 / 29	22/1	132
25/02/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	3	P / 7	5/4	132
15/02/25	Haydock / Unknown / HC	3	2 / 6	7/2	129
09/11/24	Knightwick / / P	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
13/07/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	6 / 12	16/1	130
17/05/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / C	-	11 / 12	17/2	131

Macklin

Jockey: Mr William Biddick Trainer: Will Biddick Age/Wt: 9/12-4 F: 652/1/ OR: 122

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Ex-French 9yo; has 6-10 strike-rate in points for Will Biddick and won his only hunter chase readily, at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in February 2024; easily collected good-ground open point on latest outing seven weeks ago and remains unexposed under rules in Britain; must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Buckfastleigh / / P	-	1 / 4	4/5	-
02/02/25	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	2 / 9	1/2	-
27/05/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
14/04/24	Cotley / / P	-	1 / 6	1/3	-
20/02/24	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 10	7/2	112
28/01/24	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	1 / 6	5/4	-

Montanna

Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman Trainer: Edward William Walker Age/Wt: 11/12-4 F: 3P/F8/ OR: 114

33/1

Comment: Won't fail through lack of stamina but was well beaten when last seen under rules one year ago and has not done enough in points this year to suggest he's the one to be on today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Ston Easton / / P	-	2 / 5	5/1	-
18/01/25	Larkhill / / P	-	4 / 5	3/1	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	11 / 16	8/1	-
26/04/24	Chepstow / Unknown / HC	5	8 / 11	11/1	117
22/03/24	Newbury / Unknown / HC	5	F / 6	40/1	112
18/02/24	Badbury Rings / / P	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Joy Of Life

Jockey: Mr Zac Baker Trainer: Mrs H. Hickman-Jones Age/Wt: 8/12-4 F: PP060/ OR: 95

40/1

Comment: Fair hurdler/chaser in Ireland at his best and 1-4 in points for new stable this year, the win coming in three-runner open at Charing (good) in February; faces a fairly tall order here, though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Parham / / P	-	2 / 4	4/6	-
16/03/25	Penshurst / / P	-	3 / 5	11/10	-
23/02/25	Charing / / P	-	1 / 3	5/2	-
02/02/25	Charing / / P	-	2 / 6	10/1	-
14/04/24	Down Royal / Handicap / C	-	13 / 16	11/1	97
03/03/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / C	-	6 / 11	8/1	100

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

18:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 3m 1 1/2f Chase Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Having performed well in two Ludlow hunter chases this year, WALKIN OUT recently extended her winning run in points to six.

Cullin Hills

Jockey: Mr Paddy Barlow Trainer: W. J. Milburn Age/Wt: 8/11-11 F: 2/1- OR: 94

3 tips

13/8

Comment: Eight-time point winner who was running under rules for only the second time when winning comfortably by 9l at Hexham (3m, good) last month; this race is tougher but she's well worth her place in the line-up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Hexham / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 7	6/5	-
15/03/25	Hutton Rudby / / P	-	3 / 7	11/8	-
02/03/25	Charm Park / / P	-	3 / 14	7/1	-
20/05/23	Hexham P-T-P Course / / P	-	1 / 4	8/13	-
13/05/23	Hexham / Unknown / HC	4	2 / 9	9/4	-
01/05/23	Witton Castle / / P	-	1 / 5	4/1	-

Walkin Out

Jockey: Miss Anna Johnston Trainer: L. Jefford Age/Wt: 8/11-8 F: P5/23- OR: 109

5 tips

2/1

Comment: Made the frame in two 2m4f Ludlow hunter chases towards the end of last season and held on well to win a recent point, her sixth consecutive win in that sphere; won't mind if the ground ends up quicker than good and ought to make her presence felt again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Trebudannon / / P	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
02/04/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	3 / 5	9/4	106
20/03/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	2 / 6	4/1	103
23/02/25	Badbury Rings / / P	-	1 / 4	4/7	-
02/06/24	Bratton Down / / P	-	1 / 7	4/6	-
19/05/24	Bratton Down / / P	-	1 / 6	2/7	-

Latenightfumble

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Mrs G. Andrews Age/Wt: 10/11-8 F: 2/1P/- OR: 110

4 tips

11/4

Comment: Looked a very promising pointer/hunter chaser a few years ago, most notably when winning at this meeting (3m2f, good) in 2022; absent since open point success in February 2023 but will be hard to beat if still as good as she was.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/02/23	Charing / / P	-	1 / 5	4/9	-
31/12/22	Horseheath / / P	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
27/05/22	Stratford / Unknown / HC	2	P / 7	11/8	-
29/04/22	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 12	7/2	-
27/03/22	Kingston Blount / / P	-	1 / 2	4/6	-
26/02/22	Kingston Blount / / P	-	1 / 3	5/4	-

All Loved Up

Jockey: Mr Hugh Lillingston Trainer: Miss Olive Nicholls Age/Wt: 10/11-8 F: 0/9P/4/ OR: 77

12/1

Comment: Ex-Irish 10yo who is 2-8 in points for current stable since March 2024, the latter win gained in Charlton Horethorne intermediate (3m, good) in March; may find others too strong at this level, though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Charlton Horethorne / / P	-	1 / 5	4/1	-
22/02/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	2 / 11	4/1	-
18/01/25	Larkhill / / P	-	3 / 11	14/1	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	7 / 16	10/1	-
15/05/24	Cothelstone / / P	-	2 / 4	1/2	-
28/04/24	Stafford Cross / / P	-	2 / 10	3/1	-

Daisy Yeats

Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: Mrs S. Prouse Age/Wt: 9/11-8 F: F-

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Has modest 1-15 strike-rate in points; gave good account of herself in four-runner edition of this race last year but was tired and well held before her last-fence fall; a minor role may be her best hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Kilworthy / / P	-	2 / 3	4/1	-
01/03/25	Didmarton / / P	-	5 / 9	16/1	-
31/05/24	Trebudannon / / P	-	2 / 7	6/1	-
19/05/24	Bratton Down / / P	-	6 / 8	8/1	-
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	4	F / 4	8/1	-
20/04/24	Flete Park / / P	-	4 / 13	7/1	-

Grenadine Save

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Trainer: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Age/Wt: 9/11-8 F: 8/P7/2- OR: 60

40/1

Comment: Achieved very little when remote second of two finishers in this race a year ago and the form of her two fast-ground pointing seconds this spring looks a long way short of the standard required today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Shelfield Park / / P	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
22/03/25	Siddington / / P	-	2 / 7	7/1	-
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	4	2 / 4	40/1	60
19/04/24	Exeter / Unknown / HC	5	7 / 7	22/1	60
24/03/24	Kilworthy / / P	-	4 / 8	14/1	-
27/02/24	Leicester / Unknown / HC	5	P / 7	66/1	60

Honest Opinion

Jockey: Mr Rian Corcoran Trainer: Mrs E. Summersby Age/Wt: 11/11-8 F: 9/

40/1

Comment: 3-25 in points; versatile regarding ground but finished last in two small-field races this spring and is not the most obvious answer here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Dunsmore / / P	-	2 / 2	13/8	-
30/03/25	Trebudannon / / P	-	4 / 4	5/1	-
27/05/24	Upcott Cross / / P	-	P / 5	6/1	-
12/05/24	Upcott Cross / / P	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
05/05/24	South Hill / / P	-	2 / 3	3/1	-
14/04/24	Cotley / / P	-	4 / 10	9/1	-

Emberscombe

Jockey: Mr James Shaw Trainer: Miss D. Kenealy Age/Wt: 8/11-8 F: P/2PP- OR: 67

60/1

Comment: Lowly rated maiden under rules; ran well when third of six in fast-ground restricted point in March but makes no significant appeal here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Kilworthy / / P	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
10/11/24	Dunsmore / / P	-	P / 4	3/1	-
07/09/24	Stratford / Handicap / C	5	P / 11	50/1	77
22/08/24	Newton Abbot / Handicap / C	5	P / 14	14/1	74
25/06/24	Newton Abbot / Handicap / C	5	2 / 11	28/1	69
26/05/24	Bratton Down / / P	-	1 / 4	8/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

19:30

Runners: 19 Distance: 4m 1/2f Chase Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It might be worth chancing GO GO GERONIMO, who is well suited by a marathon trip on good ground. Law Of Gold is second choice.

Jeffery's Cross

Jockey: Mr Sean P O'Connor Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 9/12-1 F: 3P41- OR: 113

3 tips

11/4

Comment: Fair handicapper who drew nicely clear to make winning hunter chase debut at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) nine days ago; could quite plausibly have untapped potential over marathon trips; high on the list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 6	11/4	113
03/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / C	4	4 / 7	15/2	115
17/01/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	4	P / 10	12/1	117
15/12/24	Windsor / Handicap / C	3	3 / 5	6/1	117
14/05/23	Ludlow / Handicap / C	3	2 / 2	4/9	120
08/04/23	Haydock / Handicap / C	2	1 / 14	9/2	112

Law Of Gold

Jockey: Mr D Peters Trainer: David Kemp Age/Wt: 12/11-12 F: 1P/P5- OR: 128

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Unsuited by soft ground when pulled-up favourite in this race one year ago but won it by 16l on good ground in 2023 and has mostly been in good form in points this year; not getting any younger but commands respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	High Easter / / P	-	1 / 2	11/10	-
08/03/25	High Easter / / P	-	2 / 2	4/6	-
08/02/25	Brocklesby Park / / P	-	P / 7	7/4	-
26/01/25	Horseheath / / P	-	2 / 3	2/1	-
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	2	5 / 8	12/1	132
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	4	P / 10	9/4	134

Norton Hill

Jockey: Mr William Biddick Trainer: H. Ryall Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 14/38- OR: 118

4 tips

5/1

Comment: Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 2	1/4	-
15/03/25	Cothelstone / / P	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
23/02/25	Badbury Rings / / P	-	3 / 5	9/4	-
13/06/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	3	8 / 10	10/3	119
16/05/24	Fontwell / Handicap / H	4	3 / 5	13/8	120
14/04/24	Plumpton / Handicap / H	3	4 / 11	7/1	120

Go Go Geronimo

Jockey: Mr T Chatfeild-Roberts Trainer: Kelly Morgan Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: P/320- OR: 108

1 tip

15/2

Comment: Struggled in last month's Aintree Foxhunters' but his sights are lowered here and he's largely consistent in points/hunter chases; suited by a marathon trip on good ground; might be the answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	18 / 29	150/1	109
14/03/25	Fakenham / Unknown / HC	5	2 / 4	8/13	109
16/02/25	Duncombe Park / / P	-	2 / 5	6/1	-
02/02/25	Garthorpe / / P	-	2 / 5	7/4	-
18/01/25	Revesby Park / / P	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
31/12/24	Horseheath / / P	-	2 / 3	3/1	-

Red Maple

Jockey: Mr Cian Murphy Trainer: N. R. W. Wright Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 1582/ OR: 91

11/1

Comment: In-form 9yo who made all under Cian Murphy for two easy wins in good-ground conditions points this spring (3m/3m6f); faces much tougher opposition on first rules start since April 2023 but still considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	High Easter / / P	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
23/03/25	Fakenham P-T-P Course / / P	-	1 / 5	6/4	-
23/02/25	Garthorpe / / P	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
26/01/25	Horseheath / / P	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
20/04/24	Parham / / P	-	4 / 8	9/4	-
16/03/24	High Easter / / P	-	2 / 5	1/3	-

Here Comes Mccoy

Jockey: Mr Robbie David Trainer: Miss Liberty Stone Age/Wt: 10/12-4 F: 13/2P- OR: 128

2 tips

12/1

Comment: Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / C	3	P / 12	11/2	130
10/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	3	2 / 9	15/2	125
06/04/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	3 / 7	7/2	120
04/03/24	Southwell / Handicap / C	4	1 / 4	5/2	122
27/01/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	1 / 8	8/1	114
20/12/23	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	3 / 7	7/2	115

D'jango

Jockey: Mr F Philipson-Stow Trainer: Miss V. Collins Age/Wt: 12/12-1 F: 5540- OR: 115

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Veteran who stayed on well for creditable third in this race 12 months ago (soft ground); not firing on all cylinders this year but took step back in right direction when second in a good-ground point last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	2 / 6	6/1	-
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	14 / 24	66/1	122
25/02/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	3	4 / 7	33/1	123
07/02/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / HC	4	5 / 7	18/1	123
24/01/25	Sandown / Unknown / C	3	5 / 6	12/1	127
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	2	P / 8	18/1	128

Blagthebookies

Jockey: Mrs Iola Sankey Trainer: N. Gittins Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 00P/4- OR: 72

14/1

Comment: Beaten off lowly mark on chase/handicap debut for Harry Derham on latest rules start one year ago but came good for new stable with two recent point wins and evidently a better horse now; not ruled out each-way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Eyton-On-Severn / / P	-	1 / 5	7/4	-
09/03/25	Bangor-On-Dee P-T-P Course / / P	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
02/03/25	Larkhill / / P	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
08/02/25	Brocklesby Park / / P	-	5 / 7	14/1	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	P / 12	14/1	-
15/12/24	Alnwick / / P	-	5 / 10	7/1	-

Rock Of Star

Jockey: Mr H Crow Trainer: David Bingham Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 3/F- OR: 103

14/1

Comment: Fair handicap chaser for Alexandra Dunn, winning twice over 2m7f in spring 2023, but fell on his only appearance last season (sole start for Rebecca Menzies) and his current ability is hard to gauge.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/24	Carlisle / Handicap / C	4	F / 15	10/3	103
24/01/24	Chepstow / Handicap / C	4	3 / 9	9/4	107
09/12/23	Chepstow / Handicap / C	3	5 / 10	17/2	110
12/11/23	Ffos Las / Handicap / C	4	6 / 9	5/1	112
21/10/23	Newton Abbot / Handicap / C	4	3 / 5	10/3	112
15/04/23	Chepstow / Handicap / C	4	1 / 7	6/4	105

Myth Buster

Jockey: Miss L Bradstock Trainer: Miss L. A. N. Bradstock Age/Wt: 12/11-12 F: 35/- OR: 118

18/1

Comment: Rarely seen under rules in recent years but has a 4m point win on his CV and ran a big race in defeat in 4m1f open at Sheriff Hutton (good) last month; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sheriff Hutton / / P	-	2 / 6	5/4	-
26/01/25	Horseheath / / P	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
01/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 10	3/1	-
10/11/24	Dunsmore / / P	-	4 / 5	3/1	-
12/05/24	Kingston Blount / / P	-	1 / 5	5/1	-
13/04/24	High Easter / / P	-	3 / 10	3/1	-

Amrons Sage

Jockey: Mrs Izzie Hill Trainer: Alan Hill Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 25/P7- OR: 118

22/1

Comment: Fairly useful under rules for Nicky Henderson in 2023 and was evidently suited by the thorough stamina test when winning open point at Kingston Blount (4m, soft) in February; slightly disappointing when only third behind Norton Hill and Assassins Lullaby on good ground in March, though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Cothelstone / / P	-	3 / 8	9/4	-
22/02/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	3 / 13	20/1	-
01/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	7 / 10	14/1	-
13/06/24	Worcester / Handicap / C	3	7 / 8	11/1	122
17/05/24	Aintree / Handicap / C	3	P / 8	4/1	124

Hung Jury

Jockey: Mr Jack Wilmot Trainer: Martin Keighley Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 56-

25/1

Comment: 5-21 in points; showed only minor promise in two maiden hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) for new stable towards end of last season but is open to improvement over this new trip on his chasing debut; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	4	6 / 8	5/1	-
22/02/25	Chepstow / Unknown / H	4	5 / 12	20/1	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	5 / 13	12/1	-
15/12/24	Larkhill / / P	-	9 / 16	5/1	-
27/05/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	4 / 6	10/1	-
06/05/24	Mollington / / P	-	3 / 5	3/1	-

Didero Vallis

Jockey: Mr Daniel Williams Trainer: Miss Olive Nicholls Age/Wt: 12/11-12 F: P0/34- OR: 105

33/1

Comment: Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	1 / 2	1/4	-
16/03/25	Buckfastleigh / / P	-	2 / 5	7/4	-
05/03/25	Catterick / Unknown / HC	5	4 / 5	15/2	107
18/02/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 7	25/1	107
26/01/25	Cocklebarrow / / P	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
29/12/24	Chaddesley Corbett / / P	-	P / 7	9/1	-

Doctor Foley

Jockey: Miss Ellie Holder Trainer: Anthony Ward-Thomas Age/Wt: 8/12-1 F: 3/127- OR: 89

50/1

Comment: Dug deep to win low-grade Fontwell handicap (3m2f, good) for Anthony Honeyball last spring but has struggled in both points for new stable this year and faces another tough task here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	P / 7	12/1	-
16/02/25	Larkhill / / P	-	P / 7	7/1	-
26/07/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	5	7 / 12	5/1	91
05/07/24	Newton Abbot / Handicap / C	5	2 / 10	15/2	91
26/05/24	Fontwell / Handicap / C	5	1 / 7	2/1	86
24/04/24	Taunton / Handicap / C	5	3 / 12	10/1	86

Drop Flight

Jockey: Mr Ben Sutton Trainer: S. Loxton Age/Wt: 10/12-1 F: 7PPP- OR: 104

50/1

Comment: Ran well in only one of six hurdling starts for Dan Skelton last season and, having rejoined Sam Loxton, was pulled up in a hunter chase in February; last of three finishers in 4m point last month; revival needed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Flete Park / / P	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
06/02/25	Ffos Las / Unknown / HC	4	P / 7	16/1	107
01/01/25	Exeter / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	25/1	102
11/12/24	Hereford / Handicap / H	4	P / 10	50/1	105
20/11/24	Warwick / Handicap / H	4	7 / 8	13/2	105
24/10/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	3 / 9	12/1	105

Assassins Lullaby

Jockey: Mr Jack Stenhouse Trainer: Mrs Janet Ackner Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 3-

50/1

Comment: Saw out 3m4f pretty well when 7l second to comfortable winner Norton Hill in good-ground point in March but well beaten in small-field Exeter hunter chase on last month's rules debut; looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Trebudannon / / P	-	3 / 5	9/2	-
02/04/25	Exeter / Unknown / HC	4	3 / 4	16/1	-
15/03/25	Cothelstone / / P	-	2 / 8	20/1	-
01/03/25	Didmarton / / P	-	3 / 8	20/1	-
16/02/25	Buckfastleigh / / P	-	P / 9	33/1	-
02/02/25	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	U / 9	25/1	-

Au Fleuron

Jockey: Miss Aimee Jones Trainer: Max Comley Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 6/070- OR: 115

50/1

Comment: Useful in his prime under rules and won four Irish points last year; struggled when making stable debut at the Festival here in March, though, and is quite tricky to weigh up at present; headgear switched today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	17 / 24	200/1	121
01/12/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	P / 17	7/2	-
16/11/24	Kirkistown / / P	-	3 / 3	5/4	-
27/10/24	Tinahely / / P	-	5 / 5	1/1	-
06/10/24	Castletown-Geoghegan / / P	-	1 / 10	5/4	-
24/05/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / HC	-	7 / 9	25/1	-

Frontal Assault

Jockey: Mr Henry Bailey Trainer: Miss P. Wynne Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 3006- OR: 127

1 tip

50/1

Comment: Formerly very useful for Gordon Elliott but made low-key stable/hunter chase debut in February and his three subsequent pointing seconds all came in small fields; swaps visor for refitted blinkers today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Sandon / / P	-	2 / 4	2/1	-
06/04/25	Tabley / / P	-	2 / 3	4/6	-
09/03/25	Bangor-On-Dee P-T-P Course / / P	-	2 / 4	4/1	-
07/02/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / HC	4	6 / 7	11/2	135
02/08/24	Galway / Handicap / C	-	14 / 20	18/1	133
12/07/24	Kilbeggan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	10 / 14	14/1	135

Viva Lavilla

Jockey: Miss Molly Legg Trainer: Anthony Ward-Thomas Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 3/5/P- OR: 110

80/1

Comment: Quite useful for Dan Skelton a few years ago but his only win since 2021 came in a two-runner point and was well beaten in his last two points.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
16/03/25	Penshurst / / P	-	P / 5	5/2	-
02/03/25	Larkhill / / P	-	1 / 2	8/11	-
30/01/25	Wincanton / Unknown / HC	5	P / 6	16/1	114
18/01/25	Larkhill / / P	-	3 / 4	11/4	-
31/12/23	Larkhill / / P	-	3 / 8	16/1	-

Dusart

Jockey: Mr Sam Lee Trainer: Kelly Morgan Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: B/P/P- OR: 140

Comment: Highly promising as a novice chaser for Nicky Henderson in 2022 but lightly raced and generally very disappointing since; won minor point for new stable in March but held in that sphere since; sports new headgear here; others are much more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Edgcote / / P	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
09/03/25	Guilsborough / / P	-	1 / 5	6/4	-
16/02/25	Duncombe Park / / P	-	4 / 12	9/1	-
20/01/25	Warwick / Unknown / HC	6	P / 9	12/1	145
15/12/24	Alnwick / / P	-	U / 14	3/1	-
02/12/23	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 20	22/1	154

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Cheltenham

20:05

Runners: 11 Distance: 2m 4 1/2f Chase Going: GOOD

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for TAKE ALL (nap), who was creeping into contention before his mishap at the Festival and has won over 2m4f since.

Jet Plane

Jockey: Mr Jack Andrews Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 9/12-4 F: U7132- OR: 133

4 tips

5/2

Comment: Six-time chase winner who ran a big race when second over the big Aintree fences last month (2m5f, good to soft); rarely runs on ground quicker than good to soft but has a major role to play if handling the conditions.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	2 / 29	11/1	132
15/02/25	Haydock / Unknown / HC	3	3 / 6	11/4	133
01/02/25	Wetherby / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 7	1/1	133
27/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	7 / 11	20/1	135
30/11/24	Newcastle / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	U / 13	25/1	135
16/10/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	3 / 8	16/1	135

Rebel Dawn Rising

Jockey: Mr D Peters Trainer: David Kemp Age/Wt: 11/12-4 F: 0/12P1- OR: 129

3 tips

4/1

Comment: Won this race 12 months ago (soft) and, after a below-par reappearance run, returned to form with a narrow success at Newbury (good to soft) six weeks ago; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here but still features prominently in calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Newbury / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 5	9/2	124
25/02/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	3	P / 7	11/1	125
31/05/24	Stratford / Handicap / C	4	2 / 8	10/3	125
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 10	5/2	125
11/04/24	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	10 / 22	14/1	126
15/03/24	Fakenham / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 6	3/1	126

Take All

Jockey: Mr Samuel Scott Trainer: M. Osborne Age/Wt: 10/12-1 F: 825F1- OR: 130

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Took a notable scalp in an open in February and was still going okay when falling three out at the Festival here (3m2f, good to soft) in March; too good for Cap Du Mathan at Ludlow (2m4f, good) since; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 5	7/4	130
14/03/25	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	2	F / 24	125/1	130
15/02/25	Haydock / Unknown / HC	3	5 / 6	7/2	130
02/02/25	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
08/01/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	2 / 9	28/1	130
09/11/24	Knightwick / / P	-	O / 5	12/1	-

Highstakesplayer

Jockey: Mr Sean P O'Connor Trainer: Tom Lacey Age/Wt: 9/12-4 F: 1/2569- OR: 130

2 tips

9/2

Comment: Useful handicapper with 4-9 strike-rate over fences; needs to prove he's fully effective on a left-handed track but ran better than finishing position (ninth) suggests in valuable race at Ascot (3m, soft) in February and will be suited by the forecast good ground on hunter chase debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/02/25	Ascot / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	9 / 11	9/1	133
27/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	6 / 11	7/2	135
30/11/24	Newbury / Handicap / C	2	5 / 11	7/1	136
02/11/24	Ascot / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	2 / 10	9/2	135
22/04/24	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	1 / 11	4/1	130
02/03/24	Newbury / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 9	9/2	130

Autonomous Cloud

Jockey: Mr H D O'Dwyer Trainer: Fergal O'Brien Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: P4328- OR: 120

1 tip

15/2

Comment: Thorough stayer who ran well for a long way when eighth in last month's Aintree Foxhunters'; seems to be on the downgrade now, though, and would appeal much more on soft/heavy ground; sports first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	8 / 29	50/1	121
25/02/25	Leicester / Unknown / HC	3	2 / 7	4/1	124
20/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	3	3 / 5	10/3	128
10/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	3	4 / 9	15/2	130
13/11/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / C	2	P / 10	18/5	132
16/10/24	Worcester / Unknown / H	3	3 / 4	7/4	127

Cap Du Mathan

Jockey: Miss N Parker Trainer: Paul Nicholls Age/Wt: 10/12-1 F: 18/52- OR: 124

1 tip

14/1

Comment: Useful handicap chaser in his prime and won easily on hunter chase debut last spring; may have a preference for right-handed tracks but he returned from ten-month layoff with a fairly good second of five behind Take All at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last month and has a fighting chance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	2 / 5	6/1	124
31/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	5 / 10	3/1	127
11/04/24	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	8 / 22	22/1	128
08/03/24	Leicester / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 7	11/10	128
13/01/24	Kempton / Handicap / C	3	P / 5	11/2	132
23/12/23	Ascot / Handicap / C	2	P / 7	5/2	133

Frere D'armes

Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 8/12-4 F: P1230- OR: 129

1 tip

16/1

Comment: Struggled to get competitive in last month's Aintree Foxhunters' but was in good form over regulation fences beforehand, most notably when winning at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in February; will also be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; each-way claims at least.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	20 / 29	66/1	130
20/03/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	3 / 6	10/11	132
14/02/25	Fakenham / Unknown / HC	5	2 / 5	9/4	129
05/02/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 5	11/4	129
08/01/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	P / 9	10/3	129
22/12/24	Fakenham / Handicap / C	3	1 / 7	8/1	123

Fix At All

Jockey: Mr Troy Walsh Trainer: Callum Bickers-Price Age/Wt: 9/12-1 F: 80P40- OR: 120

16/1

Comment: Close second in this race for Michael Scudamore in 2023 and was a fairly useful handicapper for Neil Mulholland afterwards but has not fired on either of two starts for new stable this year; others have less to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Aintree / Unknown / HC	2	13 / 29	200/1	121
09/03/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HC	5	4 / 6	4/1	123
16/09/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	4	P / 14	20/1	120
20/07/24	Market Rasen / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	12 / 16	20/1	125
09/06/24	Perth / Handicap / C	3	8 / 9	4/1	126
13/05/24	Hereford / Handicap / C	4	1 / 9	6/1	120

Knockmoylan

Jockey: Mr William Biddick Trainer: H. Ryall Age/Wt: 10/12-1 F: 0/P3/1- OR: 100

1 tip

20/1

Comment: Comfortably won conditions point on stable debut in February and was predictably far too good for modest rival in two-runner hunter chase at Exeter (3m, good) in March; evidently in good nick but has considerably more on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Exeter / Unknown / HC	5	1 / 2	30/100	100
02/02/25	Milborne ST Andrew / / P	-	1 / 10	7/2	-
01/01/23	Larkhill / / P	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
08/05/22	Upcott Cross / / P	-	U / 4	6/4	-
14/04/22	Exeter / Unknown / HC	6	3 / 6	1/1	115
27/03/22	Trebudannon / / P	-	1 / 3	4/11	-

Solomon Grey

Jockey: Miss Ellie Holder Trainer: Miss V. Collins Age/Wt: 13/11-12 F: 3/3654- OR: 107

66/1

Comment: Teenager who is yet to add to his 2022 victory in this race; will be suited by the forecast good ground but this year's form is a long way below the standard required today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	4 / 5	18/1	106
20/03/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	5 / 6	12/1	109
31/05/24	Stratford / Handicap / C	4	6 / 8	7/2	113
03/05/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 10	9/2	117
21/04/24	Stratford / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 6	5/2	117
04/02/24	Larkhill / / P	-	3 / 7	4/7	-

Uncle Frankel

Jockey: Mr H Crow Trainer: David Bingham Age/Wt: 6/11-12

66/1

Comment: Won minor point for Will Biddick two years ago but was not seen again until 45l defeat in Alnwick restricted in December and can't be recommended at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Alnwick / / P	-	7 / 10	12/1	-
10/05/23	Cothelstone / / P	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
21/04/23	Fairyhouse P-To-P Course / / P	-	P / 12	8/1	-
26/03/23	Loughrea / / P	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
12/02/23	Comea / / P	-	P / 6	4/1	-

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