Cheltenham’s November meeting will conclude on Sunday, with a pair of Class 2 being the title of the card. Two miles Shloer there is a big clash between Put The Kettle On, Nube Negra and Politologue, while an interesting innovation of Supreme Court featured by the undefeated couple I Like To Move It and Washington.
We’ll have racing tips for all of ITV’s action, including competitive innovation. Greatwood Hurdle. It was a small Sunday pitch at Prestbury Park, so I chose two matches against the aforementioned handicap field. They look like they’re running out of huge odds and you can find all the details below.
Since 2000, 13 horses have beaten Greatwood in 11 or less. The class is not always successful and my first choice is Straw Fan Jack (January 25), who was said to be good enough to compete in the 1st Grade Shirt award at the Aintree Festival. He was overrated that day, but made a very encouraging comeback last month.
Carrying the highest weight at the lower level, he ran a shout to finish second, beating only one head although the modest gallop wasn’t quite ideal. He’s right to move on from there now he’s fit for the race and the two-pound gain isn’t too harsh. This venue clearly plays to his strengths and has strong pace to aim for, he can certainly fill goal under three-pound swimmer Sean Houlihan.
He’s probably not an outsider if you just look at his market position, but Botox has (20-1) should not be his current price. Gary Moore has strings in electric form and this five-year-old is simply in love with Cheltenham. Do not believe me? Well, his Prestbury Park record at about two miles is 211 and he’s mostly been making progress last semester.
Things didn’t go his way towards the end of the campaign, but I’m willing to forgive that, as he doesn’t seem right for a promotion on the trip. A good two-mile run on better ground would be right up his alley, especially back to his dear Cheltenham. Great value Niall Houlihan with his £5 claim and providing a falling seasonal return over the fence has dented his confidence he can play a leading role every leg.
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