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The connection has been waiting for rain for FARINET and their patience could pay off in the big handicap chase of the day. The six-year-old had to tackle for minor trophies on his England debut at Haydock in February but he took his form to new heights at Sandown three weeks later, where he traveled Good schedule and see much to deny Up The Straight in the match ending stages.
He promises to improve with another summer on his back, and the light weight could be a big help if conditions are tested.
Paul Nicholls has won this new chase three times in the past eight years and could strike again with TUESDAY. The six-year-old disappointed supporters with his debut in Chepstow in October but has won both subsequent matches, most recently at Cheltenham four weeks ago. He looked like a relentless galloper that day and it would take a smart effort to deny his hat-trick here.
It’s lost BLAZING KHAL 5 races to get past the mark but he hit the final bumper and quickly added 2 more hurdles, including here last month. Charles Byrnes’ gelding was ongoing that day but he kept going strong to push past five of his opponents in the closing stages. Kalanisi’s son looks to be a relentless galloper and should appreciate the step forward on the trip.
Some of the more interesting participants in this minor barrier were also involved at Cheltenham but TOO FRIENDLY would be a serious threat no matter who else showed up. He got better with Oceanline favorite odds when making his hurdles debut at Stratford in October and didn’t need to put in maximum effort when tracking Newcastle two weeks ago. That powerful victory showed that he could cope with this step up to class.
Last year’s international competition winner SONG FOR ONE PERSON should boldly defend his crown. The Tom Symonds-trained character hasn’t been able to add to his account in the next three outings but he did nothing wrong in Ascot last month, where he took the lead and only Buzz progressed quickly to pass. A repeatable performance might be good enough in this company.
TWO FOR GOLDEN It will go well despite conceding many goals in the whole half in this 3m handicap chase. He didn’t actually shoot past the Grand National fence in April but did well before that, notably defeating Aso at Warwick in February. Kim Bailey’s fees are currently just over 1lb and have a new good track record so a recent vacation should do him well.
WYNN HOUSE will be the one to beat in the Cheltenham finale. The Alan King-trained mare finished last season with a second-best record at Ludlow and looked better than ever when she reappeared at Wincanton last month, when she arrived with a late challenge of turning down. stable friend Hotter Than Hell. She needed every yard to be on top that day and this stiffer track would definitely fit.
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