Tiger Savages Rivals in Cross Country
Game is Tops in RSA
Le Breuil Lands 4 miler
Altior Retains Crown in Queen Mother
Frodon Flys home in Ryanair
Defi defies Rivals in JLT
Report
We start at Cheltenham on Tuesday where in
the 2m grade 1 Champion Hurdle Melon ( Cod, Peej, Tony), went to post, Led until 2 out,
no impression on winner before not fluent last, edged right flat, being closed
on by 3rd close home, held on , finishing 2nd beaten 15l. He gets 12 points.
On Wednesday in
the 3m Grade 1 RSA novice chase, Topofthegame ( Martin, Peej, Steve),
Santini ( Bob, Martin, Steve) took their chances,Topofthegame, In
touch in mid-division, headway from 4 out, challenged last, soon led, driven and edged right flat, holding 2nd towards finish, stayed
on well, winning by ½ l. He gets 54.3 points. Santini, tracked leaders, stumbled just after 4 out, challenged 3 out,
led after next, headed soon after last, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd
½ l. He gets 12 points.
In the 2m Grdae
1 Queen Mother Champion Chase, Altior (All), Politolouge (
Bob, Martin, Steve), took their chances. Altior, Jumped
left at few times, tracked leader, mistake 7th (water), led after 3 out, ridden
after 2 out, headed last, edged left into rival and led again flat, stayed on
well and asserting towards finish, winning by 1 ¾ l. He
gets 51.4 points. Politolouge, Chased leaders, effort from 3 out, driven and stayed on
flat, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd beaten 1
¾ l. He gets 12 points.
In the 3m 5f Cross Country
Chase Tiger Roll (Cod),
went to post, Mid-division, took closer order 7th, went 2nd at 22nd, led after
4 out, drew easily clear from next, in no danger after, winning impressively by 22l. He gets 54.2 points.
Today at Cheltenham in the
2m 4f grade 1 novice chase Defi Du Seuil ( Bob), went to post, Held up in touch, went 2nd at
11th until before 3 out, tracked front pair, driven after next, rallied and
almost upsides last, ridden to lead flat, asserted near finish, winning by 2 ¼
l. He gets 57.2 points.
In the 2m 5f grade 1
Ryanair chase Frodon ( Cod), took his chance, Led, big jump 12th, headed
narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on to regain lead flat, all out near finish,
winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 84.6 points.
Friday Preview
In the County
Hurdle we only have We Have A Dream, , who finally got his head in front last
time out. He has a lot of weight, but has place claims at his best.
In the Alberty
Bartlett we have Commander of Fleet and again, he won last time out, and at 7/1
is a solid e./w chance.
In the Gold Cup
we have Bellshill, Bristol De Mai, Clan Des Obeaux, Elegant Escape, Kemboy,
Might Bite, Presenting Percy, Native River.
As I said last
week, I don’t like Presenting Percy’s preparation and whilst it would not be a
surprise if he wins, he is no price. The Money has come for Native River, who
is now favourite, and who I see as the winner again. . Conditions should suit Bristol
De Mai but he generally disappoints away from Haydock, Bellshill won a really
soft Irish Gold Cup, and Might Bite might choke. I can’t quite see Clan Des
Obeaux doing it, though would be best result for the Editor, whilst I think
Kemboy was flattered when he sprinted clear close home in Ireland, Elegant
Escape is the one who could spring a surprise, he stays all day and Colin
Tizzard seems very bullish about his chances, and is certainly worth an e/w
saver around 18/1.
Theo is in the
grand Annual chase, and a 40/1 shot, so if he wins, Cod will be at the bar in
the 9 Elms ! He was 2nd
last time and from a shrewd yard and off a low weight, could just sneak in the
frame.
If You Say
Run 20/1 is in the final event ,
along with Pym,12/1. Both are
solid e/w shouts.
The John Torpey Memorial Trophy
March Total
Bob
132.6 836.7
Cod
202.3
816.8
Steve
129.7
790.4
Cliff 51.4
662
Peej 117.7
635.2
Martin 209.1
550.7
Tony 63.4 513
Neil
51.4
497.4
News
Ms
Parfois holds an entry in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter on Saturday
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