Joe Logue’s Saturday ITV Racing suggestions
13:15 Cheltenham – East India Dock
13:30 Doncaster – Nells Son
13:50 Cheltenham – Il Ridoto (each-way)
14:05 Doncaster – Ma Shantou
14:25 Cheltenham – Gentlemansgame
14:40 Doncaster – Kateira
15:00 Cheltenham – Structure Hill
15:35 Cheltenham – Sturdy Chief (NAP)
*All costs are bang updated with our snazzy widgets, whereas odds in copy are correct at time of publishing however topic to alter.
East India Dock is the second favorite for the Triumph Hurdle and we’re all anticipating him to win this – and his value might be proper. Sauvignon and Stencil may very well be helpful and I’m joyful to observe the race.
13:30 Doncaster – Nells Son
I’m on Nells Son for Nicky Richards. He’s 10 years outdated however he hasn’t race a ton. He’s solely ran over two miles twice however he’s gained on each events. His kind when profitable forward of Matata final trip at Kelso may be very sturdy and he’s solely gone up 5lbs within the weights.
It’s in all probability proper that Ginnys Future is on the prime of the market however I discover it onerous to resolve on these races. I’ve landed on Il Ridoto as an each-way shout for Paul Nicholls. He’s a tough horse as he doesn’t end his races in addition to he ought to. Freddie Gingell takes the journey once more and he’s claiming 3lbs. He impressed when profitable over course and distance in November. He’s 2lbs decrease than his final run in December and he formed effectively. He can hit the body not less than.
Western Knight is brief sufficient within the betting and he may go and win this however I’ll take an opportunity on Ma Shantou. He’s on a hat-trick and stepping up in journey to 3 miles would possibly see somewhat enchancment in him. It’s not a robust fancy however he may very well be a price choose towards the fav.
LHomme Presse may be very proficient however I’ve by no means actually warmed to him. You’ll be able to choose holes within the kind and I can’t have him on the value. I’m taking an opportunity on Gentlemansgame. It’s a tentative choose as he has to provide weight away however he’s a good value. I’m not steaming into it because it’ll be a tactical race however I’ll hold Darragh O’Keeffe and Mouse Morris on aspect.
14:40 Doncaster – Kateira
Jetara wasn’t disgraced final trip however I don’t like the truth that Jessica Harrington hasn’t had lots of runners. I’m siding with Kateira for the Skelton’s. She’s a extremely good mare and he or she stays effectively. She’s again in mares’ firm and he or she has an excellent likelihood.
This can be a racecourse gallop for Structure Hill as his quick value exhibits. He’ll go and win this, then it’s full steam forward to the Competition in March. He gained’t be below strain right here and hopefully he travels effectively and jumps effectively. I can see his value drifting on the day within the Champion Hurdle. He may perhaps go off 6/4 somewhat than odds on.
I actually fancy Sturdy Chief and he ought to be the favorite. There isn’t lots of depth on this race and I’m eager to tackle Crambo. He doesn’t actually again up his runs and I’d have gone straight to Cheltenham with him. Sturdy Chief’s kind is stable and his final run was too unhealthy to be true. He’s had a wind op and it’s his race to lose.
Joe Logue’s ITV Racing suggestions
13:15 Cheltenham – East India Dock
13:30 Doncaster – Nells Son
13:50 Cheltenham – Il Ridoto (each-way)
14:05 Doncaster – Ma Shantou
14:25 Cheltenham – Gentlemansgame
14:40 Doncaster – Kateira
15:00 Cheltenham – Structure Hill
15:35 Cheltenham – Sturdy Chief (NAP)
*All costs are bang updated with our snazzy widgets, whereas odds in copy are correct on the time of publishing however topic to alter.
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