Racing
Cheltenham Place 6 preview | 16th March
13.30 – Turners Novices’ Chase
MIGHTY POTTER has been impressive in winning all three chase starts including two Grade 1 events and won’t be inconvenienced by the soft ground. He has the best chase form in the book and he should be hard to beat with even better to come. Banker to place in the opener.
Selections: MIGHTY POTTER
14.10 – Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Nicky Henderson has two good chances in this competitive race. MILL GREEN was third in this last year beaten only two lengths and is on the same mark this time. He likes soft ground and could go well with Daryl Jacob in the saddle, while WALKING ON AIR is seemingly the stable’s main hopeful with Nico in the saddle and could make a mockery of this mark should he handle the softer ground. ZALVADOR ZIGGY
Selections: MILL GREEN, WALKING ON AIR, ZALVADOR ZIGGY
14.50 – Ryanair Chase
SHISHKIN impressed in the Ascot Chase and is the one to beat. BLUE LORD has yet to finish out of the frame in all eight chase starts and is already a better chaser than a hurdler. He is the choice of Paul Townend and could go well. FURY ROAD would only need to repeat his latest third in the Irish Gold Cup to have a say in the outcome. He could be the biggest threat to the favourite.
Selections: SHISHKIN, BLUE LORD, FURY ROAD
15.30 – Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle
KLASSICAL DREAM handles most ground and is a three time Grade 1 winner over this trip. He had a good record fresh and could run a big race, while ASHDALE BOB is not to be underestimated at a big price. He has done little wrong this season and could sneak into the frame.
Selections: KLASSICAL DREAM, ASHDALE BOB
16.10 – Magners Plate Handicap Chase
HAUT EN COULEURS has a big weight to carry but he’s probably the class act in the field and it would come as no surprise if he made a serious impact. CELEBRE DALLEN is six pounds lower than when fifth in this last year and the ground is in his favour. He could be thereabouts. SHAKEM UP’ARRY ran well here last time and is also included.
Selections: HAUT EN COULEURS, CELEBRE DALLEN, SHAKEM UP’ARRY
16.50 – Jack De Bromhead Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
MAGICAL ZOE is unbeaten in three and while this is tougher than her latest Grade 3 win, she is open to further improvement and her trainer is having a great week as well. PRINCESS ZOE scrambled home on her hurdles debut but she will love the ground and could get involved.
Selections: MAGICAL ZOE, PRINCESS ZOE
