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Cheltenham Win 6 Preview | 13th December

12.10 JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle

ONE HORSE TOWN is 4/4 in this sphere and overcame deep ground to land a Grade 2 event here last time out. This looks significantly easier, so back on a sounder surface, Harry Derham’s contender can extend his unbeaten record with bigger fish to try later down the line.

Tips: ONE HORSE TOWN

12.40 Michael Eakins Senior Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase

THE JUKEBOX KID was flawless when scoring on chase debut at Carlisle last time out and he’s open to so much more improvement. Ben Pauling has been in superb form this season and this unexposed chaser is fancied to continue his progression under the services of David Bass.

Tips: THE JUKEBOX KID

13.15 Quintessentially Mares’ Handicap Chase

Plenty to consider in this event. REALTA LIATH was a comfortable winner on chase debut at Fontwell and should have more to offer. SHE IS FOR ME BOYS has won three of her four starts and is another to consider after making a successful start in this sphere. Irish raider ME WEE BONNIE LASS can go well, too.

Tips: REALTA LIATH, SHE IS FOR ME BOYS & ME WEE BONNIE LASS

13.50 Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase

IMPERIAL SAINT will be a lot fitter following his comeback run in the Old Roan Chase and has a great record at this time of year. He makes plenty of appeal to me as he has a touch of class and remains nicely handicapped. HOE JOLY SMOKE caught the eye here last time when third and is selected as an alternative option.

Tips: IMPERIAL SAINT & HOE JOLY SMOKE

14.25 Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Chase

DAVID’S WELL has won all three chase starts to date and is well worth his place in this field. The fact that connections have booked Harry Cobden to ride means business, so a bold showing for the four-timer looks imminent. I’ll also throw COUNTRY MILE and JPR ONE into the mix, who have the form to play a leading role.

Tips: DAVID’S WELL, COUNTRY MILE & JPR ONE

15.00 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

CONMAN JOHN was an all-the-way winner over C&D last time out and could be another star stayer to emerge from his stable. He’s expected to prove hard to beat. RECKLESS SPENDING and THEY CALL ME HUGO look useful prospects as well though, so they must be feared.

Tips: CONMAN JOHN, RECKLESS SPENDING & THEY CALL ME HUGO