Racing TV's Andrew Blair White offers up his best horse racing tips for Sunday at the November Cheltenham meeting.
Greatwood Hurdle Day concludes the action from Day Three of the November meeting, and for most of us that complete the pilgrimage for all three days it is a case of survival of the fittest.
There is a lovely spread of handicap action, both over hurdles and chases and over a variety of trips. There should be something for everyone on this card.
The 1.25 looks one of the most open on the card, with the 2m4f novice handicap chase causing some headaches in the minds of plenty. My preference is for Turndlightsdownlow 15/2 – who if none the worse for his final fence unseat last month, should have capable claims here.
A progressive hurdler last season, he has started his life in the chasing ranks to decent effect and was a long way clear of his rivals when unseating besides Butch Cassidy last time out. His local trainer can often target these meetings and he seems feasibly handicapped. 13/2 with Betway makes appeal to me each way.
Back Turndlightsdownlow at 13/2 in the 1.25 at Cheltenham
The concluding bumper at 3.45 is a listed contest and often heavily competitive. I don’t usually like getting involved in bumpers at this time of the season but exceptions can be made if I see fit – and with New Grange 2/1 running, I certainly see fit. Tom Cooper completed a successful raid to this meeting last season, winning both the mares and geldings bumpers with smart recruits. Unfortunately, the horse won this corresponding race, Saint Clovis, is no longer with us.
The exact same connections will be hopeful that this horse can fill the void left by that future star and his PTP win and bumper victory at Listowel have both come in facile fashion. There looks to be a bit of depth to the bumper at Listowel also, with the second advertising the form well since. The vibes from the yard is that they have found a good one, and when one sees Cooper’s record when getting the right sort of ammunition, it could well be folly to doubt this horses’ credentials. I will be hopeful that New Grange can step up to the plate. The price of 3/1 with Betway is good enough for me.
Back New Grance at 3/1 in the 3.45 at Cheltenham
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