Cheltenham sees the reappearance of Nicky Henderson-trained Hadrian's Approach, in the Grade 3 Handicap Chase. He was last seen at Sandown in April, when winning the Bet365 Gold Cup Chase. The 7-year old Bay Gelding, by High Chaparral, is set to take on 9 opponents, including in-form The Ould Lad, Paul Nicholls-trained Cowards Close and in-form veteran Charingworth.
As mentioned, I do have a couple of tips, so here they are;
Cheltenham 12:30
KINGS PALACE 4/5
(BetVictor)
Kings Palace gets the vote. Enjoys the course, winning 3
from 4 here, and also 3 from 4 on Good ground. 1 from 1 at the distance, when
beating favourite, Creepy (2nd) and Monbeg Dude(3rd)here 14 months ago. Beat
off Sausalito Sunrise last time out mid-November. Jockey, Scudamore has a 27%
strike rate in Novice Chases this season, and 35% strike rate when teamed up
with David Pipe in chases this season.
Cheltenham 13:40
VINTAGE VINNIE 4/1 (Paddy
Power)
I've pondered for quite some time on this one, before coming
to a decision on Vintage Vinnie. Has finished 3rd on both hurdles starts to
date, over 20f, and the step down in trip could be ideal. Trainer Rebecca
Curtis has a 40% strike rate in handicap hurdles this season.
Cheltenham 14:10
COWARDS CLOSE 5/1
(Coral)
Since the start of November 2014 Paul Nicholls has won 2x
Grade 3, 2x Grade 2 and 5x Grade 1 races, including the Betfair Chase and the
Tingle Creek Chase. He has Cowards Close in this Grade 3, and in the form
Nicholls is in of late, and in the big races, the gelding by Presenting can't
be ruled out, and has every chance of progressing. When teamed together this
season, Nicholls and Twiston-Davies have a 28% strike rate in chases.
OTHER TIPS
Chelt 14:40 - Duke of Lucca 13/2
Chelt 15:15 - Big Easy 11/4
Wolv 18:30 - Lord of the Storm 11/4
Best of luck, and enjoy the racing
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