13:20 Turners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

Pace: Very Strong – could suit stalkers or late closers

FINAL DEMAND (162p) – Top-rated and holds the ‘p’ flag, indicating further improvement. Strong profile and Townend booked. Class angle.

THE NEW LION (157P) – Second-best rated, ‘P’ flag suggests untapped potential; Skelton excels with improving novices.

THE YELLOW CLAY (160p) – Strong ‘p’ horse, rated just behind Final Demand; Elliott/Gordon pair often peak at Cheltenham.

SIXMILEBRIDGE (155p) – Sneaky value angle; lower rating but has a strong ‘p’ flag and progressive profile.


→ Watch how the front-runners handle pace pressure—late closers may get the setup.


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14:00 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

Pace: Even – class will tell here

BALLYBURN (172p) – Outstanding ‘p’ horse, clear top-rated, major chance with Townend up; a future Gold Cup type.

STELLAR STORY (167) – Solid second best, no flag but already a G1 level performer.

LECKY WATSON (164p) & QUAI DE BOURBON (162p) – Both with ‘p’ flags and progressive Elliott/Mullins types, big upward potential.


→ Ballyburn is standout on form and rating – only beaten by a freak performance likely.


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14:40 Coral Cup (Premier Handicap)

Pace: Very Strong – race set up for hold-up closers or stalkers

JIPCOT (162) – Top-rated, lightly raced, progressive; interesting French profile.

BE AWARE (163) – Second-highest rated, unexposed and strong on paper; Skelton’s mount.

COLONEL MUSTARD / COMFORT ZONE / BALLYADAM – Consistent G1-level form, strong ratings (159–160), solid options.

VISCHIO / LOSSIEMOUTH / CAPTAIN MORGS / BEAT THE BAT / IKE SPORT – All rated 159–161, good mix of experience and upward profile.


→ Highly competitive; value likely to lie with strong-travelling ‘closers’ in this pace burn-up.


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15:20 Cross Country Chase

Pace: Even – emphasis on jumping and stamina

GALVIN (172) – Top-rated, classy stayer, suited to course; repeat of 2023 levels wins this.

THE GOFFER (171) – Improving chaser, just behind Galvin on ratings, with potential to peak now.

IWILLDOIT (170) – Strong stayer, top-rated UK horse, thrives on soft/heavy; jumping key.

BUSSELTON (169) – Classy flat-track chaser, now taking to XC well; lively outsider.


→ Galvin holds the edge on ratings; The Goffer may be better value.


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16:00 Queen Mother Champion Chase

Pace: Strong – could expose weaker stayers or flat-speed horses

JONBON (188) – Clear top-rated, holds top G1 form; has the beating of this field if he jumps cleanly.

ENERGUMENE (179) – Champion on past ratings, but recent form less reliable. Still a danger.

FOUND A FIFTY (174) – On the upgrade, strong each-way type if leaders falter.

SOLNESS (175) – Interesting contender if able to settle; G1 potential.


→ JONBON has standout credentials; value may lie in a strong finisher like Solness or Found A Fifty in the place market.


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16:40 Grand Annual Handicap Chase

Pace: Strong – could suit stalkers or hold-up closers

MY MATE MOZZIE (167) – Top-rated, back in a handicap off a very competitive mark.

JPR ONE (166) – Strong figures, well-weighted; stalk-and-pounce type for this pace setup.

UNEXPECTED PARTY (166) – Classy handicapper, solid form.

JASKO DES DAMES (162p) – Unexposed ‘p’ horse, major improver potential; dark horse angle.

PRIMOZ (163+) – Improving handicapper, strong upside.


→ MY MATE MOZZIE and JASKO DES DAMES the two to note here.


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17:20 Champion Bumper

Pace: Very Strong – stamina likely key; strong finishers best

BAMBINO FEVER (131p) – Top-rated and ‘p’ flag, Mullins runner, strong visual impression last time.

AQUA FORCE (128p) – Next best rating, also with ‘p’, could be well-suited by stamina test.

KALYPSO’CHANCE (127p) – Another top Mullins-type, ‘p’ flag, strong closing sectionals.

GAMEOFINCHES (123P) – ‘P’ flag suggests even bigger jump in performance likely.


→ Bumper likely another Mullins benefit—BAMBINO FEVER and KALYPSO’CHANCE standout profiles.


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Summary of Most Interesting Runners (Ratings + Flags + Setup)

BALLYBURN (14:00) – 172p – Top class.

FINAL DEMAND (13:20) – 162p – Class + improvement.

THE YELLOW CLAY (13:20) – 160p – Serious upside.

BE AWARE (14:40) – 163 – Strong handicap profile.

JIPCOT (14:40) – 162 – Unexposed angle.

GALVIN (15:20) – 172 – Class XC stayer.

JONBON (16:00) – 188 – Class standout.

MY MATE MOZZIE (16:40) – 167 – Handicap weapon.

BAMBINO FEVER (17:20) – 131p – Bumper pick.