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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…
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🏇 13:20 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (G1) Pace: Extreme ✅ Standout Horse: KOPEK DES BORDES (168P) 🔥 Also of interest: 🏇 14:00 Arkle Novices’ Chase (G1) Pace: Even ✅ Standout Horse: MAJBOROUGH (175p) 🔥 Next best: 🏇 14:40 Ultima Handicap Chase Pace: Strong ✅ Standout Horses (tight race, multiple with standout profiles): 🔥 Note: Ratings are…
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Winning Trainers and Their Day 1 Successes Willie Mullins has been the dominant trainer on Day 1 over the past decade, with 19 opening-day winners from 2015–2024 – far ahead of any rival. Mullins often starts the Festival with multiple victories; for example, in 2015 he won four of the seven Day 1 races (including…
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Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (2m5f Grade 1) – 1:30pm Past Winners: This race (registered as the Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle) is typically won by high-class 5- or 6-year-old novice hurdlers. Willie Mullins has trained the last three winners – Sir Gerhard (2022), Impaire Et Passe (2023), and Ballyburn (2024) – all ridden by Paul Townend racingbetter.co.uk…
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The curtain rises on the most eagerly anticipated event in the National Hunt calendar: the Cheltenham Festival. Day One, known as Champion Day, takes place on Tuesday 11th March 2025 and sets the tone for a thrilling week of racing. With high-quality Grade 1 action, fiercely competitive handicaps, and star names on show, here is…
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(Based on stats, trainer/jockey trends, and suitability factors) 🏇 4.12 Naas – Beginners Chase (2m4f, Soft) 🏆 Standout: OLYMPIC MAN (2/1) 🔹 Next Best: SIR ARGUS (7/2)🔹 Danger: FOXY GIRL (4/1) – If getting an easy lead 🏇 4.23 Warwick – Handicap Hurdle (3m2f, Good) 🏆 Standout: WOODIE FLASH (5/6) 🔹 Next Best: KINTAIL (3/1)…
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14:10 – Bar One Racing Maiden Hurdle (2m 3f 109y) Kainsbourg (136) – Highest-rated, ridden by Mark Walsh. Come Walk With Me (128) – Keith Donoghue rides; solid rating. Grey Pharoh (127p) – ‘p’ flag suggests potential improvement. Redemption Day (119p) – Paul Townend’s ride with a ‘p’ for progressiveness. Classy CC (105p) – Another…