Cheltenham

Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)

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Stage Star

Notlongtillmay

MIGHTY POTTER has been hugely impressive in winning his first three chase outings, powering away to land the Scalp Novices' Chase at Leopardstown last time, and with more to come he's the obvious way to go. Appreciate It hasn't achieved as much over fences but his hurdling class brings him into the reckoning, while another solid performance is expected from Banbridge.

Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

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Good Time Jonny

Salvador Ziggy

Mill Green

Green Book

Gordon Elliott has his usual strong hand, with MAXXUM taken to provide him with a fourth win since 2018. This 6-y-o looked firmly on the up with 2 wins at the end of last year and it's easy to forgive his latest run at Leopardstown as he was badly hampered on the home turn. Thanksforthehelp scored with any amount in hand at Chepstow on his recent return after wind surgery and rates a major threat. The Bosses Oscar, runner-up in 2021, and Walking On Air complete the shortlist. 

Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Envoi Allen

Shishkin

Hitman

SHISHKIN regained his place back among the chasing elite when scoring impressively at Ascot last month, relishing the longer trip in a first-time tongue tie. He won the 2020 Supreme and 2021 Arkle and can atone for last year's Queen Mother disappointment with a third Festival victory. Fury Road, who went close in the 2020 Albert Bartlett, has been holding his own in 3m Grade 1s and looks the biggest danger ahead of Blue Lord and Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Ga Law.

Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

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Sire Du Berlais

Teahupoo

Dashel Drasher

An open renewal but TEAHUPOO has taken his form to another level this season, holding off Klassical Dream in the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse before easily defying a penalty in a Grade 2 at Gowran over this trip, so Gordon Elliott's 6-y-o could be the answer. Flooring Porter hasn't had the ideal preparation but must be respected as he bids for a third straight win in this, while French-raider Gold Tweet shouldn't be underestimated given the manner of his win in the Cleeve Hurdle over C&D. 

Magners Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

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Seddon

Fugitif

Shakem Up'arry

Gevrey

Plenty arrive with claims, the most compelling coming in the shape of low-mileage 6-y-o SO SCOTTISH. Representing a very shrewd yard that landed this race 2 years ago with The Shunter, he's been kept fresh since running a fine race when second at Ascot back in November and his revised mark could well underestimate him back up in trip. Midnight River and Datsalrightgino are a couple of likely threats, with Shakem Up'arry and Il Ridoto completing the shortlist. 

Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

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You Wear It Well

Magical Zoe

Halka Du Tabert

Another big field for the Dawn Run but it is very hard to get away from the claims of LUCCIA, who maintained her unbeaten record in effortless fashion at Exeter last month, is open to bundles more improvement after just 4 career starts, and has all the attributes to cope with a more demanding test at the Festival. Magical Zoe's Down Royal win back in November has worked out well and she's another exciting prospect, with Halka du Tabert, Lot of Joy and Under Control a trio of others to consider. 

Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (Sponsored By The JRL Group) (GBB Race)

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Angels Dawn

Stumptown

Mr Incredible

Dunboyne

Unsurprisingly claims can be made for plenty and it could just pay to side with ANIGHTINLAMBOURN. Ben Pauling's mare has already enjoyed a fine season, impressively making it 3 wins from her last 4 starts at the November Meeting and an 8 lb higher mark may not prevent another bold showing from this likeable 9-y-o. Irish-raiders Angels Dawn and Mr Incredible are others to consider, with Beauport and the progressive Stumptown also highly respected. 

Cheltenham Festival Racecards Thursday 16th March 2023