Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 6m 44.3s

Red Infantry^v³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: R T Dunne| T: Ian Williams| OR: 119

13/8

Winner last time out at Doncaster and has no issues with the trip or ground. Up 6lb but is still unexposed over fences, so very possible he's got more up his sleeve. Has to be respected even though he faces a stiff test on these terms.

Form: 43-4331

Justforjames¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Mr Joe Wright⁽⁷⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 117

20/1

Of average ability over hurdles and comes here with plenty to prove after just three modest efforts in this sphere. Others preferred.

Form: 323-553

Sharp Response⁴⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 116

13/8

Decent hurdler and has shaped with plenty of promise over fences - yard also highly respected with runners of thus type, so has to merit plenty of respect here.

Form: 126-732

Golden Investment^h,t³²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 111| BF

4/1

Stays the trip well and mainly consistent over fences. More exposed than a couple of the others but has the heart for a battle and can make this a good test. Looks weighted to the limit though.

Form: 2V144U

Allmyown³²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: A Nicol| T: P A Kirby| OR: 105

20/1

Winner of a point-to-point but does need to step things up considerably on what he's achieved over hurdles and may have to settle for a minor role.

Form: 4/1-P395

Forecasts

Sharp Response (13/8), Red Infantry (13/8), Golden Investment (4/1), Allmyown (20/1), Justforjames (20/1)

There is likely to be a bit more to come from SHARP RESPONSE, who has adapted well enough over fences to suggest he can pay his way at this level at least. Golden Investment has solid form to his name and will pose a big threat, while similar comments apply to Red Infantry despite him being shouldered with a stiff test under top weight.