Sky Bet Cheltenham Non Runner No Bet Novices' Chase

Off time: 13:01 | Winning time: 6m 1.10s

Talkischeap⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 145| D

1/2

Has made a good start over fences, finishing third and then second to Warren Greatrex-trained mare La Bague Au Roi in two runs at Newbury. Has a bit in hand on official ratings.

Form: 141P-32

Theatre Territory^p²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen⁽³⁾| T: W Greatrex| OR: 132| BF| D

13/8

Bit to find on official ratings, but has run well on several occasions over fences, despite being 0-8. Trainer should have a good line on her relative merits with this opponent, but might have to settle for bridesmaid.

Form: 3233-24

Forecasts

Talkischeap (1/2), Theatre Territory (13/8)

Only two turn up and although these races can become muddling, TALKISCHEAP has run well behind La Bague Au Roi on both starts over fences, and the latter is better than Theatre Territory. On that line, he has to be the pick here, while he also looks to have more scope for improvement.