16:35 Wetherby
Thursday 29 February 2024
All14:1514:5015:2516:0016:3517:10
Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 3  |  2m 3f 154y  |  Soft (Heavy in places)  |  9 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:39Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 14.73s
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Horse A-Z
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Picked up the progressive thread straight away when bagging C&D handicap on her return. Very good fourth off a 12 lb higher mark at Cheltenham prior to falling heavily at the second in listed mares event at Haydock 12 days ago.
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Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.2f, heavy) in December, going with enthusiasm. Ran at least as well in defeat when a close third to War Soldier over C&D subsequently and remains unexposed for current yard.
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Fairly useful handicap hurdler who ran up to his best when second of 4 at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 36 days ago. 7-lb conditional takes over in the saddle and seems likely to give another good account.
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Proved as good as ever to notch a first win in handicap company in 11-runner event over C&D (heavy) 26 days ago, showing a good attitude. Up 6 lb but remains low mileage.
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Catterick specialist who added to his tally there in December and has found only one too good both outings subsequently.
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Capitalised on a falling mark over fences at Cartmel in May but has been pulled up on his last 2 outings. First hurdle start since February 2020.
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Proved better than ever when completing a hat-trick under this rider in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. This is tougher but further improvement can't be ruled out.
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Better than ever this season, completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles at Haydock (18.9f) in December. Has shaped as if still in good form both starts since and Brian Hughes seems likely to suit his strong-travelling style. 1 lb out of the weights.
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Showed ability in 3 qualifying runs before Christmas but made a disappointing start to his handicap career when down the field over 3m here last month. Yet to be asked for effort when falling fifth at Carlisle subsequently. 2 lb out of the weights.
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Forecasts
Uncle Bert (7/2), War Soldier (7/2), The Four Sixes (9/2), Windtothelightning (9/2), North Parade (13/2), Hajey (12/1), Paddy O'Mahler (14/1), El Jefe (22/1), Ubetya (33/1)
A competitive handicap with the tentative vote going to UNCLE BERT. He stuck to his task behind a progressive one at Chepstow on his most recent outing and a capable 7-lb conditional now takes over in the saddle. War Soldier and The Four Sixes are closely matched on their running over C&D last time and they head the dangers.
- Uncle Bert7/2
- War Soldier7/2
Prize Money
1st: £9,242.002nd: £4,252.003rd: £2,126.004th: £1,064.005th: £530.00
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