Betting.Bet Free Cheltenham Festival Tips Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 7m 25.94s

Fevertre^p²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: James Best| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 104

7/2

In first-time cheekpieces, bounced back to form when opening his account in handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) last month, keeping on well. Remains on a workable mark so he's not taken lightly now that he's up and running.

Form: 27/2-441

Cream Of The West³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N W Alexander| OR: 104| BF

11/10

Took a step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Ayr (21.4f, soft) in December and ran at least as well when second at the same track (24.3f, heavy) next time. Remains lightly raced for his age and he can double his tally.

Form: 2/60-312

Josie Alice²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: P W Wadge⁽³⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 98

6/1

Winning Irish pointer who has run to only a modest level in bumpers and maiden hurdles so far, making no impression on the winner when second of 8 at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 25 days ago. Could yet do better, though, as she makes her handicap debut.

Form: 31-3432

Reagrove Lord^t²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Edward Austin⁽⁵⁾| T: G Bewley| OR: 90

10/1

Placed in points in Ireland and has made the frame both starts in handicap hurdles, 9¼ lengths third of 6 to the reopposing Fevertre at Carlisle (25f, heavy) last time. Can give his running once more.

Form: 345643

Atomic Angel⁶³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-12| J: Sam Coltherd| T: S Corbett| OR: 88| CD

9/2

C&D winner who was successful at Catterick and Sedgefield last season. Ran creditably after 6 months off when second back here in October, but below form both starts since. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 021-276

Non-Runners

Walk My Way¹⁴

Weight: 10-2| Age: 6

T: Micky Hammond J: Emma Smith-Chaston

Forecasts

Cream Of The West (11/10), Fevertre (7/2), Atomic Angel (9/2), Josie Alice (6/1), Reagrove Lord (10/1), Walk My Way (20/1)

CREAM OF THE WEST has shown improved form switched to handicaps on his last 2 starts, getting off the mark at Ayr in December before a good second at the same course a month ago, so he is taken to resume winning ways with more still to offer. He can get the better of last-time-out winner Fevertre, with Josie Alice also considered.