GB - Cheltenham - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

15.9f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

52.5K

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Verdict

On the back of an encouraging reappearance at Ascot 2 weeks ago, SHAKEYATAILFEATHER is perched just 1 lb above her last winning mark, gained at Kelso around this time last year and she looks primed to strike. Highlands Legacy won on last season's return to the track and represents a yard in excellent order so he's a definite threat, along with Authoceltic.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Back down to 17f and produced a career-best effort when landing a small-field contest at Kelso in October 2025. Now just 1 lb above that winning mark and promising reappearance third at Ascot 2 weeks ago suggests she's a massive player. 1st Pick 8 Shakeyatailfeather (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Back down to 17f and produced a career-best effort when landing a small-field contest at Kelso in October 2025. Now just 1 lb above that winning mark and promising reappearance third at Ascot 2 weeks ago suggests she's a massive player.
3	Improved for the switch to fences last season, successful twice (including on reappearance) and runner-up other 3 starts, including a good-quality contest at Aintree in April. Yard in very good nick so he has a lot going for him. 2nd Pick 3 Highlands Legacy Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Improved for the switch to fences last season, successful twice (including on reappearance) and runner-up other 3 starts, including a good-quality contest at Aintree in April. Yard in very good nick so he has a lot going for him.
1	Strong-travelling display when completing a double in Galway Hurdle this summer. Off the mark over fences at second time of asking in workmanlike style at Sligo in September (had a spin of Flat since). Will hopefully get a good pace to aim at and he's open to progress. Engaged 1.45 here Saturday. 3rd Pick 1 Putapoundinthejar (Ire) Jockey: Daniel King Trainer: A. J. Martin, Ireland J: Daniel King T: A. J. Martin, Ireland	97	-	-	-	11%	Scratched
Analysis Strong-travelling display when completing a double in Galway Hurdle this summer. Off the mark over fences at second time of asking in workmanlike style at Sligo in September (had a spin of Flat since). Will hopefully get a good pace to aim at and he's open to progress. Engaged 1.45 here Saturday.

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