GB - Cheltenham - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

20.6f

Group 2 Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

178.5K

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Verdict

A deeper renewal than usual with the vote going to PANIC ATTACK, who has been transformed by this yard and receives weight from most of her rivals. Last year's winner Dinoblue has looked as good as ever this season and is the obvious threat, with her stablemate Spindleberry also on the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Has won all 4 starts over fences since joining this yard, including Paddy Power Gold Cup here and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Simple task for the seasonal hat-trick back at Newbury 8 weeks ago and looks primed for another huge run. 1st Pick 7 Panic Attack (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Has won all 4 starts over fences since joining this yard, including Paddy Power Gold Cup here and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Simple task for the seasonal hat-trick back at Newbury 8 weeks ago and looks primed for another huge run.
2	Made amends for her defeat in this the previous year when justifying favouritism in good style 12 months ago and has looked as good as ever this season, landing the odds last 2 starts. Looks the one to beat again. 2nd Pick 2 Dinoblue (Fr) Jockey: M. P. Walsh Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: M. P. Walsh T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Made amends for her defeat in this the previous year when justifying favouritism in good style 12 months ago and has looked as good as ever this season, landing the odds last 2 starts. Looks the one to beat again.
1	Has thrived since going chasing, winning Grade 1 against the males at Fairyhouse in April. Made it 5 wins on the spin when outclassing rivals at Doncaster in December and easy to forgive latest run in Irish Gold Cup (failed to settle upped in trip). Player despite giving weight all round. 3rd Pick 1 Spindleberry (Ire) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Has thrived since going chasing, winning Grade 1 against the males at Fairyhouse in April. Made it 5 wins on the spin when outclassing rivals at Doncaster in December and easy to forgive latest run in Irish Gold Cup (failed to settle upped in trip). Player despite giving weight all round.

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