GB - Cheltenham - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

15.9f

Group 2 Chase

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

103.0K

VIEW

Verdict

A fascinating Grade 2 in which Henry de Bromhead's JULY FLOWER is taken to build on her easy chasing debut success at Limerick and capitalise on her mares' allowance to thwart Dan Skelton's Be Aware, who also impressed when going in at the first time of asking over fences at Stratford. Burdett Road and Stencil both bring considerable potential to fences and shouldn't be underestimated either.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Smart winning ex-French hurdler who created an excellent impression when a wide-margin scorer in 9-runner novice chase at Limerick (19.2f, heavy) on her debut over fences 27 days ago. Leading player, especially with her 7 lb mares' allowance here. 1st Pick 5 July Flower (Fr) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Smart winning ex-French hurdler who created an excellent impression when a wide-margin scorer in 9-runner novice chase at Limerick (19.2f, heavy) on her debut over fences 27 days ago. Leading player, especially with her 7 lb mares' allowance here.
1	Useful hurdler who (hooded for first time) took his form up a notch on his chasing debut when cosily landing 8-runner handicap at Stratford (19.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Has more to offer for top yard which has a very good record in this event. Big shout. 2nd Pick 1 Be Aware (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	95	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Useful hurdler who (hooded for first time) took his form up a notch on his chasing debut when cosily landing 8-runner handicap at Stratford (19.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Has more to offer for top yard which has a very good record in this event. Big shout.
4	Classy dual-purpose performer who was runner-up in the Champion Hurdle here in March and by no means disgraced back in this sphere when second in 2m Kempton listed event last month. Turns his attentions to fences now and he's an interesting prospect. 3rd Pick 4 Burdett Road Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: James Owen J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: James Owen	91	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Classy dual-purpose performer who was runner-up in the Champion Hurdle here in March and by no means disgraced back in this sphere when second in 2m Kempton listed event last month. Turns his attentions to fences now and he's an interesting prospect.

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