GB - Cheltenham - Race 2

Thoroughbred

26 Runners

16.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

151.0K

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Verdict

An ultra-competitive renewal and a chance is taken on TELLHERTHENAME who created a very good impression as a novice and could be revitalised by a switch to the outstanding Dan Skelton yard. It's hard to knock Secret Squirrel's form in top-end handicaps and he's feared following an encouraging return in the Kingwell, while this test could bring out the best in strong-travelling Sixandahalf, who was narrowly denied at the Festival 12 months ago.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Ndaawi Jockey: J. H. Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. H. Williamson T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	96	-	-	-	2%
2	2 Absurde (Fr) Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: Mr P. W. Mullins T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	5%
3	3 Bowensonfire (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	96	-	-	-	5%
4	4 Karbau (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	95	-	-	-	23%
5	5 Hello Neighbour (Ire) Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	95	-	-	-	6%
6	6 Wilful (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	98	-	-	-	8%
7	7 Pinot Gris (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	96	-	-	-	2%
8	8 Murcia (Fr) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	13%
9	9 Tripoli Flyer (Ire) Jockey: Fern O'brien Trainer: Fergal O'brien J: Fern O'brien T: Fergal O'brien	98	-	-	-	3%
10	10 Helvic Dream (Ire) Jockey: Donagh Meyler Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland J: Donagh Meyler T: Noel Meade, Ireland	97	-	-	-	3%
11	3rd Pick 11 Sixandahalf (Ire) Jockey: C. Stone-Walsh Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: C. Stone-Walsh T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	97	-	-	-	10%
12	12 Jubilee Alpha (Ire) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	99	-	-	-	4%
13	13 Williethebuilder (Ire) Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Christian Williams J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams	97	-	-	-	2%
14	14 Sticktotheplan (Fr) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	96	-	-	-	4%
15	15 Cracking Rhapsody (Ire) Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Ewan Whillans J: Craig Nichol T: Ewan Whillans	98	-	-	-	2%
16	16 Joyeuse (Fr) Jockey: Nico De Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Nico De Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	99	-	-	-	8%
17	17 Gibbs Island Jockey: Stan Sheppard Trainer: Tom Lacey J: Stan Sheppard T: Tom Lacey	97	-	-	-	2%
18	18 Hamlet's Night (Ire) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: James Owen J: James Bowen T: James Owen	96	-	-	-	2%	Scratched
19	19 Balko D'ange (Fr) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: Philip Fenton, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: Philip Fenton, Ireland	96	-	-	-	1%
20	20 Bowmore (Ire) Jockey: Daire Mcconville Trainer: Charlie Longsdon J: Daire Mcconville T: Charlie Longsdon	97	-	-	-	1%
21	1st Pick 21 Tellherthename (Ire) Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Kielan Woods T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	5%
22	22 Sinnatra (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	95	-	-	-	19%
23	2nd Pick 23 Secret Squirrel Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Hughie Morrison J: Jonathan Burke T: Hughie Morrison	99	-	-	-	10%
24	24 Ooh Betty (Ire) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Ben Clarke J: Ben Jones T: Ben Clarke	97	-	-	-	2%
25	25 Captain Ryan Matt (Ire) Jockey: Reserve Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: Reserve T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	95	-	-	-	2%	Scratched
26	26 Wellington Arch Jockey: Reserve Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Reserve T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	98	-	-	-	2%	Scratched

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.