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25 October 2024
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Alastair Down Press Room Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 200y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
This is a way better race than the maiden hurdle he won at Perth in August
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 24 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/11 | Kondo Isami (6L) | 16/1 | - | 89 |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Won an average novice at Hexham 21 days ago but he's a horse with potential
1-41
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 24 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 10-11 | 1/7 | Rock On Jet (5½L) | 5/6F | - | 102 |
| 8 May 24 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 2NHF | 11-6 | 4/10 | Dedicated Hero (7½L) | 4/1 | - | 104 |
| 9 Mar 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-1 | 1/8 | Step Out (3¾L) | 4/1 | - | 100 |
Kept jumping to his right at Fairyhouse but still won comfortably by 8l
1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Banana Three (8L) | 11/10F | - | 122 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (25%)
Comfortably justified favouritism in a bumper and maiden hurdle (2m4f); nice prospect
1-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Chancycourt (3½L) | 8/13F | - | 123 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-6 | 1/6 | King Of Thieves (11L) | 2/1F | - | 119 |
Lucky to win his third point and was bought for £9,000 afterwards
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Well behind Potters Charm last time and asking a lot to turn around that 40l deficit
4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/10 | Potters Charm (40L) | 14/1 | - | 77 |
Fetched £140,000 at the sales soon after winning a heavy-ground point over 3m in Ireland
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
In against the boys once more here and probably needs to progress again
13
Age: 5
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 21.5f Gd | NvH | 11-9 | 3/6 | That's About Right (13½L) | 11/2 | - | 107 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 18f Sft | MdHM | 11-0 | 1/13 | Kate Knows Best (9L) | 11/1 | - | 114 |
Verdict
This doesn't look that strong a novice by Cheltenham standards and opportunity knocks for POTTERS CHARM (nap) to go 3-3 under rules.
Potters Charm
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Potters Charm,
15/8 Minella Sixo,
4/1 Kingston James,
8/1 First Confession,
16/1 Cloonainra,
20/1 Ailt An Chorrain,
66/1 Beaufort Breeze,
100/1 Better Off Alone
Relevant Tips
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Cheltenham Schedule
13:30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
13:30 Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)
14:50 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
13:30 Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
14:10 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
15:30 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
16:50 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB)
17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase(Sponsored By The JRL Group)(GBB)
13:30 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
15:30 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
17:30 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
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