With the Cheltenham Festival quick approaching, consideration turns to Trials Day at Prestbury Park on Saturday and the Off The Fence group preview the best of the motion.
Host Vanessa Ryle is joined by common visitor Barry Geraghty and Tony Keenan as they delve into an thrilling Cotswold Chase and an open-looking Cleeve Hurdle.
The panel additionally preview a wonderful card at Gowran Park on Thursday, that includes the Galmoy Hurdle and Thyestes Chase, whereas trying again on one other eventful weekend.
‘Royale Pagaille units the usual’
Betfair Chase winner Royale Pagaille is the headline act in Saturday’s Cotswold Chase, with a most of 5 rivals to beat.
Geraghty stated: “Obviously Royale Pagaille beat Bravemansgame within the Betfair Chase so he units the usual.
“It’s very attention-grabbing that Paul Nicholls has entered Stay Away Fay having solely had two runs over fences so far. He has been very spectacular however he’d be taking up a variety of seasoned horses right here.
“Datsalrightgino is interesting too, coming off the back of his big win at Newbury but the best of his form is on better ground so I wouldn’t want it to get too soft for him.”
Keenan believes the only Irish entry is price a re-assessment. “I was surprised to see Capodanno as the outsider of the six,” he stated.
“His season last year was a bit of a car crash because he came back in late and he had a tough task in the Grand National.
“This season I’d say has gone a bit smoother. He did not present an excessive amount of on his pre-Christmas run however then seemed lots higher within the Savills Chase, staying on nicely.
“This is a drop in grade, so if Capodanno travels I think he’s a very interesting runner with a big chance.”
Paisley Park to land fourth Cleeve?
Crambo and Paisley Park battle it out within the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot
Later on the cardboard, star stayer Paisley Park will bid for a fourth Cleeve Hurdle title, probably assembly fellow legends of the sport Champ and Dashel Drasher.
Geraghty stated: “I thought Paisley Park ran a brilliant race at Ascot when they didn’t go overly quick and the ground was as good as he’d want it.
“It’s going to be barely slower on the weekend at Cheltenham and you’d wish to suppose there will be a greater gallop. He’d be the one for me.
“I’m keen to see Marie’s Rock because I think there’s more to come from her stepping back up to three miles.
“She did not see it out at Aintree once they most likely acquired aggressive sooner than ultimate and then I do not suppose she was at her best at Newbury.”
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