![]() Saint Felicien could be a case in point having had just two starts for Gordon Elliott since arriving from France. Good Time Jonny is in fine form.ģ.30pm - Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase Burning Victory’s jumping has been questionable in the past and will come under pressure again. Put The Kettle On is a defending champion widely ignored in consideration of what could turn out to be a classic clash. The home favourite Shishkin beat Energumene at Ascot in January despite circumstances conspiring against him at times. Now he has another Mullins star to beat as well in Chacun Pour Soi, who is impressive at home but vulnerable on his travels. Mullins is anxious to finally fill the one glaring gap on his big-race CV and is adopting a ‘less is more’ attitude to Chacun’s preparation. Perfect Cheltenham send-offs are rare but Tiger Roll could equal Quevega's record of six festival victories and head off into the retirement sunset. Given decent ground conditions, the remarkable dual-Grand National hero is very much the one to beat despite his veteran status. His stable companion, Delta Work, could have his enthusiasm rekindled by the cross-country challenge. A progressive and relatively inexperienced profile appears best suited.įacile Vega (W Mullins): Evens (favourite) Gordon Elliott won with Chosen Mate in 2020 and his Buddy Rich has been prominent in the betting for some time. Willie Mullins dominates this race like no other with 11 victories already under his belt. He has a vintage looking bumper crop on his hands again. Facile Vega, a son of Quevega, earned rave reviews with his victory at the Dublin Racing Festival. Even Nicky Henderson believes he’s home and hosed already. However, there is plenty evidence of the apparent Mullins number one blowing out. ![]() Redemption Day has a big reputation while James’s Gate looks naturally speedy. American Mike has a major reputation too and a head-to-head up the hill with Facile Vega would be spectacular. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Imagesīob Olinger (H De Bromhead): 9-10 (favourite) Thursday March 17thīob Olinger’s showdown with Galopin Des Champs is one of the most keenly-awaited races of the week. Perhaps the most eagerly awaited clash at the festival between the two unbeaten Irish novice chasers with the racing world at their feet.
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