An excellent first day saw all 3 of my picks win,in the 2.10 El Fabiolo travelled well leading narrowly from 2 out. He was 3 lengths in front at the last staying on well on the run-in to beat Jonbon by 5 1/2 lengths. The Champion Hurdle saw Constitution Hill track the leaders moving to the front 3 out. He quickened away before the last impressively beating State Man by 9 lengths. In the final Grade 1 there wasn't a dry eye in the house as Honeysuckle won what was her last race. The 9/4 joint favourite put in a challenge at the last leading for a second time on the flat. She stayed on beating Love Envoi by 1 1/2 lengths.
Another 3 Grade one’s take centre stage at Cheltenham on Wednesday.
1.30: Ballymore Novices Hurdle (Grade 1)
5: Hermes Allen: Made it 3 from 3 in this sphere with an excellent performance in the Challow at Newbury on New Year’s Eve beating You Wear It Well by 4 3/4 lengths. This top prospect will continue to improve and should take plenty of beating as he aims to make it 4.
2.10: Brown Advisory Novices Chase (Grade 1)
4: Gerri Colombe: Remained unbeaten when winning the Scilly Isles Novices Chase at Sandown last month, he jumped well easily beating Balco Coastal by 1 3/4 lengths. There is definitely more to come and he should be suited by the longer trip. This is a highly competitive race but he should make a bold bid as he attempts to keep his record.
3.30: Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)
3: Edwardstone: A good horse who won five in a row last season including the Arkle here. Continued his top-class form when winning the Tingle Creek on his return but then suffered a rare jumping blip when 2nd in the Clarence House Chase in January. Despite that expect a good performance and a return to winning ways.
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