After a brilliant day 1 Wednesday at Cheltenham didn't go as well, the best performance came from Gerri Colombe who was 2nd. The 5/4 favourite chased the leaders and despite not being fluent at the 9th he stayed on well on the flat. He went 2nd in the final 75 yards just failing to reach the winner The Real Whacker who came home by a short head. In the other races Edwardstone was 5th and Hermes Allen finished 6th.
Day 3 at Cheltenham sees three more Grade 1 highlights.
1.30: Turners Novices Chase (Grade 1)
6: Mighty Potter: A top-class hurdler who has been hugely impressive over fences this season. He won a Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown last month beating Adamantly Chosen by 8 1/2 lengths completing a hat-trick. Further progress is expected making him the one to beat.
2.50: Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)
9: Shishkin: Despite being disappointing in the Queen Mother 12 months ago he enjoys this festival having won the Supreme in 2020 and the Arkle in 2021. He showed he was back to his best with an easy 16 length victory in the Ascot Chase last month with the step up in trip suiting. He is definitely up with the chasing elite again and can prove that by picking up his 3rd festival win here.
3.50: Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1)
11: Teahupoo: An excellent hurdler who achieved a career best win in the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse in December. Despite a 9lb penalty he followed up in good style taking a Grade 2 at Gowran Park and with the longer trip here not an issue he can complete a hat-trick.
There is also racing at Dundalk where the main event is at 6.50 with the pick being number 3 Catherine Of Siena.
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