Jump Racing Saturday 12th November

[Aidymac]

The Giant Bolster - Cheltenham 2:35 Anytime this horse has completed over fences, it has won. If it can go around without making a bad blunder, it will have a very big chance of success. Is a course winner which can be so vital at Cheltenham, as some horses just do not go on the course. Its last win came here at Cheltenham over roughly the same distance, that was in the Class 2 Novices Handicap and it beat Vino Griego quite easily. Was given a nice seasonal introduction last time out at Chepstow where it ran a cracking 4th of 18 behind Arthurian Legend and with Scudamore booked for tomorrow im expecting a bold showing tomorrow, granted it doesnt make a bad error. WIN @ 12/1 Bet365 BOG

[Bathtime For Rupert]

Re: Jump Racing Saturday 12th November 3.10 Cheltenham - 2pts e/w Cantlow @ 8/1 (Hills) Many of these look likely to be outclassed, but one who certainly won't be is Paul Webber's Cantlow. He's showed abundant promise in all starts to date and is expected to put in a very bold showing tomorrow. He's a big horse who was always likely to need a trip, and once he was stepped up to 3 miles on just his second hurdling start, he managed to get his head in front - narrowly from a very useful in both codes Swingkeel. He went straight to Aintree on just his third start over hurdles in the Sefton Novices Hurdle, and unsurprisingly went off at a price of 28/1. However, he ran a stormer to finish second. He was beaten 4l and his cause wasn't helped by his jumps in the latter stages of the race. He returned to the track for the John Smiths hurdle at Wetherby just a couple of weeks ago, but similarly to stable star Time For Rupert, looked as if he was carrying a bit of condition (not surprising since both are quite large horses to start with). He did show a lack of fitness in the closing stages, but what came before that was highly promising. He travelled wide, off the leaders, and cruised into contention before they turned for home. He looked a huge threat but once the button was pressed, he didn't respond, and his jumping went to pot. However, he travelled supremely well in a higher quality race than what he contests here, and with the fitness on his side now, should be able to go through with his effort in the closing stages. He looks to have plenty of stamina in him (not surprising given his breeding), so this test looks sure to suit. I think he's the classiest horse in the line-up that is proven and many of these have to progress from much weaker contests - even if there is plenty of potential there. I can't see any reasons for a poor run, and for that reason it's a good e/w bet for me.