BBOTD Friday 9th December

[cpo]

1.45 Cheltenham Knockara Beau 6/1 win Ladbrokes Think this horse has an outstanding chance of winning here and I am quite happy to take on the favourite Mon Parrain. KB finished 4th in this race last year off a 7lb higher mark in what was a much more competitive looking race than this time around. He also races off 143 which is his lowest mark for quite some time and he should go very close. His has a great record over jumps with 6 wins and 6 places from 23 runs. He has also proved he can mix it with with the best around having finsihed 2nd to the likes of Weird Al, Diamond Harry and Grands Crus. He looks to have set up for this race, after returning to action this season in a fixed brush handicap hurdle at Haydock. Everything looks in place for this horse to run a huge race here and go very close with the only slight concern being the state of the ground.

[switzerland]

Re: BBOTD Friday 9th December Scotsirish 2.20 Cheltenham 1pt win 5/2 VC Classy horse who couldn't have been any more impressive on his first outing over the banks course at Punchestown. He absolutely bolted up. If he continues to bring his hurdling/chase form (rated 157 at his best) to the cross country game he'll be worth following. Stable also have Uncle Junior who is hard to ignore given how well he ran over course and distance lto. But Patrick Mullins takes the ride on Scotsirish when you probably had the choice and I just feel he could have a lot to offer at this game. Just missed the 11/4 available earlier but will take the 5/2 on offer with a few firms.