Cheltenham - Thursday 16 April

[Aykay1]

355 Cheltenham - Oscatello @ 12/1 centrebet Finishes his races strongly over 2m 5f so its not unrealistic to expect that he will appreciate the step up in trip. Looks well treated compared to some of its old form and is proven on the track, which is so important here. 245 Cheltenham - Pancake @ 9/1 willhill Showed improvement over 2m 5f after finding 3 miles too far and ran creditably at the Festival last month. Down in grade and down a couple of pounds, he can run well in this easier race.

[WoodyTHFC]

Re: Cheltenham - Thursday 16 April 2.45 Fire and Rain 4/1 sky 15 pts The Daly horse who earlier had form with ping pong sivola which clearly reads well is respected by this once aiden o brien trained horse is finally getting his act together or so it seems. He showed nothing over novice hurdles but connections cleverly used a mark crated to go chasing and its worked so far. He has won two straight now after being pulled up on his first chase go and maybe the better ground has helped too. Hence if it did rain today and got into the ground it may not suit ideally but at the moment connection are keeping him in. Both his wins have come despite him losing at times loads of ground jumping left handed so going left handed today should in theory help more, there could still be a bit more to come and he could propser. 3.20 Argento Luna 3/1 bet3 bog 15 pts Been a real good sort to me this season. Seemingly has just been getting better and at this time, mares in form are often worth keeping an eye on. Put up an improved performance lto which was a career best to just win the listed contest at newb. Whilst the winning margin was nothing that day, she still travelled into the race well and hence Im not sure a six pound rise is that bad tbh and could well be defied again. 3.55 Gala Evening 12/1 bet3 bog 7.5 pts e.w A really tough race this but gala evening had a significant form boost yesterday and stepping up in trip is the pick. His hurdle form has improved this season, first up plugging on behind a stayer in character building and then after one poor run beating From Dawn to Dusk who hacked up really yesterday, at least in the way he travelled and that must have been a bit of a form boost for this one, he is not the only horse to come out of that race and do well either. After that had a narrow defeat to a horse who didn’t run that well yesterday but he just looked like he needed a trip that day and hence the step up to 3m shapes as though it will. Had a good recent spin on the flat too and is now a useful 88 staying horse on the flat so has improved in that sphere and looks like he is over hurdles too, if the extra trip today is to his benefit, he could go close in a fierce race.