26/10/2018 Results

Todays Racing Tip – BRILLARE MOMENTO
Time & Track – 3.10 Cheltenham (26/10)
Best Odds – 9/1 @ Bet365

Stake – 1pt win

Analysis – Has good form on this card over the past two years, going down by a neck in a bumper back in 2016 she then won a novice hurdle the following year and holds every chance of continuing that good form here. She has won twice at this course which is always a positive, the better ground is what’s required and made an eye-catching reappearance at Worcester a month ago from this mark of 138. She’s 3lb higher than for Taunton win in February so will need a bit more but her trainer Martin Keighley usually does well at this meeting, Aidan Coleman is a good jockey booking too. Competitive race but worthy of a punt.

Result – Lost

Todays Racing Tip – MAGIC DANCER
Time & Track – 5.30 Cheltenham (26/10)
Best Odds – 5/1 @ William Hill

Stake – 3pt win

Analysis – Enjoyed a good campaign last season when joining the Kerry Lee-yard. After finishing 2nd on stable debut he went on to land a double which including a comfortable success over C&D (old course) in this grade. He struggled to land a blow in a Grade 3 next time but after a short break and a spin on the level this gelding recorded another easy course win (new course) in April and now reappears from only a 4lb higher mark for a 6-length win. Richard Patrick is 3/5 on this horse and keeps the ride (claims a handy 3lb) and with ground to suit should be capable of being involved at the business end after a wind op and has form coming off a break.

Result – Lost

Todays Racing Tip – ONE FOR BILLY
Time & Track – 2.35 Cheltenham (26/10)
Best Odds – 10/3 @ Bet365

Stake – 2pt win

Analysis – This six-year old already has plenty of chasing experience under his belt having had five outings over the larger obstacles with form figures of 2-1-1-2-2. He beat a decent rival in Caius Marcius (rated 142 over hurdles) at Perth and that horse has gone on to win his next two over timber, including listed event by 11-lengths. He only just got beat by the re-opposing Caid Du Lin when last seen at Worcester though was conceding 12lb to that rival and should reverse that form on much better terms here. Diakali is obviously a danger but Dan Skelton’s gelding appreciates the ground and trip and if handling the undulations of this course should go close.

Result – Lost