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Grant Newman, readaBet.com
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2003-04-17
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ROSARIAN TO STRIKE AGAIN |
1.20- Rosarian, 1.55- Blue Ride, 2.30- Nobratinetta, 3.05- Korakor, 3.40- Ask Henry, 4.15- Banjo Hill, 4.50- Earthmover
The Victor Dartnall trained Rosarian () has a great chance to complete a hat trick of victories in the Cheltenham Business Club Handicap Hurdle. The son of Fourstars Allstar romped up at Fontwell in early March and was then good enough to defy a double penalty at Newbury 27 days ago when outstaying his rivals to score with 14 lengths in hand. He’s likely to go chasing next season but for the meantime the 6 year old can continue to pay his way over the smaller obstacles.
Korakor () warrants plenty of respect in the Nicholson Holman Cup Handicap Chase. The Ian Williams charge returned to form with a vengeance at Ayr last time out. Dropping down to 2m for the first time the 9 year old jumped exceptionally well and was good value for his 12-length success over Ichi Beau. Given his current vein of form, he looks more than capable of defying a 7lb rise in the weights.
The Emma Lavelle handled Banjo Hill () looks worthy of support in the Endsleigh Insurance Novices Handicap Chase. The Arctic Lord gelding always comes to hand at this time of year and proved that when winning for new connections for the first time at Huntingdon last month. He jumps well, goes on the ground and is fully expected to star in the business end of this race.
The inform Earthmover () should not be overlooked in the Griffin Nuumed Hunters Chase. The evergreen 12 year old finished a decent fourth in the Foxhunters chase at this course last month and was back on the winning trail at Ayr last time out when sauntering home to score unchallenged. The Mister Lord gelding will take all the beating this afternoon. |
| Betting Verdict |
2pt win only Rosarian (1.20 Cheltenham) at SP
2pt win only Battle Chant (2.15 Newmarket) at SP
2pt win only Dunhill Star (2.50 Newmarket) at SP
2pt win only Medeena (3.15 Ripon) at SP
1pt win double Ski Jump (2.40 Ripon) and Earthmover (4.50 Cheltenham) at SP |
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