GB - Cheltenham - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

15.9f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

55.0K

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Verdict

BOWENSONFIRE was easily the best of these over hurdles and he's also achieved the most over fences so far, so his claims are crystal clear. Bold-jumping front runner Passing Diamond could offer most resistance despite a double penalty.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Smart 2m hurdler. Yet to match that form in this sphere but has been brought along steadily, beaten only 2 lengths in a Grade 3 at Gowran 3 weeks ago despite not being well placed. Sets a clear standard. 1st Pick 2 Bowensonfire (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Smart 2m hurdler. Yet to match that form in this sphere but has been brought along steadily, beaten only 2 lengths in a Grade 3 at Gowran 3 weeks ago despite not being well placed. Sets a clear standard.
1	Progressive front runner who has won 5 of his 6 starts this season, including when making it 3 from 3 over fences at Hexham 2 weeks ago, jumping impeccably once again. More needed if he's to defy a double penalty but that's entirely possible, especially if getting his own way in front. 2nd Pick 1 Passing Diamond (Ire) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Ben Haslam J: Richie Mclernon T: Ben Haslam	89	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Progressive front runner who has won 5 of his 6 starts this season, including when making it 3 from 3 over fences at Hexham 2 weeks ago, jumping impeccably once again. More needed if he's to defy a double penalty but that's entirely possible, especially if getting his own way in front.
3	Landed the odds first 3 starts over hurdles in 2024/25 and didn't look out of place at the top level when fourth at Punchestown Festival (3m). Offered something to work on both starts over fences (maidens), shaping well at Listowel 4 weeks ago until a 14-month absence took its toll. Down in trip. 3rd Pick 3 Jarrive De Mee (Fr) Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: Mr P. W. Mullins T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Landed the odds first 3 starts over hurdles in 2024/25 and didn't look out of place at the top level when fourth at Punchestown Festival (3m). Offered something to work on both starts over fences (maidens), shaping well at Listowel 4 weeks ago until a 14-month absence took its toll. Down in trip.

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