Rely on Robin at Cheltenham

racing: Return to less demanding contest can see Tizzard’s charge triumph again

ROBINSFIRTH can continue his progression over fences with victory in the Unicoin Group Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

The three-mile two-furlong Grade Three is the highlight of a seven-race card for the first afternoon of the twoday International meeting and it is a shade disappointing it has cut up to just the six runners.

Having finished fourth at Prestbury Park on his seasonal reappearance, Colin Tizzard’s Robinsfirth was favourite for a not too dissimilar race to this at Haydock last month.

While he was no match for the impressive winner Chase The Spud, Robinsfirth was miles clear of the rest in second and a return to less demanding conditions than the bog he encountered on Merseyside might see him in a better light.

It could be a good day for the Dorset-based trainer, with SIZING TENNESSEE given another chance in the Horse Comes First Novices’ Chase.

Although winless after seven starts over fences, the nine-year-old has run some fine races in defeat, notably placing behind Whisper and Black Corton.

He has blotted his copybook by falling and unseating his rider on his two most recent starts, but undoubtedly has the ability to take a race like this.

JOSIES ORDERS can provide Enda Bolger with another crosscountry success in the Glenfarclas Handicap Chase.

The nine-year-old suffered a narrow defeat at Punchestown last month, but can reward those who keep the faith by claiming this prize for a second time and winning at the track for a fourth time overall.

Nicky Henderson has won the grandnational .fans Novices’ Chase at Doncaster in each of the last two years with Volnay De Thaix and Might Bite respectively.

This year the Seven Barrows maestro sends Stowaway Magic to Town Moor and while he needs to raise his game after finishing second at Southwell on his fencing bow, there is every chance he will do just that.

At Doncaster, A GOOD SKIN looks to be good value to win the Footballacca. tips ‘Confined’ Handicap.

SELECTIONS: CHELTENHAM: 12.10 Lalor, 12.45 Sizing Tennessee, 1.20 Champagne City, 1.55 Theatre Territory, 2.30 ROBINSFIRTH (NAP), 3.05 Josies Orders, 3.40 The Dutchman.

DONCASTER: 11.50 Sister Sibyl, 12.25 Blairs Cove, 1.00 Stowaway Magic, 1.35 Fixed Rate, 2.10 A Good Skin, 2.45 Pulp Fiction, 3.20 Big Penny.

DOUBLE: Robinsfirth and Josies Orders.