Fox is in the hunt for glory
GET set for one of the most thrilling rollercoaster rides of the season — the Betvictor Gold Cup (2.25 Cheltenham).
This Grade 3 handicap is always run at a great gallop and a host of frontrunners mean this year will be no exception.
As befits a race with such an extended history the trends are plentiful — with the main ones being:
■ Course form.
■ Won over at least today’s 2m4f trip.
■ Trained in Britain.
■ A maximum of 11st 8lb.
■ Solid run last time out. Bravery is an absolute must too, so any horse with a question about his desire need not apply.
Taking the stats into account we have a shortlist of five.
shaped really well over hurdles at Aintree, but this is a hard task on his return to chasing following injury. He’s had jumping troubles over fences too.
Given the ease of Romain De Senam’s Chepstow win, you can’t realistically see
reversing placings today.
needs a career best, while has no form in big fields. Nigel Twiston-davies’
is a must selection given he’s a bold front-runner who will step up on his recent two-mile course victory. Go for a 2pts win at 10-1 with Paddy Power.
Have the same bet at 11-1 (Paddy Power) about the in-form