18 April 2019

Looking at the races left today at Cheltenham.  The 4.55 is over 2 miles, the majority of the runners have shown their best form over further.  Pique Rock won well last time, that was over 2m 4f.  Positively ridden that day, which seemed to suit her,  she could well be ridden aggressively again today, especially dropping back in distance.  She would be my idea of the one to beat, Happy Diva is probably her main rival, although a definite preference for further than the 2 miles, is a concern.

At Newmarket, the 4.10 is over 9f, First Contact has been supported in the betting, I feel he is better over a shorter trip than this so I think if having a bet I would look beyond him.  It is a very open race, Elarqam was a very useful two year old, if he is anywhere near his old self having had wind surgery, he would be my choice at 5/1 each way.

A few entered tomorrow that look of interest, racing is very competitive over the next few days.

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