: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:57 am
The worst day of the three
Tranquil Sea - was touted as a possible Arkle/RSA Chase horse earlier the year after a good debut win. Still relatively well handicapped and his form ties in with both Cooldine (RSA Chase winner) AND Forpadydeplasterer (Arkle winner). 10/1 top price with Hills
Perce Rock - if his jumping holds up he has to have every chance, will be better on the ground and the only concern is the jumping. 9/1 or so is a big price.
Voy Por Ustedes - don't see this getting beat, jumps brilliantly and sure to stay the trip, 2 wins in 4 starts round Cheltenham (2 2nd's the other twice). 11/10 best with Hills looks nailed on.
Kasbah Bliss - another solid favourite in the World Hurdle, unlucky not to win this last year and has improved on the flat since (win in Group 3 and placing in a Group 1 at the backend of last year). Returned to jumping with an easy win at Haydock last time out. 5/4 tops with Sporting/Ladbrokes/Hills/Coral
Synchronised - won his last two starts and this lightly raced gelding has RP McLernon back on his back (7lb rise in weights for win and 7lb off for claimer) so effectively off the same mark as when he won last time out. 10/1 best price
Le Duc - not often I put up a horse like Le Duc but he's run well of late in a well contested Hunter Chase and this race often goes to an ageing old favourite. Stable were on the board yesterday and he has a decent jockey on board for this. 25/1 top price