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King Rasko Grey advising ‘Each way 4 places’ - WON

Turners Novices’ Hurdle

Odds - 9/1 (10.00)

Advising stake ‘0.5 Each way 4 places’

Reasoning 📝

King Rasko Grey raced in the Goffs Defender Bumper at Punchestown on 30th April 2024 and placed a very solid 4th, only beaten by 3 1/2 lengths. The form is working out very well from that race as the winner (Sermandzarak) has gone on to win again at Navan by 4 1/2 lengths. The 2nd (Yeshil) has won since at Punchestown (beating a subsequent winner in Vitorio Piel). The 3rd (Act Of Innocence) which was 3/4 of a length in front of King Rasko Grey has won 3 times since, most recently winning a Class 1 at Huntingdon. Further, the 7th (Lau And Shaz) and 8th (Harry’s Dream) have won since. Lastly, the 10th (Zanoosh) has since won 4 races, most recently winning a Class 1 last month by 8 lengths easily.

King Rasko Grey then recorded a very fair 2nd in the Overlander Flat Race at Punchestown on 2nd May 2025 at which the form of that race has worked out extremely well which is a real positive for King Rasko Grey. The winner (Soldier In Milan) has won again since at Punchestown and is now rated 142. The 3rd (Catchintsavo) has since won at Ludlow. The 4th (Riskaway) which was 1 3/4 lengths behind King Rasko Grey has won since at Thurles impressively by 11 lengths and is now rated 134. The 5th (Conman John) has won twice since. The 6th (Mondoui’boy) has gone on to win both of his next starts impressively by 4 1/2 lengths and most recently by 7 lengths. The 7th (Expresso Milan) has also gone on to win both of his next two starts, most recently winning by 4 lengths at Thurles. Further, the 8th (Sticktotheplan) has since won 3 races, most notably winning a Grade 2 by 4 lengths at Chepstow and is now rated 138.

King Rasko Grey then broke his maiden by winning comfortably by 2 3/4 lengths at Limerick on 28th December 2025 in a maiden hurdle. Since that race, the 2nd (Shuttle Diplomacy) has gone on to frank the form by winning next time out by 4 1/4 lengths. The 3rd (Kaiser Ball) has not ran since but the 4th (I Started A Joke) which was 6 1/4 lengths behind King Rasko Grey has gone on to win next time out easily by 8 1/2 lengths at Punchestown on 11th January 2026 and most recently has placed a solid 2nd in a Class 1 at Leopardstown in a 19 runner field and is notably now rated 138. To further frank the form, the 5th (Bokamsin) has since won easily by 6 lengths at Naas on 4th March 2026.

King Rasko Grey has since placed a very close 3rd at Leopardstown on 1st February 2026 in a Grade 1 on Heavy over 2 miles, only losing out by 1/2 a length on the line but notably the first 3 pulled 6+ lengths clear of the 4th and were all in a race of their own.

In terms of the stats, Willie Mullins has won 5 of the last 12 runnings of this race. This is a positive for King Rasko Grey as he is trained by Willie Mullins.

In addition, Irish trainers usually dominate this race as they have won 10 of the last 12 renewals of this race with only 2 of the last 12 winners being trained in England.

11 of the last 12 winners of this race were aged 5 or 6. This is a positive stat for King Rasko Grey as he is aged 6.

Also, all 12 previous winners of this race at least placed on their previous run and all 12 ran within the last 74 days. These stats support King Rasko Grey’s chances as he placed 3rd last time out which was only 37 days ago.

King Rasko Grey is yet to race at Cheltenham but the stats prove that previous course form is not vital here as only 2 of the last 12 winners recorded a previous run at Cheltenham prior to going on to winning the Turners Hurdle.

On the other hand, distance form is crucial as 11 of the last 12 winners recorded 1 previous run over 19-21 furlongs which is a plus for King Rasko Grey as he placed a running on 2nd over 19f on 2nd May 2025.

Furthermore, previous hurdle form is paramount with all previous 12 winners recording at least 2 runs over hurdles which is a positive stat for King Rasko Grey as he has already recorded 2 runs over hurdles so far in his career.

Moreover, it’s a positive that King Rasko Grey is rated 146 as all previous 12 winners of this race were rated 146 or higher.

Lastly, all previous 12 winners of the Turners recorded 1 win that season. King Rasko Grey has also recorded 1 win so far this season prior to lining up in this race.

Ultimately, the ground is described as Good to Soft at Cheltenham at the time of writing but this shouldn’t be a concern to King Rasko Grey as he has ran some fair races on similar ground to this and looks pretty versatile.

The form of King Rasko Grey and the stats above definitely support this horse in running a big race but the rest of the field must be respected as it still looks a very competitive field on paper with many that have chances.

Turners Novices’ Hurdle

I’ll Sort That advising ‘Each way 4 places’

Odds - 14/1 (15.00)

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 4 places’

Reasoning 📝

To begin 2025, I’ll Sort That won at Fairyhouse on 25th January 2025 over 2 miles on soft ground in a NH flat race. The form of that race has been franked really well as the 2nd (Theflyingking) went on to win next time out at Wexford by 1/2 length, beating Thedeviluno which is now rated 141 and has gone on to win a Grade 2 recently by 5 lengths in an ultra competitive race. Also, the 3rd (Onlymammycanloveme) went on to win next time out at Clonmel. The 4th (Fillyoureye) has also gone on to win twice since, most recently winning by 16 lengths easily. Further, the 5th (Walks In June) has won twice since by 2 3/4 lengths on both occasions and has franked the form well since and is a horse now rated 131. Lastly, the 6th (Kamino Bello) which was beaten 27 lengths by I’ll Sort That went on to win next time out easily by 13 lengths.

I’ll Sort That then went on to win easily by 7 1/2 lengths on soft to heavy ground in another Flat Race at Naas on 23rd February 2025. The form of that race has been boosted as the 2nd (Strong Link) has since gone on to win his next 3 starts all by 1+ lengths and beat some promising horses which must be noted. Further, the 3rd (Black Heather) which was 40 lengths behind I’ll Sort That has since gone on to win next time out by 10 lengths at Naas. Further, the 4th (Spinningayarn) which was 74 lengths behind I’ll Sort That has gone on to win 2 times since by 7 1/2 lengths and 6 1/2 lengths most recently and is now rated 135.

I’ll Sort That then went onto place a solid 2nd at Fairyhouse on 21st April 2025 and the winner (Sortudo) has gone on and won again since by 8 1/2 lengths at Cork. Also, the 5th (Shuttle Diplomacy) has franked the form by most recently winning at Naas comfortably by 4 1/4 lengths and is now rated 133. Also, the 6th (Kovanis) has won at Clonmel since by 5 lengths and is now rated 130.

Since I’ll Sort That has been switched to hurdles he’s been performing at an 80% strike rate over hurdles (4 wins from 5 runs) so far in his career and looks very progressive.

I’ll Sort That opened his account over hurdles when winning easily by 13 lengths at Listowel on 24th September 2025 over 2m. The form of that race has been franked as the 2nd (Wholelotofbusiness) went on to win next time out comfortably by 4 3/4 lengths at Killarney and is now rated 120. Also, the 3rd (Torps) has recently won by 1 1/2 lengths and the 4th (I Started A Joke) has since won by 8 1/2 lengths at Punchestown easily.

I’ll Sort That then went on to win by 3 lengths comfortably at Galway on 26th October 2025 over a further distance of 2m 4f 156y on good to yielding. I’ll Sort That showed that he stays well over further than 2m and still looks to be progressing.

I’ll Sort That was then raised into Grade 3 company and won at Navan on 17th November 2025.

However, most recently, I’ll Sort That won a Grade 1 really well by 2 1/2 lengths at Naas on 9th January 2026 over 2m 4f on soft ground. That race consisted of many high class horses so the performance can be upgraded.

Mr D L Queally rides here and has already won 6 times from 7 rides on I’ll Sort That (85.7% strike rate) and this jockey is also 1 win from 1 ride within the last 14 days which must be noted (100% strike rate).

The ground looks to be described as Good to Soft here but this shouldn’t pose a concern to I’ll Sort That as he’s already won on ground varying from yielding through to Soft to Heavy.

In terms of the stats, 11 of the last 12 winners of this race were aged 5 or 6. This is a plus for I’ll Sort That as he’s aged 6.

11 of the last 12 winners won on their last run and all previous 12 winners ran within the last 74 days which must be noted. This supports I’ll Sort That’s chances as he won last time out and ran only 61 days ago.

Further, 10 of the last 12 winners of this race were trained in Ireland, whereas, only 2 of the last 12 were trained in the UK. This is a plus for I’ll Sort That as he’s trained in Ireland by Mr D Queally.

I’ll Sort That is yet to run at this course but Cheltenham form isn’t essential here as only 2 of the last 12 winners of this race recorded a previous run at Cheltenham.

Moreover, 11 of the last 12 winners recorded at least 1 one run over 19-21 furlongs and 11 of the last 12 winners recorded 1 win over this distance. I’ll Sort That matches this trend well as he’s raced over 20f twice and has won on both occasions (100% strike rate).

Lastly, 11 of the last 12 winners of this race recorded 2 wins over hurdles and I’ll Sort That has already won 4 races over hurdles which is vital experience.

The main negative is that all 12 previous winners were rated 146 or higher. I’ll Sort That is rated 142.

However, 10 of the last 12 winners recorded a win in Graded company which is a positive for I’ll Sort That as he’s already won a Grade 3 and a Grade 1 so far in his career.

This does look a very open race but hopefully I’ll Sort That can run well today and continue to improve.

Romeo Coolio advising ‘Money back 4 places’

Race - Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase

Odds - 6/4 (2.50)

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Romeo Coolio has been hugely impressive over fences, winning all 4 races (100% strike rate) as well as 6 wins from 9 runs in all codes so far in his career.

Romeo Coolio first won over fences on 31st October 2025 at Down Royal, winning by 14 lengths impressively. The form of that race has been franked as the 2nd (Koktail Divin) has since won most recently by 21 lengths easily at Leopardstown and is now rated 149.

Romeo Coolio then went on to win by 8 lengths at Fairyhouse on 30th November 2025 over 2m 4f. The 2nd (Gold Dancer) has since placed 2nd in a Grade 1 next time out. The 4th (Raffles Dolce Vita) has also most recently franked the form by winning at Leopardstown by 8 lengths.

Romeo Coolio has since won again at Leopardstown in a Grade 1 on 26th December 2025 on yielding ground.

But most recently, Romeo Coolio beat Kargese at Leopardstown on 2nd February 2025 and Kargese has boosted that form by winning the Arkle Chase yesterday.

Romeo Coolio is now rated 157 and continues to improve.

In terms of the stats, Romeo Coolio is on top.

Interestingly, 7 years olds have won the last five runnings of this race and there has also been nine 7 years olds which have won this race within the last 12 years.

6 of the last 12 winners of this race were favourites and Romeo Coolio is the current market leader.

Further, all previous 12 winners ran within the last 77 days which is a positive for Romeo Coolio as he ran only 37 days.

Moreover, 10 of the last 12 winners recorded at least 2 wins over fences. This is a positive for Romeo Coolio as he’s won 4 races over fences already.

Lastly, 10 of the last 12 winners were rated 152 or higher which supports Romeo Coolio’s claims as he is rated 157 here.

Hopefully, Romeo Coolio can continue to improve here and go well.

BetMGM Handicap Hurdle

Kateira advising ‘Each way 6 Places’ - Placed

Odds - 9/1 (10.00) - Bet365

Advising stake 0.50 ‘Each way 6 places’

Reasoning 📝

Kateira has some very useful form in the book. In particular, it is noteworthy that this mare beat Jango Baie at Aintree on 12th April 2024. Jango Baie has franked that form by going on to win a Grade 1 and a Grade 2 since and is now rated 167 and interestingly, will be lining up in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Friday.

Kateira last won a Class 1 listed race at Wetherby off a mark of 145 on 1st November 2025, beating Golden Ace which has since won the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle and is now rated 152.

There is no doubt that Kateira looks well treated here and gets to run off a mark of only 141 for trainer Dan Skelton.

Dan Skelton actually won this race in 2023 and 2024 with the well known Langer Dan (previously tipped by PSA).

In terms of the stats, only 1 of the last 12 winners of this race began as favourite in the market which is a positive for Kateira as she is currently 4th Favourite in the market.

10 of the last 12 winners carried between 10st 7lbs and 11st 8lbs. Kateira carries 11st.

9 of the last 12 winners ran within the last 77 days. Kateira ran 25 days ago.

8 of the last 12 winners recorded 1 previous win over 19-21 furlongs and Kateira has won three times over this distance so far in her career.

Further, 10 of the last 12 winners recorded at least 6 runs over hurdles. Kateira has already ran 17 times over hurdles, recording 6 wins and 3 places (35.3% strike rate).

Lastly, in terms of ratings, 10 of the last 12 winners were rated between 138 and 151. Kateira is rated 141.

Harry Skelton rides and hopefully he can continue in solid form for us as he won on Madara for us yesterday which was tipped by PSA on the main outlay.

Once again, this looks a very competitive field with all 24 runners lining up but hopefully we can get some luck and Kateira can go well.

Favori De Champdou advising ‘Money back 3 places’ - Placed

Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

Odds - 11/10 (2.10)

Advising stake 1 point (1%)

Favori De Champdou is trained by Gordon Elliot and ridden by jockey Jack Kennedy.

Favori De Champdou has a very solid CV, having already won 5 times and placed 3 times from 16 runs over fences (31.25% strike rate) and previously won 3 races from starts 6 over hurdles (50% strike rate).

2 runs ago, this gelding won by 4 1/2 lengths in a 28 runner field at Leopardstown on 27th December 2025 in the Paddy Power Chase, keeping on well in the closing stages. The form of that race has been franked as the 4th (Now Is The Hour) which was 7 1/2 lengths behind Favori De Champdou has since gone on to win next time out in an 18 runner field which was a Class 1 (Grade 3).

Favori De Champdou has since gone back to back, most recently winning at Cheltenham on 24th January 2026 in a Class 2 on the Cross Country course, winning easily by 8 1/2 lengths, notably clocking the fastest top speed in the race of 31.55mph.

In terms of the stats of the previous winners of the Cross Country, 10 of the last 11 winners were aged 8 or older. Favori De Champdou is aged 11.

10 of the last 11 winners were in the top 3 in the betting. This supports Favori De Champdou’s credentials as he is currently in the top 3 in the betting.

In addition, 9 of the last 11 winners were trained in Ireland which is a positive for Favori De Champdou as he is trained in Ireland by Gordon Elliot.

Further, 4 of the last 11 winners won on their last run prior to winning this race which is a positive for Favori De Champdou as he won last time out at Cheltenham.

To further support this, 3 of the last 11 winners ran in the Cross Country Handicap Chase at Cheltenham and 1 of those 3 runners went on to win the Cross Country Chase which must be noted as Favori De Champdou is on the same path here.

Moreover, all previous 11 winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Cheltenham and 10 of the last 11 winners recorded 1 previous win at Cheltenham. This supports Favori De Champdou’s claims as he has already ran at Cheltenham 3 times and has recorded 1 win (33.33% strike rate).

Also, previous distance form is equally important here as 10 of the last 11 winners recorded 1 previous run over 29-30 furlongs and as well as 1 previous win over 29-30 furlongs. Favori De Champdou is 1 win from 5 runs over this distance.

As well as the previous stat, previous hurdle and chase form is crucial going into the Glenfarclas Cross country as all previous 11 winners of this race recorded 1 win over hurdles and 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 3 previous chase wins. These stats are a positive for Favori De Champdou as he has already won 3 hurdle races and has won 5 races over fences.

Lastly, 8 of the last 11 winners recorded 3 previous runs that season prior to winning this race. Favori De Champdou has already ran 5 times this season which bodes well for ensuring race fitness here.

Overall, in terms of the ratings, 10 of the last 11 winners were rated 142 which supports Favori De Champdou here as he is rated 157 and will carry a weight of 11st 5lbs.

To summarise, the above stats definitely support Favori De Champdou running a big race but this still looks an open renewal this year so it is important to respect the other runners.

Ultimately, Favori De Champdou is trained by Gordon Elliot which has won 5 of the last 11 renewals of this race so hopefully Favori De Champdou can go well.

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The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

Vanillier advising ‘Each way 4 places’ - Placed

Odds - 20/1 (21.00) ANTEPOST

Advising stake 0.25 each way 4 places

Prior to running at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, Vanillier won very easily by 18 lengths at Punchestown on 3rd February 2025 on heavy ground over 3m 193y off a mark of 144. Vanillier then went on to place a very solid 3rd in the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham at which that performance can be upgraded as the jockey nearly went the wrong way on the horse and as a result lost a lot of ground before staying on well in the run in to take 3rd at the finish.

Since Vanillier’s run at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, he has been mostly out of form so far this season and prior to winning last time out, he had dropped to a well treated mark in the low 140’s. However, due to winning recently at Punchestown comfortably by 1 1/4 lengths, having shown a very solid jumping display on the Cross Country course, he now runs off 145 and will line up in this Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham.

Vanillier has some fair form in the book and interestingly won on its first ever run at Cheltenham easily by 11 lengths in a Grade 1 on 19th March 2021 and over the last few years has progressed and climbed the ratings to be rated as high as 152.

In terms of the stats of the previous results of the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, 10 of the last 11 winners have been aged 8 or older and 4 of the last 11 winners were aged 10 or older. This supports Vanillier’s credentials as he is aged 11yrs old and brings a lot of experience into this race.

In addition, all 11 previous winners recorded at least 1 previous run at Cheltenham and 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 win at the course. These stats are a positive for Vanillier as he has ran at Cheltenham 4 times and has won once.

Further, 10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 1 run over 29-30 furlongs. This stat supports Vanillier’s claims as he has raced over 29-30 furlongs 3 times and therefore boasts a lot of experience over this trip.

10 of the last 11 winners recorded at least 14 Chase runs and so far in his career, Vanillier has ran 23 times over fences.

Gavin Cromwell trains Vanillier and interestingly won the 2025 Cross Country race with Stumptown.

Vanillier clearly has lots of class as well as stamina as he has won between 19f up to 25f and has placed several 2nds and 3rds running over distances of 30f, 34f 1/2 and 29f 1/2 on ground varying from yielding to heavy so which shows he is very versatile groundwise.

This race is obviously still very open and competitive which must be noted and please follow the advised angle.

Hopefully Vanillier can be some value here and fingers crossed he goes well and we get some luck.

Grand Annual Challenge Cup

Jazzy Matty advising ‘Each way 6 places’

Odds - 11/2 (6.50)

Advising stake 0.50 ‘Each way 6 places’ on Sky bet

Reasoning 📝

Jazzy Matty last won at the Cheltenham Festival on 12th March 2025 in a Class 1 by 1 1/2 lengths and boasts a very good record here with 2 wins from 3 runs over this course and distance today (66.67% strike rate).

Jazzy Matty is also 2 wins from 7 runs in Class 1 events which is fair (28.6% strike rate).

The ground looks to be described as Good to Soft here but hopefully this shouldn’t be a concern as Jazzy Matty has already won 5 times on similar ground to this.

Jazzy Matty is ridden by Danny Gilligan here again which is the same jockey that won on this horse in this exact race last year.

Jazzy Matty tops the trends here which is very eye catching and knows how to win this race.

In terms of the stats, 10 of the last 12 winners were aged between 6 and 9. Jazzy Matty is aged 7.

Only 1 of the last 12 winners were favourites which doesn’t bode well for current market leader Be Aware. Jazzy Matty is currently 2nd in the market at 13/2.

Also, only 1 of the last 12 winners won on their last run which is an interesting stat and is a positive for Jazzy Matty as he has been winless since last year but has likely been aimed at this race today.

Previous course form is crucial here as 9 of the last 12 winners recorded at least 1 run at Cheltenham and 4 of the last 12 winners recorded 1 win at Cheltenham. This is a positive for Jazzy Matty as he has won 2 times from 4 runs at Cheltenham so far in his career.

Also, previous distance form is paramount here as 10 of the last 12 winners recorded at least 10 runs over 15-17 furlongs which is a positive for Jazzy Matty as he’s raced 11 times over 15-17 furlongs. Jazzy Matty has also won 3 times over this distance of 2 miles which must be noted.

Lastly, 10 of the last 12 winners were rated between 135 and 147. This is a positive for Jazzy Matty as he’s rated 143 here.

Again, another ultra competitive race here with 20 runners lining up in this race but hopefully Jazzy Matty can go well in this race which he won last year.

The Champion Bumper

Love Sign D’aunou advising ‘Each way 4 places’

Odds - 7/1 (8.00) ANTEPOST

Advising stake 1 point ‘Each way 4 places’

Reasoning 📝

Love Sign D’aunou made a winning start in a Point to Point race on 19th April 2025 at Loughanmore winning by 1 1/2 lengths. The form of that race has been franked as the 2nd (Gin Tonic) went on to win next time out at Wexford comfortably by 1 3/4 lengths and interestingly both Gin Tonic and the 2nd (Open Secret) pulled 15+ lengths clear of the 3rd which must be noted. Also, Gin Tonic has since placed a very solid 2nd in a fair race at Fairyhouse on 29th November 2025 and pulled 25 lengths clear of the 3rd (Maverick Mack) giving the form a further boost.

Love Sign D’aunou has since most recently won at Naas in a Class 1 very easily by 24 lengths in heavy conditions on 25th January 2026. The way that Love Sign D’aunou made all that day and drew further clear inside the last 150yds was impressive, leaving Largy Star back in 2nd which interestingly was well fancied that day having initially been bought for €80,000 which is worth noting.

In terms of the stats of this particular race at Cheltenham,

Willie Mullins noticeably trains Love Sign D’aunou and has won 5 of the last 6 runnings of this race.

Also, all of the last 12 winners of this race were aged either 5 or 6 which is a positive for Love Sign D’aunou as he’s aged 5.

Further, 9 of the last 12 winners of this race were within top 3 in the betting which bodes well for Love Sign D’aunou as this horse is currently the market leader at the time of writing.

All 12 previous winners of this race won on their previous outing before running in this Champion Bumper and interestingly, 9 of the last 12 winners ran within the last 45 days.

These stats above are a positive for Love Sign D’aunou as he won easily on his previous outing on 25th January 2026.

It shouldn’t be a concern that Love Sign D’aunou has not ran yet at Cheltenham as looking at the stats, only 2 of the last 12 winners of this race recorded a previous run at Cheltenham and only 2 of the last 12 winners recorded at least 1 previous win at Cheltenham.

In terms of distance form, Love Sign D’aunou has already won over a distance of 2m 2f 150yds last time out at Naas so the drop back to 2 miles at Cheltenham shouldn’t pose an issue as Love Sign D’aunou has already proven he stays further than 2 miles which is a positive for running up the Cheltenham hill at the finish.

Furthermore, all of the last 12 winners of this race recorded at least 1 NH flat win prior to lining up in this race. This is a plus for Love Sign D’aunou as this horse won a NH flat race last time out.

Lastly, all previous 12 winners of this race recorded at least 1 run and 1 win that season. These stats link well with Love Sign D’aunou, as he’s recorded 1 win from 1 run under rules so far in his career.

It must be noted that this looks a competitive champion bumper this year but fingers crossed for a good run and hopefully Love Sign D’aunou continue to progress.

Of the rest of the runners, The Irish Avatar looks one of the main threats as he has some very solid form in the book. The Irish Avatar won impressively by 9 lengths last time out at Navan on 17th January 2026 and the form of that race has been boosted as the 2nd (Low Kick) has since won next time out by 10 lengths impressively which must be noted.

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Champion Bumper

The Mourne Rambler advising ‘Each way 4 places’ - WON

Odds - 25/1 (26.00) ANTEPOST

Advising stake 0.25 ‘Each way 4 places’

Reasoning 📝

The Mourne Rambler ran a promising race on point to point debut at Portrush on 11th October 2025 when placing a fair 2nd, only beaten by 1 length but he pulled well clear of the 3rd (Stenka Razin) by 11 lengths.

The Mourne Rambler then went on to win on debut under rules in a NH Flat race at Leopardstown on 26th December 2025, winning by a margin of 3 1/4 lengths going away comfortably at the finish.

Although many are yet to run again from that race at NH Flat race at Leopardstown, the form has been boosted as the 5th (Outofafrika) which was 10 lengths behind The Mourne Rambler, has gone on to win next time out easily by 6 lengths which must be noted.

In terms of the statistics of previous Champion Bumpers at the Cheltenham Festival, all 12 previous winners were aged 5 or 6. This is a positive for The Mourne Rambler as he’s aged 5.

Also, The Mourne Rambler is currently an outsider in the market which is favoured as only 3 of the last 12 winners of the Champion Bumper were favourites.

Although The Mourne Rambler is yet to race at Cheltenham, course form is not crucial prior to running in the Champion Bumper as only 2 of the last 12 winners of this race recorded 1 previous run at Cheltenham.

Furthermore, 11 of the last 12 winners of this race recorded at least 1 run over 15-17 furlongs and 1 win over 15-17 furlongs prior to winning this race. These stats support The Mourne Rambler running well as he has already won a race over 16f in his career.

Hopefully The Mourne Rambler can run a big race here at a nice price and fingers crossed for a good result.