Sir Alex Ferguson expected to dominate Day Three at Cheltenham with impressive 89-1 Double, turning the racecourse into a sea of red!
To rewind the clock, let’s go back 25 years to the incredible moment when Nicky Henderson captured the Stayers’ Hurdle crown.
This triumph was sealed when Mick Fitz pushed Bacchanal to victory over Limestone Lad by a slim margin of a length.
With just eight races under his belt, Lucky Place has raced at Cheltenham three times, with a noteworthy fourth-place finish in last year’s competitive Coral Cup.
This season, he has triumphed at Ascot and Cheltenham, and while he has yet to race this distance, if he adapts well, he has substantial potential for improvement, presenting an enticing bet at roughly 6-1.
The upcoming Ryanair Chase is expected to be an exhilarating race.
Fact to File has been dropped in distance, as has King George runner-up Il Est Francais, and the defending champion will be a formidable opponent.
This champion is PROTEKTORAT (3.20), who previously did this column a great service last year.
Previously placing in a Gold Cup, Protektorat demonstrated remarkable jumping ability during his last win at Windsor and is just 4lb shy of his highest rating to date.
Last year, he was outstanding, and while he may prefer softer ground, he performed well on good to soft conditions during his Gold Cup run.
SIXANDAHALF (1.20) is expected to be a strong contender in the opening mares novice hurdle.
A dependable performer on the Flat, she has showcased her abilities by finishing third in the Irish Ces and has remained unbeaten over hurdles after a solid performance at Fairyhouse. My expectations for her are high.
CALDWELL POTTER (2.00) could bring some joy to Paul Nicholls in the novice ha…
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