CHELTENHAM has come a step closer with the handicap entries being published and there are some interesting contenders.
Firstly, Dan Skelton has entered Langer Dan in the Coral Cup as he bids to land a hat-trick of wins.
The hurdler’s form has been shocking this season but the handicapper has dropped him just 2lb so he’s likely to be around 17lb higher in the handicap then when winning the race 12 months ago.
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It will surely guarantee him top weight and I can’t find a Coral Cup winner from a mark higher than Whisper’s 153 in 2014.
If you think the miracle is on then 25-1 is on offer.
The Skeltons do have one for the race on a more attractive mark – JOYEUX MACHIN.
This eight-year-old has caught the eye on his past two runs – finishing strongly after being a long way back earlier in the contest.
He looks to be crying out for the 2m5f of the Coral Cup and he’s also a 25-1 poke.
At this stage, he’s the one I’d be having an each-way interest in with most firms going non-runner, no bet.
I am a huge fan of BROADWAY BOY and it’s good to see him entered in the Ultima.
His best performances have come at Cheltenham around the 3m1f trip of this race and his mark is only 4lb higher than his big handicap win at the track last season.
I know he has a poor run at Prestbury Park at New Year’s Day to overcome but he’s never performed in a small field and these handicaps are much more to his liking.
He will be coming into the Ultima nice and fresh which is another plus and the current 16-1 on offer looks a cracking each-way price.
I am happy to see Willy De Houelle in the Fred Winter entries and he’s now 6-1 having been tipped here at 10s a couple of weeks ago.
But there is one other horse I like in this big handicap in BEYOND YOUR DREAMS who is available at 16-1 and looks good non-runner, no bet.
She won in a big field at Fairyhouse in December despite making errors and looks capable of major improvement.
She’ll be hovering pretty low in the handicap but would be dangerous if getting a run.
Joseph O’Brien’s filly will be part of a very strong team heading to the meeting in the famous green and gold JP McManus colours.
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