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Here’s a favourite that’s surely going to drift a bit. Measureofmydreams hasn’t won for three years and, while he may recover his old form now that he’s with Gordon Elliott, this hasn’t been a brilliant week so far for following Elliott handicappers. He made several mistakes in big-field races a couple of years ago and I’d expect to see him clout one here. Any Second Now also looks a bit high in the betting, considering he’s 0/9 over fences, although he has some quality form.
It’s All Guesswork ran a super-eyecatching race when sixth in a Pertemps qualifier last time and he looks progressive over fences, albeit not quick. Rogue Angel is an Irish National winner from years gone by who is interesting for this second spin around Cheltenham, having gone well for a long way in the four-miler years ago. The Young Master has been having a good season and returns from a break with his stable in form. He could do with the ground drying out. Kilfilum Cross is interesting, having won his handicap debut on his first start for Henry Oliver. He’s a big beast with more to offer.
Written by Barry Glendenning (now) and Tony Paley (earlier)
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