Whether or not you’re a fan of any of the numerous soccer groups he managed or, even, the truth TV present I’m a Superstar… as of late in his south-coast retirement Harry Redknapp is a nationwide treasure. Even neutral observers will probably be watching to see if his horse, The Jukebox Man, can win the blue riband of bounce racing, the Boodles Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
However, to borrow from footballing parlance, it’s no tap-in for the Ben Pauling-trained eight-year-old who is available in unbeaten in all 4 begins over fences culminating in the-King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, his final begin.
That day the primary 4 all completed inside half a size of every suggesting there’s not a lot between The Jukebox Man, who admirably fought again after dropping a size on the final, Gaelic Warrior, who was third that day, and the eye-catching finisher Jango Baie in fourth.
The Jukebox Man will probably be trying to do it for Harry, England and St George and Pauling settled his nerves after a troublesome week when Meetmebythesea gained yesterday.
Nonetheless, the Willie Mullins steady type – 5 winners this week to this point – means Gaelic Warrior, the coach’s solely consultant, will probably be despatched off favorite to provide him a fifth win within the race and vibrant proprietor Wealthy Ricci, who gained Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle with Lossiemouth, a primary. Patrick Mullins has been saying for a yr it is a Gold Cup winner.
Cheltenham Competition day 4 suggestions and outcomes
1.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle
Marlborough’s tip: SELMA DE VARYGiven a simple time on steady debut final month and certain to enhance from that Grade 1 second. Seemingly kind for yard who’ve an excellent document within the raceMarcus Armytage’s tip: MINELLA STUDYUnbeaten in three begins, one among them at Cheltenham, for small northern yardCharlie Brooks’ tip: PROACTIFHard to see why Willie Mullins’ favorite must be crushed by any of his different runners – had loads in hand final time
2.00: William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
Marlborough’s tip: JUBILEE ALPHAMakes handicap debut off a mark of 139 right here and proven potential to be higher than that. Strongly run two miles ought to go well with herMarcus Armytage’s tip: ABSURDEMixes it on the flat and over jumps, winner of this two years in the past, third final yr, must be there or thereabouts againCharlie Brooks’ tip: BOWENSONFIRETough as something and really constant
2.40: Mrs Paddy Energy Mares’ Steeple Chase
Marlborough’s tip: PANIC ATTACKStrong out there previous few days and understandably so. Freshened up from a Newbury double earlier within the season and receives weight from the favorite, DinoblueMarcus Armytage’s tip: PANIC ATTACKHas already had a sensational season profitable some key races, she will win this on the best way to the Grand NationalCharlie Brooks’ tip: DINOBLUEShe has a good bit in hand on official rankings
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
Marlborough’s tip: THEDEVILUNO (Nap)Assured stayer over this three-mile journey having gained a slog at Doncaster in January. Confirmed loads of tempo earlier in profession and must be suited by this take a look at for coach Paul Nolan, who does effectively on the FestivalMarcus Armytage’s tip: MONDOUI’BOYImproving Ascot winner who seems to be like he’ll discover extra enchancment for further half-mileCharlie Brooks’ tip: MONDOUI’BOYIrish will probably be laborious to beat right here, however he was good at Ascot
4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup
Marlborough’s tip: THE JUKEBOX MANRock-solid profile for this having improved to win the King George final time. Will bounce, journey and keep the gap, and been given loads of time after his Boxing Day victoryMarcus Armytage’s tip: JANGO BAIEAs lengthy as he stays, seems to have a contact of classCharlie Brooks’ tip: THE JUKEBOX MAN (Nap)Did effectively to win the King George at Kempton, this stiffer monitor will go well with him
4.40: Princess Royal Problem Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase
Marlborough’s tip: STATTLERFormer Competition winner who’s come again to type on this sphere not too long ago. Wants to enhance his leaping but when the first-time cheekpieces sharpen him up he will probably be bang there on the end on this companyMarcus Armytage’s tip: WRAPPEDUPINMAYIf it has rained all night time the bottom might have come for himCharlie Brooks’ tip: PANDA BOYShrewd coach, gained going away final time
5.20: Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Marlborough’s tip: EAST INDIA EXPRESSDid effectively at this course final yr and bounced again to type when rallying at Windsor final time. Nonetheless appears like there’s room in his handicap mark and common conditional rider will get on effectively with himMarcus Armytage’s tip: AIR OF ENTITLEMENTWinner on the assembly final yr for Henry de Bromhead, dropping again to handicap provides her a giant chanceCharlie Brooks’ tip: ROC DINOVery constant in an open race
Gold Cup runner-by-runner
Envoi AllenEighth consecutive look on the Cheltenham Competition for this 12-year-old. First attempt over this Gold Cup journey and he’d want a profession greatest to outstay a few of his youthful rivals at this stage.
FirefoxHas had stamina doubts from an early age and while he ran respectably within the Irish Gold Cup on his final begin, it could take a giant effort to enhance on that upped even additional in journey.
Gaelic WarriorHas grow to be extra in step with expertise. Massively proficient and able to beating this discipline, however he might want to settle and bounce effectively to be the strongest finisher over this stiff, three-mile-plus journey.
Gold TweetFrench raider who was fancied to run effectively on the Competition three years in the past. Not grow to be a top-class performer since then and has so much to seek out on the Official Scores right here.
Gray DawningComes into this a recent horse which has at all times been the plan. But to show he can beat a couple of of those however count on an improved efficiency from final time. Will have to be foot excellent over his jumps, which has typically let him down late in races.
Haiti CouleursSeems to take pleasure in operating from near the entrance so will want the race to go well with on the stiffer New Course. Acts on any floor however might want rain to return to go well with his run model and gradual a few of his opponents.
InothewayurthinkinHad a poor season to this point however current studies recommend he’s coming again to himself. Coach able to readying one off such a marketing campaign. Nonetheless, this version of the Gold Cup is stronger than final yr and can have to be at his peak to win once more.
Jango BaieConfirmed he stayed three miles on his final begin within the King George. Crushed by two of those that day and does want the even longer journey and stiffer monitor to result in extra enchancment to reverse the shape – common consensus is he’ll however he’s a robust traveller and it’s not a foregone conclusion.
L’Homme PresseRan with credit score behind a few Friday’s opponents this yr. An everyday on this occasion and greatest probabilities to win maybe come and gone. If the rain doesn’t arrive he’s prone to be tapped for velocity on the enterprise finish of the race.
Spillane’s TowerBounced again at Cheltenham final begin which put considerations concerning the monitor to relaxation. Loved the tender floor that day and gained’t have loved the current, settled forecast. An opportunity in the event that they see rain.
The Jukebox ManLightly raced stayer who must be primed for this race. He has an excellent mix of velocity and stamina, appears floor versatile and confirmed his capacity when profitable the King George final time. He’s a daring jumper from close to the entrance, so his jockey, Ben Jones, gained’t wish to commit his mount too early, however the horse a typical kind for this race.
Massive-race tendencies
Triumph HurdleNine of the final 12 winners had been skilled in Eire, and eight of them ran within the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown – 4 of these gained that race, the opposite 4 positioned. Being a juvenile race, expertise is one thing to think about right here, with 10 of the final 12 winners having at the least one win over hurdles. Nonetheless, final yr’s 100/1 winner Poniros went towards all tendencies; he had by no means run over hurdles earlier than.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ HurdleStay away from the highest of the market on this one. Not one of the final 12 winners returned as favorite, with simply two profitable after being despatched off within the high three within the betting. Certainly, 10 out of the final 12 winners had been priced 11/1 or greater. That is one other race, very like the Stayers’ Hurdle, wherein being tried and examined on the journey is paramount. All however one of many final 12 winners have gained at the least as soon as over three miles.
Cheltenham Gold CupThe massive one and a race wherein it has paid to again favourites on the entire. Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead have skilled six of the previous seven winners of this race. The starting-price favorite has gained 4 of the earlier six Gold Cups, whereas the favorite has solely completed outdoors the highest 4 as soon as within the final 10 renewals. Every of the final 12 winners has been aged between seven and 9.
Cheltenham Competition day 4 floor and climate
Going Good, good to tender in locations.
Climate Mild rain showers and a reasonable breeze, 9C.
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Find out how to watch Cheltenham Competition day 4
Viewers in the UK can watch the primary 5 races of the day on ITV1, with protection starting at 12.45pm GMT every single day till 5pm GMT. The races can be streamed through ITVX. There’s a preview present every morning from 9am GMT to 10am GMT which is proven on ITV4 and ITVX.
The ultimate race of every day won’t be proven on ITV however will probably be dwell on Racing TV. Subscriptions for the channel, which reveals each race from the Competition, can be found by way of Sky and Virgin Media and on-line by way of its web site and app.
