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Three Grade 1 events highlight Day 3 of Cheltenham with the Stayers' Hurdle the feature.
Here's our rundown and you can find all your Day 3 form for Cheltenham right here.
RACE 1 - Multiple course and distance winner GINNY'S DESTINY (4) has the opportunity to record a G1 success at the top level in a wide open contest. Seeks fourth straight success after being kept solely at Cheltenham. GREY DAWNING (5) won the G2 Hampton Novices Chase at Warwick last start. Firmly in the mix tackling these big novice events throughout the season though would have to reverse form with main selection. FACILE VEGA (3) represents the best of the Irish. Beautifully bred and may favour this step up in trip. IROKO (6) returns from a long absence. Easy winner of Warwick event on chase debut.
RACE 2 - EMITOM (15) looks interesting from current mark. Former Graded winner attempting long distance hurdle events and comes into this race maintaining good form with a win and a placing past three outings. GAOTH CHUIL (16) was a competitive second in a Listed handicap hurdle when last seen. On a very fair mark for recent efforts. HECTOR JAVILEX (18) is a former course and distance winner. Could be key. GOWEL ROAD (8) warrants thought having finished behind good winners including a fourth among G3 handicap company back in November. Each way.
RACE 3 - CAPODANNO (3) returns to a shorter distance after a surprise victory in the G2 Cotswold Chase at this course. Holds competitive form as a novice tackling sharper trip including a success in the G1 Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown April 2022. STAGE STAR (11) can be excused a recent below-par performance attempting a handicap here. Better judged on a victory in the Paddy Power Handicap during November. Top level novice chaser. BANBRIDGE (2) won the G1 Mildmay Novices Chase at Aintree last season and made a victorious return to action contesting the G2 Silviniaco Conti Chase. In the mix. PROTEKTORAT (10) may secure a placing on the back of a consistent season.
RACE 4 - With stablemate Irish Point choosing the Champion Hurdle option TEAHUPOO (13) is a worthy favourite for the contest. Won the G1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle in early December and been kept fresh for this. CRAMBO (4) made a successful transition into Graded company taking the G1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Upcoming horse in the division. Former Grand National winner NOBLE YEATS (9) won the traditional trial G2 Cleeve Hurdle over course and distance. Interesting prospect if producing a similar performance. Two-time winner FLOORING PORTER (6) returns to hurdles bidding for a hat-trick. Could surprise.
RACE 5 - Claiming conditional Freddie Gingell is an interesting jockey booking aboard IL RIDOTO (3). Races particularly well tackling big field Cheltenham handicaps and featured in all competitive events this season including a short head second attempting the December Gold Cup. ARCTIC BRESIL (17) could be an interesting prospect among open company. Second in a novice at Punchestown when last seen. IN EXCELSIS DEO (13) made an unusual jumping error unseating at Sandown last time. Capable of a big performance. JAMES DU BERLAIS (1) is talented. Big task from top of the weights but could find a placing.
RACE 6 - BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (2) is extremely well thought of by connections and could prove best value of the meeting. Remains unbeaten after five starts including the Listed Apple's Jade Mares Novice Hurdle at Navan. DYSART ENOS (5) looks best of the British as a course and distance winner. Trainer hopeful that she can deliver elusive first Cheltenham Festival success. JADE DE GRUGY (3) remains unexposed after two rules starts. Unbeaten and secured a G3 success at Fairyhouse when last seen. BIRDIE OR BUST (1) brings plenty of experience and could place.
RACE 7 - RAPPER (10) might be inconsistent however appeals as a course and distance winner. Recorded a good second in the G3 Swinley Handicap Chase at Ascot when last seen. Could prove competitive. ANGELS DAWN (4) placed twice from past three outings including a good third in a competitive Gowran handicap chase. Best of the Irish contenders. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (15) seeks a double from a competitive mark. Scored on heavy ground at Punchestown and is effective tackling a variety of trips. COOL SURVIVOR (14) has been performing well and warrants place consideration.
