Katie Midwinter's Friday tips: bets at Cheltenham, Bahrain and Dundalk
Katie Midwinter shares her best bets of the day at Cheltenham, Bahrain and Dundalk - all live on Racing TV.
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1.10 Cheltenham: Chutzpal (E/W)
The Henry de Bromhead-trained Chutzpal has been running consistently well in recent months on the Flat and over obstacles, last seen finishing second to Mart Lane in a 15-runner Listowel handicap hurdle. He's 15lb higher rated than his latest win in this sphere, but has been mostly seen on the level since, putting in a number of creditable efforts.
Not yet fully exposed over hurdles, the likeable seven-year-old could be capable of showing further progression for the Knockeen yard. He has shown tenacity and a good attitude during his career so far, and may be able to outrun his odds in the hands of Patrick O'Brien with conditions to suit.
2.20 Cheltenham: Gidleigh Park
Whilst the brilliant Jonbon is clear on ratings and has course-and-distance winning form, despite not always seen to best effect at Prestbury Park, this could be the time to take him on and Gidleigh Park makes appeal as an alternative to the favourite.
Harry Fry's eight-year-old has suffered interrupted campaigns since going chasing and has had his issues. He may not have reached his full potential yet, and has shown glimpses of great quality on occasion.
Last year, the formidable gelding won a Windsor novices' Grade Two over Caldwell Potter before chasing home Impaire Et Passe when putting in a fantastic effort in a Grade One at Aintree's Randox Grand National Festival. On that occasion, he finished ahead of Jango Baie, who went on to beat him on reappearance at Ascot last year.
Although Gidleigh Park failed to fire in two subsequent runs, he made only three appearances during the season and, having had a break and plenty of time to freshen up, he could be ready for a big campaign. There's untapped potential in the son of Walk In The Park, and this could be a nice opportunity for him to rediscover his form.
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2.55 Cheltenham: Mahons Glory (E/W)
A host of familiar names are set to line up in the Jilly Cooper Veterans' Handicap Chase, with many contenders coming into the race in decent form. Mahons Glory makes the most appeal for Dylan Cunha at the early 10-1 available, and could put in a bold bid as he seeks a fifth career success over fences.
A hugely likeable horse on his day, Mahons Glory has often shown a great attitude and put in a number of brilliant efforts last season, particularly over the Grand National fences at Aintree. He is a joy to watch when getting into a good rhythm out in front and can be tough to pass.
This distance at Cheltenham should suit, as he has sometimes struggled to sustain his effort in the closing stages of competitive races. He isn't shy on stamina, however, and could have enough in reserve to keep up the gallop late on in this contest if able to enjoy a favourable trip around.
4.35 Bahrain: Seagulls Eleven (E/W) & Calif (E/W)
Four-year-old gelding Seagulls Eleven has appeared to be improving with age and was in the form of his life earlier this year. He was only narrowly denied in a Saint-Cloud Group Two on reappearance in the spring, before claiming Listed success at Longchamp then narrowly beating Persica in the Betfred Diomed Stakes at Epsom.
The likeable son of Galileo Gold went close in an Ascot Group Two when beaten by Zeus Olympios and Holloway Boy, outrunning odds of 18-1 on that occasion, and, although he put in a couple of below par efforts subsequently, he returned to form with a close third at odds of 32-1 in the Qatar Prix Dollar in his latest run behind Wimbledon Hawkeye.
No stranger to outrunning his odds and a formidable contender on his day, the Hugo Palmer-trained gelding could make his presence felt in this field and warrants each-way consideration under James Doyle. He has shown plenty of heart and determination in the past and may be worth keeping the faith in.
Seven-year-old gelding Calif has a bit to find with some of his rivals, but he shouldn't be discounted each-way as he has winning form and plenty of experience at the track in his favour. He finished third to Spirit Dancer in this race two years ago, and, although he couldn't land a blow on eventual winner Royal Champion in last year's renewal, he may fare better this time around.
Last season at this track, Calif won a Listed contest over 1m3f and was placed in a Group Three behind Phantom Flight too. He has been able to outrun his odds on occasion in the past and could do so again in the hands of Benoit De La Sayette for trainer Fawzi Abdulla Nass.
6.00 Dundalk: Kerdos (E/W)
Kerdos has two wins and two second-placed finishes from six starts on the all-weather. He was luckless in a Group Three won by Washington Heights when last seen, but could fare much better in calmer waters here.
A top-class performer on his day who was once rated as high as 111 for former trainer Clive Cox, Kerdos has proven he retains plenty of ability since joining the Stephen Thorne yard and should be capable of putting in a threatening performance from a mark of 94 under Colin Keane.
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