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Twiston-Davies happy to drop Mad back at Cheltenham
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Tue 5 Dec 2023
Nigel Twiston-Davies believes Calett Mad will have no trouble in dropping back in trip for the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday.
The five-year-old won over three miles at Perth and this circuit, but now drops to two miles and five furlongs.He did very well there last time over three miles. He's dropping back in trip a bit, but that shouldn't hurt him," said Twiston-Davies.
Poetic Rhythm made a pleasing start to the campaign with victory in the Grade Two Persian War Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow.
His trainer Fergal O'Brien reports the six-year-old to be ready for another stern test.
"Poetic Rhythm is as tough as teak and came out of Chepstow fine," he said. "He's been working well and is in good form.
"He has a 5lb penalty, which makes things tougher, but he is tough, genuine and will be doing his best."
Dan Skelton is happy to step Momella up in class after she scooted up at Fakenham last month.
"She looks good and there are a few other good ones in there, but she thundered around Fakenham," said the Alcester trainer.
"She is big and strong and is one of a few good chances we have at the meeting."
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