16/03/22 2:50 Cheltenham Coral Cup - System

 

1st The Shunter 10/1 - 70

2nd McFabulous 16/1 - 65

3rd Unexpected Party 10/1 - 40

The Shunter won here last year in the Plate over C&D on this going but over fences, he comes back over hurdles here and i can see why because he is rated 153 over fences but over hurldes he comes here off 148. He was only beaten 1 length in a Grade 2 over hurdles last time they went over hurdles. The winner and 2nd have since been knocking on Grade 1 doors both winning Grade 2 & 3 races,so no reason why The Shunter couldnt go very well here. He is 2/2 at Cheltenham including over this distance both on this ground, his Hurdles win was the Greatwood Hurdle. He has big claims

McFabulous wears cheekpieces for the first time, he goes well fresh as he was 2nd in the Grade 2 Relkeel Hurdle on New Years Day, beaten by the Classy Stormey Island, he came back last time over 3m and i just wonder if thats too fast for him as he, although has run well hasnt won over 3m, over this distance is perfect. We know he copes with Cheltenham, the ground is perfect, he was dropped 3lb for his run last time the average rating in that race was 153, and this race its 143, so its much easier, the drop in distance and the cheekpieces. He has major claims

Unexpected Party is a horse that keeps calling to me, but he is very unexposed, the distance will be fine though,  and i think the ground will be ok. I quite like him but he needs to improve. He has come 2nd at Cheltenham over half a furlong further, but the average rating in that race was 126 and this race its 143, so it gives you an idea of the task ahead. Its not impossible though as he only got his 2nd career win on the board last time.

I obviously will stick with my system but i really wouldnt put you off McFabulous, i would hope its between the 2 at the end 

My Selection: The Shunter 10/1 



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