Dodging Bullets (left) has strong claims today
Timeform bring you a trio of bets on the first day of the Cheltenham Open meeting...
We don't have to wait long for our first bet at Cheltenham as we side with Dynaste to get the better of Fingal Bay and Unioniste in what looks like an enthralling opening contest. David Pipe's grey progressed through the handicap ranks last year and boasts strong form having finished second to Big Buck's in the Cleeve Hurdle. He was often quick and fluent over his hurdles and looks like he should be capable of making an impact over fences.
Dodging Bullets established himself as one of the leading juveniles last term when finishing fourth in the Triumph Hurdle and he sets the form standard in the 14:25. The fact he didn't manage a victory in three hurdles starts last term means that he retains his novice status and he can put his experience to good use against his rivals today. He arrives fit and well having won here last month and it will probably take a smart performance to beat him.
In the concluding amateur riders' handicap, it may be worth taking a chance on the Venetia Williams-trained Pentiffic. He is on a good mark based on the best of his form, and his effort at Doncaster last March when falling at the last registers as a particularly noteworthy performance. He should be sharper for his recent reappearance run and, crucially, with his stable in much better form than is usually the case at this time of year, he may offer a spot of value in a competitive affair.
Timeform SmartPlays:
all at Cheltenham
Back Dynaste @ 2.9215/8 in the 13:15
Back Dodging Bullets @ 2.285/4 in the 14:25
Back Pentiffic @ 12.011/1 in the 16:05
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