Weather permitting there are two good competitive cards at both Cheltenham and Doncaster today. Although a cursory glance suggests there are only a few with serious chances in March, putting their credentials to the test. Those that are and who are worth watching, include Pistolet Noir, Royal Charm, General Miller, Mad Max and The Betchworth Kid.
While Cheltenham stages an interesting card, the better fields look to be at Doncaster with the Skybet Chase taking centre stage. It looks very open with many looking to hold a chance. However going to plump for a Paul Nicholls' runner in Kicks for Free, who ran at the highest level as a novice hurdler, was an unlucky second in the Coral Cup and since moving to fences has always looked as if he is yet to fulfill his potential. Also notable is that with a stable full of top class chasers, that this one appears to be their leading candidate for a big pot.
One other to keep an eye at Donny is Sir Harry Ormesher, who was very unfortunate last time and could be recompensed in the first, especially now with his stable back in form.
Betting opportunities look thin on the ground at Presbury Park but Aachen probably deserves another chance after flopping in the Lanzarote. The main Chase looks trappy (worth noting that Inchidaly Rock looked unsuited by track last time and his victory was due solely to Ruby's expertise) and the Cleeve Hurdle with an unusual big field might fall to an outsider (Grade 1 winning Bouggler might be worth a small wager to see if he stays).
good luck....
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