Storm Bram brought 12mm of rain to Cheltenham from Monday night into Tuesday, resulting in soft going on the New Course. Ahead of the Christmas Meeting, here are five horses to watch out for in the upcoming races.
Kim Roque will be competing in the Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase on Saturday. Trained by Joseph O’Brien and previously successful in France under Daniela Mele, Kim Roque’s recent performance on soggy terrain showed promise despite a final fence error. The five-year-old gelding, now in Ronnie Bartlett’s colors, is one to consider.
Our Boy Stan, set to race in the British EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle on Friday, has shown potential after impressive wins at Kempton and Ffos Las. Trained by Ben Pauling, Our Boy Stan demonstrated his ability on soft ground and is worth watching in the upcoming race.
King Turgeon, a grey chaser trained by David Pipe, has opted to compete in the Turners Handicap Chase on Friday. Despite skipping the Becher Chase last weekend, King Turgeon has a strong track record and excels on heavy ground, making him a notable contender in the upcoming race.
French Emperor, a five-year-old under Nicky Martin’s training, displayed a strong finish in a recent race at Cheltenham. With James Bowen on-board, French Emperor’s performance against tough competition suggests readiness for the Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle on Friday.
One Horse Town, trained by Harry Derham, has shown unbeatable form in National Hunt races. With a strong performance on heavy ground at the November Meeting, One Horse Town is a standout contender for the JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle on Saturday.
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