Harry Wilson returns to offer his insights for the upcoming races at Cheltenham and Doncaster this Friday. This analysis highlights his top picks for seven races at Cheltenham and three live races at Doncaster, all featured on ITV.
Cheltenham Races Insights
1. William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (1:15 PM)
- Tip: French Ship
- Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
- Jockey: Ben Jones
- Details: Finished fourth behind a Grade 1 winner last season. A stumble in his previous race did not diminish his potential for a comeback.
2. Holland Cooper ‘Chasing Excellence’ Novices’ Chase (1:50 PM)
- Tip: Alnilam
- Trainer: Olly Murphy
- Jockey: Sean Bowen
- Details: A strong debut performance and poised for improvement after 184 days off.
3. Foundation Developments Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (2:25 PM)
- Tip: Norman Fletcher
- Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
- Jockey: James Turner
- Details: Expected to step up after a shy recent performance, with a solid record after breaks.
4. Oddschecker Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (3:00 PM)
- Tip: Un Sens A La Vie
- Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
- Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
- Details: An impressive point-to-point and bumper winner showing promise at the hurdles.
5. Squareintheair.com Handicap Chase (3:35 PM)
- Tip: Brookie
- Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
- Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
- Details: Demonstrated progression with a strong showing in previous races, looks ready for the challenge ahead.
6. Champions: Full Gallop Streaming On ITVX Novices’ Hurdle (4:10 PM)
- Tip: Dalston Lad
- Trainer: Dan Skelton
- Jockey: Harry Skelton
- Details: After solid performances in bumpers, he is set to showcase his jumping skills.
7. Santa – The Visit Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (4:45 PM)
- Tip: Kalanisi Flash
- Trainer: John C McConnell
- Jockey: Mr H C Swan
- Details: Promising debut over a shorter distance and now moving up to a more suitable trip.
Doncaster Races Insights
1. William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap (1:33 PM)
- Tip: Fine Interview
- Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani
- Jockey: James Doyle
- Details: Performing well in previous races with a recent win on soft ground.
2. British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (2:08 PM)
- Tip: Affettuoso
- Trainer: Roger Varian
- Jockey: Ray Dawson
- Details: A contender with experience on softer ground against strong newcomers.
3. William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (3:18 PM)
- Tip: Grey’s Monument
- Trainer: Ralph Beckett
- Jockey: Jack Dace
- Details: Recently showed resilience in a Listed race, solid past performances indicate readiness.
With these expert tips, punters can enhance their betting strategies for the Cheltenham showcase and Doncaster live events on ITV. For further insights and betting options, El-Balad remains a key resource for racing enthusiasts.
