Devil’s the numero Uno pick for the Albert Bartlett

With the Cheltenham Trials Day behind us, we are now on the home stretch towards the highly anticipated Cheltenham Festival in March. Last Saturday’s thrilling races at Prestbury Park in Gloucestershire gave us a taste of what’s to come and provided valuable insights for those looking to place their bets ahead of the big event. However, it was a race from Doncaster that stole the show and has set the stage for an exciting Festival.

The Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster was the highlight of the day, with a talented field of runners competing for the top spot. The race was won by the impressive Takingrisks, who put on a dominant performance and emerged as a serious contender for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. This victory has put Takingrisks firmly on the radar for many punters, and it will be interesting to see how he fares at the Festival.

But it wasn’t just Takingrisks who caught the eye at Doncaster. The runner-up, Aso, also put in a strong performance and has now been given an entry for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham. This is a significant development as Aso has never been entered for a race at the Festival before. With his impressive form, he could be a dark horse worth keeping an eye on.

Another standout performance from Doncaster was the win by Birchdale in the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. This victory has put Birchdale in the running for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, and he will certainly be a force to be reckoned with. Trainer Nicky Henderson has high hopes for this talented horse, and it will be exciting to see how he performs at the Festival.

Aside from the races themselves, Trials Day also provided valuable insights into the current form of some of the top contenders for the Cheltenham Festival. One such horse is Paisley Park, who put on a commanding performance in the Cleeve Hurdle. This win solidified his position as the favorite for the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, and he will certainly be the one to beat come March.

Another horse who impressed on Trials Day was Siruh Du Lac, who won the Grade 3 Handicap Chase. This victory has put him in the running for the Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate at the Festival, and he could be one to watch in a highly competitive field. Trainer Nick Williams has expressed his confidence in Siruh Du Lac’s abilities, and it will be fascinating to see how he performs at Cheltenham.

With just over a month to go until the Cheltenham Festival, the excitement and anticipation are building. The performances at Trials Day have given us a glimpse of what’s to come, and it’s clear that we are in for a thrilling four days of racing. The Festival is known for producing upsets and surprises, and with the current form of some of the top contenders, we can expect nothing less this year.

As the countdown to the Festival continues, punters and racing enthusiasts alike will be eagerly studying the form and keeping a close eye on the contenders. The Doncaster race may have thrown up a potential Gold Cup winner in Takingrisks, but the Festival is known for producing unexpected results. It’s anyone’s game, and that’s what makes the Cheltenham Festival so exhilarating.

So mark your calendars and get ready for the thrill of the Cheltenham Festival. With the excitement and anticipation building, it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable event. And who knows, the race from Doncaster may just be the beginning of a series of surprises and upsets at the Festival. Let the countdown begin!