This is the only Sunday where racing takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse throughout the year. This Sunday holds particular prevalence as we mark the centenary of the Armistice with Gloucestershire and Racing Remember. In addition to the top quality racing, there will be a number of themed activities and commemorative events throughout the day, including the charity for the day Combat Stress.
The meeting always provides glimpses of future stars and it was no different in the latest renewal of the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle. The runners were well bunched throughout the race with no certain winner appearing. Eventual Cheltenham Festival winner, Summerville Boy took the lead as they climbed the Cheltenham Hill, drawing clear of the rest of the field by 3 lengths but Slate house, under Harry Cobden, fought back to win the race by 3/4 of a length.
At 10:50, the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, soldiers dressed in WW1 uniform, will march in contingent in the Parade Ring. At 11:00, the Cheltenham Steam Train will arrive with contingent of Glosters on board, followed by an Act of Remembrance in the Parade Ring at 11:15. At 12:30, there will be an Aerial Combat Display above the Racecourse, followed by a parade on the Racetrack at 1:30. There will be a host of WW1 themed activities inside The Centaur, including a field hospital and a Jet Age Museum.
Come along for a fantastic day of racing, also pleased to announce that HRH The Princess Royal will be attending Gloucestershire Remembrance Day at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Surface: Turf
Going: Good to soft
13:15 Steve And Sue Ibberson Happy Retirement Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
(Class 3, 2m 5f, 24 runners)
A winner first time out last season PALMERS HILL [WON 7/1] only raced three times and might be best fresh despite the weight. Along with the consistent HURRICANE DYLAN who picked up couple of smaller races already and worth a look in this company.
Result
1 (3) Palmers Hill 7/1 [Jonjo O'Neill Jr.]
2 (24) Unblinking 16/1
3 (23) Offshore Oscar 12/1
4 (17) Valadom 33/1
13:50 Racing Post Arkle Trophy Trial Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The November Novices' Chase)
(Class 1, 1m 7f 199y, 6 runners)
A race with a small field but focus on the top two where DEFI DU SEUIL is selected to beat CLAIMANTAKINFORGAN.
Barry Geraghty's charge is already a course and distance winner over the smaller obstacles but a multiple winner in that sphere and can use his class to take this.
Result
1 (4) Lalor 11/2 [R Johnson]
2 (3) Dynamite Dollars 3/1
14:25 Shloer Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Cheltenham Chase)
(Class 1, 1m 7f 199y, 6 runners)
A small select field, looks like a safe round of jumping secures SCEAU ROYAL this prize. [WON 5/4F] Brain Power is second favourite more on reputation than form, as his jumping went to pot last year so will be the Lay bet. Paul Nicholls has a chance with Le Prezien as a course and distance winner but we think this looks like a banker bet for the Alan King inmate.
Result
1 (3) Sceau Royal 5/4 Fav [D A Jacob]
2 (1) Simply Ned 28/1
15:00 Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
(Class 1, 2m 87y, 20 runners)
A field of 20 now, top weight OLD GUARD would be of more interest if Harry Cobdon was on board after his successful time on Saturday so will look further down the weights and DEYRANN DE CARJAC for Alan King with NUBE NEGRA of Dan Skelton against this field.
Result
1 (19) Nietzsche 20/1 [Danny McMenamin]
2 (6) Silver Streak 12/1
3 (1) Old Guard 16/1
4 (2) Verdana Blue 9/2 Fav
15:30 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Sharp Novices' Hurdle)
(Class 1, 2m 87y, 6 runners)
Plenty of quality amongst the six declared here, with both ANYTIME WILL DO and COLONEL CUSTARD on a good run this term and if they are to be beaten it's probably SEDDON who is the most likely candidate with any amount of improvement following his easy Stratford win.
Result
1 (4) Elixir De Nutz 5/1 [H Cobden]
2 (1) Itchy Feet 5/1
16:00 High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire And Racing Remember Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed)
(Class 1, 2m 87y, 9 runners)
We sign off for this weekend with a bumper, Philip Hobbs won this event last year and his THYME HILL will be popular having already picked up a flat race at Worcester and along with MCFABULOUS (Paul Nicholls) are our final selections today.
Result
1 (3) Master Debonair 3/1 [James Bowen]
2 (7) Thyme Hill 8/1
3 (9) Kissesforkatie 33/1
Hope you enjoyed a good weekend too.
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