Monday 10th March

Here's a few at bigger prices for the festival. None of them were part of my exisiting portfolio and are in some of the lesser races – all non runner no bet. We'll also double them up, each way, as they are picked more for being solid than for being handicap blots.

King Harald – WH Hcap chase Tuesday 12/1

Memories of him careering up the hill in the Jewson are still fresh. He lost his way for ages afterwards, but his last few runs have really shown signs of a revival. Course form is so important at the festival and 12/1 is a nice price to kick us off.

Crack Away Jack – Fred Winter – Tuesday 12/1

Ashkazar is going to be short here if lining up. It's not easy to win from the front in these Cheltenham handicap hurdles and I'll take him on. Emma Lavelle couldn't lie straight in bed, but that just means she gets horses very well handicapped. I reckon she thinks the world of this one, and he has a very progressive profile.

Take Your Mark – Coral Cup – Wednesday 25/1

Madness picking such an old, well raced, overly handicapped horse. He's in fine form though, and when he flew home late at Cheltenham earlier in the season the run screamed out What's Up Boys and others that have sprouted wings at the foot of the hill in this race.

Hordago – Fulke Walwyn – Thursday 12/1

Loves Cheltenham. Has failed in this before but Katy Walsh looked to be a great booking earlier in the year.

£500 Challenge

King Harald £4 win at 12/1

Crack Away Jack £4 win at 12/1

Take Your Mark £4 win at 25/1

Hordago £4 win at 12/1

6 x 70p ew doubles

1 x 30p ew accumulator.