Broadbackbob set to overpower Super Duty in Shloer Novices´ Chase at Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s Shloer Novices´ Chase has pulled together a strong line-up of seven horses, this Friday. Over a distance of two miles and five furlongs, the contestants will lock horns for a prize of £12,512. The going is good to soft for the class-2 meeting,
which is scheduled to begin at 12:15 GMT.
Hildisvini has shown great progress over fences lately. After clinching two terrific wins at Huntingdon, the Charlie Longsdon-trained has more to offer. Down in grade, Rebel Rebellion might show good improvement. Moreover, stepping back up in distance might
help Paul Nicholls’ charge make things tricky for the opposition.
Both aforementioned runners are making good appeal, but this could well be fought only between Super Duty and Broadbackbob - the two best hurdlers in the field. Both horses have already shared the podium in the Grade-2 company over fences, and would find
this opposition very easy to tackle.
Super Duty was runner-up on his previous two starts in this sphere. After finishing second to Bury Parade in Carlisle’s Solway Holiday Village Beginners' Chase, the 6-year-old could not add the winning touch, and missed the victory by 2¼ lengths in the Betfair.
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Donald McCain’s charge receives 5lb from Broadbackbob, but still it is going to be a stiff task for him. The Nicky Henderson-trained won at Plumpton on chase debut, and looks the best one in the pack.
He was runner-up on his previous start here, when finding Batonnier too strong in the Grade 2, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Registered As Classic Novices' Hurdle Race).
After doing a great job over hurdles, the 7-year-old made his chasing debut with a bang last month. Showing great skills, the Barry Geraghty-ridden crushed the rivals comfortably in the Wings For Life UK Novices' Chase. Useful hurdles form following by a
classy win in this sphere, the son of Broadway Flyer is all set to collect the big prize.
Super Duty, without any doubt, is a key player. But our preference goes to Broadbackbob, who is full of confidence following an outstanding triumph over fences. We wish the best of luck to all the contenders.
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