Bar One Racing 'Extra Places At Cheltenham' Directors Plate Novice Chase (Grade 3)

Off time: 16:18 | Winning time: 5m 26.6s

Odds by:

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Odds

Journey With Me

5/6, 4/5, 8/11, 4/6

8/13

Limerick Lace

4/1, 7/2, 18/5

4/1

Flanking Maneuver

5/1, 9/2, 5/1

11/2

Saldier

13/2, 7/1, 15/2, 8/1, 15/2, 8/1

9/1

Gold Cup Bailly

12/1, 14/1, 14/1

12/1

Aarons Day

50/1, 40/1, 50/1

40/1

Francin

100/1, 150/1, 150/1, 200/1, 150/1

200/1

SP Book Percentage 117.92

Forecasts

Journey With Me (8/13), Limerick Lace (4/1), Flanking Maneuver (11/2), Saldier (9/1), Gold Cup Bailly (12/1), Aarons Day (40/1), Francin (200/1)

Dual hurdles winner FLANKING MANEUVER made a very encouraging start to his chase career following a long layoff when third in a Grade 2 over 3m at Navan last month. This drop back in trip shouldn't be an issue and improvement is on the cards. It will be needed, though, as Journey With Me sets a good standard judged on his close/clear second to a highly progressive mare at Punchestown. On the subject of progressive mares, Limerick Lace merits respect and Saldier is also shortlisted.