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This is a top Saturday for racing. Two great cards, both with plenty of Cheltenham hopefuls running. So lets get stuck into them...

The 3:15 at Doncaster is the Skybet Chase, which sees UNIONISTE start as favourite. Obviously, that is down to him being the class horse of the race, but the shortness of his price is probably as a result of both his trainer's and prolific tipster Pricewise's confidence. In truth, if he doesn't show any after effects from his below par run in Ireland late last year, then he should be more than capable of winning a race like this. Especially as the opposition, in my opinion, look merely like a slightly above average group of Class 2 handicappers, with GULLINBURSTI being my other selection for the race; he may be slightly better than a Class 2 handicapper and could prove the biggest danger.


My other selection at Doncaster is RACING PULSE. He seems to have a lot going for him; good trip, decent ground and good form. He was simply sublime at Newcastle when winning and his third place at Cheltenham wasn't bad, on awful ground in a muddling race. Urban Hymn rates the biggest danger, although you'd think my selection has a massive chance.

An awesome Cheltenham card kicks off for me in the 1:50, where DOUBLE ROSS is after his third win in a row, all at Prestbury Park. He's versatile ground-wise, tough as teak and hopefully he can continue his winning run.

The 2:25 at Chelteham, the Argento Chase, is an interesting race. Recent renewals of the race have suggested that 9 and 10 year olds are the most likely age group of the winner and a horse slightly bigger in the betting would be expected to win. I initially thought Champion Court had a great chance but the ground may have gone against him now, so instead I've plumped for RESTLESS HARRY, a horse who fits the bill for the race. He won very easily last time out, albeit in a handicap, loves the ground and could run well at a price.

As for the Cleeve, it would be lovely to see Big Buck's win after a long absence in truth, but if he isn't at the top of his game then BOSTON BOB could be the one to capitalise on it. He won very nicely last time out and the fact that he is race fit is firmly in his favour. It should be a brilliant race and hopefully the winner will be a worthy one.

Have a good weekend everybody


Happy Punting!