Minnella Rocco n.r.

Cheltenham handicaps are a punting nightmare. There is probably a bad jump between 6 or 7 of them. Rather like sprint handicaps run the race next week and you get a different result.

interesting theory,though

think it was always in to frame the race....hobbs has an outstanding record in the race.

It would have been interesting to see if Minnella Rocco has recovered from what was ailing him last season, or is the decline in form terminal.

Braqueur D'Or has got his ground and trainer in form but he looks very short for a horse who might be better suited to a flat track.

Full brother Balthazar King won this twice and FGM now reverts to 3 miles having 2 spins at shorter trips.

All lights green and gold for this one.

Held up to get the trip and never put in the race. NTO.