2.00 Cheltenham

 

6 pts win  OPERA MUNDI  4/1

4 pts win  HALCON GENELARDAIS  6/1

 

OPERA MUNDI has a profile that appeals here. Still a young horse, he was disappointing last season after his initial win and he may be best fresh. The ground will suit and I fancy he will turn up fit and well for this. HALCON GENELARDAIS is a very decent animal indeed and if there is anything more to come then he could go on and win some big prizes this season. He is fairly handicapped and is used to big weights. Expect him to be fit enough and has a major chance to kick off the season with a win.

 

8.50 Wolves

 

6 pts win  KIRSTY'S LAD  4/1

 

Bet of the day this one. His recent win and third both came despite notably poor draws and he is much better drawn tonight. The trip was clearly too short last time and he went very wide on the bend. Has George Baker back in the saddle tonight and this jockey is the best around this course. A repeat of either of his last 2 runs would give him a major chance anyway but add the jockey, trip and draw and we have a proper bet.