The Caspian Caviar Gold Cup (1.50) is
run over nearly the same distance (2 miles 4 furlongs and 166 yards)
as the Paddy Power Gold Cup four weeks ago, so it’s no surprise
that five of the first six home in the Paddy Power Gold Cup reoppose
at Cheltenham on Saturday. It’s no surprise, either, that the
quintet dominate the betting but, with ten other runners in
opposition and the bookmakers betting 8/1 the field, a turn-up isn’t
entirely out of the question.
The last time Turn Over De Sivola
(25/1) ran in handicap on properly soft going, he finished fifth of
20, beaten 7¼ lengths, behind Next Sensation in the Grand Annual
Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, off a 2lb higher mark. The
Assessor gelding has yet to win beyond an extended 2 miles, but his
limited attempts over further haven’t proved altogether conclusive,
so he may not fail entirely through lack of stamina. He made a
satisfactory reappearance when fifth of 12, beaten 13 lengths, behind
Boondooma over 2 miles on the Old Course at Cheltenham in October
and, if can build on that, could go well at a generous price.
It’s fair to say that he’s not
progressed as far as once seemed likely to be the case, but the step
up in distance could be what he needs at this stage of his career
and, if so, he looks well treated on his best form. Jockey Brendan
Powell needs to make 10st 1lb, or just 1lb more than his minimum
riding weight over the last twelve months, so it’ll be interesting
to see how the partnership fares.
Selection: Cheltenham 1.50 Turn
Over Sivola (25/1 with Coral) to win
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