SANDRACER.COM - CHELTENHAM IS COMING (2008)

With the festival just a few days away I thought I would give you my main hopes. You can usually find me at The Horse Whispers Weblog, my name is Noel Pinder.

♥ Albertas Run (Royal and Sun Alliance Chase) (Won 4/1 Fav)
Albertas Run has already done us a massive favour and Jonjo's charge looks set for a big run in the Royal and Sun Alliance Chase. He has always been held in high regard and having won in great style last time out he could still be on the upgrade.

Noland (The Arkle) (3rd 7/4 Fav)
Paul Nicholls has brought Noland along nicely in a bid to have him spot on for the Arkle. There is no doubt we haven't seen the best of this one yet.

♥ Celestial Halo (Triumph Hurdle) (Won 5/1)
There could be more success for Paul in the Triumph Hurdle with Celestial Halo. Beaten just over three lengths in the St Leger, he then won impressively on his hurdles debut. His latest defeat against an older horse may turn out to be very good form and back against his own generation he should make them all go.

Sentry Duty (Ballymore OR The Supreme Novices) (Unplaced 11/1)
The horse in question was Sentry Duty, who is entered in the Ballymore and the Supreme Novices, he has a strong chance in whichever event he goes for.

♠ Source: Cheltenham Is Coming - (noel pinder)