Bledge Horse Racing Tips

Won this in 2024 off 124 with a 5 lb claim. 2nd last year off 120 with a 3 lb claim. Runs this time off 119 with a 7 lb claim. Ground fine. CD fine. Has been aimed at this again. Only 7, so it's not like he'll be regressing. Obviously some dangers in here with Williethebuilder having gone up 14 lbs in the last two runs, Welsh Charger having won thus last year off only 1 lb less, and Kateira being smart on her day (she'll likely have something else in mind one would presume). The 4/1 available was too big. He probably goes off shorter than even the 10/3 available now, but you know you're likely involved in the finish and evs to be placed. Also a strong bet.

Pretty dominant display to win at Kempton last time out. They were worried the ground wouldn't suit there, and he has won on soft in the past, so no concerns there. Presumably sent here to win two Group 1s rather than just the one at DRF with Final Demand. I would take it as a positive sign for both. Cobden takes the ride, so he is in safe hands. Evens is fair.

C and D winner. Ground suits. Very good return last time when should have been 2nd of 15/2, has gone up 3 lbs as a result but will surely be improved for first run of the season. Unlikely to be raised too much for a win here.

Clearly has ability but jumping needs work. Marine Nationale won't like the ground, so couldn't be involved there. Had been doubtful to run; however, I presume they think he needs it, so he's running anyway. Cheekpieces for the first time could sharpen his jumping up. Won the Triumph on heavy ground; can go well.

Impressive in the Berkshire National with an 11L win from Lord Accord, who is a Devon yardstick. Went up 9 lbs for that. He flopped in the Welsh National but was beaten far out there, and with the ground being weird that day and having lost a shoe it can be written off. Dropped a pound as a result. Back form of 2nd to Haiti Couleurs in the NH Challenge Cup at Cheltenham looks strong. Received 3 lbs from the winner there, who’s now being talked about as a Gold Cup contender; however, doubtful IMO. Decent horses behind, with the 3rd Listed-placed and the 4th won a Grade 3 handicap and a Listed handicap since. Was also the only real challenger to Protektorat in the Fleur de Lys despite giving him 4 lbs. The more classy runner usually does well in this race

Mark Walsh doing 10st2 for the first time since Mclaurey in this race last year which they won. Has back form beating Fact To File twice in bumpers and won both the Cheltenham Champion and Punchestown bumpers. Has looked quite a poor jumper since however seemed tio put it together better last time out over 2m3f when just looking to be out stayed. No form in a shite ground a negative but drops back in trip here and unlikley Mark Walsh is starving himself for fun. Can go well