Grade Two Schloer Chase Guide 2023

Cheltenham - November 19 2023
Cheltenham 14:55
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Harry Skelton

Nube Negra

J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
N/A
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 249

Has won this race for the last two years but then not really gone on from there for the rest of the season.

This renewal looks stronger than the two he has taken home even against just three other rivals.

Clearly loves the track and this time of year but will need Jonbon and Edwardstone to underperform to bring up the hat-trick.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
19/11/23CHL16Sft11-103
15/03/23CHL16Sft11-10PU
27/12/22KEM16Sft11-82
13/11/22CHL16Gd11-101
23/04/22SAN15.5Gd11-73
Cheltenham - November 19 2023
Cheltenham 14:55
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Niall Houlihan

Editeur Du Gite

J: Niall Houlihan
T: Gary Moore
N/A
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 9

Had an incredible season last year winning the Grade 2 Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton and the rescheduled Grade 1 Clarence House at Cheltenham.

Found life tough after that and has been well beaten in three starts since including on his comeback in the Haldon Gold Cup.

Could bounce back in this small field but a risky betting proposition.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
10/11/23EXE17.5GS11-95
29/04/23SAN15.5GS11-104
15/03/23CHL16Sft11-104
28/01/23CHL16.5Sft11-101
27/12/22KEM16Sft11-21
Cheltenham - November 19 2023
Cheltenham 14:55
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Tom Cannon

Edwardstone

J: Tom Cannon
T: Alan King
N/A
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 167
Days: 249

Absolutely bolted up on his first start last season winning the Tingle Creek by 9 lengths at Sandown.

Fell early on in the Desert Orchid and then was just touched off by today's rival Editeur Du Gite in last seasons Clarence House.

Failed to fire at the festival when beaten 64 lengths in the Champion Chase on his final start of last season.

Has won 6 of his 12 career chase starts including 3 grade 1s.

Should be bang there.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
19/11/23CHL16Sft11-102
15/03/23CHL16Sft11-105
28/01/23CHL16.5Sft11-102
27/12/22KEM16Sft11-8UR
03/12/22SAN15.5GS11-101
Cheltenham - November 19 2023
Cheltenham 14:55
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Nico de Boinville

Jonbon

J: Nico de Boinville
T: Nicky Henderson
N/A
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 204

Has only been beaten twice in his whole life and they came at the hands of Constitution

Hill and El Fabiolo.

Won five of his six starts last season as a novice over fences including three grade 1s.

The defeat to El Fabiolo in the Arkle his only blemish.

This full brother to Douvan should have plenty more to offer in his 2nd season over the larger obstacles.

The one they all have to beat.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
19/11/23CHL16Sft11-101
29/04/23SAN15.5GS11-101
15/04/23AIN16GS11-71
14/03/23CHL16Sft11-72
11/02/23WAR16.5Gd11-71