2021 Cheltenham Festival: Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does the 2021 Cheltenham Festival take place? Tuesday 16th March – Friday 19th March, 2021
What time does the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase start? Wednesday 17th March, 2021 – 16:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival? The 2021 Cheltenham Festival will take place without spectators
What TV channel is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on in the UK? ITV will be televising the first six races of each day, while Racing TV subscribers will be able to watch all of the action
Where can I stream the 2021 Cheltenham Festival in the UK? The first six races of each day can be streamed live on the ITV Hub, while Racing TV subscribers can live stream all of the action
THE LOWDOWN
The Grand Annual looks to be an interesting renewal with plenty of chances throughout the field. Chosen Mate will be out to defend his crown having managed to get his nose in front last year on his one and only entry to date at the Festival. Ibleo has won four of seven races over this distance while the expected going should suit too having only finished outside of the frame once in eight races. That pair are both towards the top end of the weights but lower down the list, Embittered ran an impressive race when third in last year’s County Hurdle but he will have to prove himself over fences in this one having failed to be first past the post in his four races to date when chasing.
THE PREDICTION
There are several horses that make appeal in this race but in a big field, it could be worth siding with one at a bigger price with Ibleo making the greatest appeal. He will relish this trip and comes into this in form having won on his two outings in January. Both of those were in Class 2 races so he will have to show more improvement to get his nose in front but he should be in the mix at the very least.
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