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14:48 Ayr

Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch @Westernhousehotel Handicap Chase

C5 | 5+

Winner GBP £4,753 - 9 runners

3m 20y

Going: Heavy

Surface: T

Race Tip

JIRKO (4) produced a Kelso chase third. Subsequently recorded a second attempting course and distance. Keeps trending the right way and sets the standard. Leading contender. BIG ZOUK (2) improved to deliver a Newcastle hurdle third tackling 2m7 1/2f beaten 11L after a Hexham miss. Stays well and warrants serious consideration. TOROSAY (3) opened with a track and trip second followed by a seventh at Carlisle contesting 3m2f. Step back in trip to help and holds claims. I SEE THE SEA (1) notched up a Catterick chase win over 3m1f then returned managing a sub-par seventh defeated 32L at the same venue. Capable of a rebound and stays in the mix.