C3 | 3+
Winner GBP £13,202 - 20 runners
2m3f200y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
The new season at Cheltenham begins with a competitive big-field handicap hurdle. JAZZY MATTY (5) won at the Festival (Grand Annual Handicap Chase) this year and was last seen posting a twelfth tackling the 2m6 1/2f G3 Galway Plate Handicap Chase during July. Respect after a break. NAVAJO INDY (7) went well during February producing a good third contesting a 2m Premier Handicap Hurdle at Newbury. Big chance rising in journey on return. EAST INDIA EXPRESS (1) ended previous campaign with an impressive 6L success attempting a higher graded 2m4f handicap hurdle here during April. Ticks plenty of boxes. FRENCH SHIP (8) looks one to note.