Cheltenham preview Supreme Charm, a winner over the cross country course at Cheltenham a month ago, can follow up over conventional fences on his return to Prestbury Park today. The eight-year-old took the unorthodox jumps like an old hand in the Sporting Index Chase over three miles seven furlongs and gave a smart performance in beating Galapiat du Mesnil.
If it was a move by trainer Kim Bailey to ensure Supreme Charm does not lose his enthusiasm for the game then it worked, for the gelding thoroughly enjoyed himself and he hardly put a foot wrong.
Hopefully that experience will have helped iron out his jumping, but the proof of the pudding will be when he reverts to normal fences in the Chubb Chase (Showcase Handicap). This £40,000-added prize over an extended 25 furlongs has attracted a strong field, but Supreme Charm can come out on top.
The in-form Master Rastus can complete a hat-trick in the Ladbroke Casinos Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier). A test ofstamina on soft ground brings the best out of Master Rastus, who should relish this extended three miles.
The seven-year-old, trained by Sarah Williams, is unbeaten in two races this season over a similar trip and he was mightily impressive in beating Mini Moon Min by 16 lengths on his latest start at Ascot last month.
Rooster Booster can gain compensation in the Events International Handicap Hurdle for an untimely tumble at Newbury. The six-year-old grey took the lead at the fourth last flight and appeared to be going as well as the eventual winner Valimarix when coming down two out.
The Henry Daly-trained Behrajan looks the one for the Ian Williams` Owners Novices` Chase. The talented hurdler always had the size to excel when switched to the larger obstacles and he has looked a natural. Storm Damage, fourth to Young Kenny over the Grand National fences in the Tote Becher Chase at Aintree last month, can defy top weight in the Tripleprint Conditional Jockeys` Handicap Chase.
