Evidence suggests that Testify is a good bet

Lambourn: James Burn

Claimantakinforgan (1.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Third in the Champion Bumper last term, this six-year-old has a touch of class, should be okay on the ground and will enjoy the strong pace and stiff finish. Can go close in a race trainer Nicky Henderson does well in.

Others to follow
Cheltenham 2.10 Saint Calvados, 2.50 Gold Present, 3.30 Buveur D'Air, 4.10 La Bague Au Roi, 4.50 Keeper Hill, 5.30 Rather Be.
Newcastle 6.45 Qafilah, 7.45 Dark Freedom.
Sedgefield 1.55 Lostnfound.

Newmarket: David Milnes

Kalashnikov (1.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Amy Murphy's star won't be stopping up the hill like many others in this ground and is fancied to provide Newmarket's biggest win at the Festival for many years. The son of Kalanisi excelled in his final schooling session on the local Links last Thursday.

Others to follow
Southwell 3.45 Haddal.
Newcastle 7.15 Nick Vedder, 7.45 Solid Man.

West Country: Tim Mitchell

Sizing Tennessee (4.50 Cheltenham, nap)

Only victory over fences came at the course and the longer trip in the prevailing testing conditions should be very much in his favour.

Others to follow
Cheltenham 1.30 Slate House, 2.50 Eamon An Cnoic, 5.30 Le Rocher.

North: Colin Russell

Testify (5.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Has taken really well to chasing this season, winning all three of his races though they have been small-field affairs. He jumps particularly well and, as he acts on testing ground and stays well, is fanced to go well again.

Others to follow
Cheltenham 2.50 Vintage Clouds, 4.50 Shades Of Midnight.
Newcastle 5.45 Something Brewing, 6.15 Big Kitten, 6.45 Dowitcher, 7.15 Rockwood, 7.45 Bad Dog, 8.15 Count Montecristo, 8.45 Windforpower.
Sedgefield 1.20 Its Pandorama, 1.55 Tokaramore, 2.35 Frankie Ballou, 3.15 Drums Of War, 3.55 Instant Replay, 4.35 Always Resolute, 5.10 Peters Cousin.
Southwell 1.10 Mimic's Memory, 1.45 Tellovoi, 2.25 My Renaissance, 3.05 Afandem, 3.45 Rantan, 4.25 Dapper Man, 5.00 Miss Dandy.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

La Bague Au Roi(4.10 Cheltenham)

Has won seven of her nine starts over hurdles and this progressive mare could still be on the upgrade.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Jer's Girl (4.10 Cheltenham)

Was still travelling well in this race 12 months ago when falling three out. Looks to have solid each-way claims once again.

Ireland: Tony O'Hehir

Footpad (2.10 Cheltenham, nap)

A good performer over hurdles who has stepped up a gear since going over fences. He goes on the ground and has jumped exceptionally well in making it three from three over fences, including a couple of Grade 1s at Leopardstown. Has outstanding claims and can give Ruby Walsh a fourth win in the Arkle Trophy and Willie Mullins a third.

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Gordon Elliott's record in the National Hunt Chase is 1P1F1 (+£27 to £1 stakes), improving to 111 with horses that had Official Ratings of 146+. Jury Duty, rated 148, represents him this year.

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