Delta Work stands out as Cheltenham banker after Leopardstown rout

Sam Walker rounds up the festive action in Ireland

Delta Work: show of strength in Neville Hotels Novice Chase

Delta Work: show of strength in the Neville Hotels Novice ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Kemboy and Apple's Jade were two of the highlights of the action over Christmas, but if I was pulling a Cheltenham banker out of last week's exceptional racing in Ireland it would have to be Delta Work.

Top novice chasers by RPR
Delta Work	160
Lalor	160
Topofthegame	160
Diakali	159
Dynamite Dollars	159
Santini	159
The Worlds End	159
Bags Groove	158
Knockanuss	158
Ornua	157

I've rated every Irish race going into the last 15 Cheltenham Festivals and I can't remember an Irish novice with a more obvious chance of landing the RSA Chase.

He jumps well, he stays well and his form is rock solid. Le Richebourg gave his Drinmore victory a shot in the arm when bolting up in a Grade 1 on Wednesday, and then on Saturday he gave us another show of strength when winning the Neville Hotels Novice Chase by eight lengths.

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Published on 30 December 2018inNews

Last updated 19:27, 30 December 2018

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