We highlighted Grey Dawning and Teahupoo - but who else will be suited by testing ground on day three at Cheltenham?

The going at Cheltenham is soft ahead of Thursday's day three card. We've identified four likely types who might appreciate the give underfoot on the third day of this year's Cheltenham Festival.

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Thursday's Cheltenham Festival day three race schedule

• 1.30pm - Turners Novices' Chase
• 2.10pm - Pertemps Handicap Hurdle
• 2.50pm - Ryanair Chase
• 3.30pm - Stayers' Hurdle
• 4.10pm - TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase
• 4.50pm - Mares' Novices' Hurdle
• 5.30pm - Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Grey Dawning

1.30 Cheltenham: Turners Novices' Chase

Forecast odds: 9-4

Has lost only one of his completed starts on ground described as soft or worse – form figures in those conditions reading 1111F121 – and arrives on the back of a big career-best after romping home in the Hampton Novices' Chase.

Looked an unlucky second on his penultimate start behind Ginny's Destiny, having made a mess of the second-last, but enjoys a 3lb pull with that rival here and his assured stamina is a big asset.

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• Highest scores in the Turners on soft ground according to Smart View: 100 Grey Dawning, 99 Letsbeclearaboutit, Colonel Harry

Grey Dawning13:30 Cheltenham

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Jky: Harry Skelton Tnr: Dan Skelton

Teahupoo

3.30 Cheltenham: Stayers' Hurdle

Forecast odds: 7-4

Has shown a distinct preference for soft ground, with his sole defeat from nine starts in those conditions coming when beaten three-quarters of a length in this race last year.

Lowered the colours of Impaire Et Passe in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle on his only start this season and comes here a fresh horse, which could be vital given his last six wins have come following breaks of 52 days or more (he's been off for 102 days).

• Highest scores in the Stayers' on soft ground according to Smart View: 100 Teahupoo, 99 Sir Gerhard

Teahupoo15:30 Cheltenham

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Jky: Jack Kennedy Tnr: Gordon Elliott

James Du Berlais

4.10 Cheltenham: TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase

Forecast odds: 12-1

All five of his wins have been achieved on soft ground or worse, including when running away with a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse last January.

Wasn't disgraced in the Turners or Champion Novice Chase last year and there was enough promise in his third behind a seriously well-handicapped rival last time to suggest he could add to his tally over fences.

• Highest scores in the Plate on soft ground according to Smart View: 100 Crebilly, 99 Arctic Bresil

James Du Berlais16:10 Cheltenham

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Jky: Daryl Jacob Tnr: W P Mullins

Git Maker

5.30 Cheltenham: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Forecast odds: 20-1

Has produced form figures of 1142211 on a surface described as soft or heavy and would arrive chasing a four-timer if he hadn't taken his chance at Ascot, where the ground was probably too quick for him.

He looked to have plenty in hand when winning on his reappearance at Lingfield's Winter Millions meeting and this test looks ideal.

• Highest scores in the Kim Muir on soft ground according to Smart View: 100 Angels Dawn, Where It All Began, Inothewayurthinkin, Daily Present

Git Maker17:30 Cheltenham

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Jky: Mr William Biddick Tnr: Jamie Snowden

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