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One key runner for each of the six ITV4 races at Cheltenham and Bangor on Friday

UNOWHATIMEANHARRY (Kevin Brogan) wins at AINTREE 7/11/19Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
Unowhatimeanharry: bounced back to his best with an impressive win at Aintree last timeCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

1.15 Cheltenham
CF Roberts Electrical & Mechanical Services Mares' Handicap Chase 2m4½f

Henry Daly's runner has turned a corner this season – highlighted by her convincing Uttoxeter success last time. There should be more to come from her and this looks a good opportunity.

Top Notch
1.50 Cheltenham
Fitzdares Club Loves The Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) 2m4f

Top Notch bids to complete a hat-trick on his seasonal return. His previous wins came at Taunton (2017) and Huntingdon (2019) although he has excellent form at Cheltenham and has finished second at two festivals.

2.05 Bangor
Buy Christmas Cards @ijf.org.uk Handicap Hurdle 2m7f

The prolific Robin Gold looks to record a fourth win this season for Dan Skelton and won a quality handicap at Ascot last time. He is up 8lb but has leading prospects.


Friday tips from our experts:

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Unibet Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m2f

The formidable Bryony Frost and Black Corton team up again and have a good chance in this Grade 3 handicap chase. The nine-year-old was unseated on his last start at Ascot, and is seeking a first win since April 2019.

Step Back
3.00 Cheltenham
Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 3m6f

Mark Bradstock's experienced chaser makes his first start over the cross-country fences and is in good form, following back-to-back wins. He has to carry top weight after a 3lb hike following his success in a veterans' event at Sandown.

Unowhatimeanharry
3.35 Cheltenham
Citipost Handicap Hurdle 3m

The 12-year-old bounced back to his best form with an impressive win at Aintree last time. He is seeking a first Cheltenham success since his Cleeve Hurdle win in 2017 and takes on a strong line-up in the finale.

Cheltenham Friday racecard


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