Overview
- Lulamba defeated seasoned rivals in the Game Spirit Chase, shortening to around even money for the Arkle after a six-and-a-half-length success under Nico de Boinville.
- Nicky Henderson said the run was about sharpening Lulamba’s jumping in open company, noted he will be better on sounder ground, and hinted the five-year-old will stay further in time.
- Haiti Couleurs made all to land the Denman Chase by seven lengths over L'Homme Presse, prompting a cut to 7/1 for the Gold Cup and reinforcing his profile as a strong stayer on testing ground.
- Trainer Rebecca Curtis praised Haiti Couleurs’ chance at Cheltenham, while jockey Sean Bowen highlighted the gelding’s stamina and suitability for the Festival trip and track.
- Tutti Quanti demolished the William Hill Hurdle by 15 lengths off 138, with Paul Nicholls considering a late Champion Hurdle supplement if the ground turns testing, as firms went 20-1 non-runner no bet.