Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase Preview

Published on: 15/03/2016

Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase Preview

March 16, 2016 16:10pm - Cheltenham

Cheltenham Festival

After winning this Race in 2012 and 2014, Balthazar King makes a welcome return after recovering from serious injuries sustained at last year`s Aintree Grand National.

A win here would provide the perfect ending to what has been a remarkable comeback for the 12-year-old. He has plenty of Cheltenham success under his saddle and thrives in the cross-country environment. By all accounts, he is running as good as ever and could mount a challenge.

Standing in the way of the fairytale ending is Josies Orders. The Enda Bolger-trained eight-year-old was held up by heavy going last time out but should run well on the firmer ground this week.

Betting odds and tips

The heart says Balthazar King but the head says Josies Orders.

The favourite can be backed at 11/4 with Bet365.

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Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase - Last three years:

2013: Big Shu (8) - Barry Cash (Peter Maher)

2014: Balthazar King (10) - Richard Johnson (Philip Hobbs)

2015: Rivage d`Or (10) - Davy Russell (Tony Martin) By Neil Morris

Published on: 15/03/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (15/03/2016 17:21:10) but are subject to change.