2013 Arkle Chase at Cheltenham Preview Part 2

Overturn is an interesting prospect coming out of Donald McCain’s yard and he’s looking like the chief spoiler here if Simonsig is going to get beaten. He’s not raced in particularly good races during his two efforts this year, but he has put in some quality runs over hurdles to finish second several times. He’s placed to Binocular, Rock On Ruby and has also had a few runs over the flat as well in recent years. 

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You can chalk up a few Heritage Handicap victories as well to add to his credibility. He may not be as talented a chaser as Simonsig but he has plenty of raw talent and should move forward well as he gets more accustomed to proper fences. Look for him as high as 6/1. 

Arvika Ligeonniere is an interestingly-monikered contender coming out of Willy Mullins yard. He’s been beating up on some of the best novice chasers that Ireland has to offer and his last score was at Leopardstown on Boxing Day when he bested the high-quality Oscars Well when sent off at a 9/2 price tag. 

He’s had a run at Cheltenham before, over hurdles, when he finished fourth in the Albert Bartlett’s back in 2010.Arvika Ligeonniere trades at a solid 7/1. 

Captain Conan is another solid contender here and he takes us into double digits with a price hovering around 10/1. Nicky Henderson’s other high-profile novice chaser may wind up in a different race but he’s certainly got some credible claims here with a victory at Cheltenham in a Grade 2 during his seasonal debut back in November, then he followed that up with a Grade 1 score at Sandown against a field of 5 novices. 

Other jumpers include Oscars Well, who is anywhere from 10/1 to 14/1, whiel Hinterland can be backed at a lengthy 33/1 price tag. Sire De Grugy can be had anywhere from 25/1 to 40/1 while Bury Parade is a 50/1 shot.