Brizy's Bankers For Cheltenham
Last updated : 16 March 2004 By Sir Brizy
Brizy's Banker
William Hill Handicap Chase
Shardam @ 6/1
This horse is coming back to himself and looks set for a huge run in this race. On paper he has a bit of work to do, but he travelled like a winner in the Racing Post Chase until blowing in the latter stages. I think that race will have set him up nicely and his stable is in form at the minute. That makes it the banker of the festival, unless you are investing a few grand on the shorter priced jollies.
Brizy's Next Best
Royal & Sun Alliance Chase
Lord Sam @ 6/1
I like the profile of this horse, he is improving and classy, the only question mark for me is whether he handles the frenzy of a championship race, but I am willing to give him a chance. He has a very shrewd trainer who wouldn't have him in the race if he didn't believe he could do himself justice.
The only danger for me is the Alan King horse but Sam has the class to tell when it matters.
Brizy's Treble Pick
Champion Hurdle
Rigmarole @ 4/1
I saw him slamming Intersky Falcon in the Kingwell Hurdle. That race has produced winner in this race in the past and I think my pick can upset the Rooster. He is 2/2 on this track and is an improver, so many positives that he is my hope for the champion hurdle.Brizy's Long Shot
Cathcart
Skippers Cleuth @ 25/1
Always pick out one of Lennys, fingers crossed for another Bajan Bandit moment.
