Monday

3 3rds was the best I could manage on Saturday in what was an excellent days racing at cheltenham.Friendish flame ran a respectable race but is probably held of his mark now the winner improved again.Master minded put in another high class performance and it was a fine performance not what spooked somersby before the start and he did not look totally happy either for a few strides when the tape went up,lets hope its nothing as he ran a respectable race over a trip to short now.Im not sure why connections of calgary bay have not gone looking for a 21f race for him at chelntenham earlier as it clearly suits the horse and if left on a simlar mark he can stay competitive  I think in these races, poquelon proved what a high class admirable horse he is.Zaynars run flattened out despite being given every chance to win his race and was disappointing for me in a race where I dont feel the form will hold up at the top level.There is a good chance menorah will go straight to the champion hurdle now and in my eyes I cant see a more solid selection at this stage.Cue card ran a good race before lack of experience looked to get the better of him and from this run I would like to see him take his chance in the champion hurdle.Highland valley found the pace to fast on ground to quick for him but will come on again for this experience.

Plumpton

Looked at the 4 handicaps and have a view on them all going with 2 selections as I feel the other 2 have to many doubts at the same time.

205 Himrayn ran respectably on last 2 occasions and either of those runs see him going close here however the lay off and weakness in market is a concern.

235 deep pockets 1/2 pt e/w 9/1 gen bog

2 from 2 at plumpton over this course.poor run last time but that's part of this horses profile.supported this morning a little and despite higher mark looks likely to go close if back on song today.

310 tiger line 1/2pt e/w 6/1 gen bog

2 or 3 that can improve here but tiger line showed improved form last time and also has scope to improve over this trip plenty of stamina in family and running style suggest will suit.only had a couple of runs in handicaps and mark looks workable and im keen to take on masini moon at his price.

340 mujamed could go close if running to his best of this mark but he does have issues with his fences and the trip is not necessarily his best either.fleur de vassy looks to be well fancied.