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Placepot picks - 24th October 2025

Friday’s placepot picks includes six selections from Cheltenham


R1 – French Ship 
R2 – Alnilam 
R3 – Norman Fletcher 
R4 – Run For Mahler 
R5 - Calico 
R6 – Dalston Lad 

RACE SELECTION REASON

Race 1

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle

French Ship
  • Looked to be travelling sweetly when unseating at Chepstow last time
  • Races off an unchanged mark
  • Remains unexposed in handicaps
Race 2

Holland Cooper' Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase

Alnilam
  • Jumped well when beating Country Mile on chasing debut
  • Open to further progress
  • Trainer and jockey combination in top form

Race 4

Oddschecker Novices' Hurdle

Run For Mahler
  • Hurdling debut form looks strong
  • Should be suited by this stiff finish
  • Open to improvement

Race 5

squareintheair.com Handicap Chase

Calico
  • Won this race twelve months ago
  • Should have the race run to suit
  • Goes well fresh

Race 5

squareintheair.com Handicap Chase

Calico
  • Won this race twelve months ago
  • Should have the race run to suit
  • Goes well fresh

Race 6

Champions: Full Gallop Streaming On ITVX Novices' Hurdle

Dalston Lad
  • Bred to take to hurdling
  • Looked useful when winning twice in bumpers
  • Down in grade after tackling Grade 1 company
  • Top trainer and jockey combination

 


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