Key Weekend Racing Entries: Spotlight on Cheltenham Trials Day with Stay Away Fay

Tightenourbelts – 12.40 CheltenhSaturday'sDoncaster, Saturday

Tightenourbelts, trained by Emma Lavelle, is ready to transition to handicap racing. They face a pivotal moment. Despite tough races since his Taunton victory, including a challenging run at Kempton, he's expected to bounce back. Weighing 10 pounds heavier, Tightenourbelts still show they've tapped potential. They made a strategic choice. The Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham, rather than Doncaster's longer track.

TCheltenham'sid – 12.55Novices'Doncaster, Saturday

After a commanding win at Newcastle, HDoncaster's Micky Richards' The Kalooki Kid stands at a crossroads. He faces a choice between the Grade 2 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle and a handicap race. With a manageable mark of 122, the decisions define his trajectory.

Stay Away Fay – 1.50 Cheltenham

Paul Nicholls made a bold move by placing Stay Away Fay in the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase. Post his Sandown triumph, speculations abound about his Festival entries. He beat noted horses like Royale Pagaille and Ahoy Senor. This could shorten his 40/1 Gold Cup odds.

Sail Away – 3.15 Doncaster, Saturday

Dan Skelton's Sail Away is lighter by 3 pounds in the handicap. Skelton states that he has primed the horse for a breakthrough. A strong show in the Great Yorkshire Chase could propel him towards significant events. These include the Scottish Grand National or Aintree.

Gidleigh Park - 4.10 Cheltenham

Harry Fry's Gidleigh Park is a strong candidate for the Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle. It's a potential star. It showed significant promise in initial races. This novice's race at Cheltenham is a critical test. His blend of endurance and weekend positions him as a formidable contender in this prestigious event.