Signposts: Real Steel out to show his mettle with step up in trip

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Chesterfield is now on a 3lb lower mark than when winning the 2017 Scottish Champion Hurdle. He warmed up for Cheltenham’s 2.10 with a good win in a jumpers’ bumper and should go well.

It’s interesting that Willie Mullins has decided to step up Real Steel significantly in trip in the 2.50 at Cheltenham. He races over six furlongs further than he’s run over before.

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Published on 15 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:51, 15 March 2018

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