On Trials Day at Cheltenham this Saturday, 29 January, the big race over fences is the 3m 1f Grade 2 Cotswold Chase (2:30). This recognised Gold Cup trial is just six weeks and six days before the blue riband event of steeplechasing. With just five horses declared this year, check out Cotswold Chase tips from SportsLens experts.
Horses aged eight and up have a good record in this usually stamina-sapping race. This renewal should be on good ground, but it is still a tough test. All recent Cotswold Chase winners had an official rating in the high 150s.