Bets Of The Day: House Island to upset rivals

Slate to deliver

14:25 Cheltenham - Slate House

I am going to side with Slate House in this fascinating contest.

This talented performer beat Black Op in game fashion at Kempton last month. He took the lead two out and kept on really well to score. This likeable individual is improving with racing, and do not believe we have seen the best of him. This is his toughest assignment to date, but believe he is up to the task. At present he is trading at 7.06/1 on the exchange.

Bristol De Mai was beaten by Lostintranslation in the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November and has solid credentials. He is the obvious danger.

House Island the improver

15:00 Cheltenham - House Island

House Island could run well at a big price in this intriguing race.

This gelding put in a much improved effort when finishing second to Enrilo at Sandown last month. He was headed over the last, but kept on determinedly and was only just denied. The front two finished well clear of the remainder. I think he has a lot more to offer and is attractively priced at 13.012/1 on the exchange.

King Roland is the favourite at 2.89/5 on the exchange. He was a wide margin winner at Exeter earlier this month and clearly has more to offer. A little short in the market on what he has achieved so far.