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Timeform UK SmartPlays: Saturday December 13

Paul Nicholls looks set for another big Saturday
Paul Nicholls looks set for another big Saturday

"Caid du Berlais pounced late to land a valuable prize here last month and remains unexposed as a chaser, but the same can be said for Barrakilla, who made a promising reappearance when third at Sandown..."

Timeform pick out the bets from Cheltenham on December Gold Cup day.

Solar Impulse - 13:25 Cheltenham

The progressive Solar Impulse was well clear of the remainder when runner-up at Newbury in November. He has the potential to do better still and may prove too strong for Bold Henry, who was better than ever when making a winning return over this C&D last month. Astracad continues to fall in the weights and will be a danger to all if everything clicks.

Barrakilla - 14:00 Cheltenham

Caid du Berlais pounced late to land a valuable prize here last month and remains unexposed as a chaser, but the same can be said for Barrakilla, who made a promising reappearance when third at Sandown five weeks ago, finishing with running left, and Evan Williams' charge gets the nod. Edgardo Sol has also returned in decent heart and may fare best of those at likely bigger odds.

Binge Drinker - 14:35 Cheltenham

Blaklion's victory in the Grade 2 Persian War is the best form on show, but he relinquished an unbeaten record here last month and may be worth opposing with Binge Drinker, who clearly stays very well and showed a good attitude when making it three from three over hurdles at Chepstow a week ago. Parish Business lost no caste in defeat behind Fletchers Flyer at Ascot three weeks ago and also merits respect.

Timeform UK SmartPlays
All at Cheltenham

Back Solar Impulse in the 13:25
Back Barrakilla in the 14:00
Back Binge Drinker in the 14:35

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