Cheltenham Festival 2010: Queen Mother Champion Chase runners guide

536PM GMT sixteen Mar 2010

Treble assign Ruby Walsh will be aiming to commander Master Minded to a third feat in the Queen Mother Chase at the Cheltenham Festival Photo GETTY IMAGES

Timeform 1-2-3

1. Master Minded (FR) 2. Twist Magic (FR) 3. Kalahari King (FR)

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Master Minded looked at the at the back of of in bold health at Newbury not long ago and can nick a third feat in the race. Kalahari King is obviously still improving, but the worth has left about him, so the most appropriate each-way pick is Twist Magic, who is improved than ever this season. His Cheltenham jot down has put off many, but he was still cruising when descending 2 out in the Arkle in his beginner days.

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Big Zeb (IRE)

High-class 2m chaser when on his game, as when giving Master Minded a trepidation at Punchestown last April. Jumps well in main but disposed to peculiar howler, that customarily infer dear at this level.

Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)

Grade 1 leader over hurdles and fences, particularly receiving last season"s Arkle Chase over C&D. Had an interrupted credentials given fifteen lengths second to Twist Magic in Sandown"s Tingle Creek in December.

Golden Silver (FR)

High-class chaser who won Grade 2 at Cork and Grade 1 at Leopardstown (readily from Tranquil Sea) in December. Lost belligerent with delayed jumps when 7 lengths at the at the back of of Big Zeb at Punchestown last time.

Kalahari King (FR)

Nimble jumper, pipped in Arkle Chase a year ago before to alighting Grade 1 at Aintree. Better than ever when defying tip weight in encumber at Doncaster on lapse and might have still some-more to offer.

Mahogany Blaze (FR)

Failed to measure given his beginner days but constantly mixes it with the most appropriate in this division. Saw Master Minded vanish in to the area at Newbury last time and identical unfolding envisaged.

Master Minded (FR)

Outstanding 2m chaser who defended Champion Chase climax here last March. Found to have rib damage when knocked about on lapse and really most at the at the back of of on strain at Newbury not long ago notwithstanding last-fence hiccup.

Oh Crick (FR)

Won 2009 Grand Annual here as a novice. Best bid this tenure (third to Twist Magic at Ascot in January) leaves him lagging a satisfactory approach at the at the back of of the principals in this field.

Twist Magic (FR)

High-class chaser, though gloomy displays in last 2 runnings of this contest. Better than ever when winning Grade 1s from the front at Sandown and Ascot this winter, jumping fairly each time.

Well Chief (GER)

Top category in his day but tormented by injuries. Back from forest when second in this a year ago and won here in autumn, but displays given indicate Father Time has held up. Cheekpieces right away on.