Four times a winner from his eight forays over fences, Javert can land the day’s big betting race, the Greatwood Gold Cup
It has generally paid to follow Paul Nicholls in Newbury’s Greatwood Gold Cup, the Ditcheat trainer having saddled a remarkable eight winners in 12 years. But this year’s renewal could provide a pre-Cheltenham boost to the Emma Lavelle stable, whose Javert (2.40) looks overpriced in the early betting at 12-1.
Four times a winner from his eight forays over fences, Javert was below his best in Cheltenham’s BetVictor when last seen. But he is on the same mark as when chasing home Frodon in the Old Roan and, with Tom Scudamore aboard for the first time, can make a big impact here.
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Newbury
1.30 A Hare Breath 2.05 The Last Samuri (nb) 2.40 Javert (nap)
3.10 Crooks Peak 3.45 Tegerek 4.15 Molineux 4.50 Chantry House