Mienlla Daddy makes plenty of each-way appeal at 20/1 in the Ultima Handicap Chase on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival (2.50).
Peter Bowen’s charge has won two of his seven starts over fences, finishing in the frame on three other occasions.
Thsoe placed efforts include a cracking 1 3/4 length secodn to Regal Encore in a Listed contest at Ascot back in Dewcember 2016 off a mark of 142.
Minella Daddy was then clearly amiss when pulled up in a Grade 1 at Kempton when sent off 11/2 and subsequently spent 390 days on the sidelines.
After shaping as if badly in need of the run when fourth at Ascot back in January he put in a much improved effort when finding the aforementioned Regal Encore only 1 1/2 lengths too good in another Listed contest at the same venue.
It was a huge step back in the right direction and although now 2lb higher in the weighst a revised rating of 139 should not be beyond him on the pick of his form if building on it.
Minella Daddy also has plenty of solid form to his name on soft/heavy ground and off 10st 10lb looks capable of running a big race in the hands of Sean Bowen.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Minella Daddy (20/1 BetVictor – BOG)