Home By The Lee has the nous to break Teahupoo's heart

IT HAS been a gruelling, rain-soaked Cheltenham so far, and there will be no hiding place for the runners in tomorrow’s feature Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (3.30).

- Johnny Ward

If there is a future star in this division, it is likely Teahupoo — and his stellar performance so far was when winning the Galmoy at Gowran as a prep for this last year, when the ground was testing. He was, arguably, unlucky here 12 months ago and his chance is obvious.

Flooring Porter is bidding to win this event for the third time, but is regressing. One cannot be confident that Home By The Lee is at his best, but, at the prices, he gets the nod. He came here a better horse 12 months ago, but can cause a mild surprise.

The Turners Novices’ Chase (1.30) has more depth this year, with 11 taking part and the hosts having a pretty formidable hand. Facile Vega has come in for lots of market support, but he is surely vulnerable after two tame efforts and Iroko is a cracking wager.