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Placepot Picks - 17th February 2026

Tuesday’s placepot picks includes six selections from Newbury…

Placepot Picks
Placepot Picks

R1 – Quebecois 

R2 – Giantsgrave 

R3 – Bobby's Nelson 

R4 – Brave Kingdom 

R5 - Glance Of Glory 

R6 – Katie's Melody 
 

 
RACE SELECTION REASON
Race 1

OLBG 'Chasing

Excellence' Novices'

Chase

 Quebecois
  • · Solid second over fences at Cheltenham on Trials Day ·
  • Surplus stamina over this trip ·
  • Could have an uncontested lead ·
  • Top yard in fine form
Race 2

Boyle Sports

Cheltenham Bank

Builder Jackpot

Maiden Hurdle

 Giantsgrave
  •  Should be suited by dropping back in trip ·
  • Solid bumper form ·
  • Handles testing conditions
Race 3

Boyle Sports Home

Of Early Payout

'National Hunt'

Novices' Hurdle

 Bobby's Nelson
  • Steadily progressive
  •  Open to further progress over trip ·
  • Has winning form in testing ground ·
  • Should enjoy this galloping track
Race 4

500 Logistics Decade

Of Delivery Handicap

Chase

 Brave Kingdom
  •  Well-handicapped over fences
  • Previous course and distance winner ·
  • Top yard in excellent form
Race 5 Finli Live Your Best Financial Life Handicap Hurdle Glance Of Glory
  •  Unexposed over hurdles
  •  Talented conditional now takes off 7lb ·
  • Ran well to finish fourth at Ascot last time despite jumping errors
Race 6

Boyle Sports Daily

Money Back

Meetings Conditional

Jockeys' Mares'

Handicap Hurdle

 Katie's Melody
  • Travelled well before fading into third at Wincanton last time
  •  Open to improvement now handicapping
  • Trainer operating at a 30% strike rate for the last fortnight
 


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