Cheltenham Festival
Tuesday 12 March Preview & Predictions
All information as of Sunday 10 March (Odds taken from Ladbrokes)
13:30 - The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 1/2f
Going: Soft
Runners: 12
Winnings (1st): £75,965
Our Picks
To Win: Jeriko Du Reponet (15/2)
Won All 3 Starts, Beat Grade 2 Winner (Lump Sum) by 1 1/4 lengths - Should have more to offer.
Each Way: Tellherthename (20/1)
In form Ben Pauling yard, won last start, worth a chance each-way, especially with it being 4 places.
14:10 - My Pension Expert Arkel Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m
Going: Soft
Runners: 10
Winnings: £98,473
Our Picks
To Win: Found A Fifty (5/1)
Beat My Mate Mozzie In a Grade 1 over Christmas, only just lost by a neck to Il Etait Temps recently, leading contender.
Each Way: JPR One (8/1)
Unseated when going to score a Grade 2 over course and distance in November, poor run when 3rd at Sandown in December, back on the up when beating Matata in a Grade 2 at Lingfield January 21, will need career best to trouble the Irish.
14:50 - Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Distance: 3m 1f
Going: Soft
Runners: 23
Winnings: £70,338
Our Picks:
To Win: Chianti Classico (7/1)
Won first 3 starts over hurdles last season, got outclassed in Albert Bartlett at this meeting , won chase debut at Chepstow, followed up winning at Ascot, second at Kempton since, should go well.
Each-Way: Victtorino 18/1
Upped his game since joining Venetia Williams, won back to back handicaps in November and December at Ascot, decent when 4th at Ascot but mid-race mistakes cost him, definitely worth a shot for a 6 each-way places.
15:30 - Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 1/2f
Going: Soft
Runners: 8
Winnings: 262,078
Our Picks:
To Win: State Man (4/11)
Couldn't touch Constitution Hill in this race last year, his only defeat in 11 starts, can't be opposed.
Each Way: Not So Sleepy 20/1
Now a 12 year old, won a flat handicap at Newbury in September, then went on to win the rearranged Fighting Fifth at Sandown in December, has ran 5th in last 3 running's of this race, might need heavier ground.
16:10 - Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 4f
Going: Soft
Runners: 11
Prize: 67,524
Our Picks:
To Win: Lossiemouth (8/13)
Landed the triumph here last year and the champion at Punchestown, beating Gala Marceau both times, who re-opposes, made wonderous return with a stunning success here in January beating Love Envoi who re-opposes, cant be opposed.
Each Way: You Wear It Well (33/1)
Won the grade 2 mares at last years festival, made successful return at Wetherby in October, bad mistake when beaten ay Haydock, will go well if back on her A-game.
16:50 - Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m 1/2f
Going: Soft
Runners: 22
Prize: 45,016
Reserves
Pacini Gordon Ellie San Ewing 20/1
Kaleosun Gordo Ell Jordan Gainford 25/1
Our Picks:
To Win: Liari (8/1)
Flat winner in France, 3 for 3 in juveniles for Paul Nicholls, got asked no questions in listed win at Musselburgh, goes on any ground, high on the list.
Each Way: Balboa (33/1)
Got off the mark at 3rd attempt at Chepstow in October, finished 3rd in first start for current yard behind Liari by only 5 lengths, goes on any ground, could lack the potential of a few others here, may be a contender for one of the 6 each way placings.
17:30 - Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Distance: 3m 6f
Going: Soft
Runners: 7
Prize: 60,388
Our Picks:
To Win: Corbetts Cross (2/1)
Unseated when close 2nd in last years Albert Barlett, taken well to chasing, 2nd in Leopardstown grade 1 over Christmas, was running well when brought down 3 out at Fairyhouse, hood applied, capable of better.
Each Way: Apple Away (14/1)
Won 3 mile grade 1 novice hurdle last season, placing in 3 mile chases at Warwick and Ascot behind both Henry's Friend and Kilbeg King who both go here, increased stamina test should suit, only 2 each way placings.
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