Cheltenham Races starts today and gives us a welcome four day distraction from the daily Lockdown drudgery

I thought it would be a good idea to start the annual thread with any tips and recommendations ( reasoning and logic welcome ) over the next four days

I know absolutely hee haw about horse racing but I am happy to make a start by listing the Favs and likely contenders

Any likely Naps suggestions or inside infos along the way welcome

Let’s beat the bookies !

Day 1

1.20 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

Appreciate it 4/5 Fav

Ballyadam 7/1 ( Mick Fitzgerald thinks wins )



1.50 Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy

Shishkin 4/9 Fav

Allmankind 11/2 ( Skelton Boys)


2.30 Ultima Handicap Chase

Happygolucky 3/1 Fav

Aye Right 11/2 ( Well backed with Richard Johnson in the saddle)


3.05 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

Honeysuckle 13/8 Fav

Epatante 4/1

Goshen 9/2


3.40 Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle

Concertista 5/4 Fav

Roksana 5/2 ( Skelton Boys)


4.15 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle

Houx Gris 9/2 Fav

Saint Sam 5/1 ( W Mullins Yard )


4.50 Sam Vestey National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices Chase

Next Destination 5/2 Fav

Galvin 10/3

Escaria Ten 4/1


Please remember to gamble responsibly small stakes as the meeting is over 4 days


Good luck