Today’s horse racing from the Cheltenham Festival: Day 1 all races including the Arkle
Predictions:
1.20 (race 1); Ballyadam @7/1
Trained recently by Gordon Elliott whose horses tend to peak at the festival. Has won on yielding and could still have more to offer.
1.55 (race 2); Shishkin @4/9
What can I say, unbeaten in all competitions under rules including the supreme at last years festival. Cannot be faulted.
2.30 (race 3); One For The Team @13/2
Progressive hurdler and didn’t show best form in January but has chances here on faster ground. Respected trainer has plundered some big prizes at the festival in recent times.
3.05 (race 4); Epatante @4/1
Top class mare who possesses a smart turn of foot. Should be back on song here and remains leading contender.
3.40 (race 5); Roksana @5/2
Won this race back in 2019 and has been in good form with a grade 1 win at Ascot this season. Shorter trip here but capable of putting up a major fight.
4.15 (race 6); Saint Sam @5/1
Won twice on soft over hurdles in France. Drying ground, a grey area, but big chance if that doesn’t hinder him.
4.50 (race 7); Remastered @6/1
Big improvement when sent chasing this term winning all 3 attempts. Move away from soft to heavy ground could be a niggling concern but he’s a big each way player.
Today’s horse racing betting picks and predictions. Race times are UK GMT (16/03/2021)
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