The Cheltenham Festival is a meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar in the United Kingdom, with race prize money second only to the Grand National. The four-day festival takes place annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Today’s horse racing from the Cheltenham Festival: Day 3 all races including the Arkle
Predictions:
1.20 (race 1); Shan Blue @10/1
Has taken to fences like a duck to water and he is superior in this discipline making it 3/3 in 3m grade 1’s and could take some reeling in.
1.55 (race 2); Champagne Platinum @13/2
Definitely needs considering each way if not going step further to win with the Henderson and Boinville combination he makes for a big player.
2.30 (race 3); Min @5/1
7 grade 1 ones and holds leading claims of back at best after breaking his festival duck 12 months ago.
3.05 (race 4); Paisley Park @19/10
Leading contender to regain his crown after a disappointing 7th in this race last year when found to of had a fibrillating heart.
3.40 (race 5); The Shunter @4/1
Mostly showing excellent form since joining this shrewd yard bidding for £100.000 bonus. Big player.
4.15 (race 6); Hook Up @11/2
Definitely a contender here if he can repeat recent performances. Mullins trained and Mullins on board could make for a winning combination.
4.50 (race 7); Hold The Note @7/1
Following wind surgery he returns to form with a close 2nd and has a good shout here at 5lb lower than last year.
Today’s horse racing betting picks and predictions. Race times are UK GMT (18/03/2021)
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