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IT'S now just over three weeks until the Cheltenham Festival gets under way and excitement is building ahead of the National Hunt showpiece.
Our resident racing tipster JohnB posted his ante-post selections a few months ago, so here's a recap of his picks plus a couple of new additions.
JohnB says: “These were posted on December 8. I did advise two more but they are now non runners.”
Gold Cup
SILVINIACO CONTI 8-1 e-w NAP Paddy Power Boylesports
Queen Mother Champion Chase
CHAMPAGNE FEVER 14-1 e-w Bet365 Paddy Power
Cheltenham Festival Special
VAUTOUR to win at the festival 15-8 William Hill
Mares Hurdle
ANNIE POWER 1-2 Paddy Power WITH A RUN
New additions on Sunday February 15:
World Hurdle
ANNIE POWER 6-1 Bet365 Boylesports BetVictor
BRIAR HILL 25-1 Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Skybet Betway
These two are non-runner no bet with bookies mentioned.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Briar hill has no chance on recent viewings
Swaying towards John’s Spirit for the Ryanair but not in any hurry.
Any currency will take some beating in the cross country chase. Worth taking the 5/1 on offer now
Hate to go against you John but Lieutenant Colonel ew in the Stayers for me. Shown good improvement this year and more to come I feel. Won’t be a dry eye in the house if Sandra Hughes can win it for the late Dessie
Despite its fall last time I can understand your punt on Briar Hill, coming back to himself maybe