Cheltenham Tips

Friday’s Nap of the Day: Skelton to sign off with a winner in the Martin Pipe?

Just like that, it’s nearly all over. Jubilee Alpha ran respectably yesterday, but could never seriously land a blow, finishing out of the places in 8th. On we go with the final day. Ahead of the fourth and final day, I like the look of Dan Skelton’s Doyen Quest...

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Cheltenham 2025 – Gold Cup preview

The pinnacle of the jumps world is definitely the Gold Cup, it is the race that every horse trainer and owner wants to win but it's a very tough task. Willie Mullins had not won a Gold Cup for a long time, but in recent years he has had...

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Cheltenham Festival 2025 Day Four Tips – Wendigo can give trainer Jamie Snowden a big festival winner

Day three for the main thread wasn't a winning one as the pair of us both suffered defeats. Il Est Francais didn't look in love with the Cheltenham course and didn't manage to dictate the race like we're so accustomed to from his Kempton runs. He jumped brilliantly and...

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Cheltenham Day 4 – Lucky 15 Tips

Paul Nicholls and Caldwell Potter didn't disappoint yesterday as a dominant performance from the front got the bet off to a flyer. Unfortunately, only Sa Majeste managed to place among the rest, which did at least give us a small return. We go again today to try to end...

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Cheltenham 2025 – Stayers’ Hurdle preview

The Stayers' Hurdle is probably our least favourite Champion race of the week. That's probably because it is a boring race over three miles that isn't too entertaining to watch. Long gone are the days of Big Buck's and Inglis Drever, when we could get attached to a horse...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 3: Best Lucky 15 Tips for St Patrick’s Thursday

I hope everyone is enjoying the festival, there's been a few shock results but plenty of strong fancies have gone in so hopefully you're doing well enough. I've put together an each-way Lucky 15 for Day 3 with a few open-looking races to hopefully capitalise on. I'm hoping for...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 3: Ryanair Chase preview

This year's Ryanair Chase is set to be another thrilling one. I've put together a preview for you all to check out, which hopefully will help you make your decision. Main contenders Il Est Francais The French raider Il Est Francais is an interesting one, and he holds strong...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 3: Best outsider and value long-odds bets

The best outsider/value long-odds horse was placed for the second day on the trot. This time, it was Colonel Mustard who was placed at 25/1. Similar comments can be applied to yesterday's outsider to the day one outsider. Turning for home, we were in with a live winning chance...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 3: Best Each-Way selections on St Patrick’s Thursday

Jasko Des Dames was another Each Way placed selection, which made is two from two across the first couple of days of the Cheltenham Festival.  It's going to be difficult to keep having selections placed at good odds, but we will definitely try and who knows, we might be...

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Cheltenham Festival 2025 Day Three Tips – Sixandahalf can give punters a winning start on St Patrick’s Thursday

Rizz managed to land a winner on day two of the Cheltenham Festival, with his sole selection Stumptown winning the Cross Country Chase. Stumptown has progressed massively this term and was priced up as big as 66/1 a while ago for this year's Grand National. His roll of victories...

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Thursday’s Nap of the Day: Jubilee Alpha to celebrate at Cheltenham?

Cheltenham is in full swing, and the first two days have certainly delivered drama and excitement in bucket loads. My first bet of the week for MrFixitsTips goes on the third day, which promises to be another cracker. I wish everyone luck with all of their remaining festival bets,...

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Cheltenham 2025 – Queen Mother Champion Chase preview

The big race of day two of the Cheltenham Festival is the Champion Chase which sees the best two milers outside of the novice races compete against each other over two miles over the great Cheltenham fences. Arguably, we've got every horse we'd like to see turning up for...

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Cheltenham Festival 2025 Day Two Tips – Jonbon can get deserved win at Cheltenham in the Champion Chase

Day one of Cheltenham was a blood bath for punters and very merry day for the bookmakers.  Doubles, trebles, and the ‘banker acca' were left in dismay from an early stage, with odds on shot Majborough failing to land the The Arkle. The big talking point of Day One...

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Cheltenham Day 2 – Lucky 15 Tips

Day one's Lucky 15 bet was a disaster, but hopefully, the tables can turn in our favour on Day 2 with more top-class racing on offer. Cairnzy's Lucky 15 Tips Dancing City 9/2 EW – Cheltenham 2.00 Ballyburn looks the most likely winner of this contest, but from an...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 2 tips: Best outsider and value long-odds bets

The first day saw Rizzel get a 28/1 placed effort with his pick Happygolucky in the Ultima Chase. Turning for home, Happygolucky appeared to be in with a fighting chance of landing the spoils, but it was just a matter of time before Patrick Wadge pressed the go button...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 2: Best Each-Way selections

The Each Way selection for Day One of the Cheltenham Festival was a decent shout, but eventually bumped into another Joseph O'Brien well-handicapped horse in the JP McManus silks. Hot Fuss was up with the pace throughout and jumped brilliantly. He turned for home when in contention, but did...

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Cheltenham Festival 2025 Day One Tips – In-form Sean Bowen can land a winner for trainer Olly Murphy on Champion Day

The start of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival has finally arrived, and like many, we are looking forward to four days of top-class racing. Throughout this week, Rizz and I will each have a selection or two each on the main thread. However, we do have other threads on offer...

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Cheltenham 2025: Day One Lucky 15 Tips on Champion Day

The 2025 Cheltenham Festival begins on Tuesday, 11 March, featuring seven races. A Lucky 15 bet involves selecting four horses across different races; if one wins, you receive a payout, with the potential for more if multiple selections win. Day 1 Race Schedule: 13:20 – Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices'...

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Cheltenham 2025 – Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle preview

To kickstart the Cheltenham 2025 Festival, we have the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle, a Grade 1 run over an extended two miles on the old course. Before touching on the actual race preview and the horses lining up, it's worth noting that this race is named after Michael O'Sullivan,...

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Cheltenham 2025 – Champion Hurdle preview

The 2025 Champion Hurdle is shaping up to be another cracking spectacle! With the return of Constitution Hill, the race has a clear favourite, and fans will be eager to see if he can pick up where he left off after his 2023 victory. His impressive form, including that...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 1 tips: Best outsider and value long-odds bets for Champion Day

Similar to the Each Way selection thread, we're adding an outsider thread where any of our bigger-priced fancies are put up on a separate thread. Though it seems very unlikely that when you back a big-priced horse, they'll win. But it does happen, and it happens frequently at the Cheltenham Festival. Rizzel...

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Cheltenham 2025 Day 1 tips: Best Each-Way selections for Champion Day

This year for the Cheltenham Festival we are bringing a different dynamic to the website and on each day we will be putting up our best Each-Way selection(s) on a different thread. Like all big racing festivals, looking outside the box is a must and trying to find a...

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Cheltenham Festival 2025 tips: Which trainers and jockeys to back

With the Cheltenham Festival 2025 fast approaching, it's time to analyse key trends and highlight the top trainers and jockeys who could dominate this year's event. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or a newcomer looking for insights, we've got you covered. In this guide, we'll break down the biggest...

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A beginner’s guide to betting on the Cheltenham Festival 2025

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, attracting a huge crowd every year. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or a newcomer, it’s essential to understand the basics of horse racing betting before diving in. This guide will walk you through key...

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Saturday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Eachway selections from Cheltenham

There is a cracking card for punters at Cheltenham. I've decided to go down the each-way route with this weekend's lucky 15 bet as plenty of horses are available at more attractive prices that could outrun their odds in what looks like a competitive-looking card. Cairnzy's Tips Ryan's Rocket...

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Saturday’s Racing Tips – Strong Leader can win the Cleeve Hurdle before having a tilt at the Stayers’ in March

It was an unfortunate race for Dominic's Fault who was brought down by a faller when he was starting to move into contention before swinging for home. The winner has progressed nicely since moving into handicaps, but it might have been a different story if Cairnzy's selection wasn't taken...

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New Year’s Day Racing Tips – Motazzen can land a quickfire hat-trick at Southwell

Apologies from the pair of us for no thread being posted yesterday. Cairnzy was feeling under the weather, plus there was a lack of communication between the pair of us and as a result, nothing got posted. Rizzel's tips Diva Luna & Moon Rocket Double (2.11/1 with William Hill)...

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Saturday’s Racing Tips – Peaky Boy can land the Cheltenham four timer on Saturday

It was a good attempt by old boy Dashel Drasher in the veterans' chase at Cheltenham. He was tapped for speed but was closing at the line, but ultimately, the trip was too short for him. Rizzel's tips Peaky Boy 6/4 (3pt) – Cheltenham 12.40 This selection won't be...

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Friday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Selections from Cheltenham

For Fridays Lucky 15 bet, Rizz and I have concentrated on the meeting at Cheltenham for our four selections. be sure to let us know in the comments who you fancy to win at the meeting at Cheltenham on Friday. Cairnzy's Tips Doyen Quest 11/8 – Cheltenham 3.35 The...

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Friday’s Racing Tips – Wind back the years with Dashel Drasher at Cheltenham

The Christmas period started well, but for both Rizz and I, the form has taken a significant dip since then. Rizz had a tough day yesterday, with both selections unable to land a blow during their races. The Henderson runner was a complete flop, and if we are both...

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Sunday’s Racing Tips – Bob can do the job second time around at Cheltenham

Unfortunately, I didn't manage to catch yesterday's racing with a great view. I was out in the car and the connection was horrendous so I didn't quite see what happened in the Weveallbeencaught race, but it looked like he was towards the rear and wasn't making any inroads. Lookaway...

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Lucky 15 Tips – Selections from Cheltenham, Wetherby, Navan and Newcastle

Unfortunately, this is the first Lucky15 thread since the changes. Hopefully we are able to find some winners, and hopefully in the future, Attacanter can make a return. Thanksforthehelp – Cheltenham 2.55 I thought that this race would be won by one of the horses towards the bottom of...

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Saturday’s Nap of the Day: Will Thanksforthehelp be thanking his rivals at Cheltenham? 

Well, my first bet of the season at the home of jumps racing couldn’t have gone much better, with Wreckless Eric getting the job done in the final race yesterday, confirming the suspicions that odds of 15/2 were generous.  Now for the last Nap of the week, and we’re...

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Saturday’s Racing Tips – Lookaway will take some catching from the front over the Cheltenham fences

Cairnzy had a winner on Friday with Hyland jumping well under Nico De Boinville at Cheltenham, making it a good day for both jockey and trainer. Conflated on the other hand was very poor and was weak in the market before his debut over the cross-country fences. Rizzel's Tips...

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Friday’s Racing Tips – Conflated can show his class at Cheltenham

Rizzel's sole selection on Thursday was a winning one, with Bread and Butter winning at a slightly drifted price of 5/2. I never caught the race, but Rizz did mention that the ride on his selection was very nearly a butcher job. However, the horse came out on top,...

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Friday’s Nap of the Day: Wreckless Eric can bounce back at Cheltenham 

When the Nap of the Day was last in action, on Tuesday, it was a bit of a frustrating one, with Seed Investor being denied a clear run, before running on well at the death for third. It probably won’t be long until that one wins. Unfortunately, though, he...

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Saturday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster and Newbury

I need to stop mentioning likeable combo's or horses that I don't end up selecting, either my words are creating reality or I just an extremely unlucky person. The Mitchell/Main combo I mentioned walked away with a 4/1 and 66/1 winner….  Flash Bardot ran a pleasing race cruising into...

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Saturday’s Racing Tips – Broadway Joe has the class to carry a big weight at Cheltenham

Strictlyadancer was placed in the Amateur jockey's race, ensuring it wasn't a complete bloodbath after Scarface jumped like a snooker table and wasn't good enough earlier in the day. Strictlyadancer went through the race in patches, especially in the final half circuit. The jockey appeared to not be happy,...

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Friday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Selections from Newbury, Doncaster, Wolverhampton and Cheltenham

Another day of a decent winner and not much to go with it, we did get a double figure runner place but despite that, we are barely recouping are stake, that's fine enough for me given the strategy but it'd be nice to land a decent one sooner rather...

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Friday’s Racing Tips – Brendan Powell’s swap to Scarface catches the eye at Cheltenham

Illico De Cotte ensured it wasn't a losing day as he was a 2pt winner on his chase debut for the Skeltons. He jumped very nicely for his first time over fences over rules and his jumps at the last two secured him the win over Elleon who travelled...

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Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle Tips & Race Preview

If you were on the Willie Mullins favourites, which looked to be the way entering into Day 1, you would have been laughing. I'm sure many of you would've been on the Gaelic Warrior, State Man and Lossiemouth treble. In recent times, this race has been won by ‘hype...

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Bet365 Cheltenham betting offers: Bet £10, get £30 Day One

Bet365 is offering a great welcome package to new customers just in time for the Cheltenham Festival 2024. You can bag yourself up to £30 in Free Bets when depositing and placing a bet of £10 or more. If you're not a new customer, do not worry, as there...

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Coral Cheltenham betting offers: Free bets for new & existing customers

As a longstanding supporter of British horseracing, Coral is offering an enticing promotion for horse racing bets during the Cheltenham Festival. Newcomers can enjoy £20 in free bets, while regular bettors can take advantage of a range of additional benefits. Follow our guide to take part in the UK's...

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Ladbrokes Cheltenham betting offers: Bet £5 Get £20 2024

The Cheltenham Festival is around the corner and Ladbrokes is offering a Bet 5 get 20 for new customers, just in time for the best week on turf. In this, you will find out the offers available with Ladbrokes for new and existing customers. >>JOIN LADBROKES<< Ladbrokes Cheltenham offer...

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Betfred Cheltenham betting offers: Bet 10, Get 50 Free Bets

For the 2024 Cheltenham Festival, Betfred is offering new users £50 in free bets when they bet £10 on Day One. Here's what you need to know to get started. >>JOIN BETFRED<< Betfred Cheltenham Offer: Bet 10 Get 50 New customers can deposit and bet £10 at odds of Evens (2.0)...

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Copybet Cheltenham betting offer: Bet £10 get £50 in 2024

Copybet might be a bookmaker you're not familiar with, but by the time you've read this article you'll want to take full advantage of their Bet £10 get £50 Cheltenham Festival offer, which will enhance your betting fun for the Cheltenham Festival 2024 with the great value they have...

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Racing tips: Bottom weight Es Perfecto can sneak through the field before pouncing late

Rizzel landed 3 winners from 3 runners on Friday, if you backed all 3 in a treble it paid 145/1+. It's a busy Saturday for Rizzel as he has picked out 6 fancies with his 1pt EW NAP running at Cheltenham.

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Racing tips: In This World can kickstart the New Year for the Skeltons up at Musselburgh

For New Years Day Rizzel has put up four selections from three different venues.

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Racing tips: The return to decent racing ground should be enough for Forward Plan to get another win

For Day 2 of the Christmas Cheltenham meeting Rizzel has two selections, as well as his NAP running in the last race at Doncaster.

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Racing tips: Recent Grand Sefton winner Gesskille is tailor-made for the X-Country track

Rizzel had a 13/2 winner on Thursday and for the return of Cheltenham he has four selections at the Gloucester track as well as one more at Doncaster.

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Racing tips: L’eau Du Sud can reap the rewards from the recent wind surgery

Day 3 of the November meeting at Cheltenham sees Rizzel pick four selections.

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Racing tips: Unexpected Party goes for Gold in the Paddy Power Gold Cup

For Day 2 of the November meeting at Cheltenham Rizzel has picked out four horses as well as one selection running in Navan.

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Racing tips: Irish raider Mighty Tom looks is cracking value against the English opposition

For the first day of the Cheltenham November meeting Rizzel has picked out four fancies with a 2pt NAP coming in the Arkle Challenge Trophy.

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Racing tips: Weveallbeencaught can make a winning chasing debut at Cheltenham

Rizzel had a great first day back at Cheltenham with two winners and one placed effort he is back with two more at the same track and two at Doncaster.

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Racing tips: Target specialist Christian Williams will have Strictlyadancer primed for Cheltenham

Cheltenham is back for the first time this jumps season and Rizzel has picked out three horses for the fixture as well as a 20/1 outsider at Doncaster.

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Racing tips: Awaal eyes up Class 1 honours at Longchamp

Rizzel is back for Thursday's racing and put up three selections with a mixture of flat and jumps racing.

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Champion Bumper Tips & Race Preview

Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Grade 1)

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Grand Annual Challenge Cup Tips & Race Preview

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

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Cross Country Chase Tips & Race Preview

Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase)

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Queen Mother Champion Chase Tips & Race Preview

Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)

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Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Tips & Race Preview

The third handicap race of the week is the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle, which is a Class 1 race run over 2m 5f and is another competitive race to get stuck into! This is one of the races at the Cheltenham Festival where the each-way punters will love to get...

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Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Tips & Race Preview

Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase)

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Cheltenham Festival Day 1: Best Bets for Tuesday at the Festival

It's almost here! The Cheltenham Festival 2023 is almost upon us and we're just about ready to enjoy four days of the best sporting action of the year. Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to the Festival and I'll be sharing mine throughout the week as we...

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National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Chase Tips & Race Preview

WellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

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Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Tips & Race Preview

Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap)

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Mares’ Hurdle Tips & Race Preview

Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1)

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Champion Hurdle Tips & Racing Preview

Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)

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Ultima Handicap Chase Tips & Race Preview

Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)

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Arkle Novices’ Chase Tips & Race Preview

Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1)

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Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Tips & Race Preview

Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)

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Racing tips: Paisley Park can land his fourth Cleeve Hurdle in a row

Saturday sees the return of the Cheltenham Trials day and Rizzel has found four solid bets at the home of jumps racing.

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Racing tips: Weveallbeencaught won’t be caught up the Cheltenham hill

Happy New Year to everyone. Today is a busy day for racing and Rizzel has found six selections to get your year off to a great start.

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Racing tips: A drop in class will see the free-going front runner For Pleasure tough to beat

Saturday sees Cheltenham return for day 2 of their December meeting. Rizzel has two fancies at the home of jumps racing, as well as three more at Doncaster.

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Racing tips: Commodore has the attributes to jump them silly off top-weight

Cheltenham returns on Friday (if passing an inspection), we have some nice racing there as well as Doncaster. Rizzel has picked one selection at each track for today's racing.

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