Cheltenham - tips for the big races

Filed in archive Racing on March 11, 2006

The Cheltenham festival starts on Tuesday, beginning 4 days of the National Hunt Festival. To get us in the mood here are my selections for the four main races. All prices are based on those currently (as of an hour ago) on offer at Ladbrokes.com

Tuesday March 14th

3.15 Smurfit Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m £340,000

Brave Inca @ 13/8

Wednesday March 15th

3.15 Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) 2m £290,000

Fota Island @ 4/1

Thursday March 16th

3.15 Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m £230,000

crystal D'ainay E/W @ 40/1

Thursday March 16th <—- This should say Friday March 17th of course!

3.15 totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) 3m 2f £400,000

Beef Or Salmon @ 5/1

Cheltenham Racecourse