Here at oddschecker, we have provided a selection for each race on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival, to make the best use of our free bet offers.
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oddschecker selection: Mistergif
Mistergif is a wildcard in the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival, but this Willie Mullins horse has plenty of experience at home, and given his performance at Limerick in January, there is a certain buzz around him at 12/1. Daryl Jacob is keen on his chances, and the addition of a hood could be a big factor in this horse's chances on Day 1.
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The Soft ground will set up perfectly for Mistergif in this one, and he is a horse we think is well worth chancing, knowing your stakes will be returned. This could be a smart addition for Willie Mullins on Day One.
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oddschecker selection: Il Etait Temps
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With Marine Nationale out of the Arkle Chase, this race is now wide-open, and we are looking at Il Etait Temps, who won so impressively at the Dublin Festival last month.
At 11/2, Il Etait Temps finds himself behind Gaelic Warrior in the market, and the gap looks enough to suggest there is some value in the former.
Hope is given to those looking to oppose the favourite, as Gaelic Warrior wants to go right-handed, and if that does hinder what is generally considered the most talented horse in the race, then we think Il Etait Temps is best placed to take advantage.
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oddschecker selection: Trelawne
The Ultima Chase should be an exciting race, with an 11/2 favourite suggesting it is an open race on Day 1.
The most popular bet for this race on oddschecker is Trelawne, and we can see why. With a handicap rating of 144, he is in a good spot to contend in this race. This rating is based on a couple of losses over a shorter distance, and now he's returning to 3m which he has been successful at on his two other hurdle starts, and this looks a good bet.
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oddschecker selection: State Man
This one doesn't need much explaining. With Constitution Hill out of the Champion Hurdle and not able to defend his title from last year, State Man steps up as the most obvious candidate, and that is why he is odds-on to win.
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If this Willie Mullins horse doesn't win, it will be down to an underperformance more than anything else, and Paul Townend will be expecting to ride the winner in this one.
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oddschecker selection: Lossiemouth
If State Man is the most straightforward bet on Day 1, then Lossiemouth is a close second, and we expect the favourite to win the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle.
Don't overthink this one, Lossiemouth was a strong winner against Love Envoi last time, and the Willie Mullins - Paul Townend duo will be expecting back-to-back winners on Day 1, despite the new trip.
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oddschecker selection: Batman Girac
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This horse did disappoint at Fairyhouse in December but has since impressed at Leopardstown and we are happy to look at the form in the latter for a pointer on Day 1.
Potential to be a Grade 1 Juvenile going forward and a horse that was likely purchased with the Triumph Hurdle in mind initially, you should take a second look at Batman Girac, especially given the Midnite new customer offer.
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oddschecker selection: Corbetts Cross
There are only seven runners in the National Hunt Chase, and there are three horses vying for favouritism and we are happy to side with Corbetts Cross at 9/4!
Corbetts Cross is a proven stayer, and has Grade 1 form as well, so with questions to answer for Salvador Ziggy, it looks like Embassy Gardens can be taken on by the joint-favorite.
