
oddschecker are running a live blog of tips, results and reaction to give you the edge on Day 2 at the Cheltenham Festival 2022.
Last Updated: 17:52, 16/03/22

Facile Vega wins the Champion Bumper!
17:52 Wednesday
FACILE VEGA wins the Champion Bumper!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
That's now 12 winners of the race in the last 26 for Willie Mullins!#CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/FZJKTxXyHk
Global Citizen wins the Grand Annual!
16:59 Wednesday
GLOBAL CITIZEN wins the Grand Annual!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
Another big priced winner on the day at 28/1!#CheltenhamFestival
Delta Works prevails in glorious farewell for Tiger Roll
16:22 Wednesday
DELTA WORK wins the Cross Country!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
Heartbreak for Tiger Roll who runs a superb race in second.#CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/wP1EIXeTvv
Day 3 Placepot Picks are out...
15:51 Wednesday
While everyone recovers from the drama of the Champion Chase, we bring you early Cheltenham Day 3 picks. Tote ambassador and leading jockey Danny Mullins continues his head-to-head battle with oddschecker’s Steve Ryder. Check them out here.
And don’t forget, there is a free Placepot for all tote.co.uk customers on each and every day of the Festival.
Energumeme has his revenge as Shishkin pulled up
15:35 Wednesday
ENERGUMENE wins the Champion Chase!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
The day belongs to Willie Mullins and Paul Townend!#CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/9EDolUTQx5
Commander Of Fleet lands the Coral Cup
14:59 Wednesday
COMMANDER OF FLEET wins the Coral Cup!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
An upset as the 50/1 shot wins it for Gordon Elliott!#CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/ZXJzqbD9gM
L'Homme Presse wins the Brown Advisory!
14:19 Wednesday
L'HOMME PRESSE wins the Brown Advisory!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
Venetia Williams has her first winner of the 2022 #CheltenhamFestival
What a performance pic.twitter.com/CiUwnZdYS0
Bravemansgame out of the Brown Advisory
13:55 Wednesday
The favourite has been pulled out of the race due to the rain - who does this open the door for?
Stu Williams said: "L’Homme Presse is an intriguing addition to this contest as it’s impossible to know where his limitations lie. Capodanno will likely find improvement over this trip and should not be underestimated.
"The British trained duo of Ahoy Senor and Threeunderthrufive, meanwhile are exciting prospects who are clearly well regarded by connections; however, they may lack a gear or two over this course and distance."
Sir Gerhard wins the Ballymore!
13:38 Wednesday
SIR GERHARD becomes a two-time #CheltenhamFestival winner!
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
2021: Champion Bumper
2022: Ballymore
The Paul Townend and Willie Mullins partnership is up and running in testing conditions! pic.twitter.com/P2gZq6Uqvk

Just over 20 minutes to go, here's the view of the market for the Ballymore
13:07 Wednesday
Will Sir Gerhard be too strong? Is Journey With Me a worthy second favourite? Enjoy the action and good luck everyone!
View from the market
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
We've scoured tips from the papers and online to get the view from the market on the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle...
Despite being the odds on favourite, Sir Gerhard only narrowly edges the tipping from Three Stripe Life and Journey With Me.
We're nearly live on Day 2, but there's so much more to come...
12:59 Wednesday
We've picked out a Thursday treble showcasing the power of our platform - a £10 stake on the treble could return £110 more through using oddschecker.

All the betting trends you need for Cheltenham Day 2
12:46 Wednesday
We've done the hard yards so you don't have to. Follow the thread below to help you pick out some Day 2 winners!
Cheltenham Festival Trends - Day 2
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
A thread #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/QchS7oBO9n
Champion Bumper Odds Comparison
12:42 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham at 17:30. In this race you could win up to £1,250 more by using oddschecker.
| Champion Bumper | Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facile Vega | 15/8 | 6/4 | £3.75 |
| American Mike | 9/4 | 2/1 | £2.50 |
| Redemption Day | 13/2 | 5/1 | £15 |
| Houlanbatordechais | 12/1 | 10/1 | £20 |
| Jamess Gate | 18/1 | 14/1 | £40 |
| Joyeux Machin | 22/1 | 18/1 | £40 |
| Rosy Redrum | 33/1 | 28/1 | £50 |
| Madmansgame | 33/1 | 25/1 | £80 |
| Seabank Bistro | 40/1 | 33/1 | £70 |
| Poetic Music | 50/1 | 40/1 | £100 |
| Our Jester | 50/1 | 40/1 | £100 |
| Viva Devito | 66/1 | 40/1 | £260 |
| Top Dog | 66/1 | 50/1 | £160 |
| Ocean Of Mercy | 80/1 | 50/1 | £300 |
| Music Drive | 80/1 | 40/1 | £400 |
| Authorised Speed | 80/1 | 50/1 | £300 |
| Aint No Sunshine | 150/1 | 100/1 | £500 |
| Call Me Harry | 150/1 | 80/1 | £700 |
| Spanish Present | 200/1 | 125/1 | £1,250 |
| Cillians Charm | 200/1 | 125/1 | £1,250 |
| Godot | 250/1 | 125/1 | £1,250 |
If you want to view the full market click here.
Grand Annual Odds Comparison
12:30 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Grand Annual at Cheltenham at 16:50. In this race you could win up to £170 more by using oddschecker.
| Grand Annual | Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Dufresne | 5/1 | 4/1 | £10 |
| Editeur Du Gite | 9/1 | 7/1 | £20 |
| Amarillo Sky | 9/1 | 8/1 | £10 |
| Thyme White | 11/1 | 10/1 | £10 |
| Frero Banbou | 12/1 | 17/2 | £35 |
| Before Midnight | 12/1 | 11/1 | £10 |
| Sky Pirate | 12/1 | 11/1 | £10 |
| Embittered | 14/1 | 10/1 | £40 |
| Gumball | 16/1 | 14/1 | £20 |
| Elixir De Nutz | 16/1 | 12/1 | £40 |
| Buddy Rich | 16/1 | 14/1 | £20 |
| Il Ridoto | 22/1 | 18/1 | £40 |
| A Wave Of The Sea | 25/1 | 22/1 | £30 |
| For Pleasure | 25/1 | 18/1 | £70 |
| Dancing On My Own | 33/1 | 25/1 | £80 |
| Poseidon | 40/1 | 33/1 | £70 |
| Global Citizen | 40/1 | 33/1 | £70 |
| Hasankey | 50/1 | 33/1 | £170 |
| Exit Poll | 50/1 | 40/1 | £100 |
| Capuccimix | 50/1 | 33/1 | £170 |
If you want to view the full market click here.
Cross Country Odds Comparison
12:06 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham at 16:10. In this race you could win up to £440 more by using oddschecker.
| Cross Country Chase | Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Roll | 12/5 | 7/4 | £6.50 |
| Delta Work | 11/2 | 4/1 | £15 |
| Prengarde | 15/2 | 7/1 | £5 |
| Shady Operator | 11/1 | 9/1 | £20 |
| Easysland | 12/1 | 10/1 | £20 |
| Diesel DAllier | 14/1 | 10/1 | £40 |
| Poker Party | 16/1 | 14/1 | £20 |
| Brahma Bull | 20/1 | 16/1 | £40 |
| Plan Of Attack | 25/1 | 20/1 | £50 |
| Back On The Lash | 25/1 | 18/1 | £70 |
| Midnight Maestro | 25/1 | 22/1 | £30 |
| Tout Est Permis | 33/1 | 22/1 | £110 |
| Potters Corner | 40/1 | 28/1 | £120 |
| Step Back | 66/1 | 40/1 | £260 |
| Alpha Des Obeaux | 66/1 | 50/1 | £160 |
| Mitchouka | 100/1 | 66/1 | £440 |
If you want to view the full market click here.
Champion Chase Odds Comparison
11:55 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Champion Chase at Cheltenham at 15:30. In this race you could win up to £140 more by using oddschecker.
| Champion Chase | Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shishkin | 10/11 | 4/5 | £1.09 |
| Energumene | 3/1 | 11/4 | £2.50 |
| Chacun Pour Soi | 7/1 | 13/2 | £5 |
| Envoi Allen | 16/1 | 12/1 | £40 |
| Nube Negra | 18/1 | 14/1 | £40 |
| Put The Kettle On | 28/1 | 22/1 | £60 |
| Funambule Sivola | 50/1 | 33/1 | £170 |
| Politologue | 80/1 | 66/1 | £140 |
If you want to view the full market click here.
Coral Cup Odds Comparison
11:47 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Coral Cup at Cheltenham at 14:50. In this race you could win up to £700 more by using oddschecker.
Coral Cup |
Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop The Anchor | 15/2 | 7/1 | £5 |
| Camprond | 15/2 | 6/1 | £15 |
| Saint Felicien | 8/1 | 6/1 | £20 |
| Gowel Road | 10/1 | 9/1 | £10 |
| Unexpected Party | 12/1 | 9/1 | £30 |
| The Shunter | 12/1 | 10/1 | £20 |
| Indigo Breeze | 16/1 | 14/1 | £40 |
| McFabulous | 16/1 | 12/1 | £40 |
| Ganapathi | 18/1 | 14/1 | £40 |
| Fastorslow | 18/1 | 14/1 | £40 |
| Champagne Gold | 20/1 | 14/1 | £60 |
| Grand Roi | 20/1 | 14/1 | £60 |
| Ashdale Bob | 22/1 | 18/1 | £40 |
| Mars Harper | 25/1 | 20/1 | £50 |
| Call Me Lord | 25/1 | 22/1 | £30 |
| Garry Clermont | 25/1 | 22/1 | £30 |
| Maze Runner | 33/1 | 25/1 | £80 |
| Dans Le Vent | 33/1 | 28/1 | £50 |
| Tronador | 33/1 | 25/1 | £80 |
| The Bosses Oscar | 40/1 | 33/1 | £70 |
| Commander Of Fleet | 40/1 | 33/1 | £70 |
| Christopher Wood | 50/1 | 33/1 | £170 |
| Daly Tiger | 80/1 | 50/1 | £300 |
| Hang In There | 100/1 | 66/1 | £340 |
| Top Moon | 150/1 | 80/1 | £700 |
If you want to view the full market click here.
Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Odds Comparison
11:43 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham at 14:10. In this race you could win up to £700 more by using oddschecker. Certainly helpful if you're placing some accumulators on Day Two of Cheltenham.
| Brown Advisory Novices' Chase |
Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravemansgame | 3/1 | 5/2 | £5 |
| L'Homme Presse | 4/1 | 7/2 | £5 |
| Capodanno | 13/2 | 6/1 | £5 |
| Ahoy Senor | 15/2 | 7/1 | £5 |
| Farouk DAlene | 12/1 | 9/1 | £30 |
| Beacon Edge | 12/1 | 10/1 | £20 |
| Threeunderthrufive | 16/1 | 14/1 | £20 |
| Gaillard Du Mesnil | 16/1 | 14/1 | £20 |
| Fury Road | 20/1 | 16/1 | £40 |
| Dusart | 25/1 | 18/1 | £70 |
| Streets Of Doyen | 150/1 | 80/1 | £700 |
If you want to view the full market click here.

Get 50/1 on Shishkin to win the Champion Chase...
11:27 Wednesday

Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Odds Comparison
11:17 Wednesday
oddschecker bring you the lowdown on the current state of the market ahead of the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham at 13:30. We include how much you could extra you could win on each selection if you use oddschecker. The only tip you need for Cheltenham.
| Ballymore Novices' Hurdle | Best Odds | Worst Odds | *difference based on a £10 stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Gerhard | 3/4 | 8/13 | £1.35 |
| Journey With Me | 6/1 | 9/2 | £15 |
| Three Stripe Life | 15/2 | 6/1 | £15 |
| Stage Star | 9/1 | 7/1 | £20 |
| I Am Maximus | 16/1 | 12/1 | £40 |
| Whatdeawant | 22/1 | 16/1 | £60 |
| Scarface | 66/1 | 40/1 | £260 |
| Haxo | 125/1 | 66/1 | £590 |
| Hemlock | 250/1 | 150/1 | £1000 |
If you want to view the full market click here.
Day 2 Cheat Sheet with Betway
11:02 Wednesday
Every day this week we're putting up tips from oddschecker alongside those from Betway's racing ambassadors and PR manager Chad Yeomans. Let's check out today's tips.
Here's how @katiewalsh9, @rosullivan82, @YeomansChad and @oddschecker see today's card going #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/tUGafZbnhs
— betway (@betway) March 16, 2022

Massive prize alert...
10:50 Wednesday
Click on the image for details on how you can win.
Rain falling at Cheltenham - bad news for Tiger Roll?
10:47 Wednesday
Who's ready for Day Two?
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) March 16, 2022
Shishkin
Energumene
Sir Gerhard
Bravemansgame
L'Homme Presse
Chacun Pour Soi
Tiger Roll
Leave us your NAP of the day in the comments. #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/qnXKkG0c52
Here's what Davy Russell said about Tiger Roll: "He seems to come alive at this place but certainly wouldn’t want too much rain to arrive.
"If it does get wet that would be a huge negative. I’m hoping the inside track where the Cross Country Course is will be that bit drier."
Your runners for the Cheltenham Gold Cup
10:40 Wednesday
Cheltenham Gold Cup decs:
— Road To Cheltenham (@RoadCheltenham) March 16, 2022
Al Boum Photo
A Plus Tard
Asterion Forlonge
Aye Right
Chantry House
Galvin
Minella Indo
Protektorat
Royale Pagaille
Santini
Tornado Flyer#CheltenhamFestival
Horses not confirmed for Cheltenham Day 4
10:27 Wednesday
Horses NOT declared for #CheltenhamFestival - Day 4
— Jake Price (@JakePriceRacing) March 16, 2022
County:
Scaramanga
Adamantly Chosen
Visionarian
Hes A Hardy Bloke
Balco Coastal
Martin Pipe:
Jesse Evans
State Man
Idas Boy
Good Risk At All

Making the most of the offers and free bets
09:33 Wednesday
We have rounded up the best offers and free bets you need for Day 2 of the greatest show on turf.
Key Day 2 Offers
- William Hill’s 20/1 new customer offer for the Champion Chase
- LiveScore's Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets for new customers
- bet365's Bet £10 Get £50 in free bets for new customers

Steve Ryder's Day 2 Tips: More suppport for L'Homme Presse
09:10 Wednesday
Ryder explained: "Venetia Williams has chosen to avoid the big Irish two in the Turners Novices’ Chase and run L’Homme Presse (best priced at 7/2) over the 3 mile trip in this race (Brown Advisory) and I feel she will be rewarded for making that decision."
For more on that and the rest of his Day 2 tips, click here.
Three Each-Way Tips to have a look at...
08:25 Wednesday
Hanbury Racing has three each-way tips for Day 2 at the Cheltenham Festival, including a JP McManus horse with a well-protected handicap mark and a lightly raced 50/1 shot. All details can be found here.
Day 2 Tote Placepot Head to Head: Danny Mullins vs Steve Ryder
08:20 Wednesday
Check out the Cheltenham Day 2 picks as Tote ambassador and leading jockey Danny Mullins continues his head-to-head battle with oddschecker’s Steve Ryder.
Cheltenham Day 2: Five Most Backed Horses through oddschecker
08:10 Wednesday
oddschecker have the latest on the five most backed horses for Cheltenham Day 2, which includes the hot favourite in the opener and a five-time Festival winner. Click here to find out more.
Cheltenham Tips: Andy Holding's Wednesday Racing Tips
08:07 Wednesday
Andy Holding has six tips for Day 2 at the Cheltenham Festival 2022, including an each-way chance in the opener and a favourite worth taking on in the Brown Advisory. Read all his Day 2 tips here.









