UK Horse Racing Tips: Cheltenham

The unbeaten Outmaster may have been a touch lucky when left in the lead to record a double at Newton Abbot in June, but he's heading in the right direction and is open to improvement. Although Paul Nicholls' handicap debutant isn't taken lightly, GLANCING JACK is more appealing. Now under the tutelage of Dan Skelton, the five-year-old found only the subsequent Grade 1 winner Storming George too strong on his handicap bow at Newbury in March and harbours obvious claims. Summer Hurdle winner High Fibre and Lovely Gino are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Glancing Jack 2nd Outmaster 3rd High Fibre

Boasting an official rating of 142 over fences, this could prove a suitable opportunity for DERRYHASSEN PADDY to open his account in this discipline. The seven-year-old shaped as if he would improve for last month's reappearance third over C&D and this looks easier. Irish raider King's Bucks posted a promising second on his chase/seasonal bow at Galway 18 days ago and he's feared most, ahead of Kingston Narcissus, who may appreciate this step up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Derryhassen Paddy 2nd Kings Bucks 3rd Kingston Narcissus

Although he hasn't always performed to his best at this venue, it is difficult to get away from JONBON. Nicky Henderson's stable star won the 2023 and 2024 editions of this contest, but some less-than-fluent jumping put paid to a third-consecutive victory when runner-up last year. Gidleigh Park posted his best effort last season when second in the 1965 at Ascot last November, before underwhelming in two subsequent outings. The eight-year-old could go close if freshened up by a break, while second-season chaser Mighty Bandit is still open to improvement in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Jonbon 2nd Gidleigh Park 3rd Mighty Bandit

Joe Tizzard won this last year and has another shout with Copperhead, although his record after a break suggests a place is likelier. Stable companion Triple Trade looks the stronger of the pair after he won at Market Rasen last month and seems the biggest danger to THUNDER ROCK. Weak in the market on his return at Perth, he still won by seven lengths and he could follow up.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Rock 2nd Triple Trade 3rd Copperhead

Emmet Mullins' Dallas Star is the highest rated after a Navan success and a Limerick second, which followed a decent Flat career. He can go well, but FEROCIMO looked a class act when winning by 14 lengths at Fontwell and is open to any amount of improvement. Petersham Place and Woodstock Octo have done nothing wrong and, with recent wins to their names, are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ferocimo 2nd Dallas Star 3rd Petersham Place

Babyken remains a maiden over hurdles but showed promise earlier in the year with two places at Taunton and, if he reacts positively to wind surgery, there is a chance an opening mark of 112 underestimates him. Eben Zaabeel is worth a close market watch for Tony Martin after travelling sweetly when second at Fontwell in October, but a chance is taken on TUPPENCE. The progressive mare has won her last two starts and may have more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Tuppence 2nd Babyken 3rd Eben Zaabeel