UK Horse Racing Tips: Cheltenham

Several of these have plenty of scope for progression and the betting market should be informative. Lastbutnotleased, who is a half-brother to a handful of winners that cost 135,000 pounds after winning a point-to-point in April, is high on the list debuting for a powerful yard. However, Dan Skelton bids for a hat-trick in this race and MADE IN REUGNY may be the way to go. A respectable second on his sole start in France, the four-year-old can build on that valuable hurdles experience. En Or, Wolf Rayet and Old Habits are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Made In Reugny 2nd Lastbutnotleased 3rd En Or

CRYSTAL ISLAND backed up winning an Irish point-to-point with cosy successes over hurdles at Ascot and Ffos Las after joining Nicky Henderson last year. A very decent prospect now he goes chasing, this 205,000-pound purchase captures the imagination with his bid to extended the winning run. Four Springs made a successful transition to fences at Southwell last month and is another likely key player. The Gray Ghost and Pourquoi Pas Papa also have the scope to eclipse their achievements over timber in this discipline and must be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Crystal Island 2nd Four Springs 3rd The Gray Ghost

Highlands Legacy has been consistent over the larger obstacles and should have an impact if he handles the undulations and stiff nature of these fences. However, it might be more profitable to side with previous course winner SHAKEYATAILFEATHER, who is back on attractive mark and is set to encounter her ideal ground conditions. Larzac, a half-brother to a winning chaser, made a winning start for Faye Bramley over hurdles at Uttoxeter and can also have a big say on his first try over fences. Authoceltic and Tour Ovalie complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Shakeyatailfeather 2nd Highlands Legacy 3rd Larzac

Having enjoyed a fantastic campaign as a second-season chaser, Havaila must enter the reckoning on his return to action. The seven-year-old was last seen completing a hat-trick in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown and isn't taken lightly, but ASK BREWSTER may offer more value. Unbeaten in two outings at this venue, the Ask gelding seems to excel at Prestbury Park and might be able to bounce back. Reopposing fifth Resplendent Grey and King Of Answers are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Ask Brewster 2nd Havaila 3rd Resplendent Grey

Although not seen since landing the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree on Boxing Day, IDAHO SUN makes grand appeal entering handicaps off a mark of 142. That form reads well given that Harry Fry's gelding got the better of subsequent Supreme third Mydaddypaddy and a fruitful future beckons. Dan Skelton hasn't landed this since 2021, but he holds two leading players in Let It Rain and Harry Lowes, with both likely to be ahead of their marks too. Welsh Champion Hurdle hero Pioneer Pete is another heading in the right direction and warrants respect in his quest to complete a four-timer.
Prediction : 1st Idaho Sun 2nd Let It Rain 3rd Harry Lowes

Having made light work of the opposition on his Rules bow at the Listowel Festival, NEW GRANGE rates as one to keep the right side of. Although that contest was over 2m4f, the Walk In The Park gelding travelled with ease and this drop in trip shouldn't inconvenience him. Dangers are aplenty, spearheaded by Fontwell winner Cameron De Fiacre, whose yard are in flying form. The Willie Mullins-trained Berkstar is likely to be prominent in the betting, along with the more experienced Dundee Law.
Prediction : 1st New Grange 2nd Cameron De Fiacre 3rd Berkstar