UK Horse Racing Tips

It’s almost that time of year ago. On Tuesday 15^th March until Friday 18^th, race fans will have a whole host of high quality national hunt races to sink their teeth into, as the Cheltenham Festival is once again upon us. It seems like only yesterday that we were all cheering on Irish jockey Ruby Walsh to see if he could grab Top Jockey honours for the third year running in the 2015 Festival (suffice to say he did and he’s 4/11 to do it again this year) as well as Willie Mullins as he too made it three in a row as leading trainer, with an amazing eight winners over the four days (and in 1-10 this year, so it’s almost a given hell make it four in a row). I wonder what surprises the 2016 Festival will deliver for viewers and punters.

Much the same as in previous years, the Cheltenham Festival 2016 is split into four days of competitive racing action. It starts on March 15^th, also known as Champion Day, before Ladies Day on the 16^th, St Patrick’s Day on 17^th and least but not least, Cheltenham Gold Cup Day on 18^th March. Understandably considering the excitement that surrounds the festival each and every year, betting odds are already available for every race and some of them reveal a glimpse into how competitive, or otherwise, some of the races over the four days really are.

With a fairly large field it’s perhaps not surprising that a few horses are deemed to be in with a shot of winning the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup, which is held on the 18^th. Those hotly tipped at time of writing include Don Cossack and Vautour, both at 4-1, Djakadam and Cue Card at 5-1 or thereabouts and Don Poli at 6-1. Personally, more of a wish than a venture into Cheltenham 2016 tips , I have my fingers crossed for Cue Card on account that the Jockey Club Racecourses’ £1m bonus can then be secured following previous impressive wins this season. What an achievement that would be.

Gold Cup aside, on the final day I’m also interested to see Olympic Gold Medalist Victoria Pendleton ride Pacha Du Polder in the St James’s Place Foxhunter Chase. You can get 33-1 on Pacha Du Polder currently though, so punters aren’t delivering a thumbs up quite yet. I’ll also have my eyes peeled for the Queen Mother Champion Chase on the 16^th. Paul Nicholls rides defending champion Dodging Bullets. With some work to do fitness wise though the horse has his work cut out and the odds show that, he’s at 10-1 while firm favourite Un De Sceaux is a super short 4/6.

Whether you’re hoping for a betting bonanza during the Festival or are just interested in watching the four days unfold, this National Hunt treat is bound to more than match the excitement of previous years. Not to be missed!

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