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Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle racing tip (1530): Iberico Lord brought in to chase State Man home

The feature race of the Festival’s opening day is sadly deprived of reigning Champion Hurdler Constitutional Hill, but his withdrawal opens the door for others in what should be a fascinating contest.

    • Scott Allen
    • Scott Allen

    Cheltenham Festival ITV racing tips: Best bets for day 1 on Tuesday, March 12

    The Cheltenham Festival 2024 has finally arrived and the Planet Sport panel of experts have pulled together some cracking selections for the first day of ITV's racing coverage on Tuesday, March 12.

      • Andrew of Fiosrach
      • Andrew of Fiosrach

      Cheltenham Festival Ultima Chase tips: Trends point to strong bids from Twig and Weveallbeencaught

      In the absence of two-time winner Corach Rambler, there will be a new winner of the first handicap of the week. Our resident trends analyst Andrew of Fiosrach has picked out his best bets for us.

        • John Fearn
        • John Fearn

        Cheltenham Festival Arkle Trophy racing tip: Il Etait Temps to give stablemate a run for his money

        Named after the legendary three-time winner of the Gold Cup in the sixties, the Arkle Trophy is the season’s pinnacle event for National Hunt’s top chasers over the minimum two-mile distance.

          • John Fearn
          • John Fearn

          Cheltenham Festival Surpreme Hurdle tips: High hopes for Firefox and Tellherthename could surprise

          The dozen runners that line up for the Supreme Hurdle will be sent off to the sound of the “Cheltenham Roar” that traditionally accompanies the Festival’s eagerly anticipated curtain-raiser.

            • Planet Sport writer
            • Planet Sport writer

            Opening day of 2024 Cheltenham Festival expecting soft ground

            The opening day of the Cheltenham Festival is expected to be on soft ground, with more rain possible on Tuesday.

              • John Fearn
              • John Fearn

              Wolverhampton best bet: Cryptos Dream poised to improve on recent near miss

              Before National Hunt’s marquee event takes centre stage at Cheltenham, there’s a full evening card at Wolverhampton all-weather track for those who prefer their horse to race without obstacles.

                • Harry Cobden
                • Harry Cobden

                Harry Cobden’s Planet Sport Bet Cheltenham blog: Big field might suit Trelawne in Ultima

                Planet Sport Bet ambassador Harry Cobden is ready for the biggest week of the year and here he reviews his two rides on the opening day of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, March 12.

                  • John Fearn
                  • John Fearn

                  Taunton best bets: Centara can give Harry Cobden flying start to Cheltenham Festival week

                  While most eyes are already turning towards the Cheltenham Festival, Monday’s card at Taunton looks decent enough to serve as a perfect warm-up act for the main events later in the week.

                    • Planet Sport writer
                    • Planet Sport writer

                    All roads lead to Cheltenham for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend following Naas treble

                    Willie Mullins and Paul Townend enjoyed a near perfect warm-up for the Cheltenham Festival after signing off on home soil with a Sunday treble at Naas.

                      • Thomas Ridley
                      • Thomas Ridley

                      Stratford afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Monday, March 11

                      There's a packed card in Shakespeare's country on Monday afternoon and the Planet Sport tipsters are out in force to give you the tips you need to bash the bookies at Stratford.

                        • Thomas Ridley
                        • Thomas Ridley

                        Taunton afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Monday, March 11

                        While all eyes in the jumps world are circling around Cheltenham, there's still some racing elsewhere including a packed seven-race meeting at Taunton and the Planet Sport tipsters are out in force.

                          • Planet Sport writer
                          • Planet Sport writer

                          State Man to face seven rivals in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

                          There was no late surprise among the final list of eight runners in Tuesday’s Unibet Champion Hurdle, with Willie Mullins opting to keep hot favourite State Man and Lossiemouth apart.

                            • Thomas Ridley
                            • Thomas Ridley

                            Southwell each-way tip (1930): Absolute Dream to stun Stoic Syd

                            Southwell has another all-weather card on Sunday evening and the Tipstrr camp have been feasting their eyes upon this enticing race which has plenty of each-way value.

                              • Thomas Ridley
                              • Thomas Ridley

                              Kelso best bet (1630): Kingston Bridge to claim another Kelso success

                              While most the attention is fixed on this week's Cheltenham Festival, there are still plenty of races that are attracting interest in the Tipstrr camp including the final race of Kelso's Sunday card.

                                • Planet Sport writer
                                • Planet Sport writer

                                Southwell racing tips: Best bets for Sunday, March 10

                                Planet Sport tipsters have used their racing knowledge to pick out the most promising selections from Southwell on Sunday, March 10.

                                  • Harry Cobden
                                  • Harry Cobden

                                  Harry Cobden’s Cheltenham Festival thoughts: Day two, Handstand aspirations, Champion Chase pick

                                  Planet Sport Bet ambassador Harry Cobden shared his thoughts ahead of Day Two at the Cheltenham Festival.

                                    • Planet Sport writer
                                    • Planet Sport writer

                                    Harry Cobden’s Cheltenham Festival thoughts: Opening day, injury update and State Man admission

                                    Planet Sport Bet ambassador Harry Cobden shares his thoughts ahead of the opening day at the Cheltenham Festival.

                                      • John Fearn
                                      • John Fearn

                                      Chelmsford best bet (2000): Market leaders should be wary of Brunel Charm

                                      Chelmsford provides Saturday evening’s racing entertainment, and this one-mile handicap looks likely to produce a fascinating contest from the nine capable all-weather performers.

                                        • Steve Jones
                                        • Steve Jones

                                        Wolverhampton best bets (1515): Sir Busker can convert recent near misses into overdue success

                                        From Saturday’s busy racecard, Tipstrr pundit Steve Jones has focused his expert eye for value on one of Wolverhampton’s biggest races of the day to provide us with his Daily Bargain top tip.

                                          • John Fearn
                                          • John Fearn

                                          Sandown best bet (1535): Golden Son set to shine again for Harry Cobden and Paul Nicholls

                                          Planet Sport bet racing ambassador Harry Cobden has a busy Saturday ahead at Sandown, and is strongly fancied to add to his tally of winners in this competitive handicap chase.

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