Tuesday's 2023 Cheltenham Festival tips: Best bets for the ITV races
The wait is finally over, the Cheltenham Festival 2023 is here, and the Planet Sport tipsters have some red-hot tips for the five day 1 ITV races on Tuesday, March 14.
First up we'll give you a quick list of the horses with the best chances for the main five races that are being shown on ITV this Tuesday afternoon.
Hot tips for day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival
13:30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle - Il Etait Temps
15:30 The Champion Hurdle - Constitution Hill
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle - Marie's Rock
Strong each-way selections for day 1 of Cheltenham
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle - Brandy Love
13:30 Supreme Novices Hurdle - Tahmuras (e/w)
Marine Nationale has not run this side of Christmas, while Facile Vega was very poor last time out when fifth of six at Leopardstown, although did finish lame.
14:10 - Arkle Challenge Trophy - Jonbon
Jonbon should get the better of El Fabiolo again in the Arkle Trophy, and land Nicky Henderson his record eighth victory in this contest.
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase - Into Overdrive
15:30 The Champion Hurdle - Constitution Hill
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle - Brandy Love (e/w)
But the value here is with Brandy Love, who, though disappointing on her seasonal return dispatched Love Envoi last April and will be boosted by the soft ground.
Day 1: Tuesday 14th March - Champion Day full schedule
13:30 - Supreme Novices' Hurdle
14:10 - Arkle Challenge Trophy
15:30 - The Champion Hurdle
16:50 - Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
17:30 - The National Hunt Challenge Cup