She needs to step up here, but is respected in receipt of the mares allowance. His trainer is a master at turning a good hurdler into an excellent chaser, and with long-shots often finding their way into the frame in the Arkle, stablemate PUT THE KETTLE ON might be of interest for some. He looks to have grown up plenty this season, his only defeat coming when second in a red hot renewal of the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse last November. Our betting tips are fully researched by some of the best tipsters around, and you can take advantage of every prediction with a free bet on today’s races. He previously went agonisingly close in the Kerry National at Listowel (24f yld). £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. She became just the second horse not trained on the island of Ireland to even make the frame in the last five runnings. Notebook is next best. The older, more experienced brigade of Lady Button and the aforementioned Benie Des Dieux will take a lot of beating, but the new kid on the block might just be a bit special. Abacadabras ran well in the bumper at this meeting last year. To qualify, you simply need to have deposited to your account once. The betting looks about right to my eye. Since 2010, there have been 22 horses have managed to land the odds as favourite on the opening day of the Festival. Check out his 2020 Cheltenham Day 1 tips and preview below…. The 2020 Arkle looks like a good opportunity for the Irish to pick up the Prestbury Cup points. UK customers only. GDPR consent Payment restrictions apply. Firstly, the runners will now have to travel two furlongs less in their search for glory. Ireland has won four of the last five runnings and has a strong hand again, although for a change it is not Willie Mullins who has the leading candidate. However, Henry De Bromhead’s Notebook is now favourite for the race. Cheltenham Festival Day One Tips myracing is the home of free horse racing tips and greyhound tips. Cheltenham Day 1: Tips and betting advice Updated / Tuesday, 10 Mar 2020 09:08. With bigger pools, targeting some of the exotic Tote bets can also be a good way to go. He was 3rd behind Faugheen on his seasonal return/chase debut, beat 13L over 20f. He was mightily impressive that day, galloping and jumping his rivals into submission from the front. 2020 Cheltenham Day 1 Tips: Esprit Du Large e/w @ 14/1 2020 Cheltenham Day 1 – 2.50: Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) With General Principle already scratched, 23 will line up at the start for this year’s Ultima Chase. Experience the roar and get in on the thrill of Cheltenham with our expert tips for each of the Festival races taking place on Tuesday, 9th March 2021. Pentland Hills can put himself back in the limelight by winning Champion Hurdle Esprit Du Large is the each way pick at 14/1. If Big River puts in a better round of jumping than last year he could run a massive race at 25/1. Spotting him looks obvious in hindsight, having beaten the subsequent Arkle winner and since coming out and dethroning Champion Chase hope, Chacun Pour Soi. The fact he runs here instead of the County suggests his trainer believes in his ability and with 7 places on offer, Soviet Pimpernel looks a cracking each way bet at 28/1. We backed him in the Thyestes last time and he ran well for a very long way. His chasing career has had more ups than downs so far. He looked to be getting it together in a valuable handicap in Leopardstown last time out. Mick Fitzgerald: My top Cheltenham tips for day one of the Festival I can’t wait now for the mighty roar! A switch to chasing and a drop back in trip has seen his last year’s Ballymore 11th long forgotten about. A couple of wins at Tipperary were solid enough performances, but it was her most recent outing, at Cheltenham that brought her into the Arkle picture. He is a 9yo now but he loves it at Cheltenham and he relishes soft ground. Exchange bets excluded. Maximum 30 Free Spins on selected games. First up, all of the last 7 winners had an official rating of 156 or higher. This is the oldest race at the festival but no longer out on its own as the longest, with the race distance reduced to 3m6f (the same as the Cross Country Chase) and two fewer fences to jump.