3 tips for Wednesday's card at Cheltenham - including a 14/1 Irish hope

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Johnny Ward picks out his three best bets on day two at the Cheltenham Festival.

For race guides, expert opinion, and tips, download BoyleSports Cheltenham Festival tipping guide here. WEDNESDAY AT CHELTENHAM could be another unforgettable day for Willie Mullins.

Others may decide instead to look to the handicaps, or to some each-way fancies at bigger prices. Let’s look for value. Barring any late non-runners, there will only be six runners, which is an alarmingly small field. That said, it’s still a fascinating race. There is a suspicion that the English handicapper has been overly generous to Built By Ballymore in giving him a rating of 139, which sees him slot in to the bottom half of the weights. He was second to the classy Path D’oroux in a bumper on his debut for Pat Doyle, and his improvement over hurdles has been startling. He smashed good fields by 12 lengths in his last two races, taking off like a sprinter after coming under pressure.

Can Foxy Jacks spring a surprise for Mouse Morris? James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHOIt’s hard to believe how big a price Foxy Jacks is in the Cross Country Chase, but that is an indicator of the calibre of horse that will line up in this year’s exceptional renewal.

 

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