Cheltenham Competition LIVE ideas and outcomes: Truth To Mile a significant doubt forward of 1.20pm Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

White Noise and Chosen Comrade jostle from place with Bambino Fever additionally edging ahead after a quick and skittish begin.

Additionally within the hunt is Full Of Life who takes to the entrance and ups the tempo of the race.

There was some actual points with the begins this week and it’s the identical once more right here. A false begin means the sector need to trot again and reset

Bambino Fever units off as the ten/11 favorite and is into second from the standing begin simply behind White Noise.

The horses have been paraded and at the moment are making their option to the beginning submit. This appears set to be a cracking opener and the rain isn’t falling as arduous both.

There’ll be some wind to cope with as evidenced by the ripples on the jockey’s shirts however it shouldn’t be too tasking for them.

Okay, who’s prepared for the primary of seven races happening on day three of the Cheltenham Competition?

The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle kicks issues off with Bambino Fever the favorite for Willie Mullins.

Paul Townend rides him and he’d like to get one other winner beneath his belt earlier than the Ryanair Chase later right this moment.

Day three of the Cheltenham Competition begins in a couple of minutes time…

We now have 5 confirmed non runners already right this moment although doubts develop over Truth To File’s inclusion within the Ryanair Chase at 4pm.

The horses already withdrawn are:

2pm – Sixmilebridge, Previous Cowboy

In its quest to attract again audiences and increase attendance numbers, there was an actual push from the Cheltenham Competition to look to the previous and repeat earlier successes.

The primary race of the say begins at 1.20pm. The rain is a bit stop-start however the darkish clouds don’t seem like they’ll be disappearing any time quickly.

Solely two of the final ten favourites have gained this and I’ll warn you, I’ve not backed the winner in that total decade. I’m going to go along with a sporting choice in Gericault Roque, who was third right here within the Ultima in 2022 and went on to be third in Newbury’s Coral Gold Cup later that yr.

He was off the monitor for a very long time after that and it’s truthful to say he’s been inconsistent in simply 4 begins since returning to the racecourse in January of final yr. Nevertheless, he appeared that he was resurgent when second in a premier handicap at Ascot final month and he appears a little bit of each-way worth right here at 25/1, after only a 1lb rise. He’s actually properly handled on previous type.

Cheltenham greatest guess: Gericault Roque (each-way)

I’m ready to take an opportunity right here on a flippantly raced nine-year-old who I’ve already tipped to no avail this season however I’m glad to carry my nerve and recommend a small each-way play on Pink Dust Street.

Regulars could recall that he was my choice at Sandown in January, the place he’d gained a Grade 3 decisively final yr. On this event, he led earlier than going out just like the proverbial mild on floor described as heavy.

He was considerably higher than that final outing at Haydock, when he was not with out help at a worth and was nonetheless in there pitching two out, earlier than fading. He’s gained on good, mushy and heavy, so regardless of the situations are by Thursday, he shouldn’t have any excuses however the factor for me is his mark.

That Sandown win final February got here off an official score of 133. He went up 9lb for it, which can have been a part of the issue since however an additional 2lb drop since Haydock means the handicapper is giving him a transparent likelihood once more off a mark of 134.

Even when he ran to inside 5lb or so of that profession greatest, he’s nonetheless properly handled and if the O’Neill yard his proper on the day, he can be very fascinating. At 33/1 on Cheltenham betting websites, I believe we will take the prospect.

Cheltenham greatest bets: Pink Dust Street (each-way)