Cheltenham Preview Wednesday 12 March 2008

The Cheltenham roar was well and truly felt on Tuesday as the storms died down, and a fine days racing was had with some brilliant, ans surprising results. Thoughts now move onto Wednesdays racing, the highlight of which is the Queen Mother Champion Chase at 15:15.

Once again, Bet123.net is here to preview the runners in all the races at Cheltenham on Wednesday, and provide you with tips and form to make the most of the day’s racing. The going for Wednesday is Good to soft.

1400 Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle (2m 5f)

The first race of the day is the Ballymore Properties Novice Hurdle. run over a distance of 2 miles and 5 furlongs, there’s an Irish Labourer somewhere with a horse named after him, as the favourite going into this race is Forpadydeplasterer (Currently 9/2 with Blue Square).

The SP should throw up a few opportunities for longer odds, but it’s difficult to look past Group Captain at 5/1 (also Blue Square) and Aigle D’Or (5/1, Bet 365). William Hill have Majestic concorde priced out at 25/1 which provides value, whilst long shots are available in the form of Fond of a drop (66/1, VC Bet) and Ravens Run (skybet, 100/1)

1435 Royal & SunAlliance Chase (3m 110y)

The Royal & Sun Alliance Chase is the second race of the day, and currently has 12 runners for the 3 miles, 110 yards race. Co-favourites are Albertas Run and Air Force One (Both 9/2 with Blue Square), followed by Pomme Tiepy (6/1 Boylesports).

As usual, better prices may be available at SP. totesport have Starzaan out at 9/1, tidal Bay is priced at 10/1 by Bet 365, whilst Stan James have the best available odds for Joe Lively at 12/1, as well as rank outsider Bagan (66/11)

1515 Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase (2m)

This is the big one of the day, as all eyes are on the 2 mile Queen Mother Champion Chase, which this year is sponsored by Seasons Holidays. Of course the Queen Mum enjoyed her racing, and no doubt she’ll be watching Cheltenham somewhere!

Master Minded is the current favourite to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase, with the best available odds currently being the 11/4 offered by Boyle Sports. Ladbrokes then have Voy Por Ustedes at 3/1. Twist Magic has fallen from favourite to third favourite, with the best odds currebtly being 9/2 (Paddy Power). They’re followed by Tamarinblue (5/1, Blue Square), Fair Along (12/1, Boylesports) and Mansony (also Boylesports, 20/1). Outside bets are Newmill (25/1, totesport), Schindlers Hunt (28/1, Boylesports), and Lennon (66/1, William Hill).

Leave your money in your pocket for Contraband (250/1) and Azulejo (1,000/1), both with Paddy Power.

1600 Coral Cup (Handicap Hurdle) (2m 5f)

With the Queen Mother Champion Chase behind us, the next race of Wednesday afternoon at Cheltenham is the Coral Cup, or Handicap Hurdle at 4pm. Leg Spinner is the current favourite, with just 4/1 available from Boylesports, who also have the best odds for Song of Songs (10/1), County Zen (12/1), Mendo (20/1) and The Package (20/1)

Naiad Du Misselot is currently at 12/1 with William Hill, whilst Paddy Power have Kicks For Free at 14/1. VC Bet then offer the pair of Junior and Pablo Du Charmil at 16/1 each. Outside chances are Bedlam Boy (40/1, Boylesports), Shazand (Bet 365) and Tagula Blue (50/1, Blue square), although most tips would tell you to go for places on those with an each way bet.

1640 Peter O’Sullevan National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (4m)

The penultimate race of the afternoon sees the Peter O Sullevan National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup, or the National Hunt Novice Chase to give it it’s popular name. Raced over 4 miles, this is also the longest race of the afternoon, so endurance and strength is more important than speed and agility.

Ornais starts the race as 4/1 favourite with Boylesports, closely followed by Over The Creek (5/1, totesport). A fair way behind the leading two in the betting odds are Back On Line (9/1, Boylesports) and Beantown (11/1, skybet). There are 20 runners in the amateur race, so plenty of chances for upsets. It might be worth looking at some of the higher-odds on horses such as Leading Authority (20/1, totesport), Rimsky (33/1, Paddy Power) or Sizing Australia (33/1, skybet)

1720 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (2m 110y)

The final race of the day at Cheltenham on Wednesday 12th March 2008 is the Weatherbys Champion Bumper. Featuring 24 runners over the 2 miles, 110 yards flat course, it’s a pure sprint to finish a great afternoons racing.

Bet 365 have priced Zaarito as the favourite for the Champion Bumper race, with odds of 4/1 currently available on the SP. Hot on their heels however is Apt Approach (9/2, skybet), followed by Cousin Vinny (9/1, Paddy Power). totesport have Lilywhitedancer at 10/1, whilst the best odds for Big Eared Fran to win is 11/1 (William Hill).

Outside bets in this race include Cockney trucker (66/1, blueSQ), Youngstown (100/1 totesport) and Corkage (also 100/1, with William Hill) .

And of course, all thos fantastic racing, and we’re only just at the half way point, as we’ve got another two days racing from Cheltenham still to go! Check back at bet123.net after 5pm on Wednesday for our preview of Thursday’s action from Cheltenham, including the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please click here for the latest odds.



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    • Written by Chris Olding · Filed Under Horse Racing 

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