Cheltenham Pageant day one LIVE!
The Tuesday of the Cheltenham Pageant is essentially the most anticipated day within the jump-racing calendar, as months of preparation and conjecture lastly come to a head.
The massive race of the day, the Champion Hurdle, has misplaced a key participant in Structure Hill, final 12 months’s winner, however there are nonetheless loads of stars able to gentle up the opening day of the assembly.
When is the primary day of the Cheltenham Pageant?
The assembly begins in the present day, Tuesday, March 12. The primary of seven races is off at 1.30pm. Scroll down for a full schedule.
How can I watch the Cheltenham Pageant?
The primary 5 races of every day of the assembly can be broadcast stay free-to-air on ITV1 and on streaming through ITVX. For protection of your entire card, together with the ultimate two races of every day, Racing TV is the place to go.
What races are on day 1 of the Cheltenham Pageant?
1.30: Sky Wager Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)Marlborough’s tip: Mystical Energy
2.10: Arkle Problem Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) Marlborough’s tip: Il Etait Temps
2.50: Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)Marlborough’s tip: Stumptown
3.30: Unibet Champion Hurdle Problem Trophy (Grade 1) Marlborough’s tip: State Man
4.10: Shut Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Marlborough’s tip: Lossiemouth
4.50: Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) Marlborough’s tip: Batman Girac
5.30: Nationwide Hunt Problem Cup Newbie Jockeys’ Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) Marlborough’s tip: Corbetts Cross
Cheltenham Pageant day 1 suggestions
Marcus Armytage’s finest wager
Mr Vango (Nationwide Hunt Chase, 5.30): Received the Devon Nationwide by 60 lengths on his final begin, undoubtedly stays the journey. Any chinks within the stamina of the great Irish horses, he’ll discover them out. His coach died final week – it’s written within the stars.
Charlie Brooks’ finest wager
Mr Vango (Nationwide Hunt Chase, 5.30): Mr Vango is the most effective worth in the present day. The eight 12 months previous gelding was the final winner formally skilled by Gold Cup successful coach Mark Bradstock earlier than he handed away final week. He completely romped house on heavy floor at Exeter a few weeks in the past, so any rain and divine assist could be a constructive. Mr Vango is a basic Bradstock horse. Not over raced, and punching effectively above his weight.
Telegraph Sport’s finest wager
Slade Metal (Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, 1.30): The opening two races of the assembly are extensive open and are engaging punting propsitions with large names on the head of each markets not working. Gaelic Warrior is temping within the Arkle however Slade Metal seems a tasty worth for the opening race of the assembly – the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
He has solely been overwhelmed twice underneath guidelines, on each events by Ballyburn – the red-hot favorite for the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle on Wednesday. He was seven lengths behind Ballyburn at Leopardstown final month and that could be ok kind to win this race, with others all having inquiries to reply.
At round 7/1, he’s a superb each-way wager to begin the assembly.
