Dan Skelton on Champion Hurdle: “Chi’tebello has an E/W chance.” #CoralPreview https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

We then moved onto the Supreme Novices and Simon Clare is not entirely convinced by the favourite…

.@SiClare: “Melon will go off favourite, mainly because of the Mullins factor” #CoralPreview https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

A quick word on the Mares’ Hurdle and with the uncertainty of the potential VVM v Limini v Apple’s Jade match-up, Couch is looking for e/w value…

Couch keen on Jer’s Girl as an each way chance in the Mares. #CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Onto the Ultima and Couch has his eye on one at the head of the market, albeit at a decent price…

Couch likes Noble Endeavour in the Ultima Handicap Chase. “It’s a real improver”#CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Dan is keen on the chances of Value At Risk in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase and Couch and Simon are favouring two of his runners. Perhaps a small forecast bet is in order?

Couch: “I like it’safreebee”

Si Clare : “Value At Risk for me”#CoralPreview https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

For the Neptune, Couch was warm on the chances of Harry Fry-trained Neon Wolf…

Couch “I think Neon Wolf would win in either race it was entered in.” #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

He’s not so keen on the chances of Might Bite in the RSA though…

Couch: “The RSA really depends on the ground, I’m not keen on Might Bite” #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Coral Cup action and Simon tells us where the money’s going…

Coral Cup discussion. #CoralPreview @SiClare “Tombstone backed well at 5/1”

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Dan has his say and gives his lone entry a mention…

.@DSkeltonRacing “I like my horse Mister Miyagi, he’s got a good chance” #CoralPreview
WATCH: https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

For the Fred Winter, Couch cut straight to the chase…

Fred Winter.

Couch: Divine Bere

“He’s got a stone in hand”. #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

While in the Cross Country, Dan’s focussing on the head of the market…

Cross Country: @DSkeltonRacing: “I can’t look past the top two Cantlow or Cause of Causes. #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Champion Bumper now and Dan feels the one from his stable is perfectly suited to the race…

Champion Bumper: @DSkeltonRacing: “Cause Toujours has got everything.” #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Couch sides with form figures and Dan reveals which horse could be the biggest threat…

Champion Bumper:

Couch: “The form horse is Western Rider.”

Skelton: “I fear Carter McKay” #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

In the Stayers’ Hurdle, Couch doesn’t think anything can touch Harry Fry’s emerging superstar…

Couch: “I can’t see anybody opposing unowhatimeanharry” #CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

However, Nick points out going could be a concern…

.@NickLuck “The only concern is if the ground really quickens before Thursday” #CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

For the Ryanair, Dan, Couch and Nick take their picks…

Ryanair:

Skelton: Uxizandre

Couch: Empire of Dirt

Nick Luck: Empire of Dirt #CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Onto the JLT and Couch shows his hand…

Couch: “Yorkhill is my bet of the Cheltenham Festival.”#CoralPreview pic.twitter.com/d1kFiz2vra

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Couch and Dan are on the same page for the Brown Advisory…

Brown Advisory

Couch: “Diamond King for me”

Skelton: “I agree.”#CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

For the Timico Gold Cup, the conversation was dominated by the Colin Tizzard pair…

GOLD CUP!

Couch: “I’ll be laying Cue Card, I can’t have it at any price.”#CoralPreview
WATCH: https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

.@Nickluck “Cue Card beats Native River.” #CoralPreview
WATCH: https://t.co/xIsQ8gMign

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

.@DSkeltonRacing “Native River is going to be the hardest horse to beat in this race.”#CoralPreview
WATCH: https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

There was plenty of disagreement for the Triumph…

Triumph Hurdle:

Couch: “Charli Parcs”@SiClare “Defi du Seuil”
Skelton: “Master Blueyes”

Panel split on this race! #CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

It looks all wrapped up for the Albert Bartlett…

Albert Bartlett:

“Death Duty is a sure thing for me”#CoralPreview
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— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

For the Foxhunters, Couch and Dan Skelton find themselves in agreement…

Foxhunters:

Couch and Skelton agree On the Fringe very tough to beat. #CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

For the final race of the 2017 Cheltenham Festival, Nick Luck gives us his fancy…

.@nickluck keen on Le Prezien for the Grand Annual. #CoralPreview
WATCH: https://t.co/xIsQ8guHoP

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

We ended the Live Preview by getting Couch’s thoughts on the Festival as a whole this year and, as always, he didn’t disappoint…

Couch: “All the horses missing this year won’t mean a thing, I can’t wait for that roar.”#CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Couch: “The other 51 weeks of the year we get badgered by our wives, kids and the taxman”

“Cheltenham is our week” ? #CoralPreview

— Coral (@Coral) March 12, 2017

Join us for Cheltenham!