Cheltenham Day Three Betting Tips: Can Paisley Park do it again?

Itchy Feet has looked a strong contender since making the switch to chasing. The Olly Murphy trained six-year-old impressed in a Grade 1 win in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase, beating Midnight Shadow in the process – and is a favourite for this race among form-watchers.

Frodon – 14:50 Ryanair Chase

Defending champion Frodon’s Cheltenham victory last year was one of the festival highlights, with Bryony Frost making history as the first female jockey to win a Grade 1 race at the Cheltenham Festival. Last year’s second-placed runner Aso returns to renew the rivalry, after losing by a length and a quarter in 2019.

A major challenge this time out can be expected from A Plus Tard, winner of last year’s Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase by an astonishing 16 lengths. An impressive run at Leopardstown last time out suggests the form is there, but the longer run here could prove an obstacle.

Paisley Park – 15:30 Stayers’ Hurdle

Will we see a repeat of last year’s so-called ‘Golden Hour’ at Cheltenham with Paisley Park following Frodon to victory? What a story that would be. The popular eight-year-old goes into this race as heavy favourite and has a flair for the dramatic – often coming from behind and claiming victory to thrilling effect.

Long-term rival Summertime Boy will be looking to spoil the party after finishing second in the Cleeve Stayers’ Hurdle, while 2018 winner Penhill returns after being unable to defend the title last year. Emitom looks to be a promising contender too, after an excellent performance in the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock.

Cheltenham Festival Day Three Racing Tips:

13:30 Marsh Novices’ Chase – Faugheen

14:10 Pertemps Network Handicap Final – The Storyteller

14:50 Ryanair Chase – Frodon

15:30 Stayers’ Hurdle – Paisley Park

16:10 Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate – La Bague Au Roi

16:50 Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle – Minella Melody

17:30 Kim Muir Handicap Chase – Champagne Platinum

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publication.