Cheltenham Tips Day 1: Apple’s Jade and Kalashnikov ripe for wins

This horse has looked looked good over in Ireland. The seven-year-old has placed in all five runs so far this season, winning once in November. He’s always there or thereabouts and will enjoy the testing ground afforded to him at Cheltenham.

Having top amateur jockey Jamie Codd on board furthers his claims, as does his ability to stay beyond 3m. In a race that will be decided by stamina, Gordon Elliott’s charge looks to be the best suited to the challenge.

Cheltenham Racing Tips

1:30 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – Kalashnikov

2:10 Racing Post Arkle – Footpad: Comfortable winner over Petit Mouchoir in Ireland. Horse relishes testing ground, while the yard has won this contest twice in the last three years.

2:50 Ultima Handicap Chase – Yala Enki: Acts on heavy ground and will enjoy the slog here. Has stamina to burn and could hit the frame despite a high mark in an open field.

3:30 Champion Hurdle – Buveur D’Air: Has conquered all before him in the last two seasons and won this contest last year. The ground will not be a problem for this high-class performer who has four Grade 1 victories under his belt.  

4:10 OLBG Mares’ Hurdle – Apple’s Jade

4:50 National Hunt Challenge Cup – Jury Duty

5:30 Close Brothers’ Novices’ Handicap – Barney Dwan: Finished second in the Pertemps here last year and has built up to this one nicely since. Two wins in his last two suggests that the trip will not be a problem for the eight-year-old.

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