Free Cheltenham Festival tips: six horses to back on Thursday at Cheltenham

Thursday's best bets ranked in order of confidence by our top tipsters

Eyecatcher

School Boy Hours (5.30 Cheltenham)

Off the mark over fences returned to 3m at Leopardstown in December and still unexposed over staying distances. Won't mind any further rain and big chance under leading amateur.
Richard Young

Ace tipster

Mighty Blue (4.50 Cheltenham)

Experienced novices have a decent record in this Grade 2 and Mighty Blue, third last year, brings top-drawer Flat form to the table and shaped quite well on her comeback. Makes plenty of each-way appeal.
Robbie Wilders

Speed figures

Song For Someone (3.30 Cheltenham)

Stamina over 3m has to be taken on trust but has smart form over shorter and could upset the applecart.
Dave Edwards

Handicappers' nap

Sire Du Berlais (2.10 Cheltenham)

Last year's Stayers' Hurdle runner-up looks the pick of the weights back in handicap company and, with his jockey taking off a valuable 7lb, can gain a third win in the race.
Steve Mason

Dark horse

Love Envoi(4.50 Cheltenham)

Unbeaten in five career starts, strong stayer at the trip and will be well suited to the testing conditions.
Jake Aldrich

West Country

Imperial Alcazar (4.10 Cheltenham)

Scored impressively over course and distance in January and open to more improvement. Good record at the track and will handle conditions well.
James Stevens

Click here for Thursday's Signposts (essential subscribers)

For all our exclusive free bet offers and must-have daily promotions click the free bets button or go to racingpost.com/freebets