Cheltenham Festival Day 2: Runners, Riders, Tips And More

We have everything you need for day two of the Cheltenham Festival. Check the latest news and non-runners, as well as the complete list of today’s races including exclusive tips from racing experts. You will also find the daily Cheltenham postcast, where our racing pundits talk through the day’s racing, and we compile the latest Cheltenham free bets and offers for you to choose from.

Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Going Report

The going conditions at Cheltenham are subject to change depending on the level of moisture in the ground. The latest going report for Cheltenham is soft, heaving in places on both the Old Course and New Course.

Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Races

The Queen Mother Champion Chase takes pride of place on the second afternoon of the festival with the best two-milers from both sides of the Irish Sea going head-to-head. The afternoon kicks off with the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle featuring many punters' idea of the meeting's banker in the shape of the unbeaten Envoi Allen and the curtain comes down on day two when the emphasis is all on speed in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper over two miles on the level, with the Willie Mullins-trained Appreciate It a warm order. In the middle there is the small matter of two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll bidding for a fifth festival win in the Cross Country Chase.

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Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Tips

Our experts pick their selections for each race on day two of the Cheltenham Festival to help you find more winners.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle -

• The unbeaten run of Envoi Allen could be ended by THE BIG BREAKAWAY, who has been so impressive in his two hurdle wins.

RSA Novices’ Chase -

• This looks an ideal scenario for MINELLA INDO (nap). Copperhead may prove the biggest threat if this becomes a thorough test.

Coral Cup Handicap Chase -

• 5yo ALFA MIX brings conspicuous potential along with solid achievement from two handicaps. He gets the vote ahead of Champagne Well.

Queen Mother Champion Chase -

• Chacun Pour Soi got the better of DEFI DU SEUIL at Punchestown last spring but the latter is taken to gain revenge.

Cross Country Chase -

• Dual Grand National hero TIGER ROLL can win this for the third consecutive year and post a remarkable fifth Cheltenham Festival victory.

Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle -

• Nicky Henderson's PALLADIUM drew nicely clear on heavy ground last time and would be seen to even better effect if the ground dried out.

Champion Bumper -

• Appreciate It could be special and rightly heads the market, but easy Gowran winner QUEENS BROOK looks an appealing alternative.

Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Free Bets and Offers

We gather the best Cheltenham Festival free bets and offers every day so you can compare which is best for you. Remember, these offers are only available for a limited time so sign-up today to take advantage.

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