Cheltenham Festival 2024 predictions and tips from the experts: why this horse can win

Our top tipping experts have come forward with their best bets for a sensational four days at the Cheltenham Festival. Read on to find out who they fancy . . .

Tom Segal

Chianti Classico

2.50 Cheltenham, Tuesday: Ultima Handicap Chase, 3m1f

Odds: 7-1

Novices have a great record in Cheltenham handicaps and Chianti Classico looks just the type to add to that record in the Ultima on Tuesday. He's a brilliant jumper and lost nothing in defeat at Kempton last time at a track that wouldn't have been ideal.

Chianti Classico14:50 Cheltenham

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Jky: David Bass Tnr: Kim Bailey

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Graeme Rodway

Edwardstone

3.30 Cheltenham, Wednesday: Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, 2m

Odds: 7-1

Looked right back to his best when bolting up by 40 lengths at Newbury last month and, if he is allowed to stride on in a similar manner, he might be able to get El Fabiolo out of his comfort zone.

Edwardstone15:30 Cheltenham

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Jky: Tom Cannon Tnr: Alan King

Paul Kealy

Libberty Hunter

4.50 Cheltenham, Wednesday: Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase, 2m

Odds: 8-1

Beat a good horse in Matata at Cheltenham when last seen out and was really strong up the hill. He has been kept fresh for this since and the recent jockey booking of Harry Cobden is the icing on the cake.

Libberty Hunter16:50 Cheltenham

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Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Evan Williams

Keith Melrose

Bowtogreatness

5.30 Cheltenham, Thursday: Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase, 3m2f

Odds: 12-1

Has run in two premier handicaps over staying trips and has shaped like the best horse in both without winning. Recent third in the Coral Trophy, where he made a big move out wide turning in, will have him spot on for Cheltenham, where he shaped really well in a red-hot handicap on Trials day.

Bowtogreatness17:30 Cheltenham

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Jky: Mr Jack Andrews Tnr: Ben Pauling

Robbie Wilders

L'Eau Du Sud

2.10 Cheltenham, Friday: BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle, 2m1f

Odds: 7-1

Dan Skelton has landed the County four times since 2016 and L'Eau Du Sud, who was unfancied when second to Champion Hurdle-bound Iberico Lord in the Betfair Hurdle, should build on that. He was outstayed in testing conditions by a talented mud-lover and it was a big step in the right direction after he wasn't right in the Greatwood.

L'Eau Du Sud14:10 Cheltenham

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Jky: Harry Skelton Tnr: Dan Skelton

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