Cheltenham Tips for Day 2 Wednesday

12th March 2025

CHELTENHAM
Wednesday Going Good-To-Soft

1.20 Turners Novices' Hurdle
It's a race to savour but not a betting heat for us as it looks like a toss-up between Final Demand (7-4) and The New Lion (15-8) at the top of the market.

2.00 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase
O.5 points each-way Quai De Bourbon (16-1) The lightly-raced 6-year-old has plenty of untapped potential and he’s a sporting alternative to the hot favourite Ballyburn. The Without the Favourite and the Forecast markets are other options to consider.

2.40 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle
0.5 points each-way Jimmy Du Seuil (16-1), who chased home Ballyburn in the novice hurdle over this course and distance at last year’s Festival, should give supporters a run for their money in a typically competitive renewal.

3.20 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase
1 point each-way Iwilldoit (25-1) strong-staying veteran has shown this season he still has fire in his belly.
0.5 points Iceo Madrik (12-1) A reserve at the time of posting, the French X-country winner could be worth keeping onside if making the line-up.

4.00 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase
0.5 points each-way Captain Guinness (25-1) It wouldn’t be the biggest surprise if last year’s winner bounced back to top form. He’s also worth considering in the Without Jonbon, and Forecast markets.

4.40 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase
0.5 points each-way Primoz (29-1) With just 10st2lbs to carry, the Scottish raider, who cantered home miles clear in a decent time from a useful rival in a match at Kelso on his latest start, is worth a modest interest in a wide-open affair.

5.20 Weatherbys Champion Bumper
0.5 points each-way Aqua Force (14-1) A runaway winner at Gowran Park last month on her sole start, is our pick in a race full of unknown quantities.

Don’t forget to check for firms offering extra places when having an each-way bet.
The prices quoted in brackets after a horse’s name are those available at the time of writing.
(NA) = Prices not available at the time of writing

Don’t forget, winning is NOT guaranteed.

Remember the Golden Rule of betting, NEVER bet more than you can afford to lose.