We can look forward to some more gripping action on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival today and are pleased to report on Hollywoodbets-sponsored Jockey Dan Muscutt’s picks for the day.
Gallagher Novice Hurdles 13h30
The favourite is Irish horse Ballyburn but Dan has gone with French horse JINGKO BLUE on an each-way. Experienced and respected UK jockey, Nico de Boinville is in the saddle and with a step up in Grade, he looks good going into the race.
Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase 14h10
Fact to File is below even odds as favourite. Dan has picked STAY AWAY FAY. The gelding has been good over the fences and could be one of trainer Paul Nicholl’s best chances for a win at Cheltenham.
Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle 14h50
Dan goes each-way on MIGHT I. Built by Ballymore is the favourite but with Might I coming off a third at Ascot in December, and a win at Exeter in November, the eight-year-old looks like set for a good effort.
Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase 15h30
Dan is siding with the favourite EL FABIOLO, who goes for a hat-trick. Jockey Paul Townend is in top form after a hat trick yesterday.
Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country) 16h10
The Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase has been abandoned due to waterlogged ground on Cheltenham’s inside circuit.
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase 16h50
Dan has sided with UNEXPECTED PARTY as an each-way for this race. The French galloper looks to bounce back off two poor runs to regain the form he showed in October. Liberty Hunter is the favourite.
Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open National Hunt Flat) 17h30
Dan looks to end the day on a high and has opted for an each-way on YOU OUGHTA KNOW. With 22 declared runners, this is a tough field. The favourite is Jasmin De Vaux. Danny Mullins will be on the back of You Oughta Know, a horse Danny knows well as the gelding trains out of Willie Mullins yard.
