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For a gelding who has misplaced as many races as he has gained, Fact To File will likely be a really short-priced favorite for the Ryanair Chase at this time, setting Willie Mullins up for a doable clear sweep of Cheltenham’s characteristic races.

Those who do oppose him will take consolation from the actual fact he can bounce a bit after an enormous win. At Christmas he was under par within the King George after a terrific duel with Gaelic Warrior within the John Durkan, and he had a tough race on heavy floor successful the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown six weeks in the past.

But you must set that towards his Cheltenham report which is unblemished since he completed runner-up on his first go to within the bumper. He has gained the Brown Advisory, and final yr’s nine-length win on this race was, visually at any fee, essentially the most spectacular on the assembly. He appears to like the place.

Cheltenham Festival day 3 suggestions and outcomes

1.20: Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

• Marlborough’s tip: CHILD FEVER
  Last yr’s Champion Bumper winner, final seen operating out a simple winner of a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse. Fancied to take all of the beating
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: OLD SCHOOL OUTLAW
  Already has the scalp of the favorite, Bambino Fever
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: CHILD FEVER
  Galloped her rivals into oblivion at Fairyhouse final time

2.00: Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase

• Marlborough’s tip: REGENT’S STROLL
  Grade 1 novice hurdler final season who has his first run in a handicap right here. Most unexposed over fences; set to run an enormous race
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: MEETMEBYTHESEA (Nap)
  Looks properly handicapped for a winner of 5 of final seven begins
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: SIXMILEBRIDGE
  One of one of the best residence probabilities this season for prime native coach

2.40: Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle

• Marlborough’s tip: WODHOOH
  Winning machine over hurdles, having gained 9 of her 10 begins since switched to Gordon Elliott (two from two at Cheltenham). Very a lot the one to beat
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: WODHOOH
  With Lossiemouth already tucked up in her secure again in Ireland, it’s this prolific winner’s to lose
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: WODHOOH (Sun)
  The solely mare that may beat her is Lossiemouth. Banker

3.20: Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle

• Marlborough’s tip: TEAHUPOO
  Top-class staying hurdler who goes notably properly when contemporary. Strong report on this race and brought to run one other huge race off a 74-day lay-off
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: MA SHANTOU
  Progressive teenager who gained on the course in January up towards some ageing former stars
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: TEAHUPOO
  Rock strong over course and distance

4.00: Ryanair Chase

• Marlborough’s tip: FACT TO FILE
  Last yr’s Ryanair winner who confirmed his wellbeing with a formidable successful show at Leopardstown final month. Strong fancy
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: FACT TO FILE
  Runaway winner of this final yr, might have gone for Gold Cup however this seems simpler possibility
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: FACT TO FILE
  The greatest horse in Ireland – might win a Gold Cup if proprietor needed

4.40: Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle

• Marlborough’s tip: ABSOLUTELY DOYEN
  Novice hurdler who has shot by means of the ranks this season, successful all 5 of his begins since switching to Paul Nicholls. Taken to go very properly once more
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: IT’S DIFFERENT
  Winner of final 4 begins, all in handicaps, and appears like there’s extra to come back over this distance
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: MELBOURNE SHAMROCK
  Brilliantly shrewd coach, you must follow him

5.20: Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase

• Marlborough’s tip: KIM ROQUE (Nap)
  On a very good mark and fancied to understand the step up in journey. This race might properly have been the plan all season; seems a significant participant
• Marcus Armytage’s tip: HERAKLES WESTWOOD
  Course winner final outing with good Irish beginner on board
• Charlie Brooks’ tip: KIM ROQUE
  Feels like Joseph O’Brien has skilled him for this

Ryanair Chase runner-by-runner

Owner JP McManus seems to carry a very sturdy hand right here and will find yourself filling the primary two locations residence as his pair of Jonbon and Fact To File each look to carry excellent claims. Jonbon has lengthy dined on the prime desk and has been a star for connections. Indeed, a Cheltenham Festival win is without doubt one of the few issues that has evaded Jonbon to date, having completed runner-up on all three runs at this assembly beforehand. Conversely, Fact To File has gained on two of his three visits to this assembly, together with a formidable nine-length win on this race final yr. He comes ahead off the again of taking a five-length victory within the Irish Gold Cup (denying the likes of Gaelic Warrior and Galopin Des Champs) and, in calmer waters, he’s anticipated to take all of the beating right here.

Banbridge
Top-class chaser however has appeared to go higher right-handed than left in latest seasons. Big likelihood on his greatest however not sure to supply it right here.

Croke Park
Last seen operating down the sector in a handicap at Leopardstown final month, kind that leaves him a great distance quick of what’s going to be required right here.

Fact To File
Record on the Festival reads 211 and brings ahead one of the best kind within the race. Looks particularly potent at this distance; takes all of the beating right here.

Heart Wood
Second on this race final yr and had a very good season to date, successful two of his three begins. This calls for extra although; place likelihood.

Odd And Pass
Just the one begin to date this season and faces a tricky job off simply the one run this marketing campaign; each-way participant all the identical.

Jonbon
Incredible performer who has by no means completed out of the primary two in 27 begins beneath guidelines. Unbeaten past two miles and appears the clear hazard to Fact To File.

JPR One
Been plying his commerce in handicaps all season and now steps into Grade 1 firm. Tough job; greatest watched.

Master Chewy
Comes up quick repeatedly in Graded firm of late and that is prone to be no exception; greatest watched.

Skills
Good winner on New Year’s Day, the type of which might give him a squeak right here; might run into a spot.

Big-race tendencies

Mares Novices Hurdle
A troublesome race to get a deal with on from a tendencies perspective, due largely to the actual fact there have solely been 10 runnings. What we do know is that 10 out of 10 winners had been aged 5 – 6 and 7 out of 10 had been skilled in Ireland.

Stayers’ Hurdle
Key metrics listed below are pre-race ranking and success on the journey. A complete of 9 of the final 12 winners had been despatched off with a ranking of at the least 156 – which is a lot excessive sufficient for a staying hurdler. It can be price noting that 9 of the final 12 winners have at the least one win at three miles or additional. It generally is a dangerous technique to roll the cube on a horse which has but to show himself on the journey. In phrases of trials, Cheltenham’s Cleeve Hurdle is an honest yardstick, having produced 4 winners within the final 12 years. This yr’s winner was Ma Shantou, who beat Impose Toi by seven lengths.

Ryanair Chase
An open race so age is a consideration right here and all the final 12 winners have been between the age of seven and 9, with 9 of these 12 having at the least one win at Cheltenham earlier than successful the Ryanair. Look for high quality horses additionally, with 11 of the final 12 winners having been rated 162 or greater earlier than operating and 9 of these 12 having at the least one win in a Grade 1.

Cheltenham Festival day 3 floor and climate

The newest floor report has the official going as Good to Soft as racing switches to the New Course. However, the forecast on Thursday is for rain to maneuver in through the afternoon, with sturdy winds, and proceed by means of the evening.

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How to look at Cheltenham Festival day 3

Viewers within the United Kingdom can watch the primary 5 races of the day on ITV1, with protection starting at 12.45pm GMT on daily basis till 5pm GMT. The races can be streamed through ITVX. There is a preview present every morning from 9am GMT to 10am GMT which is proven on ITV4 and ITVX.

The last race of every day won’t be proven on ITV however will likely be reside on Racing TV. Subscriptions for the channel, which reveals each race from the Festival, can be found by means of Sky and Virgin Media and on-line by means of its web site and app.