Whether you’re a fan of any of the numerous soccer groups he managed or, even, the truth TV present I’m a Celebrity… lately in his south-coast retirement Harry Redknapp is a nationwide treasure. Even neutral observers will probably be watching to see if his horse, The Jukebox Man, can win the blue riband of soar racing, the Boodles Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
But, to borrow from footballing parlance, it’s no tap-in for the Ben Pauling-trained eight-year-old who is available in unbeaten in all 4 begins over fences culminating in the-King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, his final begin.
That day the primary 4 all completed inside half a size of every suggesting there may be not a lot between The Jukebox Man, who admirably fought again after shedding a size on the final, Gaelic Warrior, who was third that day, and the eye-catching finisher Jango Baie in fourth.
The Jukebox Man will probably be making an attempt to do it for Harry, England and St George and Pauling settled his nerves after a tough week when Meetmebythesea gained yesterday.
However, the Willie Mullins secure type – 5 winners this week to this point – means Gaelic Warrior, the coach’s solely consultant, will probably be despatched off favorite to provide him a fifth win within the race and vibrant proprietor Rich Ricci, who gained Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle with Lossiemouth, a primary. Patrick Mullins has been saying for a 12 months this can be a Gold Cup winner.
Cheltenham Festival day 4 suggestions and outcomes
1.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle
- Marlborough’s tip: SELMA DE VARY
Given a simple time on secure debut final month and certain to enhance from that Grade 1 second. Likely kind for yard who’ve an excellent report within the race - Marcus Armytage’s tip: MINELLA STUDY
Unbeaten in three begins, one in every of them at Cheltenham, for small northern yard - Charlie Brooks’ tip: PROACTIVE
Hard to see why Willie Mullins’ favorite needs to be crushed by any of his different runners – had lots in hand final time
2.00: William Hill County Handicap Hurdle
- Marlborough’s tip: JUBILEE ALPHA
Makes handicap debut off a mark of 139 right here and proven potential to be higher than that. Strongly run two miles ought to swimsuit her - Marcus Armytage’s tip: ABSURD
Mixes it on the flat and over jumps, winner of this two years in the past, third final 12 months, needs to be there or thereabouts once more - Charlie Brooks’ tip: BOWENSONFIRE
Tough as something and really constant
2.40: Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase
- Marlborough’s tip: PANIC ATTACK
Strong out there previous few days and understandably so. Freshened up from a Newbury double earlier within the season and receives weight from the favorite, Dinoblue - Marcus Armytage’s tip: PANIC ATTACK
Has already had a sensational season successful some key races, she will win this on the best way to the Grand National - Charlie Brooks’ tip: DOUBLE
She has a good bit in hand on official rankings
3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
- Marlborough’s tip: THEDEVILUNO (Nap)
Guaranteed stayer over this three-mile journey having gained a slog at Doncaster in January. Showed loads of tempo earlier in profession and needs to be suited by this take a look at for coach Paul Nolan, who does effectively on the Festival - Marcus Armytage’s tip: MONDOUI’BOY
Improving Ascot winner who seems like he’ll discover extra enchancment for further half-mile - Charlie Brooks’ tip: MONDOUI’BOY
Irish will probably be laborious to beat right here, however he was good at Ascot
4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup
- Marlborough’s tip: THE JUKEBOX MAN
Rock-solid profile for this having improved to win the King George final time. Will soar, journey and keep the gap, and been given loads of time after his Boxing Day victory - Marcus Armytage’s tip: YES I WILL EAT
As lengthy as he stays, seems to have a contact of sophistication - Charlie Brooks’ tip: THE JUKEBOX MAN (Nap)
Did effectively to win the King George at Kempton, this stiffer observe will swimsuit him
4.40: Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase
- Marlborough’s tip: STATTLER
Former Festival winner who’s come again to type on this sphere lately. Needs to enhance his leaping but when the first-time cheekpieces sharpen him up he will probably be bang there on the end on this firm - Marcus Armytage’s tip: WRAPPEDUPINMAY
If it has rained all night time the bottom could have come for him - Charlie Brooks’ tip: PANDA BOY
Shrewd coach, gained going away final time
5.20: Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Marlborough’s tip: EAST INDIA EXPRESS
Did effectively at this course final 12 months and bounced again to type when rallying at Windsor final time. Still looks like there may be room in his handicap mark and common conditional rider will get on effectively with him - Marcus Armytage’s tip: AIR OF ENTITLEMENT
Winner on the assembly final 12 months for Henry de Bromhead, dropping again to handicap offers her a giant likelihood - Charlie Brooks’ tip: ROC DINO
Very constant in an open race
Gold Cup runner-by-runner
Send Allen
Eighth consecutive look on the Cheltenham Festival for this 12-year-old. First attempt over this Gold Cup journey and he’d want a profession greatest to outstay a few of his youthful rivals at this stage.
Firefox
Has had stamina doubts from an early age and while he ran respectably within the Irish Gold Cup on his final begin, it could take a giant effort to enhance on that upped even additional in journey.
Gaelic Warrior
Has turn into extra per expertise. Hugely proficient and able to beating this area, however he might want to settle and soar effectively to be the strongest finisher over this stiff, three-mile-plus journey.
Gold Tweet
French raider who was fancied to run effectively on the Festival three years in the past. Not turn into a top-class performer since then and has loads to seek out on the Official Ratings right here.
Grey Dawning
Comes into this a contemporary horse which has all the time been the plan. Yet to show he can beat a couple of of those however anticipate an improved efficiency from final time. Will must be foot good over his jumps, which has generally let him down late in races.
Haiti Colors
Seems to get pleasure from working from near the entrance so will want the race to swimsuit on the stiffer New Course. Acts on any floor however might want rain to come back to swimsuit his run type and gradual a few of his opponents.
Inothewayurthinkin
Had a poor season thus far however latest studies counsel he’s coming again to himself. Trainer able to readying one off such a marketing campaign. However, this version of the Gold Cup is stronger than final 12 months and can must be at his peak to win once more.
Eat Yes
Confirmed he stayed three miles on his final begin within the King George. Beaten by two of those that day and does want the even longer journey and stiffer observe to result in extra enchancment to reverse the shape – basic consensus is he’ll however he’s a powerful traveller and it’s not a foregone conclusion.
The Press Man
Ran with credit score behind a few Friday’s opponents this 12 months. A daily on this occasion and greatest probabilities to win maybe come and gone. If the rain doesn’t arrive he’s more likely to be tapped for pace on the enterprise finish of the race.
Spillane’s Tower
Bounced again at Cheltenham final begin which put considerations concerning the observe to relaxation. Enjoyed the mushy floor that day and gained’t have loved the latest, settled forecast. An opportunity in the event that they see rain.
The Jukebox Man
Lightly raced stayer who needs to be primed for this race. He has a superb mix of pace and stamina, appears floor versatile and confirmed his capacity when successful the King George final time. He’s a daring jumper from close to the entrance, so his jockey, Ben Jones, gained’t need to commit his mount too early, however the horse a typical kind for this race.
Big-race developments
Triumph Hurdle
Nine of the final 12 winners had been skilled in Ireland, and eight of them ran within the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown – 4 of these gained that race, the opposite 4 positioned. Being a juvenile race, expertise is one thing to think about right here, with 10 of the final 12 winners having no less than one win over hurdles. However, final 12 months’s 100/1 winner Poniros went in opposition to all developments; he had by no means run over hurdles earlier than.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
Stay away from the highest of the market on this one. None of the final 12 winners returned as favorite, with simply two successful after being despatched off within the prime three within the betting. Indeed, 10 out of the final 12 winners had been priced 11/1 or larger. This is one other race, very like the Stayers’ Hurdle, wherein being tried and examined on the journey is paramount. All however one of many final 12 winners have gained no less than as soon as over three miles.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
The massive one and a race wherein it has paid to again favourites on the entire. Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead have skilled six of the previous seven winners of this race. The starting-price favorite has gained 4 of the earlier six Gold Cups, whereas the favorite has solely completed exterior the highest 4 as soon as within the final 10 renewals. Each of the final 12 winners has been aged between seven and 9.
Cheltenham Festival day 4 floor and climate
Going Good, good to mushy in locations.
Weather Light rain showers and a reasonable breeze, 9C.
Betting on Cheltenham?
There’s plenty of competitors between bookmakers for patrons through the competition and they’re going to typically run their greatest promotions of the 12 months, particularly earlier within the week. Take a take a look at these Cheltenham betting affords to seek out free bets to make use of all through the week.
How to look at Cheltenham Festival day 4
Viewers within the United Kingdom can watch the primary 5 races of the day on ITV1, with protection starting at 12.45pm GMT each day till 5pm GMT. The races can be streamed by way of 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 probably 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.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2026/03/12/cheltenham-festival-day-4-tips-races-odds-weather-gold-cup/