Cheltenham Betting Tips 2018

Select Runner-Up Odds

 

Tipsters have won big money in past Cheltenham events with 33/1, 20/1 and 10/1 odds. Never be put off by bookie odds as horses might reserve the best of their performance for Cheltenham.
 

Follow Expert Handicapper Advice

 

This very complete section on the Cheltenham Racecourse includes some top handicapper picks for each of the major races. 
 

The Willie Mullins Picks

 

Will Mullins is by far one of the very best trainers there are in the present, thus he gets to train the very best horses and he has an eye for it. During Cheltenham in nearly always lands a winner on one of the big races, but instead of looking into the short price favorites focus on his runners. Rule Supreme (25/1), Ebaziyan (40/1), Thousand Stars (20/1), Champagne Fever (16/1), Briar Hill (25/1), Wicklow Brave (25/1). 

Great Bookie Offers

 

The most horserace focused bookies like William Hill offer great promotions during the event. Take advantage of the free bets. 
 

Cheltenham Favorite Horses

 

It is still too early to pick top favorites, but these candidates have a nice chance of being champions in their respective races. 
 

Charli Parcs

 

A progressive young hurdler that is still getting to his finest point but should perform highly during the Cheltenham as the field favors his style of a strong pace.

Yanworth

 

Yanworth was kind of a disappointment at the Kinwell Hurdle at Wincanton one year ago, but this is the type of horse that wins by the bare minimum and remains unbeaten at the two miles. 
 

Douvan

 

This horse has a better record with a clean round of jumping, be sure to have in as one of the final contenders in the stretch. 
 

Ballyoptic

 

Ballyoptic has underperformed during the winter season, but should not be regarded far behind one of the top favorites like Unowhatimeanharry. 
 

Gold Cup Contenders

 

The Gold Cup will be the jewel of the Crown of the Cheltenham Festival, some of the very best contenders will make their show here. 
 

Might Bite

 

Might Bite is the people’s favorite that leads early odds after winning the King George VI, a race long time considered key to identify the winner of the Gold Cup. Trained by Nicky Henderson, Might Bite stands unbeaten in 5 starts throughout the 2017 season.

Bristol Mai

 

Bristol du Mai will be a top contender for the Gold Cup. A progressive stayer that won the Peter Marsh at Haydock with an impressive run. His odds have dropped a bit after coming in second at Newbury behind Native River, but that was a tactical from his rider. 
 

Native River

 

Native River could be Might Bite’s nightmare with its strong stamina and preference for wet grounds. Winner of The Hennessy and Welsh National, Native River stands with 8/1 odds. Handicapper circles keep bringing River’s name to the equation considering the horse might just be at the top of his career: 8 years old, past Gold Cup experience (finished third in 2017) and enhanced stamina.

Sizing John

 

Sizing John is the present Gold Cup winner, very few horses accomplish a double win in a row. Considering the poor performance during the King George in December, Sizing John stands as a contender mostly for his past achievements.