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Cheltenham Festival 2023 Best Handicap Antepost Bets



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Less than 2 months remain until the starter’s flag is raised and The Cheltenham Roar will once again herald the start of The 2023 Cheltenham Festival. We take a browse through the murky markets of the Cheltenham Festival handicaps for Tuesday and Wednesday and pick out some good value antepost bets.

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We’ll look at the best Cheltenham2023 bets from our partner firms bet365, Bet Victor, Betfred and Boylesports. However, William Hill offer the safest option currently with their Non Runner No Bet option for all Cheltenham Festival 2023 races!

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The Ultima Handicap Chase, Tuesday 14th March

In the first handicap of the week, the stayers battle it out for the Ultima Handicap Chase. The reinvigorated Remastered leads the market and based on his potential, the 10/1 with William Hill (NRNB and paying 5 places) looks substantial value enough (12/1 with bet365).

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In terms of value, I’ve been keeping an eye on Lord Accord who has quietly run a couple of good races against the likes of Frodon, where he got within a couple of lengths. He was a little out of his depth at Newbury in The Coral Gold Cup but he is learning his trade and he has proved himself around Cheltenham, staying 3 miles back in October.

Definitely scope for improvement and good value with bet365 at 25/1 (20/1 William Hill NRNB and paying 5 places).

The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, Tuesday 14th March

The big juvenile hurdle handicap is as murky as ever as trainers mull over this or play big and go for the listed Triumph option.

Tekao trained by Willie Mullins leads the market (9/1 bet365, 7/1 William Hill NRNB paying 5 places) and seems to be improving based on his latest win at Leopardstown over Christmas. Comfort Zone (10/1 bet365, 8/1 NRNB paying 5 places) probably best avoided as a tilt at the Triumph Hurdle looks more likely.

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However, the one entry who could come in with a decent mark is Common Practice trained by Joseph O’Brien who ran a creditable second in a listed event recently at Fairyhouse. The 25/1 with Bet365 looks good value as his price is much lower elsewhere.

The Coral Cup, Wednesday 15th March

The Coral Cup holds a number of high profile entries including impressive Greatwood winner I Like To Move It (20/1 Boylesports) who clearly revels over 2 miles at Cheltenham but found the 2m 4f a little too hot in the Relkeel.

Gaelic Warrior (13/2 Betfred paying 5 places) is clearly a very talented proposition but his tendency to jump right, which arguably contributed to his Boodles Juvenile Handicap second when all the rage in the market, is a major concern.

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Also highly regarded is HMS Seahorse (12/1 William Hill NRNB paying 5 places) but his final destination is a quandary as connections are weighing up the Martin Pipe hurdle and if conditions get testing, the County Hurdle also.

In terms of value, if the going is on the quicker side, Alan King’s Harbour Lake looks excellent value at 33/1 (bet365). He’s been finding his way this season but was very impressive last year winning three times.

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The Grand Annual, Wednesday 15th March

The Harry Fry trained Boothill has been consistent all season with 3 wins and an 8 length second to Arkle favourite Jonbon.

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It is no surprise therefore to see him installed as current ante post favourite at 12/1 with William Hill (NRNB Paying 5 places). However, a very interesting unexposed entry is Colonel Mustard who finished third to State Man in the County Hurdle last Cheltenham Festival and is now a first season novice chaser, the type of horse that does well in these handicaps.

Currently 14/1 best with William Hill (NRNB, paying 5 places).

Current Markets: Best Prices

The Ultima Handicap Chase, Tuesday

Threeunderthrufive 12/1 Bet365
Remastered 12/1 Bet365
Tenzing 14/1 Bet365
Indigo Breeze 14/1 Betfred
Aint That A Shame 14/1 Bet365
Ashtown Lad 16/1 Bet365, Betfred, Boylesports

The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, Tuesday

Tekao 9/1 Bet365
Comfort Zone 10/1 Bet365
Gala Marceau 10/1 Bet365, Betfred
Zarak The Brave 10/1 Bet Victor
Realism 10/1 William Hill

The Coral Cup, Wednesday

Gaelic Warrior 13/2 Betfred
Saint Sam 10/1 William Hill, Bet Victor
Winter Fog 12/1 Bet365, Bet Victor
Grey Dawning 14/1 William Hill

The Grand Annual, Wednesday

Boothill 12/1 William Hill
Editeur Du Gite 12/1 Bet365, Bet Victor
Coeur Sublime 12/1 Betfred, Boylesports
Adamantly Chosen 12/1 William Hill, Bet Victor
Aucunrisque 14/1 Bet365, Bet Victor, Betfred, Boylesports

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Please note all odds are correct at the time of publishing (3pm 30th January 2023) and are subject to change.

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Matt is Howtobet4free's resident Horse Racing expert, writer, tipster and a huge Cheltenham Festival fan. He occasionally dabbles in Golf, Football and anything else you can gamble on!

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