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The Independent UK
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Michael Jones

Five betting tips for day one of the Cheltenham Festival

  1. Lulamba to come out on top in the My Pension Expert Arkle Novices’ Chase at 2pm.
  2. Mustang Du Breuil E/W in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at 2.40pm.
  3. Race favourite Jagwar in the Ultima Handicap Chase at 3.20pm.
  4. Lossiemouth, who has never lost at Cheltenham, to win the Champion Hurdle at 4pm.
  5. Iceberg Theory E/W in the National Hunt Chase at 5.20pm.

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Cheltenham Festival 2026 tips: Experts’ best bets and 15 horses to watch on day one

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