Sporting Life’s Friday Best Bets

After a busy and successful week of tipping the Sporting Life team aim to finish on a high with their best bets for each race on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

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1.30 JCB Triumph Hurdle

SELECTION: FIL DOR

“Lost his unbeaten record when cut down by Vauban in the Spring Juvenile last time but the course here will play to Fil Dor’s strengths.”

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2.10 McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle

SELECTION: BUA BOY

“Lively outsider who should get a strongly-run race run to suit and he comes here fresh after an eyecatching prep run.”

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2.50 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

SELECTION: THE NICE GUY

“Could absolutely love the move up to three miles here given he’s from the family of former Festival winner and stout stayer Massini’s Maguire.”

3.30 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup

SELECTION: GALVIN

“A fresh face in the division who stayed on well to beat last year’s Gold Cup runner-up A Plus Tard at Christmas. Has an exceptional Cheltenham record too.”

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4.10 St. James’s Place Hunters’ Chase

SELECTION: BILLAWAY

“Runner-up in this the last two years but he’s retaining his form while racking up the experience and Wednesday’s rain in his favour.”

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4.50 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase

SELECTION: MOUNT IDA

“Had the legs of Elimay when they met at Fairyhouse on New Year’s Day and she can repeat the feat here.”

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5.30 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

SELECTION: FREEDOM TO DREAM

“Dublin Racing Festival effort was precisely what you’d have wished for when it comes to a third qualifying run ahead of his handicap debut.”

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