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2026-03-10

Cheltenham Festival Day Two Tips: Quilixios the play in Champion Chase?

There are no fewer than four Grade 1 races on the card as Ladies’ Day hits the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.

The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, the BetMGM Cup, the Turners, the Champion Bumper and more stand out on Day Two at Prestbury Park.

We have selections for all seven races – including a big priced each-way suggestion.

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Cheltenham 13:20 – Turners Novices’ Hurdle

Came From Nowhere (66/1) has been on an upward curve this season and he may be a little overpriced from an each-way perspective.

The Jeremy Scott-trained gelding won in really good style at Hereford in December, a race that has worked out well since.

Came From Nowhere made easy work, on soft ground, when 3/1 favourite for a competitive Ascot handicap since then.

Selection: Came From Nowhere @ 66/1

Cheltenham 14:00 – Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase

There are plenty in with claims in this wide-open renewal with a chance taken on Oscars Brother (10/1), who has kept some smart company over fences in Ireland.

The eight-year-old arrives on the back of a pair of Grade 2 wins, at Navan and Punchestown, with some smart rivals in behind.

The Connor King-trained charge jumps really well and, while Mark Walsh rides another horse for the owner, the odds of this gelding have drifted to an attractive price.

Selection: Oscars Brother @ 10/1

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Cheltenham 14:40 – BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle

Nicky Henderson is the most successful trainer in this newly sponsored BetMGM Cup and he looks capable of landing another renewal with Iberico Lord (17/2).

The eight-year-old made easy work of the Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle last time out and has the making of a graded horse in a handicap.

Nico de Bonville has ridden Iberico Lord in two previous runs at Cheltenham and has decided to partner the gelding again, this time at the Festival.

Selection: Iberico Lord @ 17/2

Cheltenham 15:20 – Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase

Favori De Champdou (5/2) is on quite a roll, winning a competitive, valuable handicap at Leopardstown over Christmas before a wide-margin success over this course and distance on Trials Day.

He may be up 8lbs but that underestimates the dominance of that performance and he has a big future in this sphere.

Gordon Elliott has four runners in this race but the 11-year-old is his best chance and looks to be a big player.

Selection: Favori De Champdou @ 5/2

Cheltenham 16:00 – BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase

Henry de Bromhead is a master at prepping his horses for Cheltenham and Quilixios (10/1) looks overpriced on his seasonal return.

He has a really strong record when fresh and was about to have a say in the finish with Marine Nationale, before coming down in this race last season.

The nine-year-old was a 40/1 shot last year and the former course winner will appeal to many despite the 12-month break.

Selection: Quilixios @ 10/1

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Cheltenham 16:40 – Grand Annual Handicap Chase

Dan Skelton has some big chances at this year’s Festival and Be Aware (11/2) must be one of his bigger hopes for the week.

He’s been holding his own in graded company so far this season, finishing second in his last three runs including 1½ lengths behind July Flower in November’s Novices’ Chase.

Off a mark of 147, Be Aware looks like a lenient piece of handicapping from the assessor.

Selection: Be Aware @ 11/2