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Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Cheltenham Festival Day Four Tips

FRIDAY RACING TIPS

Cheltenham 1.20 – Triumph Hurdle

I’ve gone with Maestro Conti (6/1).

He’s unbeaten so far and Dan Skelton’s runner impressed me at Cheltenham when we last saw him. He did that with plenty of ease.

I’ve seen him a couple of times out in training and he looks really well.

I think he has a massive chance here.

Megan’s Tip: Maestro Conti WIN

Cheltenham 2.00 – County Handicap Hurdle

I like the look of Secret Squirrel (10/1) here and I’m not surprised he’s been well-backed.

He ran really well on his return at Wincanton before getting a bit tired.

He’s typically done well in big handicaps and I think he is still ahead of his handicap mark.

I really fancy his chances and the market support is positive. I was trying to catch him at a bigger price before the support but I like him here.

Megan’s Tip: Secret Squirrel EW

Cheltenham 2.40 – Mares’ Chase

All along I’ve been with Panic Attack (11/4), who has had the most phenomenal season.

A big improver, she jumps well, and she’s track-versatile.

She won at Cheltenham just before going on to win twice at Newbury.

The trip is no problem for her – she has a bit of speed – so I think she has a really good chance here.

Megan’s Tip: Panic Attack

Cheltenham 3.20 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

Doctor Steinberg (5/2) has looked an absolute jet so far on his runs and I think he should be a shorter price here.

He’s already got a mark of 150 according to the British handicapper – that is ridiculously high.

It shows how much ability he has shown to date.

The best of the British horses have got to find 13lbs with him or more on what they’ve done so far. He is going to be hard to oppose – it seems a crazy price.

My each-way selection here is Mondoui'boy (14/1), who has been going well for Ben Pauling.

A nice horse up in trip, I feel he is maybe overpriced and can run into a place.

There are lots of runners here, which is good, so he could be the each-way play.

Megan’s Tip: Dr Steinberg WIN; Mondoui'boy EW

Cheltenham 4.00 – Gold Cup

I’ve gone The Jukebox Man (7/2) in the Gold Cup.

He has impressed me with what he has done to date.

He still looks like he is improving and showed a really good attitude to battle back and win at Kempton in the King George.

The new trip, I think, can help him and the ground looks about perfect for him.

A bit of rain overnight is making it good to soft, soft in places – that is lovely ground for Gold Cup day and it will suit him well.

Ben Pauling’s horses are running well with a winner this week already… and Ben Jones’ confidence should be up after that win on Thursday.

Hopefully he can bring it home and return the Gold Cup to the Brits.

Megan’s Tip: The Jukebox Man WIN

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