What better way to start a new year of racing odds, then by taking a look at some Cheltenham Horse Racing tips.
It’s a big card for the day from Prestbury Park which includes three Great races including the Paddy Power New Year’s Day Handicap Chase (Grade 3).
There are six selections that we are pulling together for Saturday’s Cheltenham Horse Racing tips.
So here are the best of Cheltenham Horse Racing tips for Saturday, 1st January 2022.
All times listed are GMT.
Table of Contents
- 1 14:00 New Year’s Day Handicap Chase Cheltenham Horse Racing Tip
- 2 12:15 Cheltenham Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Horse Racing UK Tips
- 3 12:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase Horse Racing Tips & Odds
- 4 13:25 Cheltenham Novices’ Chase Horse Racing Betting
- 5 15:10 Cheltenham Relkeel Hurdle Horse Racing Odds
- 6 14:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Horse Racing Tip
- 7 Paddy Power New Year’s Day Racing Offer
- 8 Key Terms & Conditions
14:00 New Year’s Day Handicap Chase Cheltenham Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Grade 3 handicap chase
Age: 5 year olds plus
Declared Runners: 16
Distance: 2m 4f
Race Preview
COOLE CODY is the first one to look at for the shortlist in this great Cheltenham fixture.
Coole Cody won at course and distance three weeks ago by some of those he will face on Saturday.
It was an impressive score and could put him right back in the frame.
There will be a career-high mark for Coole Cody to deal with on Saturday, but he can’t be taken lightly.
He is a good battling, tough sort and commands respect coming up 4lb.
SIMPLY THE BETTS is worth considering as well for this one who just didn’t have the 3m trip in him for the Many Clouds.
That Aintree trip can be excused therefore and given that Simply The Betts comes down in distance and grade, he could well be a player.
He put together a very good debut for a news yard in the Paddy Power with a sixth place finish.
ZANZA is the final one in this uber-competitive field that we are going to consider for Cheltenham betting.
ZANA was second to Coole Cody at course and distance, so that is a good piece of form from him and he is only nudged up 2lb for that.
Zanza is a good solid chaser and connections turn to the cheek pieces for the first time as well. He could be right there.
Other big players in the field for this Grade 3 run are ALNADAM and FUNAMBLE SIVOLA with the likes of RIDERS ONTHE STORM and KAUTO RIKO not to be dismissed lightly.
Ones to watch: Zanza 13/2, Simply The Betts 10/1
* (odds recorded 16:54 GMT on 31st December 2021 at Paddy Power)
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12:15 Cheltenham Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Horse Racing UK Tips
Race Type: Listed novices’ hurdle
Age: 4 year olds plus
Declared Runners: 7
Distance: 2m 4f
Race Preview
I AM MAXIMUS looks like a strong player in this contest having won two of three efforts this season.
The latest of those came on his second attempt over the hurdles which was at Newbury a couple of weeks ago.
He could be helped out as this should have an emphasis on stamina.
GET A TONIC is seeking a hattrick after really kicking on this season. The former pointer winner is posing a big threat.
She opened the season with a good second on her hurdles debut and has followed up with a win at Leicester and then beating the geldings at Uttoxeter.
There is plenty to like about Get A Tonic who gets a mare’s allowance of 7lb.
PULL AGAIN GREEN is the final shortlisted one for this one. He is another who has made good progress, taking a win over the hurdles at Newbury a couple of weeks ago.
His jumping game needs improving a little, but Pull Again Green could be involved.
Ones to watch: I Am Maximus 6/5, Pull Again Green 9/1
* (odds recorded 16:54 GMT on 31st December 2021 at Paddy Power)
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12:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase Horse Racing Tips & Odds
Race Type: Class 2 handicap chase
Age: 5 year olds plus
Declared Runners: 12
Distance: 3m 2f
Race Preview
UNDERSUPERVISION could have a strong hand in this super competitive fixture from Cheltenham on Saturday.
Three weeks ago he took a good third in a novice handicap last month here.
He has plenty of experience at Cheltenham with all three of his chase efforts happening at the venue.
HONEST VIC has been trying his hand in some novice chasing efforts this season and there have been encouraging signs from him in this sphere.
Honest Vic is a supreme hurdler and looks like he could find his way into a winning groove.
He is down 9lb from his hurdles rating and could have a big chance as he has the stamina to get involved.
NEWTIDE is generally a good one when he goes from fresh which is what he does on the weekend.
The 2019/20 chasing campaign was good by him and he looked good on his reappearance last season at Haydock.
He hasn’t been seen since early 2021 but may well have place claims.
Ones to watch: Undersupervision 4/1, Newtide 14/1
* (odds recorded 16:54 GMT on 31st December 2021 at Paddy Power)
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13:25 Cheltenham Novices’ Chase Horse Racing Betting
Race Type: Grade 2 Novices’ Chase
Age: 5 year olds plus
Declared Runners: 9
Distance: 2m 4f
Race Preview
L’HOMME PRESSE could be the one to beat in this Grade 2 contest at Cheltenham on Saturday.
He made it two from two over the fences a couple of weeks ago by winning the Ascot Graduation Chase.
L’Homme Presse had plenty to spare in hat concerts as well and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go even better now as he goes up in grade.
MILLERS BANK lost his jockey on his latest run which was a month ago at Grade 2 in a Newbury contest.
He looked to be shaping extremely well to make it two wins from two this season in it, before unseating.
Millers Bank rates as a big danger looking at his impressive debut chasing win at Huntingdon.
THE GLANCING QUEEN is another that has put together a very good season since coming to the fences.
It’s two from two from her over the fences after scoring at Warwick last month. She comes up in grade and is well worth a look.
Ones to watch: The Glancing Queen 7/2, Millers Bank 4/1
* (odds recorded 16:54 GMT on 31st December 2021 at Paddy Power)
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15:10 Cheltenham Relkeel Hurdle Horse Racing Odds
Race Type: Grade 2 hurdle
Age: 5 year olds plus
Declared Runners: 7
Distance: 2m 4f
Race Preview
BREWIN’UPASTORM returned to action in winning ways at AIntree a couple of months ago.
There was terrific form by Brewin’upastorm at the end of last season, winning at Fontwell in the National Sprint. He poses a threat.
MCFABULOUS makes his reappearance in this race, which was hosted at Kempton last season.
He was beaten by Brewin’upastorm in his last two appearances of the previous campaign, but has had wind surgery and a case could be made for him.
GUARD YOUR DREAMS has won two of three runs this season, the most recent being a Grade 2 here three weeks ago.
That was another huge step forward in progress for Guard Your Dreams. This again is tougher and it will be interesting to see if he is up to the challenge.
Ones to watch: Mcfabulous 11/4, Guard Your Dreams 4/1
* (odds recorded 16:54 GMT on 31st December 2021 at Paddy Power)
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14:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Class 2 handicap hurdle
Age: 4 year olds plus
Declared Runners: 14
Distance: 3m
Race Preview
SPIRIT OF THE GAMES pulled up in his latest effort, but could pose a threat at Cheltenham on Saturday.
He makes the move back to the hurdles and looks to be on a very appealing market. He knows what tough races are all about.
PILEON will probably have a lot of appeal for punters after picking up a win at Sandown on his latest effort.
After struggling over the bigger stuff last season, those hurdles win will have pleased connections. Pileon should have a chance if he can find an effort anywhere near that.
TAMAR BRIDGE should bring a threat to the table as he goes in search of a four-timer on Saturday.
He did dig really deep to pick up the latest win at Aintree last month.
Tamar Bridge comes up 6lb from that and is clearly on the up.
Others to consider in this wide-open hurdles effort are MY BOBBY DAZZLER and WHATSUPWITHYOU.
Ones to watch: Pileon 9/2, Spiritofthegames 14/1
* (odds recorded 16:54 GMT on 31st December 2021 at Paddy Power)
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Paddy Power New Year’s Day Racing Offer
New and existing customers at Paddy Power will have access to a £0.50 Free Yankee Bet on Cheltenham Saturday 1st January 2022.
Opt in to the offer from Paddy Power and the bonus Yankee bet for Saturday’s Cheltenham races on January 1st will be credited.
A Yankee bet consists of 11 different bets which are broken down into 1 x fourfold, 4 x trebles and 6 x doubles. Just select your 4 fancies and select Yankee on the bet slip (total £5.5 in Yankee free bets).
Key Terms & Conditions
Max £0.50 or £0.25 each way free Yankee bet. Free Yankee bet must be used on Saturday’s Cheltenham races, January 1st. T&Cs apply. Applies to pre-race bets only.
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