Cheltenham Festival Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Wednesday including 66/1 and 50/1 chances

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• Each-way value in the handicaps

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The Gordon Elliott-trained Romeo Coolio has won all four of his chase starts this season including two Grade 1 contests with the latter being a victory over Tuesday's Arkle Chase winner Kargese. He's 4/91.44 to finish in the top four in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at 14:00 but the Betfair Sportsbook has super-boosted his price to 1/12.00.

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Day two set to deliver drama, excitement and more

Another brilliant day in prospect on the second day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Packed fields across the card including a maximum number of 22 runners for the opener for the novices. Paul Nicholls will hope No Drama This End can add another course-and-distance win to his record and remain unbeaten over hurdles, but he faces stiff opposition from Ireland and will have to be at his very best. Don't forget you can read all Paul's thoughts on his day two runners here.

Romeo Coolio is upped in trip in the Brown Advisory, opting for the longer distance rather than the speedier test of the Arkle on Tuesday. Final Demand was nowhere near his best at the Dublin Racing Festival and will need to bounce back, but his stablemate Kaid d'Authie put his name at the top of the shortlist with his Leopardstown success and warrants the utmost respect, as does exciting prospect Koktail Divin, an imposing chaser.

The Cross Country offers a taste of something different, with reigning champion Stumptown bidding to retain his crown in the race but facing the challenge of Favori De Champdou among other tough competitors. The Champion Bumper is another interesting contest which is almost certain to feature future stars at the beginning of their journey, and, as usual, Willie Mullins looks set to hold a strong hand.

The Queen Mother Champion Chase is undoubtedly the highlight, however, with its rich history and stature. Last year's winner Marine Nationale sadly misses out this time around, and there'll be no Jonbon, but Majborough could gain redemption having made a bad mistake when beaten in the Arkle last year. He has always promised plenty, and delivered in style when beating a good field of rivals by 19-lengths in the Dublin Chase when last seen. Cheekpieces worked the oracle that day and if he can get his jumping right, we could see another special performance.

Turners Novices' Hurdle, 13:20, Cheltenham - Back Sober E/W @ 7/18.00 (NAP)

A son of Camelot, Sober is bidding for a fifth successive win as he steps up to Grade One level for the first time over obstacles. His latest successes include two Flat wins as well as a pair of hurdling victories, including a Punchestown Grade Two when last seen.

The Moscow Flyer was won by a Closutton representative for the fifth consecutive year this season with Sober taking the main prize. The race may not have been the deepest, but the roll of honour is noteworthy and includes a number of subsequent Cheltenham Festival contenders in Dysart Dynamo, Mystical Power and Salvator Mundi, as well as future Baring Bingham winner Impaire Et Passe.

Sober brings great Flat form into the race having won at Royal Ascot last summer, as well as a placed effort at Group One level in the Prix Royal-Oak to Iresine and two Group Two successes. Whilst unlikely to be shy on speed, he looks a real stayer in the making over obstacles, with plenty of class and ability, as well as experience, in his favour.

Turners Novices' Hurdle, 13:20 - Back Shuttle Diplomacy E/W @ 16/117.00

Six-year-old gelding Shuttle Diplomacy was a brilliant third to Bambino Fever in last year's Champion Bumper, outrunning odds of 66/167.00 to make the frame for Tom Cooper. He was returning from a 315-day break in his first start at Prestbury Park, putting in a great effort in tough company that day. Since then, he has been inconsistent and it's taken him a couple of runs to get going over obstacles.

The son of Dschingis Secret has shaped with potential in recent starts, however, finishing second to King Rasko Grey at Limerick before comfortably landing his maiden at Naas when last seen. Further improvement is required but Shuttle Diplomacy has shown he has the credentials to compete at the top level on his day, and he's still capable of showing progression over hurdles having received a confidence booster with a win in his latest outing.

Brown Advisory Novices' Chase, 14:00 - Back Final Demand @ 11/26.50

Final Demand was disappointing at the Dublin Racing Festival, failing to finish strongly despite being sent off at odds of 3/101.30. He's capable of much better, as shown in all of his previous runs over fences, and his latest effort could be worth forgiving.

The seven-year-old won his first two starts over the larger obstacles by a combined distance of 21-lengths before suffering defeat at Leopardstown. He landed Grade One glory at Limerick, adding to his pair of top level prizes as a hurdler.

Last season, the Closutton representative finished third to The New Lion in the Turners Novices' Hurdle, having recorded an impressive 12-length victory over Wingmen at the Dublin Racing Festival. It could be worth keeping the faith in the exciting prospect, who clearly possesses a huge amount of talent.

BetMGM Cup, 14:40, Cheltenham - Back Ballyadam E/W @ 18/119.00

Eleven-year-old gelding Ballyadam is running at his sixth Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, having performed consistently well in each of his trips to Prestbury Park in March.

He chased home a dominant Appreciate It on yard debut for Henry De Bromhead in the opening race of the 2021 Festival, before finishing a creditable fifth to State Man in the County the following year, matching that position in 2023 too.

In the previous two renewals of this race, Ballyadam has finished second and third respectively in this race from a mark of 147 and 151. On 152 this year, his task is made slightly harder at the weights but 5lb claimer Patrick O'Brien eases his burden.

With plenty of experience in his favour, including from similar ratings in the past, Ballyadam warrants each-way consideration particularly considering his excellent record at this venue at the meeting.

BetMGM Cup, 14:40, Cheltenham - Back Farren Glory E/W @ 20/121.00

Following a good run over two miles in Grade Three company behind Storm Heart at Gowran Park, Farren Glory is an interesting contender back up in trip for Gordon Elliott. He doesn't have proven form over the intermediate trip under Rules, but has a couple of point runs to his name and did finish third to Maxxum in last year's Boyne Hurdle at Navan.

There could be more to come from the nine-year-old over this distance and he could be well treated at the weights on handicap debut, completely unexposed on a mark of 148. He's a classy performer, having already won a Grade One over hurdles, and makes only his ninth start over hurdles.

A classy performer coming into handicap company, there's a lot to like about Farren Glory and he could have enough ability to be able to make his presence felt under Jack Kennedy.

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BetMGM Cup, 14:40, Cheltenham - Back Minella Rescue E/W @ 66/167.00

Far from a forlorn hope at odds of 66/167.00 at his best, Gary Hanmer-trained Minella Rescue shouldn't be ruled out in this competitive handicap. He's 6lb higher than his last win, but has shown a great level of ability on his day, including when beating a number of subsequent winners when second to Julius Des Pictons in the Sefton Novices' Hurdle last term.

In that Grade One at Aintree, Minella Rescue was able to outrun odds of 50/151.00 to place. He hasn't been in quite the same form recently, but is capable of better and could be worth keeping the faith in, impossible to ignore at huge odds.

Cross Country Chase, 15:20, Cheltenham - Back Pied Piper E/W @ 25/126.00

Classy performer Pied Piper has a great record at Cheltenham, with form figures of 121232 at the track. He has been a Grade One performer on his day over the years, has enough class to put in a bold bid from a mark of 145 if taking to this new challenge.

The flashy chestnut proved his staying credentials when a good second to Leave Of Absence at the track during the Showcase Meeting in October. He has since emerged with credit from big field, competitive handicaps at Navan and Leopardstown, respectively, but, at this stage in his career, a change in challenge could spark some further improvement.

An extremely likeable performer who is often reliable and possesses a huge amount of talent, Pied Piper is one to note each-way for the Cullentra team, dangerous to oppose considering his class and level of ability on a going day.

Cross Country Chase, 15:20, Cheltenham - Back The Goffer E/W @ 14/115.00

Equipped with first-time cheekpieces, The Goffer is another contender to consider for Gordon Elliott from a mark of 143 with Josh Williamson claiming 5lb in the saddle. He has been gaining some valuable experience in recent runs and finished fourth to Stumptown in last year's renewal from a mark of 138.

The likeable nine-year-old also finished third to Gentleman De Mee in the Topham at Aintree, staying on well over the shorter distance that day, and then finished fifth to Busselton over 4m1f, a trip which likely tests his stamina.

Having run well in the race last year from a far back position, The Goffer could be worth keeping onside in this year's renewal, making each-way appeal at odds of 14/115.00.

Queen Mother Champion Chase, 16:00, Cheltenham - Back Quilixios E/W @ 10/111.00

Unfortunate to fall late on in last year's Champion Chase, Quilixos hasn't been seen since and returns from a 364-day break in this renewal. He has a great record when fresh, winning on the back of 610 days and 225-day absences in the past.

A former Triumph Hurdle winner, he has proven form at the Festival and can make his presence felt for Henry de Bromhead with the fresh angle key to his chances.

Despite being present in big meetings for years, Quilixios is only a nine-year-old, therefore can still be capable of putting in a bold bid on his day as shown 12 months ago. He makes each-way appeal at the odds, and shouldn't be overlooked despite the favourite holding solid claims.

Champion Bumper, 17:20, Cheltenham - Back Keep Him Company @ 15/28.50

A £220,000 purchase at last year's Tatts Festival sale at Cheltenham, six-year-old gelding Keep Him Company is one to note for Gordon Elliott in the Champion Bumper.

The point winner by Walzertakt has won both of first two starts under Rules, including when a four-and-a-half-length winner over Passenger at Leopardstown, with subsequent Dublin Racing Festival second Royal Hillsborough, unlucky to be denied in Grade Two company when last seen, in third.

Both of the bumper successes this term were previously won by 2024 Champion Bumper favourite Jalon d'Oudairies, who finished third in his attempt for Cullentra. Following a similar route, Keep Him Company could be able to at least match his stablemate by putting in a competitive effort in the hands of Jack Kennedy.

Champion Bumper, 17:20, Cheltenham - Back Of Land And Sea E/W @ 50/151.00

A good winner at Limerick when last seen, Of Land And Sea improved on a debut run for Paul Hennessy to get off the mark under Patrick Mullins, who had partnered him in both of his previous outings too. The five-year-old, who finished a two-length fourth on debut for Mags Mullins before switching yards, finished fifth in his penultimate start to Tiktok Casey, who went on to achieve a third-placed finish at the Dublin Racing Festival in Grade Two company.

The form of his win when last seen does have some substance to it. The distant third, Gillane, had previously finished fifth to Thedeviluno in his maiden hurdle, and was then second to Charismatic Kid at Navan. Burning Ability, further behind in sixth, had previously finished within two-and-a-half-lengths of Tiktok Casey in a Naas bumper, having also finished fifth to Heads Up in a Listowel maiden hurdle.

Whilst Of Land And Sea will need to take another step forward to have an impact on this Grade One, big prices can often make the frame and he is far from a forlorn hope, capable of putting in a good effort on his day.

Katie's Day Two Cheltenham Multi@ Back Pied Piper (15.20 Cheltenham) and Ballyadam (14.40 Cheltenham) in an each-way double 

Betfair is offering Bet £10 Get £10 on Racing Multis each day of the Cheltenham Festival, and the multi that makes the most appeal on Tuesday is an each-way double including Pied Piper (Cross Country Chase) and Ballyadam (BetMGM Cup).

Two experienced horses both with great records at Cheltenham, Pied Piper and Ballyadam both hold a good chance of making the frame at the least. It's a competitive Wednesday at the Festival across the card, but the pair of Irish-raiders have enough course form and class in their favour to pose a threat in their respective races.

At the prices, both represent some value, too, therefore make the most appeal in an each-way double.

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