Ruby Walsh’s big picks for Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival
Willie Mullins was in flying form on Day 1 at Cheltenham and here are the picks from the Festival’s most successful jockey of all-time for Day 2
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We have teamed up with Paddy Power to bring you Ruby Walsh’s big picks for Day 2 at the Cheltenham Festival:
Gallagher's Novice Hurdle (1.30pm)
Willie Mullins has plenty of runners in here and I’m a huge fan of Ballyburn (4/11). He’s a short price and a value pick could be Jimmy Du Seuil (33/1) to be placed. He’s an each-way shout if eight runners line up.
Brown Advisory Novice Chase (2.10pm)
Broadway Boy not running makes this a tougher task for Stay Away Fay. It’ll be a tricky ride for Harry Cobden against Fact To File (4/5) and his chances have been enhanced. He’ll be too quick for the rest of these.
Coral Cup (2.50pm)
I’m with First Street (22/1) for Nicky Henderson. He’s on a respectable mark and he’s a decent each-way price. Sa Majeste is good but I can’t be taking him at a short price.
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Champion Chase (3.30pm)
It’s El Fabiolo v Jonbon again. I’m siding with Jonbon (5/1) at the prices with El Fabiolo being so short. Nicky Henderson’s runner is the only other horse in the race that can win.
Grand Annual (4.50pm)
I’m being greedy and having two picks: Libberty Hunter (4/1) and Saint Roi (7/1). The latter has ran well for Willie Mullins and I was really impressed with Libberty Hunter in his last two wins.
Champion Bumper (5.30pm)
I’ve been with Argento Boy (14/1) for a while and I’m not deserting him. He’ll stay well and he’ll enjoy the going. He’s a good each-way shout.
