2011 Cheltenham Open Friday Betting Preview Part 3

Take a second look at both Uncle Junior and Double Dizzy ahead of this one – the latter being the especially appealing one for anybody seeking a tasty each-way selection at 25/1.

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Paul Nicholls also saddles Gullible Gordon with Harry Skelton up. The 6/1 price shows that he is ready to pounce on any error made by the favoured selection and he looks a nice addition to a multi-race wager for anybody feeling especially adventurous.

Steps To Freedom looks a solid shout at 5/4 in the 2:55 and will likely make a very short-priced double selection with Garde Champetre. He got started a bit slowly this year with a rough outing in his seasonal debut but he's got two wins on the bounce and represents a very well-respected barn. The Grade 3 winner knows how to get the job done and could capitalize on some unproven talent in this contest.

Absolutelyfantastic represents good value at 14/1 and will likely drop in price once the betting opens up for the day. There's some real talent here waiting to be uncovered and it looks like we haven't seen the bottom of him yet with a 112 record in his last three. Look for him to build on the experience he picked up last time out.

Prospect Wells is getting some real support at 10/3 and that's the Paul Nicholls factor in full effect. A direct son of Saddler's Wells who ran in a number of Group 2 contests on the flat in France will be able to put up a serious performance if he can progress onwards from the class he showed in a novice hurdle contest at Chepstow.