2011 Cheltenham Open Friday Betting Preview Part 4

The 3:30 is a very deep field and this is that race that could go in a multitude of different directions. Kauto Relko will likely some money based just on the name but one to seriously consider is the quality contender Hells Bells who lines up for the Nicky Henderson yard. Brian Toomey is aboard Shifting Gold and there's a lot to like about the five-year-old son of Night Shift.

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Dune Shine will attract some attention as well and he looks the progressive type and should benefit from his seasonal debut a few weeks back after a lengthy five month freshening. His early 2011 campaign was quality and saw him outrun his odds despite never scoring since a win at Fontwell in January.

The night cap at 4:05 features some of the best competitors of the day and it looks to be all about Colin Tizzard and the talented Cue Card in this one. He got the season off to a tremendous start when he conquered Michael Flips in his seasonal debut at Chepstow. He put in a solid shift during last year's festival season and has always acquited himself well in graded company – a fourth place finish being his worth effort.

Zaynar was a bit of a disappointment last year and hasn't really hit much success this year but should enjoy AP in the irons for this one.

Dualla Lord lines up for Paul Nicholls and the talented six-year-old should enjoy a bit of support on the day. The real spoiler here is Grands Crus who gets Tom Scudamore up and will have enjoyed a sixth-place effort to get the season off to a start.