Cheltenham Day 4 Preview - Friday 17th March

Penzance ended a sequence of three double-figure priced winners in the Triumph Hurdle last year but was still returned at a generous 9/1. Mister Hight from the Willie Mullins stable heads the market at this stage, closely followed by Detroit City and Afsoun - they go to post at 2pm. At 2.35pm we see the second festival airing of the Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle, a race run over 3 miles, only out-and-out stayers need apply. Black Jack Ketchum has this as an option along with the previously mentioned R&SA Hurdle on Wednesday. Described as the weakest renewal for some time, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is still the main attraction on the final day at 3.15pm. There is still a fantastic race in prospect with many puzzles to be solved, not least the Cheltenham record of the well-fancied Beef Or Salmon. Phillip Hobbs has his charge Monkerhostin on the festival glory path after a tremendous season of consistent performances. Don't be surprised to see horses at a big price filling the places. Other Races On Day Four:4.00pm - Amateur Riders Foxhunter Chase.4.40pm - Grand Annual Handicap Chase.5.20pm - Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.