Cheltenham - Racing Post Trophy Betting Analysis

Ruby Walsh is leading the way in the race for the Racing Post Trophy, which will be awarded to the jockey with the most winners at the Festival, after completing a mesmerising brace aboard Noland and Dun Doire. VCBet go 4/6 about Walsh prevailing, while Tony McCoy is 9/4 seond favourite and Timmy Murphy at 12s. Brave Inca headed a 1-2-3 for the Irish in the third race and the popular favourite is given a 4/1 quote to repeat his Champion Hurdle victory next year. Voy Por Ustedes and Monet's Garden gave a great battle up the Cheltenham hill in the Arkle and both are quoted as leading contenders for next years Champion Chase. Voy Por Ustedes is 8/1 while Monet's Garden is 12S. Other significant moves for the rest of the week include Ground Ball, halved in price and now joint third favourite at 8/1 for the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual, bidding to make up for his tumble last year and go one better than his second place in 2004. Impek is now clear 9/4 favourite for the Ryanair Chase as punters back another Festival victory for owner Jim Lewis and the Irish are keeping faith with their main Totesport Gold Cup representative and Beef or Salmon is now the 7/2 favourite for Friday's big race.