Cheltenham Festival: Tips from RTÉ Racing's TV analysts

RTÉ Racing analysts Jane Mangan, Lisa O'Neill, Barry Geraghty and Andrew McNamara explore where they feel the value lies over each of the four afternoons at the Cheltenham Festival.

DAY 1

JM: A horse that has a chance to defy its odds is Quilixios (7-1) in the Arkle (2.10). It's a race that has opened up considerably, with a number of notable non-runners. While I can pick holes in some of the market protagonists, I think Quilixios has a very solid each-way chance for the king of the two-mile chasers in Henry de Bromhead, and Rachael Blackmore won the Triumph Hurdle on him. Owners Cheveley Park have a remarkable record at the Festival and I think this one could enhance it.

LON: I'm going for Hispanic Moon (40-1) in the Mares' Hurdle (4.10). Darragh O'Keeffe is on board for Henry de Bromhead, who sends out three runners in the race. Hispanic Moon appeals because I think she's quite a progressive mare. She was a multiple winner in France, including a Grade Three over fences, before she joined her current trainer. A winner of two of her three starts on Irish soil, I was really impressed with how she performed the last day at Punchestown, when she had Gala Marceau well behind her. She jumps and travels really well, while she should really handle the ground conditions. I think that she'll be coming up the hill extremely well and will see out this trip.

BG: A horse that I think will outrun his odds potentially on drying ground is Tellherthename (25-1) in the Supreme (1.30). Trained by Ben Pauling in England, he's an Irish point-to-point winner. He was very impressive at Huntingdon last time, winning by 14 lengths. He disappointed on his previous start at Aintree on very soft ground, but was a good winner before that, also at