'I get the impression he's been laser-targeted at this race and his course form is excellent'
The sport's top judges answer the key Cheltenham Festival questions. Next up it's Racing Post tipster Robbie Wilders . . .
What's the best bet of the meeting?
Be Aware in the Coral Cup. Dan Skelton is the top dog in handicap hurdles and I get the impression Be Aware has been laser-targeted at this race since his eyecatching second to Burdett Road in the Greatwood in November. That’s an excellent piece of course form and he’ll eat up this extra half-mile.
Can anything stop Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle?
Brighterdaysahead can and she’ll surely be heading there rather than the Mares’ Hurdle. Her Grade 1 victory at Leopardstown was one of the most impressive performances I have seen from a mare and I like the fact she’s been freshened up since. I’m unsure whether Constitution Hill is the horse he used to be. We’ll soon find out and it’s fascinating.
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