Cheltenham 2025: Early Ante-Post Tips

Get ahead of the crowd with Declan Murphy's early ante-post selections for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

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The greatest show in jump racing returns in March, and the ante-post markets are already buzzing. Here are my early selections.

Champion Hurdle

Constitution Hill faces a defining test. At 4/6, he's short but justified given his dominance. For value, look at State Man each-way at 5/1.

Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs seeks a third consecutive Gold Cup. The 2/1 favourite has earned respect, but Shishkin at 8/1 intrigues me.

Irish-Trained Horses to Watch

Willie Mullins will again dominate numerically. Watch for: - Facile Vega (Supreme/Champion Hurdle) - El Fabiolo (Champion Chase) - Fact To File (Gold Cup dark horse)

Betting Strategy

Place ante-post bets now while prices are generous. Consider multiple bookmaker accounts to get best odds.

Disclaimer

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