'I cannot believe this horse's handicap mark - I'd have to give him a second look if he sneaked into the Kim Muir'

The sports top judges answer the key Cheltenham Festival questions. Next up, it's award-winning broadcaster Nick Luck
What's the best bet of the meeting?
I'll go with the Rebecca Curtis-trained Haiti Couleurs in the National Hunt Chase. I've loved what he's done over fences this season and he's already a course winner, while his last run over hurdles was very good too. He's got a good mark and should thrive over this staying trip.
Can anything stop Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle?
I don't think so, especially on how he's come back this season. But if she turns up here instead of the Mares' Hurdle then Brighterdaysahead and any of her running mates could at least make life a little bit more interesting for him.
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