'I doubt there's a better bet this side of new year' - expert ante-post advice

Clan Des Obeaux
King George VI Chase, Kempton, December 26
3pts win at 5-1, Hills and bet365

James Du Berlais
Marsh Novices’ Chase, Cheltenham, March 17
1pt win at 20-1, bet365

Galvin
Grand National, Aintree, April 9
1pt win at 25-1, Hills

I love the Cheltenham Festival when it comes around but there is plenty of action to entertain and inform us long before we get there and that’s where my focus is over the next few months.

I want to know who is going to win the Betfair Chase, the Tingle Creek and the King George. I want to know who will take out the Ladbrokes Trophy, Paddy Power Gold Cup and Becher Chase.

I want to know who is going to land the Savills Chase and Irish Gold Cup and all the top Irish handicaps too.

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Published on 17 October 2021inSeries

Last updated 18:14, 17 October 2021

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