Day Two Cheltenham Festival Confirmations: Eight Horses Ready to Battle in the Champion Chase

Ferny Hollow was the hot tip but didn't make the cut, along with Appreciate It and Visionarian.

We're down to the wire with just eight horses left battling it out in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. It's looking like a showdown with El Fabiolo, Jonbon, and Edwardstone not backing down.

Ferny Hollow was the hot tip but didn't make the cut, along with a few others like Appreciate It and Visionarian. So, we're looking at 162 contenders ready to roll on day two, a bit less than last year but still plenty to get excited about.

The Brown Advisory is heating up to be the thrill of the week for novice chases. The field got a boost with American Mike jumping in, fresh off a Ten Up win, and joining a packed line-up that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Now, for the Glenfarclas Chase fans, big news - Conflated, a strong contender at 9-2, is out. But keep your eyes on Minella Indo, the 2021 Gold Cup champ, leading a strong group of 14.

The Gallagher Novices' Hurdle has slimmed down too, with 24 out of 51 holding their spot, including some top picks from Willie Mullins' crew. And for the bumper fans, 31 are still in the running for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.

Quick note on the handicaps - Coral Cup and Grand Annual are still packed with 47 and 27 runners, respectively, though we've seen some top weights bow out, shaking things up a bit.

So, whether you're placing your bets or just here for the thrill, it's shaping up to be an epic day at Cheltenham. Get ready to pick your winners and enjoy the ride! Don't forget, at betting.bet, we will be providing daily betting previews as well as showcasing a live feed of the latest free bets for Cheltenham!

Champion Chase (3.30)