John O'Keeffe tips up his Irish Raiders for Day 1 at the Cheltenham Festival.

John O'Keeffe's Irish Cheltenham Tips

Resident Irish Racing Tipster John O'Keeffe picks out a few Irish Raiders at Day 1 Of The Cheltenham Festival

The Irish have dominated Cheltenham for many years bring over the very best of Irish trained horses, notably from the yards of Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and many other elite trainers. Here are my best value bet selections from Day 1 at the Cheltenham Festival.

1:20 Cheltenham

Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Irancy - 14/1 - Each Way

Romeo Coolio - 13/2 - Each Way

2:40 Cheltenham

Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Search For Glory - 20/1 - Each Way

3:20 Cheltenham

Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Kala Conti - 16/1 - Each Way

4:40 Cheltenham

Hallgarten And Novum Wines Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As Fred Winter) (Premier Hcap) (GBB)

Wendrock - 20/1 - Each Way

Beyond Your Dreams - 6/1 - Win

5:20 Cheltenham

Princess Royal National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Resplendent Grey - 12/1 - Each Way

Transmission - 9/2 (NAP) Win

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