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It's day 2 of Cheltenham and here is your chance to get a free yankee for day 3. Simply place a £/€2 (11 bets, total stake £/€22) yankee on any races of day 2 at Cheltenham and get a free £/€1 yankee for day 3.

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Place a £/€2 yankee bet (total stake £/€22), via the betslip on either Betfair Sports or Betfair Exchange site, selecting from races on day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival (bets placed through multiples.betfair.com do not count). Only your first qualifying bet counts.

Note - A "yankee" is made up of four selections and consists of 11 separate bets: six doubles, four trebles and a fourfold accumulator.

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Your free bet must be used on races taking place on day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival.

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To use your free bet, add four selections from day 3 at Cheltenham to your betslip and select the option to use your free yankee bet.

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Timeform Radio Racing Tips: Day three Festival Yankee

Daily Tipping / Rory Delargy / 15 March 2012 / Leave a Comment

Can Rory land his day three Yankee?

"Big Buck's faces his stiffest test yet in his bid for a fourth World Hurdle, but that's no reason to believe that the champion is vulnerable and, while he might provide in-running fun, he will surely put his rivals to the sword."

It's day three of the Festival and Rory Delargy is continuing his bid to land a lucrative, four leg Betfair multiple...

Jewson Novices' Chase - 13:30

With questions over Peddlers Cross' preparation for this, and with Sir des Champs arguably in need of a stiffer test, this looks a good opportunity for the exciting Cristal Bonus. He was hugely impressive last time at Kempton, particularly with the accuracy of his jumping. Going left handed isn't a problem, and he has plenty in his favour.

Pertemps Final - 14:05

All eyes here will be on the veteran Buena Vista, racing at his eighth Festival and going for a third consecutive win in this contest, a feat only previously achieved by the legendary Willie Wumpkins. His form this season gives him little chance, but he's clearly been trained to peak for one race, and the drying ground (assuming it hasn't been overwatered) will suit him ideally. Another major positive is the jockey booking - claimer ridden for both previous wins here, he has the services of the excellent 10 lb claimer Tom Bellamy, and it seems to me the jockey has also been saved for this race in order to retain that full allowance. He impressed with his maturity when guiding Swing Bill to victory here earlier in the season, and can repeat the dose here.

Ryanair Chase - 14:40

A hugely competitive and high-class field have justified the Ryanair's status, and even the biggest curmudgeon wouldn't begrudge its place as a true championship race now. I've long been a fan of Rubi Light, and while his ante-post odds have been unappealing for some time, he's finally drifted to a realistic price. He hasn't needed to improve on his 2011 third to win twice this season, but there are reasons to believe that he has a bigger performance in him, and I believe conditions will hold no fear for this bold jumper.

Ladbrokes World Hurdle - 15:20

Big Buck's faces his stiffest test yet in his bid for a fourth World Hurdle, but that's no reason to believe that the champion is particularly vulnerable, and while he might just provide some in-running fun, he will surely put today's rivals, of whom Smad Place is the most intriguing, to the sword. If you want to bet in the "without" market, then Alan King's grey, who is totally unexposed as a stayer, looks a decent price.

Byrne Group Plate -16:00

Niceonefrankie, on a roll for Venetaia Williams, has been my long-term fancy for this race, and I think he is still ahead of the handicapper under a 5 lb penalty for a recent win at Newbury. At much bigger prices, I think Life of A Luso will surprise a few. He ran poorly when I tipped him at Ascot earlier in the year, but his form otherswise reads well, and he's exactly the type of unsexy horse who could go off at ridiculous odds before making the frame.

Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase - 16:40

My pair against the field in this tricky finale are Becauseicouldntsee (an excellent second in the National Hunt Chase here in 2010) and Brackloon High, who jumps well for a novice, and has the assistance of Richard Harding, who has won this race on both You're Special and Ballabriggs.

Rory's Yankee
13:30 Cristal Bonus
14:05 Buena Vista
14:40 Rubi Light
16:00 Niceonefrankie

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It's Day Three of the Cheltenham Festival and Timeform's SmartPlays team bring you another three recommended bets, headed by a top-class chaser from the in-form yard of Nicky Henderson......

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Timeform Radio Racing Tips: Day three Festival Yankee

Daily Tipping / Rory Delargy / 15 March 2012 / Leave a Comment

Can Rory land his day three Yankee?

"Big Buck's faces his stiffest test yet in his bid for a fourth World Hurdle, but that's no reason to believe that the champion is vulnerable and, while he might provide in-running fun, he will surely put his rivals to the sword."

It's day three of the Festival and Rory Delargy is continuing his bid to land a lucrative, four leg Betfair multiple...

Jewson Novices' Chase - 13:30

With questions over Peddlers Cross' preparation for this, and with Sir des Champs arguably in need of a stiffer test, this looks a good opportunity for the exciting Cristal Bonus. He was hugely impressive last time at Kempton, particularly with the accuracy of his jumping. Going left handed isn't a problem, and he has plenty in his favour.

Pertemps Final - 14:05

All eyes here will be on the veteran Buena Vista, racing at his eighth Festival and going for a third consecutive win in this contest, a feat only previously achieved by the legendary Willie Wumpkins. His form this season gives him little chance, but he's clearly been trained to peak for one race, and the drying ground (assuming it hasn't been overwatered) will suit him ideally. Another major positive is the jockey booking - claimer ridden for both previous wins here, he has the services of the excellent 10 lb claimer Tom Bellamy, and it seems to me the jockey has also been saved for this race in order to retain that full allowance. He impressed with his maturity when guiding Swing Bill to victory here earlier in the season, and can repeat the dose here.

Ryanair Chase - 14:40

A hugely competitive and high-class field have justified the Ryanair's status, and even the biggest curmudgeon wouldn't begrudge its place as a true championship race now. I've long been a fan of Rubi Light, and while his ante-post odds have been unappealing for some time, he's finally drifted to a realistic price. He hasn't needed to improve on his 2011 third to win twice this season, but there are reasons to believe that he has a bigger performance in him, and I believe conditions will hold no fear for this bold jumper.

Ladbrokes World Hurdle - 15:20

Big Buck's faces his stiffest test yet in his bid for a fourth World Hurdle, but that's no reason to believe that the champion is particularly vulnerable, and while he might just provide some in-running fun, he will surely put today's rivals, of whom Smad Place is the most intriguing, to the sword. If you want to bet in the "without" market, then Alan King's grey, who is totally unexposed as a stayer, looks a decent price.

Byrne Group Plate -16:00

Niceonefrankie, on a roll for Venetaia Williams, has been my long-term fancy for this race, and I think he is still ahead of the handicapper under a 5 lb penalty for a recent win at Newbury. At much bigger prices, I think Life of A Luso will surprise a few. He ran poorly when I tipped him at Ascot earlier in the year, but his form otherswise reads well, and he's exactly the type of unsexy horse who could go off at ridiculous odds before making the frame.

Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase - 16:40

My pair against the field in this tricky finale are Becauseicouldntsee (an excellent second in the National Hunt Chase here in 2010) and Brackloon High, who jumps well for a novice, and has the assistance of Richard Harding, who has won this race on both You're Special and Ballabriggs.

Rory's Yankee
13:30 Cristal Bonus
14:05 Buena Vista
14:40 Rubi Light
16:00 Niceonefrankie

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It's Day Three of the Cheltenham Festival and Timeform's SmartPlays team bring you another three recommended bets, headed by a top-class chaser from the in-form yard of Nicky Henderson......

With three tricky handicaps to navigate the Cheltenham Placepot could pay well this afternoon as Timeform's Joe Szekeres heads to Prestbury Park to offer his permutation......

Nick Shiambouros explains why he's backing a certain gelding to complete a Ryanair hat-trick on Thursday afternoon......

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Timeform Radio Racing Tips: Day two Festival Yankee

Daily Tipping / Rory Delargy / 14 March 2012 / Leave a Comment

Simonsig makes up the first leg of Rory's second day tips

"Simonsig wouldn't be the strongest of stayers at 21f, but plenty of speedy horses have taken this over the years, notably Istabraq, and there's no doubt that he's the class act here."

Rory Delargy takes a second crack at landing a big paying Festival four-timer - read his selections here

Diamond Jubilee National Hunt Chase - 13:30
The National Hunt Chase sees Harry The Viking topping the ratings, but while I respect his chance on paper, I can't help feeling Paul Nicholls (who has a poor record with fancied runners in this race) is running the wrong horse - this would be the ideal race for Join Together who will find the RSA too sharp in my opinion. Without him, the race looks very open, and the pair who appeal most to me are Alfie Spinner and Teaforthree, both of whom look to have the right sort of profile for the contest.

Neptune Novices' Hurdle - 14:05
Nicky Henderson disappointed many people by switching Simonsig to this from the Supreme, but those punters should get some compensation here. Simonsig wouldn't be the strongest of stayers at 21f, but plenty of speedy horses have taken this over the years, notably Istabraq, and there's no doubt that he's the class act here.

RSA Chase- 14:40
Like Simonsig, Grands Crus promises to be even better at a shorter trip than this 3m, but similarly he looks a cut above his rivals here, and is a much more assured jumper than either of his main rivals to boot. He looks the day's best bet.

Queen Mother Champion Chase - 15:20
Sizing Europe is definitely the one to beat in the Champion Chase, but I believe that Finian's Rainbow is capable of toppling him. The key to this race is who wants to grab the race by the scruff of the neck, and if the others allow Sizing Europe to bowl along, they won't catch him. I'm hoping that the excellent Barry Geraghty will be wise to this, and a decisive move from him down the hill may well pay dividends.

Coral Cup - 16:00
Balgarry is unsure to stay a stiff 21f (are you seeing the day's theme), but is well ahead of his mark as he showed when winning easily at Newbury, and a 5lb penalty for that easy win won't stop him. He won't need to ridden so aggressively, and looks worth chancing over the trip. I've had a small interest in Megastar earlier in the week, and very much respect his chances, although the value about him has dried up a little.

Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle - 16:40
Vendor looks the standout handicap bet of the week, and is impossible to oppose despite there being a smattering of interesting runners. He would have finished fourth in the Grade 1 Prix Cambaceres at Auteuil but for a last-flight fall, and to show how well-in he is, the fifth placed Kapga de Cerisy (who would have been at least 10 lengths behind) now has to concede him 5 lb. One to note at bigger odds is the bottom weight Jackies Solitaire, who has been campaigned with handicaps in mind.

Champion Bumper - 17:15
Of the Irish, it's the experience of Moscow Mannon and Clonbanan Lad which is preferred to the potential of the Mullins pair, while New Year's Eve has a turn of foot to dream of. John Ferguson's gelding needs to prove he can do it at a galloping track, though, and I prefer the claims of Royal Guardsman, who has garnered plenty of experience, and was impressive at Ascot last time.

Rory's Yankee
14:05 Simonsig
14:40 Grands Crus
15:20 Finian's Rainbow
16:40 Vendor

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