CHELTENHAM Festival is back with a bang – and with it the chance to win a little from a lot.
But do you know your handicaps from your Grade Ones?
Befuddled by form, perplexed by plot jobs or clueless about Champion Chases?
Well the good news is Sun Racing has cobbled together three of the biggest names to turn you from chump to champ.
Star columnist Piers Morgan, footie legend Harry Redknapp and Love Island star-turned racing specialist Chris Hughes – who will feature on ITV Racing's coverage through the week – have perused the form for your punting pleasure.
Our top celebs have put in the hard yards so you don't have to.
Latest Cheltenham Offers
Cheltenham Festival bonus: Get £60 in free bets TODAY with Paddy Power
Get £60 in free bets with Betfair for day one at Cheltenham
Below, they have picked their best bet for day one, where some 70,000 punters will flock back to Prestbury Park to watch the greatest show on turf.
There will be plenty of tweed, more than a few pints of Guinness – and, hopefully, some decent winners too.
Don't forget, you can also see Sun Racing tipster Templegate's picks for day one and our best big-price fancy.
And if you're out and about you can follow all the action on the brilliant Sun Racing live blog.
Most read in Horse Racing
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 
Runners and jockeys CONFIRMED, latest betting offers – Day 1 updates
All you need to know including how to pick winners as Cheltenham returns
My best bet will get us off to a flyer on day one of Cheltenham Festival
Templegate takes on HUGE fancy in complete guide to Cheltenham Festival day one
OFFERS OF THE DAY
William Hill: Bet £10 get £30 in free sports bets – CLAIM HERE
Betfair – Bet £10 on the First Race at Cheltenham Get £60 in Free Bets – CLAIM HERE
Paddy Power: Bet £10 on the First Race at Cheltenham Get £60 in Free Bets – CLAIM HERE
Sky Bet – £5 FREE BET EVERY DAY AT CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL + AN ADDITIONAL £5 FREE BET TODAY WHEN YOU PLACE A £5 BET –CLAIM HERE
William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. Begambleaware.org
Betfair – Bet £10 on SBK on Race 1 at Cheltenham, Tuesday 15th March. Get a £10 free bet for each of the remaining races on the card (£60 in total). Only deposits with Cards apply (Apple Pay deposits excluded). T&C apply.18+ BeGambleAware.Org
Paddy Power: Place a single £10 (or £5 e/w) bet on the 1:30 race at Cheltenham, after your qualifying bet settles you will get a £10 free bet for each of the remaining races on the card (£60 in total). Only deposits with Cards apply (Apple pay deposits are excluded). T&C apply. 18+ BeGambleAware.Org
Sky Bet: NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. FIRST SINGLE & E/W BET ONLY. ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. 5 x £5 BET TOKENS. FIRST £5 FREE BET CREDITED ON BET PLACEMENT. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. NO FREE BET EXPIRY. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS AND FURTHER T&CS APPLY. 18+. BEGAMBLEAWARE.ORG
And if you're new to racing, our best offers and free bets are available on our dedicated page.
You could bag yourself a tasty winner in the first by backing Constitution Hill at 50-1 and Jonbon at a whopping 80-1.
Now, let's see those picks.
Piers Morgan
3.30pm – Champion Hurdle
HONEYSUCKLE
It would be daft to oppose anything but the superstar mare on day one.
With Rachael Blackmore in the saddle and unbeaten in 14 races, I don't think anything can get near the pride of Ireland.
All you need for Cheltenham Festival 2022
- Cheltenham Festival LIVE – all the latest build-up ahead of day one as runners and riders CONFIRMED
- Cheltenham Festival FREE BETS – new customer offers
- Race schedule, TV channel and live stream info for the biggest show on turf
- Get £60 in FREE BETS – Get £10 to spend on SIX races on Tuesday with Paddy Power
- Gold Cup 2022 guide – all the latest odds for Friday's showpiece race
Harry Redknapp
4.50pm – Boodles Juvenile Handicap
GAELIC WARRIOR
Crack Irish trainer Willie Mullins and owner Rich Ricci are a formidable duo.
I fancy all the dosh for this runner hasn't been misplaced, it's the shrewd money.
We are yet to see this horse run over here but everything suggests he's a monster.
Chris Hughes
2.10pm – Arkle Handicap Chase
EDWARDSTONE
My pick is a progressive horse who’s done nothing wrong, and over this trip it’s the obvious horse to favour.
I think he’s a lovely price in a competitive race, and a good horse to get the funds up for the week early doors!
Back Coral ambassador Chris' tip with Coral at 11-4
FREE BETS GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chases their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
Source: Read Full Article