We are now just a matter of days away from the 2022 Cheltenham Festival and punters will be starting to look at horse racing betting tips ahead of the biggest jumps meeting of the year.
If you're looking for tips on the five Championship races, you're in the right place. Who better to listen to than 43-time Cheltenham Festival winner Barry Geraghty and seven-time British Champion Jockey John Francome?
Geraghty and Francome not only provide their expert views on Cheltenham's showpiece races but also respectively offer a NAP of the Festival - including one from John at an industry-best price of 8/1 at the time of writing!
So, what are you waiting for? Check out Barry and John's tips on the graphic above and find out a little more about each selection in the text below.
Don't miss Barry Geraghty & John Francome's Road to Cheltenham series - live now on the designated 888sport Racing Youtube channel.
With these two equine legends offering a unique insight into the Cheltenham Festival experience, their own personal highlights at the meeting and plenty of horse racing tips for the 2022 event, it is a must watch!
2022 Champion Hurdle Tips
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Barry Geraghty: "I think Appreciate It is a monster. He's the strongest rival that Honeysuckle has met and will give her a real test."
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John Francome: "Whatever you do with Honeysuckle, she'll keep finding more. I still don't think she's fully appreciated and will take the world of beating."
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888sport pick: "The lay-off is a concern but Appreciate It is a proper horse and can give Honeysuckle a serious fright. With a bit of luck, he can emerge victorious."
2022 Champion Chase Tips
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Barry Geraghty: "I fancy Chacun Pour Soi to finish in the places. Willie Mullins is going to be training him differently this year and he could be the value bet."
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John Francome: "Shishkin looked down and out at Ascot and he still won - he is some horse. I'm going to stick with him at a course we know he loves."
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888sport pick: "Energumene did little wrong at Ascot and can turn the tables on Shishkin at Cheltenham. It won't be easy but if anyone can do it, it's Willie Mullins!"
2022 Ryanair Chase Tips
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Barry Geraghty: "Allaho is the banker of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival. He was so impressive last year and it is difficult to see past him."
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John Francome: "Eldorado Allen is worth a punt each way. He was really good at Newbury and deserves his place in this race. There are worse each way bets out there..."
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888sport pick: "It has to be Allaho. His performance in this year last year was outstanding and he should win this again barring a fall."
2022 Stayers Hurdle Tips
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Barry Geraghty: "Klassical Dream is the classiest horse in the race and has that all important Festival form. I'm hoping he can bounce back after a disappointing run last time out."
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John Francome: "Paisley Park is my choice here. I just think he's a bit of value in this field and must go close if everything goes to plan."
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888sport pick: "Flooring Porter produced a proper performance 12 months ago and he can flex his muscles once again. He is quirky but classy."
2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips
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Barry Geraghty: "Minella Indo returned to form last time out and I like the Henry de Bromhead runner to make it back-to-back Gold Cups."
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John Francome: "A Plus Tard was really impressive at Haydock in November and, on that form, he has to be bang there. He can go one better after finishing second in last year's race."
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888sport pick: "Minella Indo is a horse that seems to come alive at this time of year and he loves Cheltenham. It's a tough race but Indo is the defending champion and that shouldn't be forgotten."
Cheltenham Festival NAPs:
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Barry Geraghty: "If Sir Gerhard runs in the Ballymore, he will take all the beating. He won the Champion Bumper 12 months ago and is a serious animal."
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John Francome: "I like Saint Sam in the Arkle. He is a lovely horse who keeps improving and didn't get the rub of the green at the Dublin Racing Festival."
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888sport pick: "Flooring Porter can prove he is once again the best staying hurdler around. He is a worthy favourite for Thursday's feature."
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