Paddock Picks – Three big tips for Cheltenham from Paddock podcast guests

All eyes are on Cheltenham.

The Paddock is a brand new weekly show bringing together some of the most legendary voices in racing: Oli Bell, Nick Luck, Rishi Persad and Tom Stanley, plus special guests.

This week on The Paddock, host Oli Bell is joined by fellow racing broadcasters Rishi Persad and Tom Stanley, alongside legendary punter and larger-than-life betting personality Harry Findlay.

Across the show, the panel debate how betting has evolved, whether data has made finding an edge harder than ever, and how bookmakers, bet builders and regulation have reshaped the experience for everyday punters.

The Paddock is a show hosted by Oli Bell, with weekly episodes with the best tips, news, talking points and special guests from the world of horse racing. Catch The Paddock on YouTube, or listen on podcast – wherever you get your podcasts.

Rishi - Cheltenham - 1.50 - Friday - THE DOYEN CHIEF

"The Doyen Chief didn't get a run in the Coral Gold Cup because of that ridiculous start. He was a progressive chaser last season and I thought he ran really well. I think he's one of the horses still on the up. So Doyen Chief on Friday for me."

Tom Stanley - Cheltenham - 1.50 - Saturday - HOLY JOE SMOKE

"Holy Joe Smoke for Dan Skelton. Loads of horses have come out the Paddy Power and gone onto win a December Gold Cup so he shaped well there and was staying on, the new course will suit, and he won't go off favourite if Jagwar lines up. So Holy Joe Smoke for me."

Oli - Cheltenham - 3.00 - Saturday - CONMAN JOHN

"This horse is really really good and it's Conman John. Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore know what a good staying novice hurdler is and already this horse has shown lots of talent. So, short price but I think he'll win on Saturday."

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