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Cheltenham Festival Day 2 Preview | With Dean Ryan & Diarmuid Nolan

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Show Notes

The Cheltenham Festival rolls into Day 2 and the excitement is building at Prestbury Park. In this preview episode, Dean Ryan is joined by Diarmuid Nolan to break down Wednesday’s card and discuss the races that could define the middle day of the Festival.

The pair run through the big talking points from the opening day, the atmosphere around the meeting, and what trends and trainer form could shape the action on Wednesday. From championship races to competitive handicaps, there’s plenty of Cheltenham chat as they look for the angles that punters should be paying attention to.

Dean’s standout selection for the day is The Yellow Clay in the BetMGM Cup, and he makes a strong case for why the horse could be perfectly placed to land one of the most competitive races of the afternoon. Diarmuid is firmly in agreement, explaining why he also believes The Yellow Clay has the profile to run a huge race.

Diarmuid also highlights Act Of Innocence as one of his biggest fancies on the Day 2 card, outlining why he believes the horse has been building toward a big performance at the Festival.

Along the way the lads discuss the key runners, potential market movers, and where they think the value lies as the Festival continues to gather momentum.

If you’re looking for strong opinions, Cheltenham insight, and a couple of big fancies ahead of Day 2, this preview has you covered. 🏇

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