Sifting through this morning's newspapers with alarming precision, Eoin Sheahan has gathered together the broad reach of Cheltenham odds available for today's opening races.
Coming from all manner of sources in all manner of publications, we can bring you a helpful list of the most popularly backed horses in today's races.
Assembled Cheltenham Odds
1.30 - Novices' Hurdle
Klassical Dream (9/2)
- Ruby Walsh (Irish Examiner) - as part of a double
- Pat Keane (Irish Examiner) - each-way
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- Robbie Power (The Herald)
- Johnny burke (The Mail)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian) - nap
Vision D’Honneur (12/1)
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star)
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror)
- Ed Chamberlin (Daily Telegraph)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball) - e/w
Al Dancer (4/1)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times) - as part of a double
- Steve Mullen (The Sun)
- Dave Mitchell (The Mirror)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
Angels Breath (11/2)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
- Gerald Delamere (Racing Post)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball)
Fakir D’Oudairies (6/1)
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
Aramon (12/1)
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent) - e/w
- Matt Chapman (The Sun)
Grand Sancy (14/1)
- Megan Nicholls (The Sun) - e/w
Thomas Darby (25/1)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald)
Mister Fisher (14/1)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
2.10 - Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase
Hardline (5/1)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
- Matt Chapman (The Sun)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star)
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian)
- Gerald Delamere (Racing Post)
Glen Forsa (9/2)
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner)
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
Paloma Blue (11/1)
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- Robbie Power (The Herald)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
Lalor (6/1)
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner)
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times)
Us and Them (14/1)
- Tony Keenan (Irish Times)
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror)
Duc des Genievres (6/1)
- Steve Mullen (The Sun)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
Kalashnikov (15/2)
- Rob Wright (The Times)
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball)
Ornua (14/1)
- Tony O’Hehir (Racing Post)
2.50 - Ultima Handicap Chase
Coo Star Sivola (9/1)
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent)
- Steve Mullen (The Sun)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
- Gerald Delamere (Racing Post)
Give Me a Copper (9/1)
- Megan Nicholls (The Sun)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
- Dave Mitchell (The Mirror)
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror)
Up for Review (8/1)
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times)
- Tony Keenan (Irish Times)
- Tony O’Hehir (Racing Post) - nap
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball)
Beware the Bear (12/1)
- Matt Chapman (The Sun)
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian) - nb
Mister Whitaker (8/1)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
Noble Endeavour (14/1)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
- Rob Wright (The Times)
General Principle (20/1)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star) - e/w
Royal Vacation (33/1)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald) - e/w
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
Crucial Role (18/1)
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner)
Vintage Clouds (16/1)
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner)
Big River (25/1)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
Magic of Light (22/1)
- Robbie Power (The Herald) - e/w
3.30 - Champion Hurdle
Apple’s Jade (15/8)
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner) - Nap
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
- Tony Keenan (Irish Times)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star) - nap
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror)
- Gerald Delamere (Racing Post)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
Buveur D’Air (9/4)
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent)
- Robbie Power (The Herald)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian)
Laurina (3/1)
- Pat Keane (Irish Examiner) - each way
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times)
- Matt Chapman (The Sun)
- Johnny burke (The Mail)
Espoir D’Allen (16/1)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post) - e/w
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball) - e/w
4.10 - Mares Hurdle
Benie des Dieux (11/10)
- Ruby Walsh (Irish Examiner) - Nap
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner) - NB
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner) - Nap
- Pat Keane (Irish Examiner) - Nap
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times)
- Matt Chapman (The Sun)
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror) - Nap
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
- Ed Chamberlin (Daily Telegraph)
- Tony O’Hehir (Racing Post)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball)
Lackaneen Leader (50/1)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
Mia’s Storm (33/1)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
Alletrix (66/1)
- Robbie Power (The Herald) - e/w
Roksana (13/2)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian)
Momella (14/1)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post) - e/w
4.50 - Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase
Tower Bridge (15/2)
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner)
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times)
- Rob Wright (The Times)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian)
Cubomania (14/1)
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
A Plus Tard (13/2)
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent)
- Matt Chapman (The Sun)
- Robbie Power (The Herald)
Springtown Lake (11/1)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
Highway One O One (12/1)
- Steve Mullen (The Sun)
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
Shady Operator (16/1)
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
Quamino (22/1)
- Dave Mitchell (The Mirror)
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball)
Roaring Bull (18/1)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star)
Riders on the Storm (8/1)
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror)
Good Man Pat (10/1)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
5.30 - National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase
Ok Corral (4/1)
- Darren Norris (Irish Examiner)
- Tommy Lyons (Irish Examiner)
- Michael Verney (Irish Independent)
- Wayne Bailey (Irish Independent)
- Brian Flanagan (The Star)
- Robbie Power (The Herald)
- Aidan Coleman (The Herald)
- Peter O’Hehir (The Mirror)
- Ed Chamberlin (Daily Telegraph)
Ballyward (11/4)
- Ruby Walsh (Irish Examiner)
- Brian O’Connor (Irish Times)
- Katie Walsh (The Herald)
- Johnny Ward (Off the Ball)
Discorama (11/2)
- Chris Cook (The Guardian)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
Jerrysback (10/1)
- Davy Russell (The Star)
- Tom Segal (Racing Post)
Atlanta Ablaze (16/1)
- Sam Turner (The Mail)
- John Duggan (Off the Ball)
Impulsive Star (16/1)
- Matt Chapman (The Sun) - e/w
Gun Digger (20/1)
- Gordon Elliott (The Sun)
Whisperinthebreeze (18/1)
- Jack Kennedy (The Star)
So, there are your assorted Cheltenham odds for this afternoon's action. For a talk-through John Duggan's own tips for this opening day, click here.
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