Cheltenham day 4 tips from racing experts, including some cracking outsiders and ‘a great each-way bet’ in the Gold Cup

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Haiti Couleurs in action at Cheltenham
Haiti Couleurs, tipped for the Gold Cup, in action at Cheltenham.
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Nothing beats the Friday feeling at the Cheltenham Festival – it’s Gold Cup day! So now’s the time to mark your card with some of our racing experts’ Cheltenham day 4 tips.

We have three Grade Ones among the seven races scheduled for us to enjoy on the final day of Cheltenham Festival, starting with the JCB Triumph Hurdle, then the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle before all eyes turn to Cheltenham’s blue riband race, the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.