Cheltenham Festival Day 2 tips including:
- Final Demand to win the Turners Novices' Hurdle
- Ballyburn to win the Browns Advisory Novices' Hurdle
- Energumene to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase

The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the big race on day two of the Festival, where Jonbon will take centre stage in his bid for a first Festival win.

The card is packed with top class action and we have provided selections for each of the seven races on Wednesday.

Turners Novices' Hurdle - Cheltenham 1.20, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Can Willie get favourite backers off to a flyer?

After his winner in the opening race of the Festival, can Willie Mullins get favourite backers off to another flyer with Final Demand?

Turners Novices' Hurdle Best Bet: Final Demand @ 13/8

The Clossuton maestro has a really strong hand again this year with his six runners and Final Demand is hard to oppose after bolting up at last month's Dublin Racing Festival, setting a rock solid standard on form.

Brown Advisory Novices' Chase - Cheltenham 2.00, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Is Ballyburn the next big thing?

Last year's Festival winner bids to get another Grade 1 on the board but are there any chinks in his armour?

Brown Advisory Novices' Chase Best Bet: Ballyburn @ 5/6

Ballyburn has made a couple of errors in his chasing career so far but there were signs he was really getting the hang of things over fences at the Dublin Racing Festival and he may improve again stepping up in distance here.

Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle - Cheltenham 2.40, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Can Skelton do it again?

Dan Skelton won the 2023 and 2024 editions with Langer Dan and the trainer's Be Aware is a short price this time.

Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Best Bet: Might I @ 33/1

Be Aware has fairly strong claims stepping back up in trip but it is not a race to take short prices and Might I appeals at much bigger odds with Sean Bowen taking over in the saddle.

Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase - 3.20 Cheltenham, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Could Galvin be back to his best?

Galvin is the class horse of the race and he represents a trainer that excels in this contest.

Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Best Bet: Galvin @ 10/3

Gordon Elliott's gelding looks like one of the best bets of the entire week. He is 1lb below his Grand National mark from last year when a creditable fourth on ground that would be too soft for him and he ran with credit in the American National on this season's return.

Queen Mother Champion Chase - 4.00 Cheltenham, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Is Jonbon a Cheltenham horse?

All of Jonbon's defeats have come at Cheltenham so is the short-priced favourite a "good thing" on day two?

Queen Mother Champion Chase Best Bet: Energumene @ 13/2

As a previous winner of the race, Energumene has not been given the respect he deserves in the market. He was behind Jonbon last time out but may be capable of turning the tables at his favourite venue.

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase - 4.40 Cheltenham, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Will My Mate Mozzie be capable of getting his head back in front?

My Mate Mozzie has all the talent but he is an infrequent winner and will this race set up nicely for him?

Grand Annual Best Bet: My Mate Mozzie @ 13/2

Gavin Cromwell has plenty of big chances this week and My Mate Mozzie is one of them in the Grand Annual. He is a quirky sort but this big field set up will suit and he will be doing his best work late.

Weatherbys Champion Bumper - Cheltenham 5.20, March 12th

Key Talking Points: Can anyone stop Willie Mullins?

Willie Mullins has a remarkable record in this contest, winning four of the last five renewals and he has a big squad for this year's renewal.

Weatherbys Champion Bumper Best Bet: Copacabana @ 9/4

Mullins has a really strong hand once again and Copacabana looks like a worthy favourite. He looked well on top on the line at Navan when bolting up on his debut and expect him to take a sizeable leap forward for that run.