Cheltenham Festival Day 4 tips including:
- Jet Blue to win the Albert Bartlett
- Limerick Lace to win the Mares' Chase
- Hello Neighbour to win the JCB Triumph Hurdle

The fourth and final day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival is here on Friday when Galopin Des Champs will bid to land a third Gold Cup.

It’s another stacked card with three Grade 1 contests and we’ve picked out the key talking points and best bets for all seven races.

JCB Triumph Hurdle - Cheltenham 1.20, March 14th

Key Talking Points: Can the Brits come out on top?

The Brits have a really strong hand in this year’s renewal with the top two in the betting.

JCB Triumph Hurdle Best Bet: Hello Neighbour @ 9/2

East India Dock sets a decent standard on form but it may not be straightforward with Hello Neighbour in opposition. This Dublin Racing Festival winner only does enough when he hits the front and he gives the impression that he’s still improving, which may not be the case for the favourite.

County Handicap Hurdle - Cheltenham 2.00, March 14th

Key Talking Points: Can Absurde land another renewal?

Absurde took this race out last year but can last season’s winner repeat the dose?

County Handicap Hurdle Best Bet: Absurde @ 4/1

He may not be the first string but Absurde must have cracking claims. Last year’s effort was impressive when scything through the field before bolting up and he could be even better on quicker ground this time around.

Mares' Chase - Cheltenham 2.40, March 14th

Key Talking Points: Can Limerick Lace do it again?

JP McManus has already had a cracking week and the owner has strong claims of landing another renewal of the Mares’ Chase.

Mares' Chase Best Bet: Limerick Lace @ 11/2

Last year’s winner Limerick Lace looks like the value play after hinting at a return to form last time out and the ground has come in her favour once again.

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle - Cheltenham 3.20, March 14th

Key Talking Points: Will there be another big priced winner?

This race has thrown up plenty of big-priced winners in recent years; will this year’s renewal produce another?

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Best Bet: Jet Blue @ 7/1

This looks wide open but a chance is taken on French raider Jet Blue who bolted up at this venue in the trial and has plenty of smart French form to his name.

St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase - Cheltenham 4.40, March 14th

Key Talking Points: Can a course specialist win here again?

Fairly Famous has won on both of his previous starts at the track, can he go in again on Gold Cup day?

St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase Best Bet: Fairly Famous @ 12/1

Course form counts for plenty at Prestbury Park and Fairly Famous has won in fine style at the last couple of Hunter Chase meetings at this venue; he looks overpriced in his bid to get a third Cheltenham win on the board.

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle - Cheltenham 5.20, March 14th

Key Talking Points: Can Henderson sign off this year’s Festival with a winner?

Nicky Henderson has sent four runners out to try and land this year’s Festival finale.

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Best Bet: East India Express @ 10/1

This can go the way of East India Express who has a nice weight down at the bottom of the handicap. Freddie Gordon, a talented apprentice jockey, retains the ride having won on him on his last couple of starts and he has claims of landing a hat-trick here.