Keith’s Tips

CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh was in flying form on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, selecting three of the six winners in Wichita Lineman (5-1), Garde Champetre (7-2) and Quevega (2-1).

He also rewarded each-way backers when Medermit (12-1) and Celestial Halo (17-2) were second in their respective races, while Champion Hurdler Punjabi was one of his two selections in his Up The Ante column earlier this season.


HEXHAM

2.20 The Duke’s Speech

2.55 Reindeer Dippin

3.35 Overlady

4.15 Overbranch

4.55 Neidpath Castle

5.25 Sportula


KEMPTON

6.50 Young Ivanhoe

7.20 Mayfair’s Future

7.50 Itshim

8.20 Blythe Knight

8.50 Prince Charlemagne

9.20 Green Agenda


SOUTHWELL

2.30 Replicator

3.05 Madison Belle

3.45 L’Arco Baleno

4.25 Arganil

5.05 Benedict Spirit

5.35 Run Free


Cheltenham

1.30 Kia Kaha

2.05 Synchronised

2.40 Voy Por Ustedes (n.b.)

3.20 Kasbah Bliss

4.00 Three Mirrors (nap)

4.40 Alexanderthegreat


Hexham

2.20 The Duke's Speech

2.55 Reindeer Dippin

3.35 Overlady

4.15 Nevsky Bridge

4.55 Mr Twins

5.25 Quay Meadow