Cheltenham Festival 2009

The 2009 Cheltenham Festival is coming, with many of the top National Hunt horses having started their campaigns with Cheltenham in March as the ultimate target. Tens of thousands of horse racing fans descend on the Cheltenham Festival every year, with a great number making the pilgrimage from Ireland. Cheltenham Festival history is full of memorable races and a win in a big Cheltenham race is a career defining moment for horses and jockeys alike.

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Look at Cheltenham Festival history for betting advice

As always, there are always a few key things to look for when choosing your Cheltenham Festival 2009 selections. When placing a Cheltenham bet, it is always good to check out course form. The Cheltenham racecourse boasts a steep finish and many fine horses have been found wanting up the famous hill. The peculiarities of the track can take some getting used to, so any horse that has won at Cheltenham previously is always worth respecting.

When deciding on your Cheltenham Festival bet, it is also worth making sure your horse can last the trip. As mentioned before, the Cheltenham hill is a real tester and, if a horse has stamina problems, they will get found out. Try and make sure a horse has won over the race distance, if it has not won a race at Cheltenham before.

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