Barry Hill Cheltenham Tips - Day 2
2 minutes Barry Hill has his best bets of the day on the Day 2 of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
1.20 CHELTENHAM
Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
SORTUDO - 11/1
SORTUDO looks great at a solid price in the opener on day two. Seventh in last year’s Champion Bumper, he showed plenty of promise before making an impressive winning start over hurdles at Cork. He then ran well in Grade One company at Naas when second to I’ll Sort That despite not getting the clearest sight of his hurdles. With strong stamina and further improvement likely, the step up in trip could suit and he looks overpriced with extra places on offer.
2.00 CHELTENHAM
Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)
KOKTAIL DIVIN - 7/1
KOKTAIL DIVIN makes plenty of appeal in this wide open Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. Henry de Bromhead has chosen to aim him at Grade One company rather than handicaps, suggesting the yard holds him in high regard. He looked a smart prospect when bolting up at Leopardstown over Christmas and has been kept fresh since for this target. With improvement likely and conditions more in his favour, he looks capable of making a big impact.
4.40 CHELTENHAM
Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
INTHEPOCKET - 8/1
INTHEPOCKET looks an interesting option in this big field handicap for Henry de Bromhead. He has been running solid races throughout the season and the drying ground could bring out further improvement. From his current mark he may still have a bit in hand, and his profile suggests he could go well in a race of this nature.
5.20 CHELTENHAM
Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (GBB)
DIAMANT DORE - 33/1 (e/w)
DIAMANT DORE looks an exciting British challenger in the Champion Bumper after making a huge impression on debut at Ayr when running out a wide margin winner. Despite showing greenness once hitting the front, he powered clear through soft ground and produced a performance that marked him down as a horse with serious potential. His pedigree and raw ability suggest he could develop into a high class performer and he looks capable of running a big race here and making a place.
