Join

Martin Dixon's Cheltenham Best Bet

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Fri 6 Mar 2026

One Big Bang 12/1 - 17:20 Tuesday

Race: National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Handicap Chase

“He’s a horse who I’ve always liked and has been very consistent throughout his career since joining James Owen, who he’s been with him for a couple of years. I also believe he’s a proper stayer.

“I therefore think he will appreciate the step up in distance in the National Hunt Chase, and he shaped really well at this track in November when he was beaten by Wade Out. That was on testing ground, and it was also his first start of the season. I thought he shaped like the best horse in the race there and just got run out of things after the final fence.

“He was dropped to an inadequate trip at Doncaster on his latest start, and that gave him his third run over fences, which got him qualified plus was also valuable experience for him.

“I think he’s been aimed specifically at this contest, and it’s a race that will suit him perfectly.”

Featured offers

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Money back all losers first race every day Cheltenham with Boyle SportsT&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Money Back All Losers - First Race, Every Day - Cheltenham

Bet £25 get a £50 free bet with BetRinoT&Cs Apply

Claim Now

BETRINO: Bet £25 get a £50 free bet with BetRino

Bet £10 get £20 in Cheltenham free bets with BetVictorT&Cs Apply

Claim Now

18+ New customers only. Opt in, deposit & bet £10  or more on any Horse Racing market at minimum odds of 1/1. No Cash Out. Get £20 in Free Horse Racing Bets, selected markets. Free Bets expire in 7 days. Offer valis until 17:20 UK Time on 13.03.2026. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly

Bet £1 get £50 in free bets with Sky BetT&Cs Apply

Claim Now

£50 in free bets to use on multis when you place a £1 bet

Bet £10 get £30 in free bets + money back up to £10 if your horse loses with Virgin BetT&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Virgin Bet: Bet £10 get £30 in free bets with Virgin Bet + Money Back up to £10 as a Free Bet if your Horse Loses on selected races at Cheltenham

Cheltenham five to follow: two more picks after 7-1, 5-2 and 7-5 winners

Dave Nevison's Cheltenham tips: a 100-1 selection on day two!

Lydia Hislop's Tuesday Cheltenham tips: Stick with Iroko

Cheltenham Festival tips: Dave Nevison likes a 20-1 shot on day one

Five horses to follow at Cheltenham on Wednesday

Featured offers

Bet £10 get £30 in free bets + money back up to £10 if your horse loses with Virgin Bet

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Virgin Bet: Bet £10 get £30 in free bets with Virgin Bet + Money Back up to £10 as a Free Bet if your Horse Loses on selected races at Cheltenham

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets with Tote

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40CF on registration. £/€10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€10 Free Sports Bet and 2 x £/€5 Football Acca within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.

Bet £10 get £40 in free bets with Kwiff

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Place a £10 bet get 4 x £10 free bets with Kwiff

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Money back all losers first race every day Cheltenham with Boyle Sports

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + Money Back All Losers - First Race, Every Day - Cheltenham

Majborough to win the Champion Chase 50/1 + £10 multi with Paddy Power

T&Cs Apply

Claim Now

Get 50/1 on Majborough to win the Champion Chase with Paddy Power

Please bet responsibly

My Account

Home

Watch

Live

Replays

On Demand

Catch Up

Tv Schedule

RTV Play Schedule

Racecards

Today's Runners

Non-Runners

Tommorow's Runners

Racing Calendar

Results

Tips

Racing TV Tipsters

Nap Of The Day

News

All

Latest

Highlights

Columnists