Ultima Handicap - 14:50

Big Handicaps at Cheltenham pose big questions, and few are harder to solve that this one. It wouldn't be a surprise to see a big price get home first here and the bookies will certainly be hoping so.

Perhaps the most interesting here is Big River - already a winner of three hurdles and a National Hunt flat race and well handicapped for this. He's won on heavy going in the past so ticks the wet weather box, and while his last effort was tame up at Carlisle, he has the potential to spring a surprise in this one and there will surely be worse 25/1 on display today.

You're betting with Paddy Power here - who offer six places and also give you money back on your first tenner if your horse finishes 2nd 3rd or 4th. It definitely a good offer for a race like this.

We'll back up our pick with Mister Whitaker as well who goes a double for Mick Channon. Its a step up in trip for that last effort but should handle the conditions better than many and we reckon 8/1 gives us a good run for our money here.

1pt e/w Big River at 25/1 (Paddy Power for their money back offer)

1pt e/w Mister Whitaker at 8/1 (General)

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