Cheltenham Day Three: Our tipster gives his selections

Fancy a flutter?

Racegoers are still reeling from Douvan’s shock defeat yesterday, but Irish Examiner columnist Ruby Walsh remains confident of a big win today.

Here, Irish Examiner Racing Correspondent Tommy Lyons gives his tips ahead of day three of the Festival.

14 races down, 14 races to go... #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/bslbIQtaN8

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) March 16, 2017

1.30pm JLT Novices’ Chase

Ruby Walsh and Yorkhill

Best bet: Yorkhill

Worth a look: Politologue

2.10pm RSA Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle

Best bet: Presenting Percy

Worth a look: For Good Measure

2.50pm Ryanair Chase

.@TomsTips best bet of the day is Empire Of Dirt in the Ryanair Chase! #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/oofISpPyCo

— Betfred (@Betfred) March 16, 2017

Best bet: Empire of Dirt

Worth a look: Un De Sceaux

3.30pm Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle

Best bet: Snow Falcon

Worth a look: Unowhatimeanharry

Buveur D'air - ✅
Special Tiara - ✅
Can Noel Fehily complete the Championship hat-trick on board Unowhatimeanharry? pic.twitter.com/zVDLbaQviE

— Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) March 16, 2017

4.10pm Brown Advisory & Merrie Belle Stable Plate Handicap Chase

Best bet: Diamond King

Worth a look: Starchitect

4.50pm Trull House Stud Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

Best bet: Let’s Dance (nap)

Worth a look: Toe The Line

5.30pm Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase

Best bet: Squouateur

Worth a look: Southfield Theatre