12 March 2026
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Preview | With Dean Ryan & Diarmuid Nolan | In Association with bet365
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The Cheltenham Festival reaches its pivotal third day and Dean Ryan is once again joined by Diarmuid Nolan to preview Thursday’s card at Prestbury Park.
With the Festival in full swing, the pair reflect on how the week has unfolded so far before turning their attention to a fascinating Day 3 line-up. From competitive handicaps to one of the championship races of the meeting, there’s plenty for the lads to get stuck into as they look for the standout bets and angles.
Dean and Diarmuid are both in agreement when it comes to the Pertemps Final, where they make a strong case for C’est Different, a horse they believe is primed to run a huge race in one of the most competitive handicaps of the week.
They also find common ground in the Stayers’ Hurdle, where both are firmly behind Impose Toi, explaining why they think the horse could be the one to land Thursday’s feature contest.
Alongside their main fancies, there’s plenty of general Cheltenham chat – discussing how the meeting tends to evolve by Day 3, the importance of stamina as the week wears on, and which trainers and jockeys could be set for a big Thursday.
If you’re looking for strong views, Cheltenham insight and a couple of confident selections ahead of Day 3, this preview has everything you need before the action begins. 🏇
With the Festival in full swing, the pair reflect on how the week has unfolded so far before turning their attention to a fascinating Day 3 line-up. From competitive handicaps to one of the championship races of the meeting, there’s plenty for the lads to get stuck into as they look for the standout bets and angles.
Dean and Diarmuid are both in agreement when it comes to the Pertemps Final, where they make a strong case for C’est Different, a horse they believe is primed to run a huge race in one of the most competitive handicaps of the week.
They also find common ground in the Stayers’ Hurdle, where both are firmly behind Impose Toi, explaining why they think the horse could be the one to land Thursday’s feature contest.
Alongside their main fancies, there’s plenty of general Cheltenham chat – discussing how the meeting tends to evolve by Day 3, the importance of stamina as the week wears on, and which trainers and jockeys could be set for a big Thursday.
If you’re looking for strong views, Cheltenham insight and a couple of confident selections ahead of Day 3, this preview has everything you need before the action begins. 🏇