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Cheltenham day 4 tips 2018: Lee Westwood’s betting picks… after backing 13 winners at the Festival so far

LEE WESTWOOD made his growing army of racing followers sweat on day three of Cheltenham, but he finished in a blaze of glory.

Westwood picked the last two winners - including 8-1 shot Missed Approach in the final race – to take his tally for the week to 13.

 Lee Westwood arrives for day 4 having enjoyed a very profitable week at Cheltenham so far
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 Lee Westwood arrives for day 4 having enjoyed a very profitable week at Cheltenham so farCredit: �2018 Stephen Lock / i-Images

Former world No 1 golfer Westy shares his tips for Gold Cup day with Sun readers here – and makes a bold bid to deliver the 1-2-3 in the showpiece race.

He said: “I needed that big finish yesterday after a bad case of ‘seconditis’ early on – four runners-up before I finally broke my duck.

“Actually it was quite nice to have another second in the last race – that made it a 1-2, and gave us a nice forecast of just over 53-1. That will pay for today’s bets.

“And I don’t want to hear any jokes about ‘Missed Approach’ being fairly appropriate for a golfer!

Lee Westwood had a magnificent start to the Cheltenham Festival as he picked all seven winners on day one
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Lee Westwood picked the first nine winners at CheltenhamCredit: @Betfred
Lee Westwood is certainly enjoying the Festival so far - he has some vested interest on day three
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Lee Westwood backed an 8-1 winner on the final race of day three at CheltenhamCredit: Sportsfile

“Seriously though, I’ve really enjoyed Cheltenham his year, and sharing my tips with Sun readers.

“I hope we can finish on a high, but the fields all seem to be massive today, so fingers crossed: I’ve included some big priced horses, especially in the later races.”


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 Lee Westwood fancies Total Recall to run well in the Gold Cup
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Lee Westwood fancies Total Recall to run well in the Gold CupCredit: Rex Features

Today’s tips

1:30 JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE

  • Apple's Shakira
  • Stormy Ireland

2:10 COUNTY HURDLE HANDICAP

  • Duca De Thaix
  • Flying Tiger

2:50 ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES' HURDLE

  • Ballyward
  • Chef Des Obeaux

3:30 GOLD CUP

  • Total Recall
  • Native River
  • Might Bite

 

4:10 FOXHUNTER CHASE

  • Virak
  • Foxtrot

4.50 JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE

  • Carter McKay
  • Lough Derg Spirit

5:30 HANDICAP CHASE 

  • Dresden
  • Doitforthevillage
ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell downs pint on LIVE TV as he wishes Ruby Walsh a speedy recovery at Cheltenham
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