The final day of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival is upon us, and your final chance this week to land a share of £/€250k in Paddy’s brand new free-to-play game ELIMINATOR.
Not sure what we’re on about? Seriously, where on earth have you been?
We’ve got a comprehensive how to play eliminator guide ready for you, but it’s pretty straightforward – for six races on Friday, you simply select 6-5-4-3-2-1 (21) runners in races 1-2-3-4-5-7.
All you need is ONE of your selections to win in each race and you’ll progress to the next round – until you’re left with a single pick in the final race. Anyone still going in that final race and picking the winner will get a share of the £/€250k pot. To get stuck in, you’ll need to ENTER HERE.
Not sure who to back? Well, three of the best have got you covered with their selections for Friday’s game.
Top tipster Paul Jacobs has shared his selections for all six races featured in Friday’s Eliminator below. Cheltenham legend Ruby Walsh and his From The Horse’s Mouth podcast pal Rory Delargy have also chipped in with their verdicts.
Friday Eliminator predictions
RUBY WALSH
13:20 Gibbs Island, Larzac, Lulumba, East India Dock, Hello Neighbour, Lady Vega Allen
14:00 Ethical Diamond, Kargese, Lark In The Mornin, Ndaawi, Absurde
14:40 Dinoblue, Limerick Lace, Allegorie De Vassy, Brides Hill
15:20 Jasmin De Vaux, Wendigo, Argento Boy
16:00 Galopin Des Champs, Inothewayurthinkin
17:20 Kopeck De Mee
RORY DELARGY
13:20 Gibbs Island, Larzac, Lulumba, East India Dock, Hello Neighbour, Lady Vega Allen
14:00 Ethical Diamond, Kargese, Irish Panther, Lark In The Mornin, Absurde
14:40 Dinoblue, Limerick Lace, Allegorie De Vassy, Brides Hill
15:20 Wingmen, Wendigo, Derryhassen Paddy
16:00 Galopin Des Champs, Ahoy Senor
17:20 Kopeck De Mee
PAUL JACOBS
13:20 Gibbs Island, Larzac, Lulumba, Mando Man, Lumiere Du Large, Saint Lucie
14:00 Daddy Long Legs, Ethical Diamond, Kargese, Irish Panther, Spirit D’Aunou
14:40 Dinoblue, Limerick Lace, Royal Margaux, Shecouldbeanything
15:20 Jasmin De Vaux, Jet Blue, Sounds Victorious
16:00 Galopin Des Champs, Montys Star
17:20 Raglan Road
PAUL JACOBS’ VERDICT ON ALL 21 SELECTIONS
13:20 – RACE ONE
Gibbs Island – Under-rated young hurdler.
Larzac – Lightly raced improver.
Lulumba – Impressive Ascot winner.
Mando Man – Better than recent runs.
Lumiere Du Large – Interesting Mullins outsider.
Saint Lucie – Way better than Leopardstown run.
14:00 – RACE TWO
Daddy Long Legs – Laid out for this.
Ethical Diamond – Drying ground a positive.
Kargese – Needed last run badly.
Irish Panther – String each-way chance.
Spirit D’Aunou – Very well weighted outsider.
14:40 – RACE THREE
Dinoblue – Back to form last time.
Limerick Lace – Top class reigning Champion.
Royal Margaux – Big outside player.
Shecouldbeanything – Back to 2m4f helps.
15:20 – RACE FOUR
Jasmin De Vaux – Big engine.
Jet Blue – Smooth win over C&D.
Sounds Victorious – Out and out galloper.
16:00 – RACE FIVE
Galopin Des Champs – Brilliant Champion.
Montys Star – Very strong stayer.
17:20 – RACE SIX
Raglan Road – Massive eyecatcher at Navan.
Friday Eliminator predictions
RUBY WALSH
13:20 Gibbs Island, Larzac, Lulumba, East India Dock, Hello Neighbour, Lady Vega Allen
14:00 Ethical Diamond, Kargese, Lark In The Mornin, Ndaawi, Absurde
14:40 Dinoblue, Limerick Lace, Allegorie De Vassy, Brides Hill
15:20 Jasmin De Vaux, Wendigo, Argento Boy
16:00 Galopin Des Champs, Inothewayurthinkin
17:20 Kopeck De Mee
RORY DELARGY
13:20 Gibbs Island, Larzac, Lulumba, East India Dock, Hello Neighbour, Lady Vega Allen
14:00 Ethical Diamond, Kargese, Irish Panther, Lark In The Mornin, Absurde
14:40 Dinoblue, Limerick Lace, Allegorie De Vassy, Brides Hill
15:20 Wingmen, Wendigo, Derryhassen Paddy
16:00 Galopin Des Champs, Ahoy Senor
17:20 Kopeck De Mee
PAUL JACOBS
13:20 Gibbs Island, Larzac, Lulumba, Mando Man, Lumiere Du Large, Saint Lucie
14:00 Daddy Long Legs, Ethical Diamond, Kargese, Irish Panther, Spirit D’Aunou
14:40 Dinoblue, Limerick Lace, Royal Margaux, Shecouldbeanything
15:20 Jasmin De Vaux, Jet Blue, Sounds Victorious
16:00 Galopin Des Champs, Montys Star
17:20 Raglan Road
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