Cheltenham Festival: Your football knowledge could pick a Champion Chase winner

Don’t know if you heard, but apparently, there’s some sort of horse racing thing on this week…

Oh, come off it, we both know it’s only the biggest racing festival on the planet – Cheltenham 2022!

And if you’re not being overwhelmed with tips from your mate’s mate who knows a lad who once saw a horse in a field then it’s yer a trying to talk you into backing the one with the funniest name.

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“Oh yeah, ‘A Horse’, that’s clever. He must be good.”

Well, Paddy had a brainwave for those out there who would like to get stuck into the annual celebration of all things National Hunt but aren’t sure where to start – how about using your football knowledge to help you make your selections?

All you have to do is answer five questions about football and Paddy’s awesome algorithm will match your footballing nous with your perfect punt.

Honestly, if I press the wrong button on this computer it could launch us into space it’s that powerful.

So if you’re more au fait with offside than off-the-bridle use Paddy’s daily quiz to make your pick in some of the biggest races of the week.

On day two, it’s all about the Queen Mother Champion Chase at 3:30…

Questions

Based on your answers we think your ideal horse for the Queen Mother Champion Chase is:

Shishkin

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You’re clearly a football thoroughbread, but when it comes to your racing, we’d recommend that you keep things simple and play it safe with one of the favourites.

Energumene

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You’re clearly a football thoroughbread, but when it comes to your racing, we’d recommend that you keep things simple and play it safe with one of the favourites.

Chacun Pour Soi

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Your opinions on football are rock solid, but we get the impression that you won’t want to stick to the obvious names when it comes to racing. This horse has a real chance at a decent price.

Nube Negra

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Your opinions on football are rock solid, but we get the impression that you won’t want to stick to the obvious names when it comes to racing. This horse has a real chance at a decent price.

Envoi Allen

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There’s no questioning your opinions on football, and we get the impression that you’re looking for a bit of value with an outsider. This horse comes with a big price, but could make a real name for itself on the day.

Put The Kettle On

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There’s no questioning your opinions on football, and we get the impression that you’re looking for a bit of value with an outsider. This horse comes with a big price, but could make a real name for itself on the day.

Funambule Sivola

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Throwing caution to the wind – we love it! When it comes to football and racing, we understand you’re looking for glory whatever the price. This horse is an outsider, but you believe in miracles, and miracles do happen.

Politologue

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Throwing caution to the wind – we love it! When it comes to football and racing, we understand you’re looking for glory whatever the price. This horse is an outsider, but you believe in miracles, and miracles do happen.

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