Make the most of small fields and NRNB concessions with this each-way multiple

There are likely to be fewer than eight runners in the Arkle, with the likes of Banbridge and Final Orders seemingly bound for other races. In that case, Saint Roi, who was third in last year’s Champion Hurdle, could easily sneak into the first three as he picks up the pieces of what is likely to be a furious gallop set by Dysart Dynamo and aided by Jonbon.

Going by some bookmakers you might think that only four or five will run in the Champion Hurdle, although a few of the real outsiders could bump up the final number. Either way, it looks primed for an each-way angle and Irish Champion Hurdle winner State Man is merely the most obvious one to chase home Constitution Hill. Feel free to get creative with this one, though, if you like I Like To Move it or Vauban.

There is not much money around for the outsiders left in the National Hunt Chase, so something like last year’s six-runner field is a possibility. Churchstonewarrior is an improver who promises to stay as far as you ask him to, and he has no other Cheltenham entries.

This horse is plainly a stayer in the making and still looked to be learning when second in a Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival. The die seems to be cast that Impaire Et Passe runs in this race, but it looks open behind him and Hermes Allen and place odds around 3-1 are more than sporting for Inthepocket to prove best of the rest.

A field around the eight mark looks likely in the Brown Advisory and Galia Des Liteaux may just tip it over the edge if she runs. If she does, which is reportedly dependent on rain, she has form claims as strong as any behind Gerri Colombe once her mares’ allowance is factored in.

There is a chance the Champion Chase field will hold up. Of the remaining 11, only Blue Lord looks certain to run elsewhere. Even so, Editeur Du Gite almost never runs a bad race at Cheltenham and would be a boost to your each-way team.

The Turners is no stranger to small fields, only four ran last year, and this horse came of age when winning over course and distance on Trials Day. Of the likely runners, Stage Star has form claims at least the equal of all but Mighty Potter.

There were only eight in the Mares’ Chase last year and Jeremys Flame, who could hardly have been more impressive in swatting away Zambella last time, is a safer conveyance than soft-ground specialist Impervious or talented but over-zealous Allegorie De Vassy. She’s a bigger price, too.