Here are the free UK & Irish horse racing backing tips for Thursday 14th March 2008 – day four of the Cheltenham Festival 2008, Gold Cup Day.

Follow our staking plan, or a substantially similar one to maximise your profit potential and minimise your risk. Each way bets mean, on Betfair, halving your stake and playing half on the win market, and half on the place market (providing the race pays 3 or more places - and that the place price available is 2.0 or higher – if these criteria are not met, then bet win only, for half your stake.)

2.15 Cheltenham - Five Dream – Each Way
3.45 Fakenham – Paxford Jack – Win Only
6.20 Kempton – Thoughtsofstardom - Each Way

Cheltenham Gold Cup Special Bets:

3.30 Cheltenham – Kauto Star – Win Only
3.30 Cheltenham - Exotic Dancer - Each Way

A small forecast will make things interesting. Our ratings put Kauto Star out fairly well in front to retain the Cheltenham Gold Cup for 2008. With predicted odds at around even money, those of you who like to play at longer odds may prefer an each way bet on Exotic Dancer at a longer price. The reverse forecast (or Reverse Exacta with the Tote) would be worth a couple of quid!

If you click here, you can claim a £25 free bet from the Tote after staking the same amount – have £25 win on Kauto, and get £12.50 each way on Exotic Dancer for free and enjoy the racing!

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