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Cheltenham Knockout
🏆 CHELTENHAM KNOCKOUT: The Star Sports Cheltenham Knockout is over for another year and congraultions to our winner PETE HAMILL from RiskForRewards who claimed first prize. There were free bet prizes with starsports.bet and charity donations to all our finalists.
THE FINAL RESULTS
🥇 Pete Hamill (RiskForRewards) + 3.44
1st £500 FREE BET + £1,000 donated to St Oswald’s Hospice, Newcastle
🥈 Dave McManus +2.00
2nd £250 FREE BET + £500 donated to Pieta House, Ireland
🥉 Stephen Harris -4.18
3rd £150 FREE BET + £300 donated to Macmillan Cancer Support
🏅 Tom Stanley -14.20
4th £100 FREE BET + £200 donated to Chrones and Colitis
🏅 Nick Goff -16.00
5th £75 FREE BET + £150 donated to Ruth Strauss Foundation
🏅 James Knight -16.00
6th £50 FREE BET + £100 donated to Racing Welfare
Competition winner Pete Hamill from RiskForRewards said on Friday night: “That ended up being a real nail biter and I needed to wait for the official result to come through from Star to check my maths were right!
“I started the final day well with Majborough, 6/1 winner of the Triumph, but knew it was going to be a long afternoon.
“Dave McManus put pressure on me when he struck with Sine Nomine at 8/1 and it really all came down to the last race when Dave’s nap Waterford Whispers finished second which sealed it for me.
“The most important thing is all the finalists have raised some money for their chosen charities and thanks to Star’s generosity I an delighted that my chosen charity St Oswalds Hospice in Newcastle will receive a donation of £1,000.
“It’s been great fun and I’d like to thank everyone who took part and also Star’s team for organising and supporting a great and quite unique tipping contest”.
ROUND THREE – THURSDAY
It was a low scoring points day in the semi-finals with only Nick Goff and Dave McManus emerging with a profitable return to progress to Friday’s final.
They will be joined by James Knight, Stephen Harris, Pete (Risk For Rewards) and Tom Stanley.
-16.00 Emma Nagle v James Knight -8.30
-9.40 Terry Norman v Stephen Harris -1.80
-8.90 David Yates v Nick Goff +2.80
-2.30 Pete (Risk For Rewards) v Joshua Stacey -7.70
-11.20 Izzy Phillips v Tom Stanley -0.10
-8.90 Anthony ‘AK’ Kaminskas v Dave McManus +1.00
THE FINAL (in alphabetical order)
Nick Goff
Stephen Harris
James Knight
Dave McManus
Pete (Risk For Rewards)
Tom Stanley
The format switches to winner takes all on Friday – but all six finalists have assured themselves of a FREE BET and a donation to the charity of their choice.
We say goodbye to Emma Nagle, Terry Norman, David Yates, Joshua Stacey, Izzy Phillips and Anthony AK Kaminskas and thank them for competing and doing so well.
DAY 4 SELECTIONS
| THE FINAL | Nick Goff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mighty Bandit WIN | |
| 2.10 | Bialystak EW | |
| 2.50 | Captain Teague EW | |
| 3.30 | Fastorslow WIN | |
| 4.10 | Quintin's Man EW | |
| 4.50 | Allegorie De Vassy WIN | |
| 5.30 | Quai De Bourbon WIN ⭐ |
| THE FINAL | Stephen Harris | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Nurburgring EW | |
| 2.10 | King Of Kingsfield EW | |
| 2.50 | Gidleigh Park EW | |
| 3.30 | Galopin Des Champs WIN | |
| 4.10 | Quintin's Man EW | |
| 4.50 | Dinoblue WIN ⭐ | |
| 5.30 | Better Days Ahead EW |
| THE FINAL | James Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Salver WIN | |
| 2.10 | Faivoir WIN | |
| 2.50 | Gidleigh Park WIN | |
| 3.30 | L'Homme Presse WIN | |
| 4.10 | Premier Magic WIN | |
| 4.50 | Riviere D'etel WIN | |
| 5.30 | Sonigino WIN ⭐ |
| THE FINAL | Dave McManus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Kargese EW | |
| 2.10 | So Scottish EW | |
| 2.50 | The Jukebox Man EW | |
| 3.30 | Fastorslow EW | |
| 4.10 | Sine Nomine EW | |
| 4.50 | Dinoblue WIN | |
| 5.30 | Waterford Whispers WIN ⭐ |
| THE FINAL | Pete (Risk For Rewards) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Majborough EW | |
| 2.10 | Bialystak EW | |
| 2.50 | Dancing City EW | |
| 3.30 | Galopin Des Champs WIN ⭐ | |
| 4.10 | Premier Magic EW | |
| 4.50 | Dinoblue WIN | |
| 5.30 | Waterford Whispers EW |
| THE FINAL | Tom Stanley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Storm Heart WIN ⭐ | |
| 2.10 | Bialystak EW | |
| 2.50 | Gidleigh Park EW | |
| 3.30 | L'Homme Presse EW | |
| 4.10 | Quintin's Man EW | |
| 4.50 | Dinoblue WIN | |
| 5.30 | Quai De Bourbon EW |
ROUND TWO – WEDNESDAY
… and then we were down to a dozen. With two odds-on shots winning the first two races and an abandoned Cross Country Chase it was always going to come down to how the cards fell in just a couple of races.
Tom Stanley took the performance of the day award with a stratospheric profit of 52.16 points – napping 12/1 winner Unexpected Party to boost his profit after a stunning first race place return from Jimmy De Seuil (66/1 runner-up) and Captain Guinness 17/2 winner of the Champion Chase.
Captain Guinness was also a winner for Emma Nagle and Bill Esdaile but not enough to save him when Stephen Harris knocked in two late winners in injury time!
After naming the first six winners on the opening day Lee Gibson suffered from the bounce factor on day two and was eliminated at the hands of James Knight.
We bid farewell to Mike, Lee, Jordan, Bill, Paul, David, Anthony, Tim, Katie, Johnny, Tony and ICY and thank them all for taking part and wish our 12 semi-finalists the best of luck. Full results and Thursday draw below.
+8.09 Emma Nagle v Mike Cattermole -11.00
-8.80 Lee Gibson v James Knight +2.06
-3.00 Terry Norman v Jordan Neild -9.40
+13.40 Stephen Harris v Bill Esdaile +4.16
-9.40 Paul Jacobs v David Yates +11.00
+3.60 Nick Goff v David Jennings -9.00
-14.00 Anthony Kemp v Pete (RiskForRewards) -5.57
-5.80 Joshua Stacey v Tim Carroll -11.00
+0.00 Izzy Phillips v Katie Midwinter -9.20
+1.03 Johnny Dineen v Tom Stanley +52.16
-11.00 Tony Paley v Anthony ‘AK’ Kaminskas -6.87
-4.17 Dave McManus v Gearoid ‘ICY’ Norris -7.77
So the third round (semi-final) draw for racing on Thursday is:
Emma Nagle v James Knight
Terry Norman v Stephen Harris
David Yates v Nick Goff
Pete (Risk For Rewards) v Joshua Stacey
Izzy Phillips v Tom Stanley
Anthony ‘AK’ Kaminskas v Dave McManus
DAY 3 SELECTIONS
Third day selections will appear here up to midday on Thursday. Please note competitors are able to change selections ONLY if their nominated selection is a non runner before 10.30am on Thursday. Selections will be published when received but only when both selections are in for a given match.
| Match 1 | Emma Nagle | James Knight |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Facile Vega WIN ⭐ | Sharjah EW |
| 2.10 | Gabbys Cross EW | Gaoth Chuil EW |
| 2.50 | Fil Dor EW | Conflated EW |
| 3.30 | Noble Yeats EW | Teahupoo WIN |
| 4.10 | Saint Felicien EW | Il Ridoto EW |
| 4.50 | Brighterdaysahead WIN | Brighterdaysahead WIN |
| 5.30 | Angels Dawn EW | Angels Dawn EW ⭐ |
| Match 2 | Terry Norman | Stephen Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Facile Vega WIN ⭐ | Facile Vega WIN ⭐ |
| 2.10 | Cuthbert Dibble EW | Gabbys Cross EW |
| 2.50 | Banbridge WIN | Banbridge WIN |
| 3.30 | Teahupoo WIN | Noble Yeats EW |
| 4.10 | Il Ridoto EW | Shakem Up'Arry EW |
| 4.50 | Jade De Grugy WIN | Brighterdaysahead WIN |
| 5.30 | Angels Dawn EW | Where It All Began EW |
| Match 3 | David Yates | Nick Goff |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ginny's Destiny WIN | Djelo EW |
| 2.10 | Gaoth Chuil WIN | Popova EW |
| 2.50 | Envoi Allen WIN | Banbridge EW |
| 3.30 | Teahupoo WIN | Teahupoo WIN ⭐ |
| 4.10 | Theatre Man WIN | In Excelis Deo EW |
| 4.50 | Jade De Grugy WIN ⭐ | Jade De Grugy WIN |
| 5.30 | Where It All Began EW | Angels Dawn EW |
| Match 4 | Pete (Risk For Rewards) | Joshua Stacey |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ginny's Destiny EW | Facile Vega WIN |
| 2.10 | Gabbys Cross EW | Icare Allen EW |
| 2.50 | Stage Star EW | Fil Dor EW |
| 3.30 | Crambo EW | Teahupoo WIN |
| 4.10 | Shakem Up'Arry EW | In Excelis Deo EW |
| 4.50 | Brighterdaysahead WIN ⭐ | Brighterdaysahead WIN |
| 5.30 | Cool Survivor EW | Cool Survivor EW ⭐ |
| Match 5 | Izzy Phillips | Tom Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Facile Vega WIN | Grey Dawning WIN |
| 2.10 | Cuthbert Dibble EW | Gabbys Cross EW |
| 2.50 | Banbridge WIN ⭐ | Envoi Allen WIN |
| 3.30 | Paisley Park EW | Teahupoo WIN |
| 4.10 | Crebilly WIN | Crebilly EW |
| 4.50 | Jade De Grugy WIN | Brighterdaysahead WIN ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Whacker Clan EW | Whacker Clan EW |
| Match 6 | Anthony 'AK' Kaminskas | Dave McManus |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Grey Dawning EW | Facile Vega WIN |
| 2.10 | Farouk D'alene EW | Icare Allen EW |
| 2.50 | Stage Star EW | Capodanno EW |
| 3.30 | Crambo EW | Champ EW |
| 4.10 | Arctic Bresil EW ⭐ | GlengoulyEW |
| 4.50 | Jade De Grugy EW | Birdie Or Bust EW |
| 5.30 | Daily Present EW | Inothewayurthinkin WIN ⭐ |
ROUND ONE – TUESDAY
The competition got off to an explosive start on Tuesday with the standout tipping performance coming from Lee Gibson who named the FIRST SIX WINNERS !!!! Bravo Lee.
Honourable mentions too for Terry Norman who progressed to round two after napping 9/1 winner Lark In The Mornin who was the biggest priced winner on the card. Paul Jacobs was in good form too with a 19 point profit on the day. Bill Esdaile landed a great day one nap with Chianti Classico at 6/1.
Joe Chambers (on a great day for Team Ricci) was unlucky to be eliminated with a profit of 16.53 which would have won virtually all the other ties but was pipped by Jordan Neild.
Well done to all those who have progressed and thanks to those eliminated for taking part.
+7.30 Emma Nagle v Matt Bisogno -3.60
-16.00 Alan Alger v Mike Cattermole -9.97
+29.83 Lee Gibson v Lee Mottershead -10.00
-3.77 James Knight v Davy Russell -4.80
+24.00 Terry Norman v Declan Rix +13.80
+16.53 Joe Chambers v Jordan Neild +18.80
+0.80 Stephen Harris v Alex Crook -6.17
-5.10 Rory Delargy v Bill Esdaile +7.80
+19.00 Paul Jacobs v Richard Hoiles -8.60
+7.43 David Yates v Tony Calvin +1.78
-16.00 Paul Kealy v Nick Goff -2.60
+6.80 David Jennings v Andrew Blair White -3.97
-13.20 Mick Fitzgerald v Anthony Kemp -3.97
+5.23 Pete (@RiskForRewards) v Graham Cunningham -1.87
-6.77 Joshua Stacey v Harry Beard -8.07
+9.23 Tim Carroll v Bruce Millington -12.20
-9.80 Tom Bull v Izzy Phillips -1.17
-3.97 Katie Midwinter v Ash Symonds -5.67
-6.80 Andrew Mount v Johnny Dineen +4.03
-1.27 Tom Stanley v Anthony Dunkley -16.00
-16.00 Steve Jones v Tony Paley -5.10
-3.30 Paul Ferguson v Anthony ‘AK’ Kaminskas -1.40
+15.20 Dave McManus v Andy Holding -1.60
-10.87 CJ Cooper v Gearoid ‘Icy’ Norris -1.40
So the second round draw for racing on Wednesday is:
Emma Nagle v Mike Cattermole
Lee Gibson v James Knight
Terry Norman v Jordan Neild
Stephen Harris v Bill Esdaile
Paul Jacobs v David Yates
Nick Goff v David Jennings
Anthony Kemp v Pete (RiskForRewards)
Joshua Stacey v Tim Carroll
Izzy Phillips v Katie Midwinter
Johnny Dineen v Tom Stanley
Tony Paley v Anthony ‘AK’ Kaminskas
Dave McManus v Gearoid ‘ICY’ Norris
DAY 2 SELECTIONS
Second day selections will appear here up to midday on Wednesday. Please note competitors are able to change selections ONLY if their nominated selection is a non runner before 10.30am on Wednesday. Selections will be published when received but only when both selections are in for a given match.
| Match 1 | Emma Nagle | Mike Cattermole |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | Fact To File WIN ⭐ | Stay Away Fay WIN ⭐ |
| 2.50 | Built By Ballymore EW | Might I EW |
| 3.30 | Captain Guinness EW | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Saint Roi EW | Madara EW |
| 5.30 | Argento Boy EW | The Yellow Clay EW |
| Match 2 | Lee Gibson | James Knight |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN | Mercurey EW |
| 2.10 | Monty's Star WIN | Fact To File WIN ⭐ |
| 2.50 | Built By Ballymore EW | Black Bamboo EW |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Libberty Hunter EW | Libberty Hunter EW |
| 5.30 | The Yellow Clay EW ⭐ | Jasmin De Vaux EW |
| Match 3 | Terry Norman | Jordan Neild |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ile Atlantique EW | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | American Mike EW | Stay Away Fay WIN ⭐ |
| 2.50 | Built By Ballymore WIN ⭐ | Black Bamboo EW |
| 3.30 | Edwardstone EW | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Sa Fureur WIN | Saint Roi EW |
| 5.30 | Jasmin De Vaux WIN | Jalon D'oudairies EW |
| Match 4 | Stephen Harris | Bill Esdaile |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ile Atlantique EW | Predators Gold EW |
| 2.10 | Monty's Star WIN | Fact To File WIN |
| 2.50 | Built By Ballymore EW | Ballyadam EW |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN ⭐ | Captain Guinness EW |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Unexpected Party EW | Saint Roi EW |
| 5.30 | Jasmin De Vaux WIN | Jalon D'oudairies WIN ⭐ |
| Match 5 | Paul Jacobs | David Yates |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mercurey EW | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | Stay Away Fay WIN | Stay Away Fay WIN |
| 2.50 | Black Bamboo EW ⭐ | Built By Ballymore WIN |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN | Edwardstone WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Hardy Du Seuil EW | Solness EW |
| 5.30 | Romeo Coolio EW | Jasmin De Vaux WIN ⭐ |
| Match 6 | Nick Goff | David Jennings |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN ⭐ | Ile Atlantique EW |
| 2.10 | American Mike WIN | Stay Away FayWIN ⭐ |
| 2.50 | Langer Dan EW | Shanbally KId EW |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN | Edwardstone EW |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Sa Fureur EW | Libberty Hunter WIN |
| 5.30 | Argento Boy EW | Jalon D'oudairies EW |
| Match 7 | Anthony Kemp | Pete (Risk For Rewards) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Handstands EW | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | Stay Away Fay EW | Fact To File WIN |
| 2.50 | Sa Majeste EW | Built By Ballymore EW ⭐ |
| 3.30 | Edwardstone EW | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Libberty Hunter WIN ⭐ | Libberty Hunter EW |
| 5.30 | Jalon D'oudairies WIN | Cantico EW |
| Match 8 | Joshua Stacey | Tim Carroll |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | Stay Away Fay EW | Stay Away Fay WIN |
| 2.50 | Doddiethegreat EW | Sa Majeste EW ⭐ |
| 3.30 | Edwardstone EW | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Dancing On My Own EW ⭐ | Madara EW |
| 5.30 | Jalon D'oudairies EW | Argento Boy EW |
| Match 9 | Izzy Phillips | Katie Midwinter |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | Stay Away Fay WIN | American Mike EW |
| 2.50 | Sa Majeste WIN | Built By Ballymore EW |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN ⭐ | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Madara EW | Sa Fureur EW |
| 5.30 | Jasmin De Vaux WIN | Argento Boy EW ⭐ |
| Match 10 | Johnny Dineen | Tom Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN ⭐ | Jimmy Du Seuil EW |
| 2.10 | Monty's Star EW | Fact To File WIN |
| 2.50 | Shanbally KId EW | Zanndabad EW |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN | Captain Guinness EW |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Path D'Oroux EW | Unexpected Party EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Cantico WIN | Fleur Au Fusil EW |
| Match 11 | Tony Paley | Anthony AK Kaminskas |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN | Mercurey EW |
| 2.10 | Stay Away Fay WIN | Fact To File WIN |
| 2.50 | Built By Ballymore WIN ⭐ | Ballyadam EW |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN | Edwardstone WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Libberty Hunter WIN | Hardy Du Seuil EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Argento Boy EW | Jalon D'oudairies EW |
| Match 12 | Dave McManus | Gearoid ICY Norris |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Ballyburn WIN | Ballyburn WIN |
| 2.10 | Fact To File WIN | Fact To File WIN |
| 2.50 | Jigoro EW | Built By Ballymore WIN |
| 3.30 | El Fabiolo WIN | El Fabiolo WIN |
| 4.10 | Race abandoned | Race abandoned |
| 4.50 | Sa Fureur EW ⭐ | Saint Roi WIN ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Fleur Au Fusil EW | The Yellow Clay WIN |
DAY 1 SELECTIONS
| Match 1 | Emma Nagle | Matt Bisogno |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tullyhill WIN | Slade Steel EW ⭐ |
| 2.10 | Quilixios EW | JPR One EW |
| 2.50 | Trelawne EW | Monbeg Genius EW |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | Iberico Lord EW |
| 4.10 | Hispanic Moon EW | Lantry Lady EW |
| 4.50 | Milan Tino EW | Eagle Fang EW |
| 5.30 | Corbetts Cross WIN ⭐ | Kilbeg King WIN |
| Match 2 | Alan Alger | Mike Cattermole |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Favour And Fortune EW | Mystical Power WIN ⭐ |
| 2.10 | JPR One EW | Hunters Yarn EW |
| 2.50 | Lord Du Mesnil EW | Trelawne EW |
| 3.30 | Iberico Lord EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Love Envoi EW | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Eagle Fang EW | Palamon EW |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ | Mr Vango EW |
| Match 3 | Lee Gibson | Lee Mottershead |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Slade Steel WIN | Mystical Power WIN |
| 2.10 | Gaelic Warrior WIN | Gaelic Warrior WIN |
| 2.50 | Chianti Classico EW | Meetingofthewaters WIN |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN ⭐ | Nemean Lion EW |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Echoes In Rain EW |
| 4.50 | Lark In The Mornin EW | Milan Tino WIN ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Salvador Ziggy EW | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 4 | James Knight | Davy Russell |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Slade Steel EW | Firefox EW |
| 2.10 | Hunters Yarn EW | Quilixios EW |
| 2.50 | Trelawne EW ⭐ | The Goffer EW ⭐ |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | Irish Point EW |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Ashroe Diamond EW |
| 4.50 | Roaring Legend EW | Ndaawi EW |
| 5.30 | Apple Away EW | Salvador Ziggy EW |
| Match 5 | Terry Norman | Declan Rix |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tullyhill WIN | Slade Steel WIN ⭐ |
| 2.10 | Found A Fifty WIN | Quilixios EW |
| 2.50 | Eklat De Rire EW | Trelawne EW |
| 3.30 | Iberico Lord EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Ashroe Diamond WIN | Hispanic Moon EW |
| 4.50 | Lark In The Mornin WIN ⭐ | Eagle Fang EW |
| 5.30 | Kilbeg King EW | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 6 | Joe Chambers | Jordan Neild |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Slade Steel EW | Firefox WIN |
| 2.10 | Gaelic Warrior WIN ⭐ | JPR One EW |
| 2.50 | Chianti Classico EW | Chianti Classico EW |
| 3.30 | Irish Point EW | State Man WIN ⭐ |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | You Wear It Well EW |
| 4.50 | Latin Verse EW | Lark In The Mornin WIN |
| 5.30 | Henry's Friend WIN | Mr Vango EW |
| Match 7 | Stephen Harris | Alex Crook |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mystical Power WIN | Firefox WIN |
| 2.10 | Quilixios WIN | Quilixios EW |
| 2.50 | The Goffer EW | The Goffer EW ⭐ |
| 3.30 | Nemean Lion EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Ashroe Diamond EW | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Ndaawi EW | Ose Partir EW |
| 5.30 | Corbetts Cross WIN ⭐ | Salvador Ziggy WIN |
| Match 8 | Rory Delargy | Bill Esdaile |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Slade Steel WIN | Mistergif EW |
| 2.10 | Quilixios EW | JPR One EW |
| 2.50 | Trelawne EW ⭐ | Chianti Classico EW ⭐ |
| 3.30 | Irish Point EW | Iberico Lord EW |
| 4.10 | You Wear It Well EW | Telmesomethinggirl EW |
| 4.50 | Nara EW | Milan Tino EW |
| 5.30 | Apple Away WIN | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 9 | Paul Jacobs | Richard Hoiles |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Slade Steel WIN | Firefox WIN |
| 2.10 | Quilixios WIN ⭐ | Quilixios EW |
| 2.50 | Famous Bridge EW | The Goffer WIN |
| 3.30 | Iberico Lord EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Echoes In Rain EW | Love Envoi EW |
| 4.50 | Lark In The Mornin WIN | Miss Manzor EW |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ |
| Match 10 | David Yates | Tony Calvin |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tullyhill WIN | Mistergif WIN |
| 2.10 | Quilixios WIN ⭐ | Gaelic Warrior WIN |
| 2.50 | Chianti Classico WIN | Weveallbeencaught EW |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Ndaawi EW | Latin Verse EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN | Corbetts Cross WIN |
| Match 11 | Paul Kealy | Nick Goff |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mistergif WIN | Tullyhill WIN |
| 2.10 | Hunters Yarn WIN ⭐ | Hunters Yarn WIN |
| 2.50 | Weveallbeencaught WIN | Monbeg Genius EW |
| 3.30 | Zarak The Brave EW | Irish Point EW |
| 4.10 | Gala Marceau EW | Gala Marceau EW |
| 4.50 | Ndaawi WIN | Nara EW |
| 5.30 | Mr Vango WIN | Corbetts Cross WIN ⭐ |
| Match 12 | David Jennings | Andrew Blair White |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Jeriko Du Reponet WIN | Mystical Power WIN |
| 2.10 | Gaelic Warrior WIN | Gaelic Warrior WIN |
| 2.50 | Trelawne EW | Trelawne EW |
| 3.30 | Irish Point EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Ashroe Diamond EW | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Ndaawi EW | Palamon EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Corbetts Cross WIN ⭐ | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 13 | Mick FitzGerald | Anthony Kemp |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Firefox WIN | Jeriko Du Reponet EW |
| 2.10 | Hunters Yarn WIN ⭐ | Gaelic Warrior WIN |
| 2.50 | The Goffer WIN | Meetingofthewaters WIN ⭐ |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Ashroe Diamond EW | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Liari EW | Liari EW |
| 5.30 | Apple Away WIN | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 14 | Pete Risk For Rewards | Graham Cunningham |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tullyhill EW | Firefox EW |
| 2.10 | Gaelic Warrior WIN | Gaelic Warrior WIN |
| 2.50 | Chianti Classico EW | Trelawne EW |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Nara EW | Latin Verse EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 15 | Joshua Stacey | Harry Beard |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Jeriko Du Reponet WIN | Tullyhill WIN |
| 2.10 | Gaelic Warrior WIN | Hunters Yarn WIN |
| 2.50 | Eldorado Allen EW | The Goffer EW |
| 3.30 | Iberico Lord EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Karia Des Blaises EW | Nara EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Kilbeg King EW ⭐ | Apple Away EW |
| Match 16 | Tim Carroll | Bruce Millington |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tellherthename EW | Asian Master EW |
| 2.10 | Il Etait Temps WIN ⭐ | Matata EW |
| 2.50 | Chianti Classico EW | Victtorino EW |
| 3.30 | Iberico Lord EW | Irish Point EW ⭐ |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Marie's Rock EW |
| 4.50 | Lark In The Mornin EW | An Bradan Feasa EW |
| 5.30 | Apple Away EW | Mr Vango EW |
| Match 17 | Tom Bull | Izzy Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Jeriko Du Reponet WIN | Tellherthename EW |
| 2.10 | Hunters Yarn WIN | JPR One EW |
| 2.50 | Excello EW | Famous Bridge EW |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | State Man WIN ⭐ |
| 4.10 | Ashroe Diamond WIN ⭐ | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Ndaawi EW | Liari WIN |
| 5.30 | Salvador Ziggy WIN | Henry's Friend EW |
| Match 18 | Katie Midwinter | Ash Symonds |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mystical Power WIN | Firefox EW |
| 2.10 | Gaelic Warrior WIN | Master Chewy EW |
| 2.50 | Meetingofthewaters WIN | Meetingofthewaters EW |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Mordor EW | Batman Girac EW ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ | Kilbeg King EW |
| Match 19 | Andrew Mount | Johnny Dineen |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Favour And Fortune EW | Firefox WIN |
| 2.10 | JPR One EW | Quilixios WIN |
| 2.50 | Chianti Classico EW | Chianti Classico WIN |
| 3.30 | Nemean Lion EW | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Ashroe Diamond WIN | Lossiemouth WIN |
| 4.50 | Latin Verse WIN ⭐ | Milan Tino WIN ⭐ |
| 5.30 | Kilbeg King WIN | Apple Away WIN |
| Match 20 | Tom Stanley | Anthony Dunkley |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tullyhill WIN | Tullyhill WIN ⭐ |
| 2.10 | JPR One EW | My Mate Mozzie EW |
| 2.50 | Monbeg Genius EW | Stumptown EW |
| 3.30 | Nemean Lion EW | Iberico Lord EW |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Ashroe Diamond EW |
| 4.50 | Nara EW | Palamon EW |
| 5.30 | Corbetts Cross WIN ⭐ | Embassy Gardens WIN |
| Match 21 | Steve Jones | Tony Paley |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mystical Power WIN | Slade Steel WIN |
| 2.10 | Quilixios WIN | Hunters Yarn WIN |
| 2.50 | Trelawne WIN | Meetingofthewaters WIN ⭐ |
| 3.30 | Colonel Mustard EW | Irish Point EW |
| 4.10 | Echoes In Rain EW | Echoes In Rain EW |
| 4.50 | Bright Legend EW | Milan Tino WIN |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ | Apple Away WIN |
| Match 22 | Paul Ferguson | Anthony AK Kaminskas |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Mystical Power WIN | Slade Steel EW ⭐ |
| 2.10 | JPR One EW | Master ChewyEW |
| 2.50 | The Goffer EW | Meetingofthewaters EW |
| 3.30 | State Man WIN ⭐ | Colonel Mustard EW |
| 4.10 | Telmesomethinggirl EW | Lantry LadyEW |
| 4.50 | Milan Tino EW | Palamon EW |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN | Apple Away WIN |
| Match 23 | Dave McManus | Andy Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Slade Steel WIN | Slade Steel EW |
| 2.10 | Hunters Yarn WIN | Master Chewy EW |
| 2.50 | The Goffer EW | Trelawne EW |
| 3.30 | Irish Point WIN | State Man WIN |
| 4.10 | Telmesomethinggirl EW | Telmesomethinggirl EW |
| 4.50 | Ndaawi EW | Eagle Fang EW |
| 5.30 | Corbetts Cross WIN ⭐ | Kilbeg King WIN ⭐ |
| Match 24 | CJ Cooper | Gearoid (ICY) Norris |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Tullyhill WIN | Tullyhill WIN |
| 2.10 | Hunters Yarn EW | Il Etait Temps WIN |
| 2.50 | Trelawne EW | Chianti Classico EW |
| 3.30 | Irish Point EW | Zarak The Brave EW |
| 4.10 | Lossiemouth WIN | Telmesomethinggirl EW |
| 4.50 | Milan Tino EW | Ose Partir EW |
| 5.30 | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ | Embassy Gardens WIN ⭐ |
As well as bragging rights, the winning tipsters will win FREE BET prizes with starsports.bet plus donations to their chosen charities.
The prizes:
1st £500 FREE BET + £1,000 donated to charity of winner’s choice
2nd £250 FREE BET + £500 donated to charity of second’s choice
3rd £150 FREE BET + £300 donated to charity of third’s choice
4th £100 FREE BET + £200 donated to charity of fourth’s choice
5th £75 FREE BET + £150 donated to charity of fifth’s choice
6th £50 FREE BET + £100 donated to charity of sixth’s choice
In addition ALL PROFITS from the Star Sports market on the winner (6 places each way!) and match betting will be donated to the Injured Jockeys Fund.
Defending champion Steve Jones is back – Steve won the inaugural competition last year and raised £500 for Centrepoint.
UNDER STARTERS ORDERS:
The 48 taking part, together with their draw number, form comments and starsports.bet prices are:
1️⃣ Alan Alger (Online Gooner)
Knocked out in the first-round last year but was the toast of the Teenage Cancer Trust when landing the Royal Ascot version. Not to be underestimated – even over the jumps! (Raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust)
2️⃣ Harry Beard (Only Fools Love Horses Podcast)
One of three contenders from the OFLH Podcast and a noted form judge who’s been studying up all year as their weekly podcasts would show. A young gun to watch. (Raising money for Cancer Research UK)
3️⃣ Matt Bisogno (Geegeez.co.uk)
The man behind geegeez.co.uk, one of the best resources in the world of racing. Nobody will have better data over the four days and lost out in a right quarter final of our Royal Ascot competition.(Raising money for Barnardo’s)
4️⃣ Tom Bull (Racing TV)
A familiar face who’s never far from the Racing TV cameras, and a sharp judge to boot. Will have the stable knowledge thanks to his many tours on This Racing Life. (Raising money for Kidney Research UK)
5️⃣ Tony Calvin (Betting.Betfair)
A noted value seeker who reached the semi-finals of our Royal Ascot competition last summer. Will be very difficult to stop if landing a big-priced winner. (Raising money for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity)
6️⃣ Tim Carroll (Sky Sports Racing)
Sky Sports Racing presenter and pundit who is known for landing big-priced international winners. Unlucky to run into an on-form Andy Holding (both finished in profit) in Round 2 last year. (Raising money for IJF)
7️⃣ Mike Cattermole (Sky Sports Racing)
One of the biggest names on any press desk and a headline opponent for anyone in the first round. Extensive knowledge should prove an asset. (Raising money for Bob Champion Cancer Trust)
8️⃣ Joe Chambers (Racing Manager, Rich Ricci)
Has been involved with as many Festival winners as we’ve had hot dinners – and he’s got a potential nap for Day 1…. (Raising money for Emily Oliver’s Fighting Fund).
9️⃣ Alex Crook (Chief Football Correspondent, TalkSport)
Has been in red hot form on the pitch, landing stacks of winners. Can he transfer that form to the track? If so, a live runner! (Raising money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Chichester)
1️⃣0️⃣ Graham Cunningham (Sporting Life)
Sporting Life stalwart who needs no introduction – and not somebody you’d want in the first round, ye follow? … (Raising money for Emily Oliver’s Fighting Fund)
1️⃣1️⃣ Rory Delargy (Sporting Life, Paddy Power)
An encyclopaedia of racing knowledge who finds value for the day job at the Sporting Life and has been marching to the Festival alongside Ruby Walsh for Paddy Power. A live runner. (Raising money for Prostate Cancer UK)
1️⃣2️⃣ Johnny Dineen (Upping The Ante, Racing Post)
Part of a superstar duo of Upping The Ante with David Jennings. He holds a super portfolio for the Festival, and he’ll be looking to nail plenty of winners on the day to boot! (Raising money for St Vincent De Paul Ireland)
1️⃣3️⃣ Anthony Dunkley (Racing TV)
Another Racing TV Presenter – including for This Racing Life – who’s also done his share of previews too. Will be looking to make as big a splash here. (Raising money for Anthony Nolan)
1️⃣4️⃣ Bill Esdaile (City AM)
City AM Racing Editor and expert at finding big race and big price winners, especially in tricky handicaps. A dangerous opponent for anyone. (Raising money for IJF).
1️⃣5️⃣ Paul Ferguson (Wetherby’s Cheltenham Guide, Jumpers To Follow)
A Festival expert – he’s the author of the brilliant Cheltenham Guide – and he only went out at the second to last stage last year. Another big player. (Raising money for Project 26:26, in support of MacMillan)
1️⃣6️⃣ Mick Fitzgerald (ITV Racing)
Legendary jockey who knows every inch of the Prestbury Park turf and won’t be beaten for tactical knowledge, that’s for sure. (Raising money for Racing Welfare and the IJF)
1️⃣7️⃣ Lee Gibson (Only Fools Love Horses Podcast)
Well known for his work with the Only Fools Love Horses podcast – and his Sunday space mean there will be few better prepared for the big week! (Raising money for St Oswalds Hospice, Newcastle).
1️⃣8️⃣ Nick Goff (Vice President, Goff Operations)
A legend of #BettingPeople and Betting Twitter, he came fourth in last year’s competition – he cannot be underestimated one bit! Someone we neither like nor dislike (c) Nick Goff! (Raising money for the Ruth Strauss Foundation)
1️⃣9️⃣ Pete (Risk For Rewards)
One of the best sources of information and news on the Festival – and we can be sure that he’ll come ready for action based on preview night action! (Raising money for St Oswalds Hospice, Newcastle).
2️⃣0️⃣ Stephen Harris (Bettingexpert.com)
Has been an odds-compiler, on-course bookmaker and pundit, who’s now a journalist and tipster for the Betting Expert website. Was knocked out by the eventual Champion last year.(Raising money for MacMillan).
2️⃣1️⃣ Richard Hoiles (ITV Racing)
One of the best-known voices in racing – and also one of the most attentive analysts, marking out eyecatchers for ITV viewers. Could he have a couple of aces up his sleeve? (Raising money for WellChild)
2️⃣2️⃣ Andy Holding (Oddschecker)
Oddschecker expert and speed figure whizz who made it to the third round last year and the second round of Royal Ascot’s competition. A leading contender. (Raising money for Dementia UK)
2️⃣3️⃣ Paul Jacobs (Paddy Power)
A record-breaking 5-times champion horse racing tipster – he’s got to be feared despite a first round knockout last year! (Raising money for MS Society)
2️⃣4️⃣ David Jennings (Racing Post, Upping The Ante)
Irish editor of the Racing Post and one-half of the superstar duo that combine for Upping The Ante. Has a particular banker on the Thursday up his sleeve to boot…. (Raising money for Pieta House).
2️⃣5️⃣ CJ Cooper
Hit the headlines with her fantastic charity work last Christmas and is well-known as a strong judge of both codes on Twitter. Unlucky loser in Round 1 last year (was in profit) and again in Royal Ascot competition (knocked out by finalist Sam Turner). (Raising money for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice Sussex)
2️⃣6️⃣ Steve Jones (Daily Mirror)
The defending champion from last year, and a constant student of the form book with gigs as the Daily Mirror’s ‘Value Scope’, a Unibet writer, a Matchbook podcaster and a Racing TV pundit. (Raising money for Centrepoint)
2️⃣7️⃣ Antony Kaminskas (AK Bets)
One of the most popular #BettingPeople interviewees and head honcho of AK Bets. Will be looking to try and take down the bankers this week but can he land a few of his own? (Raising money for ALONE Ireland)
2️⃣8️⃣ Paul Kealy (Racing Post)
Racing Post tipster and one of the biggest names in the competition. Will be few better prepared for day 1! (Raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital)
2️⃣9️⃣ Anthony Kemp (Presenter, Jockey Club Racecourses)
Raceday Presenter at Jockey Club Racecourses who stepped upto the commentary plate in 2017 when John Hunt was absent for a 12 runner nursery at Kempton. If he can do that, he can do anything, so don’t underestimate him. (Raising money for Hurling For Cancer)
3️⃣0️⃣ James Knight (Entain Group)
Knocked out by finalist Sam Turner in last year’s competition and then third in our Ascot competition. A leading player here and lots to recommend. (Raising money for Racing Welfare)
3️⃣1️⃣ Dave McManus (McManus Bookmakers)
Took third place in the original competition and will be all over the markets – as you’d expect of one of Ireland’s top layers. A big player. (Raising money for Pieta House).
3️⃣2️⃣ Katie Midwinter (Racing TV, Tipstar Champion)
Has already proven herself as a top tipster – by taking Racing TV’s Tipstar competition – and those skills will serve her well in this field. A lively contender. (Raising money for HEROS).
3️⃣3️⃣ Bruce Millington (Spotlight Group)
Former Racing Post editor who’ll bring a world of experience to proceedings. Will hope to use that to best effect here and looking for an FA Cup style run longer than his beloved Palace. (Raising money for WellChild)
3️⃣4️⃣ Lee Mottershead (Racing Post)
Brilliant interviewer, columnist and scoop getter – if he can tip as well then should the rest even turn up? (Raising money for Bowel Cancer UK)
3️⃣5️⃣ Andrew Mount (gg.co.uk)
Top tipster for gg.co.uk with years of experience and a proven record – will be dangerous, especially if landing a winner in the handicaps. (Raising money for MIND)
3️⃣6️⃣ Emma Nagle (Irishracing.com)
Hurricane Fly’s number one fan and a regular on Irishracing.com. Made it to the quarter-finals of the Royal Ascot competition and will take the beating this time around. (Raising money for ALONE Ireland)
3️⃣7️⃣ Jordan Neild (Starsportsbet.co.uk)
Star’s boxing and MMA Expert who’s used to finding weekly winners when the gloves are off – can he win the Cheltenham fight? (Raising money for Stamp out Suicide)
3️⃣8️⃣ Terry Norman (Jockey Agent, Racing Analyst)
An agent and analyst to some of the best known jockeys, including Oisin Murphy, Kevin Darley, Jason Weaver and Kieren Fallon. One of many with a bounty of knowledge. (Raising money for Cancer Research)
3️⃣9️⃣ Gearoid (Icy) Norris (Twitter Spaces Host, Pro Punter)
Known all over Twitter for his spaces and forthright views – and being one of the most famous #BettingPeople interviewees. Sure to draw attention no matter who he draws! (Raising money for Racing Welfare)
4️⃣0️⃣ Tony Paley (Racing Editor, Guardian and Observer)
Racing editor for the Guardian and Observer – used to finding a scoop and also plenty of tipping, so a busy week lies ahead. Another with plenty of experience! (Raising money for IJF)
4️⃣1️⃣ Izzy Phillips (Raceday Presenter, Planet Sport Bet)
Often seen on Racing TV’s social media channels, asking the great and good about their Raceday experience, and on Planet Sport Bet’s podcast! (Raising money for The Brain Tumor Charity)
4️⃣2️⃣ Declan Rix (attheraces.com / Sky Sports Racing)
Attheraces.com and Sky Sports Racing pundit who isn’t shy of an alternative opinion – has had plenty of practice finding decent prices on Weekend Winners! (Raising money for MIND)
4️⃣3️⃣ Davy Russell (Star Sports Ambassador)
Legendary jockey who’s currently performing brilliantly on Dancing With The Stars. A dedicated reader of the formbook if his blog is anything to go by and a man who knows Festival success inside out.
(Raising money for MIND)
4️⃣4️⃣ Joshua Stacey (Racing TV)
Has risen through the racing media ranks like Corach Rambler, even appearing in a Road to Cheltenham episode. A known name and not one to underestimate. (Raising money for Devon Air Ambulance)
4️⃣5️⃣ Tom Stanley (Racing TV)
One of the most well-respected faces on Racing TV who also writes a column for their website and does plenty of travelling too. Will come well prepared after a busy season. (Raising money for Chron’s and Colitis)
4️⃣6️⃣ Ash Symonds (Gloucestershire Online, Only Fools Love Horses)
2022 Tipstar Finalist who is now a journalist along with being part of the Only Fools Love Horses Podcast. Sure to be well prepared with the inside track. (Raising money for IJF)
4️⃣7️⃣ Andrew Blair White (Let’s Talk Racing, Racing TV)
Formbook student who’s been down the road to Cheltenham with his podcast and plenty of spots on Racing TV as well. A live contender. (Raising money for Children Health Foundation Crumbin)
4️⃣8️⃣ David Yates (Daily Mirror)
Daily Mirror’s ‘Newsboy’ who has years of experience providing thoughts and analysis to the Mirror’s readers. Should be no stage fright for him here, at least! (Raising money for Jamie’s Farm)
HOW IT WORKS:
Our 48 runners will go into the draw which is being conducted later this week by DAVY RUSSELL and HANNAH BAYCROFT at the Star Sports Curzon Street shop in London’s Mayfair. A video of the draw will appear on this page.
The 48 will then do battle in match format trying to get through to the final day on Friday when our winner will be crowned:
DAY 1: Tuesday (48 tipsters)
24 x 2 runner matches
DAY 2: Wednesday (24 tipsters)
12 x 2 runner matches
DAY 3: Thursday (12 tipsters)
6 x 2 runner matches
DAY 4: Friday (6 tipsters in the final – all receive a prize)
1 x 6 runner match
Our tipster’s selections will appear on this page in advance. They will need to make a selection in each race (win or ew) and nominate a NAP (which will count double points in the scoring).
In the event of a tie in any match – we will use countback on number of winners, seconds, thirds etc to establish a winner.
David Stewart, head of content and social media for Star Sports said: “Cheltenham Knockout proved a great success last year and we are delighted to be running it again with an increased field of 48 runners.
“Alongside the fun of the competition we are also supporting charities through both the prize fund for the winning tipsters and via any profits made on the Knockout betting markets.
“We’re looking forward to seeing how the draw unfolds and wish every pundit the very best of luck.”
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CHELTENHAM KNOCKOUT – THE RULES:
(1) Our 48 nominated tipsters will battle it out over the four days of the Cheltenham Festival 12th-15th March 2023 in an ‘FA Cup’ style knockout match format.
(2) There will be 24 first round matches on the first day, Tuesday 12th March. The tipster will be required to beat their opponent. For each match the tipster who wins their match progresses to the next round, the losing tipster is eliminated from the competition. The daily score will be calculated based on the performance of their selections.
(3) Tipsters are required to make one selection in every Cheltenham race of the day. They can stipulate whether this selection is win or each way. For a win bet a notional 2 points is staked on their selection, for an each-way selection a notional 1 point is staked each way ie: 1 point win and 1 point place.
(4) In addition they will be required to nominate a daily best bet (NAP) which counts for double points. So for a win nap a notional 4 points will be staked, for each-way 2 points on both win and place.
(5) Results will be settled at starting price – and include any Rule 4 deductions. Place terms will be the same as the starsports.bet race markets. Dead-heat rules may also apply if applicable.
(6) In the event of a non runner or late withdrawal your selection will be automatically replaced by the SP favourite (for joint or co favs this will be deemed to be be the one with the lowest racecard number). Your original stake will apply eg: 2 points win or 1 point each way (double if it’s your nap choice).
(7) At the end of each day we will score each entry based on the above criteria. In the event of a dead-heat in round 1 we will deploy a count back system to determine the match winner. This will be based on number of winners and if still level, seconds, then thirds until a winner is found. From round two and the remaining rounds in the event of a tie we will take into account the aggregate score from that tipster in previous round(s) to determine the winner so previous good tipping is rewarded. If still a dead-heat then count back will then apply.
(8) The match format applies to day 1,2,3. On the final day (Friday) six tipsters progress to the final and they will compete against each other on this day to determine 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th.
(9) Scores are reset at the end of each round so each round starts with both tipsters on ZERO.
(10) Selections must be supplied to Star Sports no later than 11am on the day of racing. Tipsters will be notified on entry mechanism,
(11) Daily selections will appear from 12pm each day on this web site.
(12) On the conclusion of the competition we will contact the prize winners to arrange their prizes (starsports.bet account required) and also arrange to make the stipulated donations to their nominated charity.
(13) Star Sports reserve the right to adjust any rules which will be updated here.
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