Cheltenham racing tips: This 16-1 chance has a top jockey in the saddle and can spring a huge surprise

SUN Racing takes on day one of Cheltenham Festival confident of smashing the bookies with some outside selections.

The greatest day of racing all year has a habit of throwing up some big-price winners.

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That could spell good news for us – and bad news for those looking to buy money from the shorties.

You can back any horse you fancy simply by clicking their odds below.

LONGSHOT

KALA CONTI (3.20 Cheltenham)

She was an excellent second at Leopardstown when going for home too soon and has Jack Kennedy back in the saddle today.

THIEF

HENRY’S FRIEND (2.40 Cheltenham)

He was impressive when winning by six lengths at Newbury last time and will enjoy this stamina test.

TOTAL LOOK (4.40 Cheltenham)

He scored on handicap debut at Navan and was beaten just a neck on his last run here in December.

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