By Carl Harris

Tuesday was a pretty poor day of racing. Followers of the Diary though had a great result with Shadows lengthen who defied a huge rise in the weights and clearly could win again. The Polomoche was the only finisher but no prizes for the short odds. Shadows Lengthen though was a very handsome price.

So better stuff today on offer with jumping at Huntingdon and Musselburgh. The exciting Mighty Man is out again over fences but will be short odds but this is a top class horse who will figure at Cheltenham in only 47 days time. We have a dedicated Cheltenham Festival Site which you may like, the Festival will be very special this year! Theere is a big meeting at Cheltenham this weekend which could feature Denman, lets hope so.

Denman - will he run at Cheltenham on Saturday?

Here are my best bets for Wednesday;

1:10 Musselburgh, Inventor- Win. Okay so we are not talking big prices, but this looks a solid proposition and you could do worse than double this one with Mighty Man. Inventor looks the good thing of the day and one for the multibets for many but I don’t mind taking short prices if I think it is a very good bet as this is. Not for all but should win and put some cash in the back.

3:20 Huntingdon, Mighty Man- Win. I have already given my reason here and if there is any value at all then I will be a big player. I can not see anything other than a jumping error beating Mighty Man and for those not wanting to take the price then a double with Inventor is an option.

3:50 Huntingdon, Ultimate Limit- Win. Now we get in to the better prices and Ultimate Limit may give some value as layers take comfort in the ten pounds rise in the weights. He was a very easy winner at Towcester in December, in teh Starluck colours, for very capable trainer Alan Fleming. Timmy Murphy takes the ride, a fabulous horseman, who has a style that will suit this horse. I think he may still have a bit in reserve to enable him to win off this mark.

4:10 Musselburgh, Bridlingtonbygones- Win. When this stable has a decent bumper horse then it pays to take notice. A few years ago Don Eddy sold Call Equiname to Paul Nicholls after performing well in bumpers and the rest as they say is history. Bridlingtonbygones was well backed first time out and won well under Sam Thomas who takes the ride again. The front two pulled a mile clear and you with natural improvement Bridlingtonbygones looks the one to be on.

Carl Harris’ Best Bets for Wednesday 27 January

• 1:10 Musselburgh, Inventor- Win
• 3:20 Huntingdon, Mighty Man- Win
• 3:50 Huntingdon, Ultimate Limit- Win.
• 4:10 Musselburgh, Bridlingtonbygones- Win

Latest Ante-Post Prices;
2010 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup: 5-4 Kauto Star, 9-4 Denman, 12-1 Imperial Commander, 20-1 Cooldine, 25-1 What A Friend, 33-1 Carruthers, 40-1 Madison du Berlais, Money Trix, Notre Pere, 66-1 Albertas Run, Glencove Marina, Rare Bob, Tricky Trickster, 100-1 Air Force One, Aran Concerto, Calgary Bay, Casey Jones, Cloudy Lane, In Compliance, My Will, Schindlers Hunt, Taranis, Trabolgan,150-1 Mon Mome, Roll Along, 500-1 Cerium, Mr Pointment ALL QUOTED (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Gold Cup without Kauto Star & Denman: 11-4 Imperial Commander, 5-1 Cooldine, What A Friend, 10-1 Carruthers, Money Trix, Notre Pere, 12-1 Madison Du Berlais, 14-1 Glencove Marina, Tricky Trickster, 20-1 Albertas Run, Casey Jones, Rare Bob, 25-1 In Compliance, Schindlers Hunt, Taranis, 33-1 Air Force One, Aran Concerto, Cloudy Lane, My Will Trabolgan, 40-1 Calgary Bay, Mon Mome, 50-1 Roll Along, 100-1 Cerium, Mr Pointment (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Champion Hurdle: 4-1 Solwhit, 5-1 Zaynar, 6-1 Go Native, 8-1 Binocular, 8-1 Hurricane Fly (doubtful), 10-1 Khyber Kim, 12-1 Dubguib, Starluck, 14-1 Medermit, Punjabi, 16-1 Celestial Halo, Sublimity, Voler La Vedette, 20-1 Donnas Palm ,40-1 Rock Noir, 50-1 American Trilogy, Jumbo Rio, Quevega, Torpichen, 66-1 Al Eile, Bahrain Storm, Katchit, Royal and Regal, Thousand Stars, 100-1 Blue Bajan, Cape Tribulation, De Valira, Ebadiyan, Muirhead, Won in the Dark, 150-1 bar – (EW ¼ 1-2-3)

Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase: 7-4 Master Minded,6-1 Twist Magic, 9-1 Forpadydeplasterer, 10-1 Big Zeb, Kalahari King,12-1 Petit Robin, 16-1 Barker, Golden Silver, Sizing Europe, 20-1 Free World, Tranquil Sea, 25-1 Voy Por Ustedes, Well Chief, 33-1 Cornas, Oh Crick, 50-1 Mahogany Blaze, 66-1 Fiepes Shuffle, Fix the Rib, I’msingingtheblues, Newmill, Tartak, 100-1 Santa’s Son, Takeroc,200-1 Lord Henry (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Ladbrokes World Hurdle 4-6 Big Bucks, 6-1 Karabak, 12-1 Diamond Harry, 14-1 Sentry Duty, 20-1 Lie Forrit, 25-1 Katchit, Mr Thriller, Tidal Bay, Time for Rupert, 33-1 Cousin Vinny, Fair Along, Jumbo Rio, Mighty Man, Mourad, Oscar Dan Dan, Powerstation, Torpichen, 40-1 Bouggler, Muirhead, Ninetieth Minute, War of Attrition 50-1 bar(EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Ryanair Chase: 4-1 Poquelin, 6-1 Barbers Shop, 13-2 Tranquil Sea, 7-1 Imperial Commander, 10-1 Joncol, Punchestowns, Voy Por Ustedes, 12-1 Planet Of Sound, 16-1 Forpadydeplasterer, Petit Robin, 20-1 Chapoturgeon, Bay, Deep Purple, Golden Silver, In Compliance, Jack the Giant, Schindlers Hunt, 25-1 Albertas Run, Barker, Herecomesthetruth, Our Vic, Rare Bob, Scotsirish, Tidal Bay, 33-1 Aran Concerto, Glencove Marina, Tartak, 40-1 bar (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle: 5-4 Quevega, 7-2 Voler La Vedette, 12-1 Allegralil, Whiteoak, 14-1 Sweetheart, 16-1 Easter Legend, Silk Affair, Others on request (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: 5-4 Dunguib, 8-1 Menorah, 10-1 Rite of Passage, 16-1 Bellvano, Quantitativeeasing, 20-1 General Miller, Oscar Whisky, Pepe Simo, 25-1 Hollo Ladies, Lidar, Peddlers Cross, Salden Licht, 33-1 Dr Whizz, Inventor, Like Minded, Lush Life, Manyriverstocross, Sitting Tennant, Sweeps Hill, 40-1 Candy Creek (EW 1/4 odds 1,2,3)

The Neptune Investments Novices’ Hurdle (Ballymore): 7-1 Rite of Passage, 8-1 Quel Esprit, 9-1 Quantitiveeasing, 12-1 Coole River, Finians Rainbow, Royal Charm, 14-1 General Miller, Tell Massini, 16-1 Bobby Ewing, Peddlers Cross, Reve de Sivola, Shinrock Paddy, 20-1 Ghizao, Manyriverstocross, Restless Harry, 25-1 Fionnegas, Like Minded, Najaf, Some Present, The Betchworth Kid, Valentine Vic, 33-1 Aegean Dawn, Fuilin, Rhyl Accord, Sweeps Hill, Taking Stock, Tocco Ferro, Vico, (EW ¼ odds 1,2,3)

Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: 9-2 Tell Massini, 5-1 Quel Esprit, 10-1 Stravinsky Dance, 12-1 Enterprise Park, Reve De Sivola, 14-1 Fionnegas, 16-1 Bobby Ewing, For The Staff, Malakai, Valentine Vic, 20-1 Chamirey, Silver Kate, The Minack, Vico, 25-1 Gorge, Lord Generous, Rhyl Accord, 33-1 Kennel Hill, (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

RSA Chase: 7-2 Punchestowns, 5-1 Long Run, 7-1 Diamond Harry, 8-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, 10-1 Weapons Amnesty, 14-1 Pandorama, Weird Al, 16-1 Bensalem, 20-1 Inchidaly Rock, 25-1 Mighty Man, Robarto Goldback, The Nightingale, 33-1 Alfie Sherrin, Black Harry, Catch Me, Knockara Beau, 40-1 bar Others Available (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy: 9-2 Captain Cee Bee, 6-1 Sizing Europe, 7-1 Somersby, Tataniano, 12-1 Riverside Theatre, 14-1 An Cathaoir Mor, Mikael D’Haguenet, Osana,, 16-1 Sports Line, 20-1 Mad Max, Zaarito, 25-1 Cousin Vinny, Robarto Goldback, The Nightingale, 33-1 Kangaroo Court, Snap Tie, Take the Breeze, 40-1 Ashkazar, Bedlam Boy, Jered, King Edmund, 50-1 Noble Alan (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

JCB Triumph Hurdle: 8-1 Mille Chief, Pistolet Noir, 12-1 Alaivan, Secant Star, 14-1 According, Advisor, Carlito Brigante, 16-1 Royal Mix, Westlin Winds, 25-1 Investissement, Notus De La Tour, Pittoni, 33-1 Anak, Barizan, Barwell Bridge, Cross Appeal, Olofi, Remember Now, Stormy Weather, Sunwise, 40-1 Mosstown, Ultimate, 50-1 Braveheart Move, Watergate, Others on request (Ew ¼ 1,2,3)

Weatherbys Champion Bumper: 10-1 Elegant Concorde, Hidden Universe, 14-1 Araucaria, Tavern Times, Up Ou That, 16-1 Dunraven Storm, 20-1 Cottage Star, Don’t Turn Back, Forty Foot Tom, Made in Time, Quaquo De Flotte Sizing Mexico, 25-1 Drumbaloo, Dancers Dilemma (EW ¼ 1,2,3)