William Hill are reporting strong cash for two recent Tony McCoy bookings, with the firm cutting Fistral Beach from 6-1 into 11-2 favourite for Saturday’s Racing Post Chase, and Starluck from 20-1 into 16-1 for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham.

McCoy the punters pal

McCoy will be taking over from Ruby Walsh who partnered Fistral Beach in last year’s renewal when the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding departed early in the proceedings.

Alan Fleming surprised some in confirming Starluck for Cheltenham’s Championship two-mile novice chasing event, and the six-year-old, a gallant second to Peddlers Cross in the Fighting Fifth hurdle, is due to make his debut over the bigger obstacles at Huntingdon on Thursday.

Lucy Rhodes, spokeswoman for William Hill, said ‘Punters are drawn to the McCoy magic like moths to a light bulb, and we’ve seen moves for Fistral Beach and Starluck following the revelation he will be steering the pair in their respective events. Just shows the confidence they have with the Champion Jockey, as the latter hasn’t even jumped a fence in public yet’.

William Hill Bet………..

Racing Post Chase: 11-2 Fistral Beach, Nacarat, 7-1 Quinz, 8-1 Bakbenscher, 9-1 Sagalyrique, 10-1 Hey Big Spender, Mostly Bob, 12-1 Razor Royale, Tatenen, 16-1 Polyfast, 20-1 Crescent Island, Matuhi, Piraya, Ringaroses, 25-1 Beat The Boys, Door Boy, Safari Adventures, 33-1 Mount Oscar, 40-1 Free World (EW ¼ odds 1,2,3,4)

Irish Independent Arkle: 4-1 Finians Rainbow, 9-2 Ghizao, Medermit, 10-1 Captain Chris, Realt Dubh, 16-1 Starluck, 20-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, Quel Esprit, 25-1 Dan Breen, Pepe Simo, 28-1 Torpichen, Rock Noir, 33-1 Bellvano, Blazing Tempo, Giorgio Quercus, Killmurry, Nadiya de la Vega, Morning Supreme, Stagecoach Pearl, Surfing, 40-1 Bar (E/W 1/4 1,2,3

FISTRAL BEACH HEADS RACING POST BETTING AS McCOY IS CONFIRMED FOR KEMPTON

Fistral Beach, currently 5-1 joint-favourite with Coral for Saturday’s Racing Post Chase, has been confirmed as Tony McCoy’s Kempton mount. 2009 winner, Nacarat, is the other market leader, ahead of Bakbenscher and Quinze, both 8-1.

Tony McCoy Booked for Fistral Beach

“Fistral Beach was sent off a warm favourite for last year’s Racing Post Chase, and AP McCoy’s presence in the saddle on Saturday should ensure punters side with Paul Nicholls’ charge once again,” said Coral’s David Stevens.

Elsewhere, Wednesday’s Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse could provide important John Smith’s Grand National clues, with leading contenders Bluesea Cracker, The Midnight Club and Oscar Time all in action.

**NH Trainers’ Championship
4-9 P Nicholls, 13-8 N Henderson

**Racing Post Chase
5-1 Nacarat, Fistral Beach, 8-1 Bakbenscher, Quinze, 9-1 Sagalyrique, 10-1 Hey Big Spender, Mostly Bob, 14-1 Polyfast, Razor Royale, Tatenen, 16-1 Crescent Island, 20-1 Door Boy, 25-1 Beat The Boys, Free World, Matuhi, Piraya, Ringaroses, Safari Adventures, 33-1 Mount Oscar,

**John Smith’s Grand National
12-1 Big Fella Thanks, 14-1 Ballabriggs, 16-1 Backstage, Don’t Push It, Niche Market, Oscar Time, Silver By Nature, The Midnight Club, 20-1 Bluesea Cracker, Synchronised, 25-1 Becauseicouldntsee, Merigo, State Of Play, West End Rocker, 33-1 Ballytrim, Calgary Bay, Chief Dan George, Comply Or Die, Dooneys Gate, Giles Cross, Hello Bud, Majestic Concorde, Midnight Chase, Notre Pere, Tricky Trickster, Vic Venturi, 40-1 Bar

**Stan James Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
9-4 Cue Card, 6-1 Spirit Son, 8-1 Recession Proof, Sprinter Sacre, 10-1 Zaidpour, 14-1 Al Ferof, 16-1 Gibb River, Hidden Universe, Minella Class, Rock On Ruby, So Young, 20-1 Backspin, Dare Me, Dare To Doubt, Day Of A Lifetime, Gagewell Flyer, Shot From The Hip, 25-1 Bar

**Irish Independent Arke Trophy
4-1 Finian’s Rainbow, Ghizao, 9-2 Medermit, 9-1 Realt Dubh, 12-1 Captain Chris, 14-1 Noble Prince, 16-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, Quel Espirit, Starluck, 25-1 Dan Breen, 33-1 Bar

**Stan James Champion Hurdle
11-4 Binocular, 4-1 Hurricane Fly, 5-1 Menorah, Peddlers Cross, 14-1 Mille Chief, Oscar Whisky, Dunguib, 25-1 Cue Card, Khyber Kim, 50-1 Bar

**David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle
11-10 Quevega, 5-1 Sparky May, 10-1 Banjaxed Girl, 14-1 Our Girl Salley, 16-1 Carole’s Legacy, Macville, 20-1 L’Accordioniste, 33-1 Alasi, Alegralil, Santera,

**Neptune Novices’ Hurdle
4-1 Oscars Well, 5-1 Bobs Worth, 15-2 So Young, 9-1 Rock On Ruby, Minella Class, 12-1 First Lieutenant, 14-1 Zaidpour, 16-1 Chablais, Court In Motion, 20-1 Backspin, Bishopsfurze, Captain Kirkton, Hidden Universe, Shot From The Hip, 25-1 Bar

**RSA Chase
9-4 Time For Rupert, 8-1 Jessies Dream, 10-1 Aiteen Thirtythree, Bostons Angel, Wayward Prince, Wymott, 12-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, Magnanimity, Quito De La Roque, 14-1 Master Of The Hall, Quel Esprit, 16-1 Wishfull Thinking, 25-1 Bar

**Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase
9-4 Master Minded, 11-4 Big Zeb, 13-2 Woolcombe Folly, 7-1 Somersby, 10-1 Captain Cee Bee, Golden Silver, 11-1 Tataniano, 14-1 Sizing Europe, 25-1 French Opera, Gauvain, 33-1 Mad Max, 50-1 Bar

**Weatherbys Champion Bumper
8-1 Knight Pass, 10-1 Ericht, Samain, 12-1 Lovethehigherlaw, 14-1 Keys, Lord Gale, 16-1 Cash And Go, Cheltenian, Elegant Concorde, Fingal Bay, Raise The Beat, 20-1 Cinders And Ashes, Ebanour, Mart Lane, Montbazon, 25-1 African Broadway, Bygones In Brid, Lets Get Serious, Star Neuville,

**Jewson Novice Chase
8-1 Captain Chris, Hell’s Boy, Noble Prince, 10-1 Wishfull Thinking, 12-1 Jessies Dream, Mr Gardner, Quel Esprit, 14-1 Loosen My Lord, Thegreatjohnbrowne, 16-1 Mr Cracker, Mr Thriller, Realt Dubh, Robinson Collonges, Royal Charm, Wymott, 20-1 Bar

**Ryanair Chase
4-1 Poquelin, 7-1 Riverside Theatre 8-1 Tranquil Sea, 9-1 Kalahari King, 10-1 Albertas Run, Golden Silver, , 16-1 J’y Vole, Nacarat, 20-1 Captain Cee Bee, Gauvain, Noland, Weird Al, 25-1 Hey Big Spender, Little Josh, The Nightingale, 33-1 Bar

**Ladbrokes World Hurdle
5-6 Big Buck’s, 9-4 Grand Crus, 10-1 Mourad, 14-1 Fiveforthree, Karabak, 16-1 Oscar Whisky, Punchestowns, 20-1 Ashkazar, Solwhit, Zaynar, 25-1 Celestial Halo, Mikael D’Haguenet, Quevega, 33-1 Bar

**JCB Triumph Hurdle
5-1 Grandouet, 6-1 Unaccompanied, 10-1 Marsh Warbler, Sam Winner, Smad Place, 12-1 A Media Luz, 14-1 Houblon Des Obeaux, Kazzene 16-1 Brampour, Rigidity, Sailors Warn, 20-1 Local Hero, Third Intention, 25-1 Louisville Lip, Tony Star, Twigline, Zarkander, 33-1 Bar

**Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
6-1 Back In Focus, 7-1 Bobs Worth, 8-1 Court In Motion, 10-1 Join Together, Zaidpour, 12-1 Kilcrea Kim, So Young, 14-1 Champion Court, 16-1 Bishopsfurze, First Lieutenant, For Non Stop, 20-1 Bar

**Totesport Gold Cup
3-1 Imperial Commander, 5-1 Long Run, 6-1 Denman, 7-1 Kauto Star, Diamond Harry, 12-1 Kempes, 16-1 Midnight Chase, Pandorama, 20-1 Neptune Collonges, 33-1 Punchestowns, Tidal Bay, Weird Al, 40-1 China Rock, What A Friend, 50-1 Bar

**Christies Foxhunter
7-2 Baby Run, 7-1 On The Fringe, 8-1 Cappa Bleu, Just Amazing, 10-1 Dante’s Storm, 14-1 Kilty Storm, Sericina, 16-1 Gone To Lunch, Halcon Genelardais, Rudi Trucker, William Somers, 20-1 Jaunty Flight, 25-1 Bon Accord, Offshore Account, Turthen