He's the punter who tipped a 20,000/1 accumulator – predicting ALL the winners on the opening day of one very special Cheltenham.
Tom Nugent was a science student at Trinity when he tipped every winner on the first day of the festival in 2013.
He posted his winning tips on the new racing blog he had just started - and his phenomenal success threw him into the international spotlight with racing fans.
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So now the Irish Mirror has asked the Kilkenny man who he fancies to be first past the post this year – in case he can pull it off again.
Tom’s tips for today to kick off Cheltenham:
1.30 Constitution Hill
This is a really likeable horse who was an impressive winner of the Tolworth Hurdle last time.
2.10 Riviere D’ete
She was unlucky in the Irish Arkle at the Dublin racing festival and I reckon she will reverse the form with Blue Lord.
2.50 Fantastikas
Nigel Twiston Davies is having an excellent season and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Fantastikas put up a bold show here.
3.30 Honeysuckle
The golden girls of national hunt racing, Honeysuckle and Rachael Blackmore look to keep their winning streak intact. It’s a fascinating match-up with Appreciate It, but here’s hoping the dynamic duo can be in front at the finish. A race to savour.
4.10 Stormy Ireland
She was a good winner of the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier this season and on her official rating she has a leading chance.
4.50 Doctor Brown Bear
Gaelic Warrior has been billed as the banker in this race but I’m very interested in Doctor Brown Bear as an each way bet in this race. He has recently changed hands and could work out to be a shrewd purchase for Sean and Bernadine Mulryan and Martin Brassil.
5.30 Braeside
Each way bet on Braeside. The Paddy Power Chase run at Leopardstown at Christmas has worked out to be an incredible piece of form.
Braeside’s run there makes him look interesting but his two more recent disappointing runs have to be forgiven.
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