Horse racing tips: Three big bets to beat the bookies and build the bank for a huge weekend at Cheltenham

SUN Racing looks to build the bank for a huge weekend of action with some winners on Thursday.

Read on for our top tips and back a horse by clicking their odds below.

LONGSHOT

MELLOW MOOD (5.30 Chelmsford)

She showed some promise in maidens and goes up in trip off a low mark for this handicap debut.

THIEF

CREATIVE CONTROL (1.40 Newcastle)

He’s shaped pretty well on two runs this season and is down the weights.

BETTY BALOO (2.05 Market Rasen)

She finished last season with a good third in hot company at Kelso and goes well fresh.

Templegate’s tips

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