Alternative Cheltenham predictions – psychics, supercomputers and youngsters decide winners
From robots to tarot cards – the Daily Star researched the best alternative tipsters to see if they can choose a winning horse during the Cheltenham Festival 2025
Cheltenham festival kicked off with an eventful first day – which saw two favourites falling during the feature Champion Hurdle.
Looking forward, many punters are looking at gaining back any lost funds for the remaining three days of the racing event. But with many factors coming into picking the perfect horse, it’s hard to know where to place your money. The Daily Star reviewed a few tipsters and thought perhaps an alternative view might shed some light on the races to come.
From artificial intelligence weighing in, to asking kids, sometimes the successful punts come from pure luck. Thanks to the boom in advancement in technology, many people are turning to robots for advice on many matters – but there is more than one way to consider a bet.
Psychic readings
Ahead of the week, world-renowned astrologer Sunaree Ko from Tarotcards.io decided to consult the stars in order to pick her perfect Cheltenham bets. Looking at tarot and celestial charts, Sunaree even suggested the clothes punters wear could even affect the outcome off the race.
Looking at the feature races, Sunaree picked her so-called “winners circle” for 2025.
- Galopin Des Champs (Gold Cup, Friday 14) – The Chariot card suggests an unstoppable force heading towards a historic third win.
- Willitgoahead (Foxhunters’ Chase, Friday 14) – The Wheel of Fortune suggests a turn in luck, making this a wildcard to watch.
She also gave advice for the punter’s wardrobes, which could lead to good luck.
- Aries (March 21 – April 19) – Fiery reds and bold crimsons to boost confidence and competitiveness.
- Taurus (April 20 – May 20) – Earthy greens and deep browns for grounding energy and endurance.
- Gemini (May 21 – June 20) – Bright yellows and sky blues to enhance communication and sociability.
- Cancer (June 21 – July 22) – Silvers and soft whites for intuition and emotional balance.
- Leo (July 23 – August 22) – Golds and oranges to attract attention and good fortune.
- Virgo (August 23 – September 22) – Neutrals like beige, greys, and sage green for practicality and precision.
- Libra (September 23 – October 22) – Pastel pinks and light blues for charm and harmony.
- Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) – Dark purples and deep blacks for mystery and power.
- Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) – Rich purples and dark blues to fuel adventure and optimism.
- Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) – Dark greys, navy, and forest greens for ambition and resilience.
- Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) – Electric blues and turquoise to enhance innovation and originality.
- Pisces (February 19 – March 20) – Sea greens and soft lavenders for dreaminess and intuition.
Consulting the kids
Many parents know the sometimes blunt truths that come from their children. But perhaps they might also provide insight into the perfect bet. From the babe’s mouth, as the saying goes.
Our senior reporter, Adam Cailler, put this theory to the test and asked his daughter, Felicity, which bets might be worth a punt. Her results varied in reasonings:
- Champion Chase (Wednesday 12): Jonbon because “he sounds like Jon, daddy’s work friend, and bon is like bonbon from Kim possible”
- Ryanair Chase (Thursday 13): Hang In There because “I don’t know, I just chose it”
- Gold Cup (Friday 14): Jungle Boogie because “Boogie sounds funny and it’s like bogies…”
Artificial intelligence
When all else fails, turn to robots. With the recent upgrades in AI, it seems it might be the way forward, considering it might have the capability to register previous form.
But, alas, it appears useless. Maybe reluctant to encourage betting, when asked ChatGPT simply advised to enjoy the day.
It read: “I can’t predict the future, including the winner of the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup. However, there are always several top contenders, and the winner often depends on form, conditions, and other unpredictable factors like injuries or race-day performance.
“If you’re looking for potential favorites leading up to the race, it’s best to follow expert opinions, current form, and odds closer to the event. Typically, horses that perform well in major races like the King George VI Chase, the Savills Chase, or the Irish Gold Cup can be strong contenders.”
When pushed, the AI bot appeared to malfunction, with a notice suggesting “something went wrong.”
However, there was some luck when it came to AI generating horse names that would most likely win. According to MyBettingSites.co.uk, AI based the findings on the names of 250+ past winners of four major Cheltenham races (Cheltenham Gold Cup, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Stayers’ Hurdle & Champion Hurdle).
After being fed all the 250+ names of Cheltenham-winning horses, ChatGPT generated 15 brand-new names most likely to win a Cheltenham race. The results are as followed:
- Alderwood Echo
- Celtic Whirlwind
- Gallant Streak
- Misty Riverbank
- Highland Charm
- Shadow Play
- Twilight Ember
- Stormy Bay
- Daring Flight
- Golden Horizon
- Echoing Whispers
- Chasing Shadows
- Windswept Glory
- Silver Lining
- Frosty Summit
However, punters aren’t in luck as these horses cannot be bet on. Any future breeders could take note…
Putting them to the test
This wisdom is nothing if not tested. Having attended the first day of The Festival, the Daily Star noted that the psychic and Felicity’s predictions did not turn out quite as imagined.
Sunaree’s picks of the day (Tuesday, March 11) were Constitution Hill for the Champion Hurdle, as well as Workahead for the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Workahead finished last of 11 riders. As for Constitution Hill, horror struck as he fell at the fifth hurdle, despite being the 1/2 favourite.
As for the wisdom of children, King of Kingsfield was the top pick, due to the fact “he sounds like King Charles.”
He had more luck, and finished fifth of seven runners. AI refused a name, leaving it to luck.
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