As Cheltenham races comes to the final day, can YOU spot the white saddle in under 30 seconds in this tricky brainteaser?

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Celebrating 100 spectacular years of the Gold Cup set in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Cheltenham Festival 2024 is in full swing.

The pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar kicked off on March 12 and will come to a close today, March 15.

Another enthralling day of action is in store as we head into the final day of this year’s event.

But, to get those of us at home into the spirit, Betway has created a horse-racing brainteaser, which challenges you to find the horse with the white saddle amongst the line-up.

The average person can answer in under 30 seconds – are you ready to put yourself to the test? Set a timer and scan your eyes over the below image to take on the challenge. 

Can YOU find the horse with the white saddle amongst the line-up?

Can YOU find the horse with the white saddle amongst the line-up?

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The tricky optical illusion consists of 100 grey horses and their jockeys wearing colourful attire, with grey saddles – but did you spot the one horse with a white saddle?

If you’re struggling, a tip is that the horse you’re looking for is in the bottom half of the image.

And if you’re still baffled, try casting your eyes to the bottom three rows to see if you can pinpoint the colour.

One final clue is that the jockey you’re trying to find is wearing a green top and has a pink helmet.

If you’re still looking, stop scrolling now as the answer will be revealed in the image below.

ANSWER: The horse with a white saddle is located in the third row from the bottom, three horses in from the right

ANSWER: The horse with a white saddle is located in the third row from the bottom, three horses in from the right

The horse with a white saddle is located in the third row from the bottom, three horses in from the right.

If you didn’t manage to solve the mind-warping puzzle this time, don’t worry as there are plenty more brain teasers and illusions to try. 

Another mind-boggling optical illusion could reveal if you have a high IQ, if you can spot the hidden details in the picture.

However, there are five hidden animals within the monochromatic image, made more difficult to spot as the colour has been removed. 

This mind-boggling optical illusion could reveal if you have a high IQ – all you have to do is spot some hidden details

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To take on the challenge, simply set a timer for 20 seconds and cast your eyes in between the branches.

Sounds easy, doesn’t it? But there’s a catch – you only have 20 seconds to identify them all.

At first glance, the brain-teasing drawing is just a sketch of a black tree and it’s branches, set against a white background.

If you can find all five of the animals before time runs out, you could have a higher IQ than most.

if this one is leaving you scratching your head, here are a few clues: A

  • All five of the animals you’re looking for are birds 
  • Three are smaller and two are bigger
  • Three animals are on the left side of the tree 

But, if you’re still struggling to spot all the hidden creatures, stop scrolling now as the answers will be revealed in the image below.

Revealed: The animals you had to spot were three smaller chicks and two roosters, which are now shaded in orange for you to see

The animals you had to spot were three smaller chicks and two roosters, which are now shaded in orange for you to see. 

If you didn’t manage to spot them in time, there are plenty more to try out.

Challenging yourself to the a visual teaser is a great way to put your brain power and some of your senses to work.