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Cheltenham Preview 2013

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 878 ✭✭✭Huntley


    Toner D'oudaries is one of these handicap good things that actually isn't at all.

    Probably won't even go to Cheltenham, entered in a beginners on Saturday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭rossom


    "Not taking the piss but he does actually change in these 2 weeks coming up to Cheltenham" re Son Of Flicka.

    -Donald McCain

    The entire panel were in stitches talking when Donald was talking about him!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭jimjamcos


    rossom wrote: »
    "Not taking the piss but he does actually change in these 2 weeks coming up to Cheltenham" re Son Of Flicka.

    -Donald McCain

    The entire panel were in stitches talking when Donald was talking about him!

    You think Wonderful Charm is going to head World Hurdle judging by Nicholla there Rossom? Been packed from 50's into low 20's on exchanges today!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    jimjamcos wrote: »
    Live Betfair Preview night on now... http://www.livestream.com/betfair_tv

    Just back from work - is this still on break? Thats all my screen says ie Part 2 starts shortly?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Just back from work - is this still on break? Thats all my screen says ie Part 2 starts shortly?

    They went off for some food. Back at half 9 for Day's 3 and 4.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,060 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    Just back from work - is this still on break? Thats all my screen says ie Part 2 starts shortly?

    Yeah back at half 9


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭rossom


    jimjamcos wrote: »
    You think Wonderful Charm is going to head World Hurdle judging by Nicholla there Rossom? Been packed from 50's into low 20's on exchanges today!

    I've thought so for the last few days. Dan Skelton has said on preview nights that they are seriously, seriously considering going the WH and Nicholls verified that tonight. I think he's a little bit special personally and I'm praying he doesn't go near the Coral Cup as that is where my biggest ante-post bet Son Of Flicka runs (unless McCain is a ****ing ****).

    WC is 33s with racebets.com for the WH (although I'm not sure if its NRNB or not)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,335 ✭✭✭✭UrbanSea


    rossom wrote: »
    "Not taking the piss but he does actually change in these 2 weeks coming up to Cheltenham" re Son Of Flicka.

    -Donald McCain

    The entire panel were in stitches talking when Donald was talking about him!

    A pure cheat. If you didn't have money on it I'd wish it comes dead last.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    rossom wrote: »
    I've thought so for the last few days. Dan Skelton has said on preview nights that they are seriously, seriously considering going the WH and Nicholls verified that tonight. I think he's a little bit special personally and I'm praying he doesn't go near the Coral Cup as that is where my biggest ante-post bet Son Of Flicka runs (unless McCain is a ****ing ****).

    WC is 33s with racebets.com for the WH (although I'm not sure if its NRNB or not)

    16/1 now, :(


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Pont alexandre will go off evens with all this talk from everyone in racing napping him at these previews.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭jimjamcos


    rossom wrote: »
    I've thought so for the last few days. Dan Skelton has said on preview nights that they are seriously, seriously considering going the WH and Nicholls verified that tonight. I think he's a little bit special personally and I'm praying he doesn't go near the Coral Cup as that is where my biggest ante-post bet Son Of Flicka runs (unless McCain is a ****ing ****).

    WC is 33s with racebets.com for the WH (although I'm not sure if its NRNB or not)

    He looks a out and out stayer too which is more than can be said for rest of field bar RDS. Massive player and still value at 16/1 or 14/1 IMO.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭rossom


    A pure cheat. If you didn't have money on it I'd wish it comes dead last.

    100% US. And anyone with ill feelings about the horse I completely understand as its blatant cheating. Its the first thing I said after he won last year for me!

    If he runs in the Pertemps I hope he turns for home in front and gets swallowed up late on to come 5th. Would serve them right!

    Then again, if he wins the Coral I'll be cursing his name with joy. lol


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    rossom wrote: »

    Then again, if he wins the Coral I'll be cursing his name with joy. lol

    He'll be re-named Son of a Bitch if he does... :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭tonic wine


    jimjamcos wrote: »
    Live Betfair Preview night on now... http://www.livestream.com/betfair_tv

    Anyone watching this have any points to note from the first half?
    Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭jimjamcos


    Some funky tunes being played here by Betfair! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭jimjamcos


    tonic wine wrote: »
    Anyone watching this have any points to note from the first half?
    Thanks.

    None of them fancy MTOY. Couple like Dodging Bullets, Elliot likes Mozoltov (probably cause he beat his pet Don Cossack)

    None really fancy HF...positive for Zarkander

    Think Overturn is value in 2 horse race


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Elliot tearing into Andrew Lynch there. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭jimjamcos


    :D "Andrew Lynch will got a horn at top of the hill" hahah


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    I think we can nearly count Wonderful Charm into the World Hurdle.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Sweating like kevin webster outside court :D:D:D


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    Far West.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Anthony knows more about these juveniles than the BBC. Haha.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    Edit: Bet me to it! Couch is funny


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,060 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    McCain would want to get that microphone out of his mouth


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,669 ✭✭✭Colonel Sanders


    The Betfair markets actually seem to be reacting to what's being said here

    Pont Alexandre has been matched at 2.1 & Dynaste has been matched at around 7/2 for the RSA


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,548 ✭✭✭droidman123


    nicholls doesnt seem to be "overly " confident about s.c


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,548 ✭✭✭droidman123


    The Betfair markets actually seem to be reacting to what's being said here

    Pont Alexandre has been matched at 2.1 & Dynaste has been matched at around 7/2 for the RSA
    any moves on far west?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Hahaha Sam Waley Cohen wouldn't give Cheryl Cole a good ride.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,669 ✭✭✭Colonel Sanders


    any moves on far west?

    5.5 from just over 6.0


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭dirkmeister


    Nicholls seems to be trying hard not to blow his top at Winstanley


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,548 ✭✭✭droidman123


    Nicholls seems to be trying hard not to blow his top at Winstanley
    i think nicholls is right to have a go at that fat fool:mad:


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Nicholls seems to be trying hard not to blow his top at Winstanley

    In fairness I dont blame him the couch is an absolute oaf reminds me of big mac,he was also sacked from the racing post because he couldnt tip sh*t out've a bucket.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    Winstanley needs a breathing op.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭dirkmeister


    i think nicholls is right to have a go at that fat fool:mad:


    He was looking like he wanted to say something earlier but the smart comments about Sam Whaley Cohen seem to have tipped him over the edge.

    Edit: And rightly so!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    i think nicholls is right to have a go at that fat fool:mad:

    He's controversial for sure but he sticks his neck out. I like that about him, along with the wise cracks/cockney slang. Not everyone's cup of tea


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    Charity Bets

    Elliot - Salsify
    McCain - Overturn
    Nicholls - Wonderful Charm e/w (World Hurdle)
    Couch - Salubrious
    Bromley - Sam Winner


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭Backstreet Moyes


    The Betfair markets actually seem to be reacting to what's being said here

    Pont Alexandre has been matched at 2.1 & Dynaste has been matched at around 7/2 for the RSA

    Presume you mean they were indicating Dynaste might go for the Jewson?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 503 ✭✭✭dk6dk6


    Elliott didn't mention Toner D'oudaires in the Centenary.

    41 on the list now so probably won't get in. Think Carlito is 16lbs lower than his hurdles mark so not quite sure why the MC saw it as a revelation that Elliott said he's well handicapped

    Davy Russell tipped him to win at Gowran on Saturday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭tonic wine


    Lol at Gordon E trying to keep a straight face blaming the soft ground for getting his horses too well handicapped.

    Not happy though as I have bonisland done in an ew Yankee.


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    Betting suspended in Racebets.com on World Hurdle


    Trying to get on Wonderful Charm


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    Johner wrote: »
    Charity Bets

    Elliot - Salsify
    McCain - Overturn
    Nicholls - Wonderful Charm e/w (World Hurdle)
    Couch - Salubrious
    Bromley - Sam Winner
    Like Salubrious.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,335 ✭✭✭✭UrbanSea


    16/1 he was before the end of the preview


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    TheTorment wrote: »
    Betting suspended in Racebets.com on World Hurdle


    Trying to get on Wonderful Charm

    Suspended on all Ante Post Cheltenham markets


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Like Salubrious.

    Which race did he say he was running in?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭beaker1


    Cheltenham Preview Evening – Oaksey House, Lambourn


    The top table comprised Nicky Henderson whose team for this year’s festival ranks amongst the best any trainer has had in recent years, his former stable jockey and Channel 4 pundit Mick Fitzgerald, Coral’s Simon Clare, last year’s Champion Hurdle winning jockey Noel Fehily and Jonathan Powell, who shares his life as a journalist with his role as vice-chairman of the IJF. The panel discussed most of the races at the festival and highlighted some of the horses that they felt most likely to feature at the business end of races at Cheltenham.

    JP – Jonathan Powell
    NH – Nicky Henderson
    SC – Simon Clare
    NF – Noel Fehily
    MF – Mick Fitzgerald

    Tuesday

    Supreme Novices’

    JP: My Tent Or Yours was hugely impressive in winning the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury despite pulling hard for a long way.
    NH: My Tent Or Yours needs to prove he can get up the hill at Cheltenham, he has plenty of speed and may be suited by quicker pace as was always a little keen in Betfair. There are a few to threaten him such as Paul Nicholls’ Dodging Bullets. River Maigue’s form is solid and wasn’t suited by the sprint finish at Ascot last time but feeling that My Tent Or Yours is better of the two. (Mentioned later that he also had a lot of respect for Melodic Rendezvous who looks likely to head here)
    SC: My Tent Or Yours is favourite based on his Newbury success which was impressive, currently 6/4 with bookies and solid, may be worth waiting for the day as bookmakers may try to oppose it. Worth bearing in mind that following Betfair he was made second favourite for Champion Hurdle. Form of Jezki ties in with likes of Champagne Fever but My Tent Or Yours looks solid favourite.

    Arkle

    JP: Simonsig will be taking on one of my favourite horses in Overturn.
    NH: Promises to be one of the clashes of the week, jumping always important in these novice contests. Overturn probably needs good ground and speaking to Simon Claisse, rain is forecast and it wouldn’t take too much to change the ground back to soft. Simonsig has the pace to go with Overturn and the hill is likely to be where the contest is decided.
    NF: The race is a great spectacle and Simonsig looks the class act.
    SC: The bookies will be cheering on Overturn but I can see Simonsig winning well.

    Champion Hurdle

    NF: Rock On Ruby is in great order and has been trained for this race all year. I am hoping for a massive run from him and I don’t think there is much between the top four. Hope something else makes it, maybe Cinders And Ashes or Countrywide Flame but it won’t be me.
    NH: Very tactical race last year with almost two races at front and the back. There hasn’t been too much between Binocular and Hurricane Fly over the years, BInocular finished lame last year. Grandouet is very good and although Khyber Kim ran well last time, he is more likely to run in the County Hurdle
    SC: Hurricane Fly definitely going to go off favourite but Zarkandar has been well backed in recent weeks. It is difficult for five-year-olds in the Champion after running in the Triumph, now found his level and very tough and the one for me.
    JP: Paul Nicholls very bullish about chances of Zarkandar in the Champion, much better prep than last year after coughing in the yard. It is difficult to see much between the top four.

    Mares

    NH: Une Artiste has done everything right so far and capable of finishing second if Quevega is on form. Ma Filleule was lame on Saturday morning and missed her engagement at Doncaster. Would all have chance but not if proper Quevega turns up.
    NF: Quevega head and shoulders above the rest of these. Swing Bowler would have a decent chance based on her Betfair run although might run in something else.
    SC: Swing Bowler is interesting if she runs here rather than theCountyHurdle, the step up to 2m4f should suit her and ran well behind My Tent Or Yours at Newbury.

    Rest

    NF: It is difficult with horses in handicaps to work out where they are going to run
    NH: Quantitativeeasing set to run in JLT, 3m round Cheltenham should suit better than Kempton. He is high enough in handicap and has struggled with that this year. Rajdhani Express looks to have top weight in Pultney but with Sam Waley-Cohen taking 5lb here is nearer the bottom than the top.
    SC: In Pultney both Carlito Brigante and Attaglance have been well supported. In the JLT the best backed is Our Mick who is 6/1 from 10/1 and there has also been money for Fruity O’Rooney. In the Cross Country, we took a £4000 bet at 11/2 on Balthazar King this morning so a repeat of last year looks to be on the cards.
    JP: Arabella Boy would have a chance in the Cross Country if the ground was soft.


    Wednesday

    Neptune

    JP: Ruby Walsh says that Pont Alexandre reminds him of Denman and that he expects him to win this and the RSA at next year’s festival.
    NH: Pont Alexandre looks very good, Taquin De Seuil is useful, my horse Chatterbox is more likely to run than this time last week. He has only had three runs and thought the festival might come too soon for him but he looks good at the moment.
    NF: Pont Alexandre is a worthy favourite and the one they have to beat. The New One is too short and there is a question mark over his jumping. I like Chatterbox and at around 14/1 he looks a great bet.
    SC: The bookies will have to take Pont Alexandre on, The New One is highly rated by the Twiston-Davies’ and Taquin De Seuil is one of Jonjo’s best chances of the meeting. There are plenty of good ones behind him and it is worth taking the favourite on.

    RSA

    JP: I don’t see any holes in Dynaste, he jumps well although the stat regarding winners of the Feltham in the RSA is a concern.
    SC: Dynaste is one to take on, Boston Bob is a real stayer which is what is often needed here and both Hadrian’s Approach and Unioniste are nice horses as well.
    NH: Hadrian’s Approach has kept on improving and definitely stays, his jumping is good and would have beaten Unioniste in another stride ay Newbury.
    NF:Dynaste was foot perfect when he last won atCheltenham and Unioniste looks the most likely to be chasing him home.

    Coral Cup

    JP: Wonderful Charm has had his wind done and is exciting Paul Nicholls at home although his price is short as a result. Very well fancied and the trainer’s money is down.
    SC: Wonderful Charm has been very well backed, Edeymi of Tony Martin’s is also fancied along with Alan King’s Meister Eckhart. Willie Mullins 11-year-old Fiveforthree is also worth a mention at odds of around 14/1.
    NF: It looks as though I might ride Pendra for Charlies Longsdon and the step up in trip should suit him. Wonderful Charm off 139 must have a big chance and is regarded as one of Nicholls’ best chances of the week.
    NH: I wanted to run Cash And Go in the race but he will not be as the owner also has Wonderful Charm in the race for which the vibes are good. The mare Ma Filleule could run for us and might get in off 10st 2lbs.

    Fred Winter

    NH: I will probably run both Magalyphos and Vasco Du Ronceray in this. Megalyphos was unlucky in the Finale at Chepstow but it was a good run and his wind has since been done.
    JP: Paul Nicholls’ Saphir Du Rheu has been kept back for this race following 11 length win last time.
    NF: Charlie Longsdon runs Tidal Way which I might ride. Ptit Zig has done well. Charles O’Brien’s Stockton’s Wing might have a good chance at 12/1 each way.
    SC: There has been money today for both Ptit ZIg and Megalyphos but this is a very competitive race as always.

    Champion Bumper

    JP: Joseph O’Brien is going to ride Shield in the bumper for his father and could be a big player.
    SC: There has been money for Union Dues with Clondaw Court unlikely to take part in the race. Le Vent D’Antan has also been supported on the back of a write-up in the Racing Post.
    NF: The bumper is always a rough run race. Oscar Rock is improving with every race and would have a chance if the ground was slow.
    NH: I don’t much like the bumper as a race, usually the first three turn into nice horses but I prefer to stay out of it with a young horse.

    John Oaksey National Hunt Chase

    JP: Boston Bob is the favourite for this race but is drifting on Betfair. In this four mile race you need a safe jumper and an experienced rider to get round.
    MF: David Pipe has some interesting entries, Goulanes is very impressive and well backed. Also Alan King’s Godsmejudge won well at Warwick and a horse that runs well there often does the same at Cheltenham.



    Thursday

    Jewson

    NH: You can probably excuse Captain Conan’s last run and he should be thereabouts. He has looked very good in the last couple of weeks and has plenty of pace. Aupcharlie has been talked up quite a lot and keeps coming up in these conversations.
    SC: Captain Conan is likely to go off favourite. Argocat has been backed in from around 33/1 into around 10/1, trained by Tom Taafe. Module has also been put up as one to go well.
    MF: Benefficient was very impressive in his work on Sunday and Tony Martin knows what he is doing. He is also a Grade 1 winner already but Nicky is confident with Captain Conan.
    NF: Module is a battler and could run well, Captain Conan has been good and Benefficient looks a big price each way at 16/1.

    Ryanair

    JP: There are plenty here who still don’t know where they are going. Riverside Theatre is at his best when fresh and I’m not sure First Lieutenant stays 3m 2 1/2f in the Gold Cup.
    NH: Riverside Theatre has had a problem with ulcers which has now been treated. He runs best fresh and is very well at the moment.
    SC: The money indicates that Cue Card is headign for this race, we’re not sure whether First Lieutenant and Sizing Europe are heading here or not. Phillip Hobbs has put Menorah up as one of his best chances of the week, each way at 10/1. China Rock is also worth a look and appears to be the each-way value in the race.
    NF: First Lieutenant has a good chance based on his run in the Hennessy. Menorah’s form has been better this year and looks good at 10/1.
    MF: Davy Russell wants First Lieutenant to run in the Ryanair, wheread Mouse Morris wants Bryan Cooper to ride him in the Gold Cup. He looks the one to beat here and don’t forget he beat Rock On Ruby in theNeptune.

    World Hurdle

    JP: Not sure what happened with Oscar Whisky last year in the World Hurdle.
    NH: I’m sure that Oscar Whisky wasn’t right last year and he came back into the unsaddling in a bad way. Over 2m 4f he is the best I’ve got and in the Cleeve Hurdle Barry said he would rather get there too late than get there too soon and get collared. Reve De Sivola loves soft ground and Oscar Whisky is more comfortable on better ground. Oscara Dara will also run in this rather than carry the weight in the Coral Cup.
    MF: I’m concerned about the proximity of Oscar Whisky to Thousand Stars in last year’s World Hurdle as there has always been very little between them. It is wide open and Smad Place would have a chance if the ground was half decent.
    NF: I’m in the Oscar Whisky camp but he never looked the same horse on bad ground. Bog Warrior at 9/1 or 10/1 must have a chance.

    Byrne Group Plate

    JP: Ballynagour has been backed off the boards and this is his most likely race at the festival. Although he is very short now and hasn’t been the most consistent horse in the past.
    SC: David Pipe has won this race in two of the last three years although Ballynagour has been raised 21lbs on the back of his win at Warwick. Hunt Ball will probably end up running here and Venetia Williams’ runners are worth keeping an eye on as she has some progressive horses running in the handicaps.
    NF: Tom Scudamore is very sweet on the chances of Ballynagour and thinks he is a worthy favourite.
    MF: Venetia Williams is taken with Shangani in this race but the vibes are very good surrounding Ballynagour.
    NH: Well novices don’t win this race. JP McManus’ horses must have a chance with the likes of Tap Night, Colour Squadron and Vulcanite. We will run Nadiya De La Vega but she is now fully exposed to the handicapper.

    Kim Muir

    JP: Derek O’Connor will be riding Super Duty and Donald McCain is very keen on his chances.
    SC: Super Duty well backed in the race and looks good, Merry King could run here or in the four miler and Cantlow has been lined up for a run at this meeting.
    NH: Prince Of Pirates may run with Nico De Boinville onboard, he’s a good horseman and is riding well at the moment. Prince Of Pirates is versatile and goes on any ground, he should enjoy this race.
    NF: Super Duty was good at Cheltenham and looks hard to beat. Merry King is a solid and JT McNamara may ride if it runs here.
    MF: Alfie Sherrin could pop in here, JP looks to have a good team.

    Pertemps

    JP: Sam Winner has been realy well backed for this and I really fancy him
    SC: Saw Winner is highly regarded but this is a very competitive event. Son Of Flicka and Close House are also both fancied by connections.
    NF: It is easy to forget that Sam Winner was third in the Triumph Hurdle but 3m here should br right up his street. Shutthefrontdoor was a good horse in bumpers. AP McCoy worth following here as he has the choice of a few fancied runners.
    MF: This has not been a race in which to follow favourites in recent years.



    Friday

    Triumph

    NH: This has been something of a lucky race for us down the years and Rolling Star and Vasco Du Ronceray look like they could represent us here. Rolling Star has come on since beating Irish Saint at Cheltenham and has a great temperament. The reason he hasn’t been out since then is that the owners wanted to keep the dream alive for as long as possible.
    MF: Our Conor looks to be the best of the Irish contingent and looked very well at Leopardstown on Sunday. I love Rolling Star and I find it interesting that he has only run once.
    NF: Of all of the field I fancy riding Rolling Star,Far West was impressive beating River Maigue last time.KashmirPeak has a chance but Dougie Costello seems to prefer his stablemate Hidden Justice.

    Albert Bartlett

    NH: Utopie Des Bordes has had two runs with us to date and I’m pretty sure that she stays. This is her objective at the moment but it is a good race.
    NF: At Fishers Cross was impressive at Cheltenham last time. I am sure that Coneygree is better than his last run suggests and a win for him would be a massive result for this place.
    MF: It would be brilliant if Coneygree won but he may just get run out of it. Gevrey Chambertain may one of the more interesting ones.
    JP: AP McCoy loves the attitude of At Fishers Cross. Taquin De Seuil looks likely to run here but AP will ride At Fishers Cross.
    SC: O’Faolains Bay is one worth considering at a big price. Gevrey Chambertain is interesting but it is worth keeping an eye on his entries and Ballycasey looks to have been priced on reputation rather than substance.

    Gold Cup

    SC: This is a really deep and open renewal of the Gold Cup. Captain Chris ran well in the King George and has really bounced back this year. Sunnyhillboy has also been backed at a big price as he has previous round Cheltenham and represents a bit of value at 66/1.
    MF: The addition of cheekpieces will help Long Run as well as his jockey Sam Waley-Cohen. Bobs Worth and Sir Des Champs are both unbeaten at the Cheltenham Festival and should be respected. However there is no doubting Long Run’s resolution and I fancy him to run a big race.
    NF: Nicky has the two best horses in the race and with Long Run likely to bowl along in front he will be difficult to pass. Silviniaco Conti is a nice horse but would have to favour Bobs Worth and Long Run.
    NH: Bobs Worth worked well at Kempton and looks really well at the moment. In terms of Long Run, Mick has been a big help with Sam and the cheekpieces are likely to sharpen him up. The door is wide open for somebody to take their chance but I couldn’t split my two.
    JP: Ruby Walsh is very bullish about the chances of Silviniaco Conti given the speed and the accuracy with which he jumps.

    Grand Annual

    NH: We will have six runners in this and in last year’s race Bellvano got up to beat Tanks For That, who comes back for more this year. French Opera has a good chance here having been dropped 4lb on the back of a good run last time. Paul Carberry is on standby to ride Kid Cassidy who has ferocious pace. Anquetta would also be nice on good ground.
    JP: Kid Cassidy is an interesting contender.
    MF: Petit Robin would have a chance as he has run really well this year over hurdles. He is now 4lb better off over fences than hurdles and could have a squeak.
    NF: There are lots of useful hold up types in this race. Once again AP has a good choice of mounts.
    SC: This is always competitive. Tom George’s Rody has been well backed and I like that one. Alderwood won the County lasy year and would have a good chance as well.

    Rest

    MF: Salsify looks set for a big run in the Foxhunters. Mr Mole could chase the double in County Hurdle and Imperial Cup, beat Melodic Rendezvous in a novice hurdle in October.
    NF: Court Minstrel hated the ground in the Tolworth and could run well in the County.
    SC: Strong money for Mr Mole in the County Hurdle and interestingly the only horse that JP McManus has with Paul Nicholls.
    NH: Forgotten Voice needs good ground and could wait for Aintree or Punchestown. Wouldn’t Tricky Trickster have a chance in the Foxhunters?
    JP: Tricky Trickster has had its problems and there are more fancied runners at the festival for Nicholls.

    £100 Charity Bets to go the Injured Jockeys Fund
    NF: Sentry Duty in the Kim Muir
    JP: Pont Alexandre in the Neptune
    SC: £50 e/w Merry King in the John Oaksey 4 miler
    NH: Wonderful Charm in the Coral Cup
    MF: Dynaste wherever he runs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,818 ✭✭✭ste2010


    Thanks for that...I have to laugh at Nicky Henderson...grandouet is good...he must have seen him do some serious work in his stable since yesterday given he wasn't impressed with him yeaterday


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Overthelast


    TheTorment wrote: »

    Which race did he say he was running in?
    Not sure he specified. Entered Martin pipe & coral.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Geraghty was saying last night at that preview that he rode out empiracle out last week and advised not to back it because it has a wind problem,I heard ruby put his charity bet on PA.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 503 ✭✭✭dk6dk6


    Did i read that right, johnathon powell says Taquin Du Seuil likely to go for Albert Bartlett, no chance, he'll definately run in the neptune.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭faoile@n


    SRFC wrote: »
    Geraghty was saying last night at that preview that he rode out empiracle out last week and advised not to back it because it has a wind problem,I heard ruby put his charity bet on PA.

    What would Geraghty be doing riding out Empiracle?

    He already has a ride in the bumper in Blackmail :confused:

    Geraghty is in Cafe En Seine tonight.


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