16th March '21 Champion Hurdle day

Nulty

Motivator wrote: »

That’s a terrible idea I think. We need more races and shorter gaps between them, not the opposite way around. It’s boring during at meetings when between races. Look the Festivals are a bit different and there’s more going on but 5 races per day would be an awful spectacle.

They should drop the festival back to 3 days with 8 races per day and drop 4 of the poorer races. What you take out is another argument.

If you're watching on tele yeah but at the track you want more space between the races to move around the course

FatRat

Youmdor's run against Teahupoo is good enough to win the boodles. Not sure what happened him at the DRF but even off top weight, the quality he is capable of is worth better than 20/1.

Whiplash85

Coral cup lads talk to me. In a word...who wins?

Tiger Roll

Whiplash85 wrote:

Coral cup lads talk to me. In a word...who wins?

Blue Sari (ew)

Coneygree

Whiplash85 wrote: »

Coral cup lads talk to me. In a word...who wins?

Think the Morans horse is rightful favourite, looks very useful and the weight wound bother me. The price is gone on the ones at the very top of the market. If I was to have my first bet on it this week I'd side for Monte Cristo who is still a nice price and could have a tonne of untapped potential under him. Very young and inexperienced horse but I like him.

Whiplash85

Whiplash85 wrote: »

Coral cup lads talk to me. In a word...who wins?

Craigneiche.

showpony1

So far i've got on:

Appreciate It, Shiskin, Honeysuckle - Treble @ 11.0.

Shiskin & Envoi Allen Double PP Special @ 4.5

Chesty08

1:20 Appreciate It to place
1.55 Shiskin to win
2.30 Happy go lucky to place
3.05 Hobeysuckle to place
3:40 Concertosta to place
4.15 Saint Sam to place
4:50 Galvin to place

Around 40/1 acca.

Limestone1

Ground now soft after unexpected 10mm of rain last night. Great news for Honeysuckle backers.

Blud

Any of the main papers doing a Cheltenham special tomorrow lads? Irish Times or Independent?

The Mig

Blud wrote: »

Any of the main papers doing a Cheltenham special tomorrow lads? Irish Times or Independent?

Irish Daily Star has one today Blud

TheMilkyPirate

Daily mirror has one today as well

piplip87

Treble at about 12/1

Appriciate it
Honeysuckle
Chuchan

Milan Native and Honeysuckle double done too.

Put the 5er free paddy power bet on Ballyandy to match an AP bet.

castletownman

Put the fiver free PP bet on Ballyadam

Three e/w punts thereafter:

14.30: Alnadam- decent form, although up in trip.
15.05: Sharjah. I know there are stronger claims in the field, but never discount Mullins.
16.15: Youmdor. Saw him name-checked here, and no real stand-outs in the race anyway.

Blud

I thanked both posts, but lads, the Mirror and the Star, you're talking to a man of class

realdanbreen

Blud wrote: »

I thanked both posts, but lads, the Mirror and the Star, you're talking to a man of class

Well I wouldn't be looking in the Irish Times for information on horse racing! The Sun's your man plus a bit of gossip on megan and ginger.

The Mig

Blud wrote: »

I thanked both posts, but lads, the Mirror and the Star, you're talking to a man of class

Class and you mention the Indo haha.

Brian Flanagan has done the Stars pullout. Enjoy reading his stuff

ItAintMeBabe

Am I mad taking on Druids Alter in the Boodles at 22s? Have looked at the race 100 times and keep coming back to him.

NaiveMelodies

ItAintMeBabe wrote: »

Am I mad taking on Druids Alter in the Boodles at 22s? Have looked at the race 100 times and keep coming back to him.

Not at all. Certainly looks good value..

The Mig

33s with 365 5 places

longshotvalue

ItAintMeBabe wrote: »

Am I mad taking on Druids Alter in the Boodles at 22s? Have looked at the race 100 times and keep coming back to him.

I Like him but he has to give Jeff Kidder 10lbs:rolleyes: for 1/2 a length and that one is 50/1

sdoc13

Did galvin loose a leg?
Next destination into fav on the machine

longshotvalue

sdoc13 wrote: »

Did galvin loose a leg?
Next destination into fav on the machine

People just copping on, Next Destination a Top class horse, and should be fav. I guess me holding out till tomorrow for 5-6/1 on Next Destination wont happen now

TheMilkyPirate

Yeah Next destination was a top class hurdler and will make an even better chaser over further

0ph0rce0

I know I haven't been paying too much attention to the racing since this covid shít started, no pub, no bookies so my interest kind of dwindled this year but what's the story with tomorrow?

Where's all the horses? Most of the races have half or even less than the previous years.

sdoc13

aidankkk wrote: »

People just copping on, Next Destination a Top class horse, and should be fav. I guess me holding out till tomorrow for 5-6/1 on Next Destination wont happen now

I thought the galvin price was nuts. Just surprised by the quick change around.
Either way I thought remastered might be the ew play but at double figure prices. Hoping he drifts in the morning.

Coneygree

Next Destination's return has been impressive, but I'm going to err on the side that Willie wouldn't let a good one go. However if my yoke in the Ultima wins it'll frank the ND form nicely which would be a concern as an early Galvin backer.

gazza1

sdoc13 wrote: »

Did galvin loose a leg?
Next destination into fav on the machine

It's down to the 10mm of rain that fell overnight which wasn't expected. Official going now soft gd/sft in places.
The same has happened in the CH. Honeysuckle now into 7/4 from 5/2 this morning.

nonsheep7

Just watched a replay of last years C Hurdle and it has to be said Sharjah came through the field very easily only to find Epetante too good , can we expect a similar run this year and maybe even go one better ??

zpehtsfd

nonsheep7 wrote: »

Just watched a replay of last years C Hurdle and it has to be said Sharjah came through the field very easily only to find Epetante too good , can we expect a similar run this year and maybe even go one better ??

Was a great e/w bet @ 14/1 last week but value gone now i think. Tough ask to beat the mares with that crazy allowance they get. GL

cruais

I like Rachel Blackmore as a jockey. I've taken a chance on irascible EW. Thoughts?

Coneygree

cruais wrote: »

I like Rachel Blackmore as a jockey. I've taken a chance on irascible EW. Thoughts?

Pity they don't run him in the County.

cruais

Coneygree wrote: »

Pity they don't run him in the County.

I thought that too. I got him at 20, but pp pushed out to 25 now. Thought its worth an ew punt

carq

Youmdour backers - any reason he makes up 51 lengths on saint sam?

realdanbreen

0ph0rce0 wrote: »

I know I haven't been paying too much attention to the racing since this covid shít started, no pub, no bookies so my interest kind of dwindled this year but what's the story with tomorrow?

Where's all the horses? Most of the races have half or even less than the previous years.

Wondering the same thing, 8 declared for the supreme?

FatRat

carq wrote: »

Youmdour backers - any reason he makes up 51 lengths on saint sam?

His prior race where he fell Vs teahupoo, he would've won and finished 20 ahead of Druids Altar. Pretty sure his leopardstown run was an anomaly so happy to take a chance by putting a line through that. Willie said after he shouldn't have run him that day and the market showed it on the day.

As for lack of horses, pretty clear to see that just the occasion of Cheltenham is a driving factor for entries. With owners who can't experience the event in the same way, not as many will bother entering horses with a fringe chance of winning.

Labaik

Meades horse in the Boodles a stone better off with Saint Sam for a 3 length beating LTO, Saint Sam is fav and Meades horse is 50/1??

The Mig

Meades festival winners are as rare as hens teeth

paddy no 11

What's the story with changing around race order, grand annual on tomorrow etc

munster87

cruais wrote: »

I like Rachel Blackmore as a jockey. I've taken a chance on irascible EW. Thoughts?

Only as a jockey!?
I have Irascible backed too.

cruais

munster87 wrote: »

Only as a jockey!?
I have Irascible backed too.

I'm surprised hes not more heavily backed. Soft ground should suit aswell.

Only as a jockey....yes. ðŸ˜

cruais

Have finally had time to do my bets for day 1. All EW as I really think the favourites will be favourites for a reason during this festival

1.20 irascible
1.55 captain guinness
2.30 Milan native
3.05 sharjah / James du berlais
3.40 minella melody
4.15 druids alter

Hoboo

cruais wrote: »

I thought that too. I got him at 20, but pp pushed out to 25 now. Thought its worth an ew punt

28 now

dave81

Goshen. Concertista. Doubles and singles. Really sweet on Goshen. I'll be rolling in dough tomorrow evening. Good luck.

St. Pat

Saldier at 80/1 4 places

costacorta

My bets for tomorrow
1.20 Metier EW
155 No Bet (shirkin)too short
2.30 Alnadam EW
3.05 Epatante Win
3.40 Concertista Win
4.15 Jeff Kidder EW
4.50 Nestor Park EW

Also did a small ew lucky 31 in case of a miracle so best of luck to all of ye tomorrow..


I have a free €250 bet for Wednesday and Thursday with bet 888 so need to get a winner for both those days ..

Fine Cheers

Ah jaysus, If I back anymore I will every feckin horse covered !! Total novice but enjoy the crack. Fingers crossed for a few surprises.

NATLOR

dave81 wrote:

Goshen. Concertista. Doubles and singles. Really sweet on Goshen. I'll be rolling in dough tomorrow evening. Good luck.

Backed Goshen at 16s pre wincanton run, I'm more worried about the jockey than the horse tomorrow

Earendil

costacorta wrote: »

My bets for tomorrow
1.20 Metier EW
155 No Bet (shirkin)too short
2.30 Alnadam EW
3.05 Epatante Win
3.40 Concertista Win
4.15 Jeff Kidder EW
4.50 Nestor Park EW

Also did a small ew lucky 31 in case of a miracle so best of luck to all of ye tomorrow..


I have a free €250 bet for Wednesday and Thursday with bet 888 so need to get a winner for both those days ..

How did you get a free €250 bet?!

howareyakid

Haven’t got to do a huge amount of studying for Cheltenham this year and haven’t done many ante post bets so missed out on a lot of the bigger prices for the likes of Appreciate It et al. My selections below for what their worth. Hard to get past a lot of the favs tomorrow, as boring as that may be. Would love to see Rachael and Honeysuckle do it in the CH. Can’t wait to watch/follow it all again like every year. Let’s hope it’s a good (and profitable) one!

1:20: Appreciate It
1:55: Shishkin (multiples)
2:30: Happygolucky
3:05: Honeysuckle
3:40: Concertista
4:15: Saint Sam
4:50: Galvin