I always back the giant bolster in the gold cup got robbed last year and at 33/1 with rain coming I think it's well worth an each way bet he loves this race
Gold Cup: backed Many Clouds ages ago and in a few doubles one of which is still alive alive oh .. a saver bet: Road to Riches and a wee wager on Houblon des Obeaux in case it rains lots .. Venetia's horses seem to love treacly ground over 3 miles +
Done rank outsiders for small wagers in a few other races .. Hawk High, Old Guard, Ebony Express (not so rank)
7 of us put a quid in each at work and done an e/w accy.
It got to the last race where they offered us 600 quid to cash out or 1500 if champagne james came in the top 5.
We risked it and lost
Bad luck. CJ ran a strange race, Was bet almost as unbeatable before the off but ran at the back till it was to late and even though it passed most of the field, was left too much to do. But wasn't the jockeys fault. Horse wasn't bothered.
1:30 hargam, top notch e/w 2:05 princely con 2:40 no more heroes 3:20 road to riches 4:00 salsify 4:40 Rio des francs 5:15 ned Buntline, next sensation e/w
7 of us put a quid in each at work and done an e/w accy.
It got to the last race where they offered us 600 quid to cash out or 1500 if champagne james came in the top 5.
We risked it and lost
You won't want to hear this but why didn't you cash out and have a separate bet on Champagne James?!
Because we were all getting excited like kids in a sweet shop. Haha. All while trying to keep it on the sly with the bosses sitting near us. Plus being a group decision majority said just leave it and hope he gets top 5.
We are doing the same tomorrow too but can't see us getting to the final race again.
Gold Cup: .......a wee wager on Houblon des Obeaux in case it rains lots ........
I'm with you Lincs. No give in the ground no interest but the forecast rain should be a big help to Houblon Des Obeaux, who did it for me as runner up with top-weight in the Hennessy (3.25L behind Many Clouds giving him 6lbs) on soft. 66/1 from Ladbrokes (4 places) is unbelievable each way value IMHO. Have to have some of that. Also, for the same reasons, an e/w interest in Sam Winner. Gold Cup often throws up a long price placed horse....and very occasionally a Nortons Coin.
Here we go. Last day. 1.30 HARGAM 7/1 2.05 PRINCELY CON 9/1 2.40 NO MORE HEROES 9/2 3.20 CONEYGREE 9/1 4.00 CONSIGLIERE 33/1( E/W) 4.40 FULL SHIFT 10/1 5.15 TURN OVER SIVOLA 25/1(E/W)
Never do well in the Foxhunters but the rain tempts me to have a dabble. Softened ground could well see On The Fringe improve on last years' staying on 3rd (on Good) and I'll have him at 8/1 on the nose. But funny things happen in the Foxhunters and Nina could find traffic problems if she employs her usual hold up tactics. So will also will have an e/w interest in Vital Pilot (25/1 [4 places]). Well held by On The Fringe based on Punchestown Hnt Ch last May but he also handles soft, came down 3 out when going well when fav Paint The Clouds won the big 3.5m HntCh at Stratford last summer (PTC probably won't appreciate the softer going) and has the excellent Jamie Codd on board. Good luck all.
The course was good - soft in places so it might take a little bit of the quickness out the good but unless it rains further I can't see it making too much difference to be truthful
Never do well in the Foxhunters but the rain tempts me to have a dabble. Softened ground could well see On The Fringe improve on last years' staying on 3rd (on Good) and I'll have him at 8/1 on the nose. But funny things happen in the Foxhunters and Nina could find traffic problems if she employs her usual hold up tactics. So will also will have an e/w interest in Vital Pilot (25/1 [4 places]). Well held by On The Fringe based on Punchestown Hnt Ch last May but he also handles soft, came down 3 out when going well when fav Paint The Clouds won the big 3.5m HntCh at Stratford last summer (PTC probably won't appreciate the softer going) and has the excellent Jamie Codd on board. Good luck all.
It's on. I have gone for a super heinz
1.30 Peace & Co 2.05 Princely Conn 2.40 Tea for Two 3.20 Road to Riches 4.00 Paint the Clouds 4.40 McKinley 5.15 Blood Cotil
Speaking on Sky Sports, clerk of the course Simon Claisse said: "We've had five millimetres and expect more, though it is forecast to clear by early afternoon.
"We are now good to soft (from good on the hurdles course, good, good to soft in places on the chase course) and if we have another three to five millimetres we'd be on soft ground."
The course was good - soft in places so it might take a little bit of the quickness out the good but unless it rains further I can't see it making too much difference to be truthful
Don't disagree smiffy but marginal changes that 5mm+ of rain make can have a major impact on horses staying on up the hill at the end of 27f.
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As they say form is temporary but class is forever.
Have that Paddy Power. AFKA the Punters Pal will once again be out to destroy you tomorrow.
Always send my winnings from Cheltenham to the injured jockeys fund.
Done rank outsiders for small wagers in a few other races .. Hawk High, Old Guard, Ebony Express (not so rank)
It got to the last race where they offered us 600 quid to cash out or 1500 if champagne james came in the top 5.
We risked it and lost
2:05 princely con
2:40 no more heroes
3:20 road to riches
4:00 salsify
4:40 Rio des francs
5:15 ned Buntline, next sensation e/w
We are doing the same tomorrow too but can't see us getting to the final race again.
Also, for the same reasons, an e/w interest in Sam Winner.
Gold Cup often throws up a long price placed horse....and very occasionally a Nortons Coin.
1.30 HARGAM 7/1
2.05 PRINCELY CON 9/1
2.40 NO MORE HEROES 9/2
3.20 CONEYGREE 9/1
4.00 CONSIGLIERE 33/1( E/W)
4.40 FULL SHIFT 10/1
5.15 TURN OVER SIVOLA 25/1(E/W)
Sort it out
Value at risk
Many clouds
On the fringe
Roi des francs
Eastlake
Will have e/w on houblon des obeaux in gold cup. Also have to back McCoy in the last.
Final day let's hope I don't hand everything back.
Softened ground could well see On The Fringe improve on last years' staying on 3rd (on Good) and I'll have him at 8/1 on the nose.
But funny things happen in the Foxhunters and Nina could find traffic problems if she employs her usual hold up tactics.
So will also will have an e/w interest in Vital Pilot (25/1 [4 places]). Well held by On The Fringe based on Punchestown Hnt Ch last May but he also handles soft, came down 3 out when going well when fav Paint The Clouds won the big 3.5m HntCh at Stratford last summer (PTC probably won't appreciate the softer going) and has the excellent Jamie Codd on board.
Good luck all.
1.30 Peace & Co
2.05 Princely Conn
2.40 Tea for Two
3.20 Road to Riches
4.00 Paint the Clouds
4.40 McKinley
5.15 Blood Cotil
Good luck everyone
"We are now good to soft (from good on the hurdles course, good, good to soft in places on the chase course) and if we have another three to five millimetres we'd be on soft ground."
1.30 hargam
2.05 quickjack
2.40 blaklion
3.20 holywell
4.00 carsonstown boy
4.40 on tour
5.15 blood cotil
2:05 - Waxies Dargle
3:20 - Djakadam
5:15 - Bellenos