Nicky Henderson's Jeriko du Reponet ran a stinker and was pulled up. That's 10 of the last 17 of his that haven't finished their race which is a ridiculous stat given they are all guaranteed to have more than decent engines.
There something wrong at Seven Barrows we reckon then, or is even this not a good enough sample size? Sounds worrying.
We'll know a lot more once we see another one or two run. He's had one winner in that lot but, as much a concern, is the fact that he didn't send out a single runner for 8 days. They are all tested but sometimes these things don't come to light immediately but the other thing is that they aren't necessarily all stabled/train in the same area or with the same horses.
Excello pulled up too. That was a real test but the horse went from travelling to stopping as if he had been shot!
Luccia ran a fine race to take 3rd but Iberico Lord (that £18,000 to supplement the horse is a bit of a hole in the pocket) was yet another to go out like a light.
Henderson has just said that he has has scoped them all but he has admitted that there is something wrong with a lot of them and he can't get a gauge on which ones are under the weather.
Both Henderson's runners pulled up making it 14 of his last 22 that have done so. Having questioned the form of his horses in the last couple of weeks, I was an idiot in backing Iberico Lord. His stable won't be carrying any more of my money that's for sure!
Anyone remember the days when we actually had a chance of winning the Prestbury Cup? The Irish have been a best priced 1.05 on Betfair to do so and having won five of the first six races they are now 1.01. Some would argue that it is a licence to print money backing them at even that price!
Had Nadawi e/w in the last race. Bit of an e/w punt on Salvador Ziggy in the next. Boosted 14/1 on 365. Think that was very good and should be ½ that price. 365 paying 3 places too.
£70 up on the day. I know a lot of people don't like the bookies. For me though who is always going to have a bet , these offers and free bets they offer keeps me out the red. At least 4 bookies were offering money back as a free bet. A couple were offering free bets. For some if you were betting a fiver a race today would of only cost £20 instead of £35 and you'd of had 4 runners in the 1st. Of course its not the same for some of us that have had some offers / free bets on us
Surprised the placepot return was so poor today. £45! Particularly considering the last leg. Won it for a quid with 4 lines permed. Was expecting nearer £100.
£70 up on the day. I know a lot of people don't like the bookies. For me though who is always going to have a bet , these offers and free bets they offer keeps me out the red. At least 4 bookies were offering money back as a free bet. A couple were offering free bets. For some if you were betting a fiver a race today would of only cost £20 instead of £35 and you'd of had 4 runners in the 1st. Of course its not the same for some of us that have had some offers / free bets on us
Down about 15% of my feebly small stakes so worth it for the entertainment. Supposed to be painting the bathroom though, so it's getting in the way a bit
Down about 15% of my feebly small stakes so worth it for the entertainment. Supposed to be painting the bathroom though, so it's getting in the way a bit
I’m supposed to be working which is getting in the way a bit!
Had Firefox ew and a price boost on State Man to evens, only my unrequited devotion to @PeanutsMolloy threw me a curve ball with his Ultima ew. So ended marginally up. Annoyingly didn’t get to watch a second of it :-(
3.30 - I think this is wider open than the market for El Fabiolo suggests. Mullins has been bombproof on day 1 but I will take a little chance elsewhere, hoping one of the top two mess up their jumping, and that Edwardstone or Captain Guinness just don’t show up: 0/5pts e/w ELIXIR DE NUTZ - 28/1
4.10 - 1pt win COKO BEACH - 11/4. (I may play FOXY JACKS e/w but not sure.)
4.50 - 1pt e/w SAINT ROI - 15/2; 1pt e/w SA FUREUR - 8/1
5.30 - 0.5pts e/w BILL JOYCE - 50/1. One of a. 0.5pts e/w FLEUR AU FUSIL - 14/1, OR b. 0.5pts e/w SIXMILEBRIDGE, 18/1 [maybe both if day goes well!]
Had Firefox ew and a price boost on State Man to evens, only my unrequited devotion to @PeanutsMolloy threw me a curve ball with his Ultima ew. So ended marginally up. Annoyingly didn’t get to watch a second of it :-(
Grovelling apologies @AFKABartram Like many, I tend to be hot or cold on individual days at Cheltenham but yesterday I was positively cryogenic. Try Coko Beach to make amends in the XC this afternoon ..... (or not). Or just save your money and put it all on the GN, which I Am Maximus WILL win if he gets round without interference (a largish IF admittedly in any GN).
We’ve been getting some information that Kingston Pride (champion bumper) is an absolute gun from its owner. Take it with a pinch of salt but fingers crossed
We’ve been getting some information that Kingston Pride (champion bumper) is an absolute gun from its owner. Take it with a pinch of salt but fingers crossed
When did you hear that?...he looks to now be a non runner
We’ve been getting some information that Kingston Pride (champion bumper) is an absolute gun from its owner. Take it with a pinch of salt but fingers crossed
That guy seems a little deluded on twitter. Henderson pulls out Jonbon, first Street, kingston pride
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In other news I've lost a score on bets.
2 bets, 2 PUs.
A man's got to know his limitations
I know a lot of people don't like the bookies.
For me though who is always going to have a bet , these offers and free bets they offer keeps me out the red.
At least 4 bookies were offering money back as a free bet. A couple were offering free bets.
For some if you were betting a fiver a race today would of only cost £20 instead of £35 and you'd of had 4 runners in the 1st.
Of course its not the same for some of us that have had some offers / free bets on us
Won it for a quid with 4 lines permed. Was expecting nearer £100.
1.30 Ballyburn
2.10 Fact to file
2.50 So Majeste
3.30 El; Fabiolo
4.10 Minella Indo
4.50 Libery hunter
My picks for tomorrow. Placepot and Nadawi today has me 50% up. These'll be in my placepot tomorrow. Hopefully, Mullins has an off day tomorrow 🙏
1.30 - carrying over BALLYBURN, also adding 0.5pts e/w on PREDATORS GOLD - 10/1
2.10 - no bet. (Maybe Monty’s Star?)
2.50 - 0.5pts e/w JIGORO - 14/1; 0.5pts e/w SHANBALLY KID
3.30 - I think this is wider open than the market for El Fabiolo suggests. Mullins has been bombproof on day 1 but I will take a little chance elsewhere, hoping one of the top two mess up their jumping, and that Edwardstone or Captain Guinness just don’t show up: 0/5pts e/w ELIXIR DE NUTZ - 28/1
4.10 - 1pt win COKO BEACH - 11/4. (I may play FOXY JACKS e/w but not sure.)
4.50 - 1pt e/w SAINT ROI - 15/2; 1pt e/w SA FUREUR - 8/1
5.30 - 0.5pts e/w BILL JOYCE - 50/1. One of a. 0.5pts e/w FLEUR AU FUSIL - 14/1, OR b. 0.5pts e/w SIXMILEBRIDGE, 18/1 [maybe both if day goes well!]
Like many, I tend to be hot or cold on individual days at Cheltenham but yesterday I was positively cryogenic.
Try Coko Beach to make amends in the XC this afternoon ..... (or not).
Or just save your money and put it all on the GN, which I Am Maximus WILL win if he gets round without interference (a largish IF admittedly in any GN).
Nothing compared to a nice little treble on last nights football (Truro postponed)
Big issues for GN preps or lack thereof !!