Best day for the small stakes punters so far, big fields and can throw a few darts at the board and always feel like there's some excitement coming down to the last fence.
Took a group of five in the Pertemps and thankfully Bold Endeavour & Emitom came through in fourth and fifth.
Three darts for this next one: Stage Star 1.5pts e/w, Protektorat 1pt e/w, Ahoy Señor 0.5pt e/w. Front runners do well in this race so taking the three that like front running seems a good simple strategy. :-)
The most enjoyable aspect of Cheltenham these days is not having to put up with a somewhat ungracious Michael O'Leary. To think he took all his horses from Willie Mullins because he wanted a top class service at rock bottom prices (he probably thinks he provides the same for his passengers!). Whatever did happen to Willie after that?
We went yesterday and it was our best Cheltenham experience ever I think. Whilst being extremely busy it wasn't as ridiculously packed as usual. Our train carriage was more than half empty, the wait to board a bus was only 10 mins, there was no queuing at the Club enclosure bar, nor food, nor toilets. Yes there were people all around and very close, but no waiting for more than a minute. So much more relaxing. https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/racing/2024/03/13/cheltenham-day-two-crowd-continues-alarming-drop-in-festival-attendances/
The Skeltons have pulled a bit of a stroke there!!!
Wins Coral Cup last year off 141. Followed by 6/7 (147), PU (147), 9/11 (145), 14/19 (143) and becomes the first to win the Coral Cup back to back (141)
Followed by another one in the shape of Unexpected Party:
5/6 (146) 4/4 (144) 9/12 (141) Wins the ultra competitive 16 runner Grand Annual (138)
Might be worth siding with Protektorat tomorrow then.
Best day for the small stakes punters so far, big fields and can throw a few darts at the board and always feel like there's some excitement coming down to the last fence.
Took a group of five in the Pertemps and thankfully Bold Endeavour & Emitom came through in fourth and fifth.
Three darts for this next one: Stage Star 1.5pts e/w, Protektorat 1pt e/w, Ahoy Señor 0.5pt e/w. Front runners do well in this race so taking the three that like front running seems a good simple strategy. :-)
Pleased with that, even if he wasn't the one setting the pace himself. Jumped the last really well to fend off Envoi Allen...
Next: Crambo 1pt win in w/o fave market and Buddy One 0.5pt e/w.
Aaaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I thought my one AP poke was going to save my festival after Teahupoo guessed at the 2nd last. I've rather brought myself back with Flooring Porter in 2nd though given I had 1pt e/w at 50s
Best day for the small stakes punters so far, big fields and can throw a few darts at the board and always feel like there's some excitement coming down to the last fence.
Took a group of five in the Pertemps and thankfully Bold Endeavour & Emitom came through in fourth and fifth.
Three darts for this next one: Stage Star 1.5pts e/w, Protektorat 1pt e/w, Ahoy Señor 0.5pt e/w. Front runners do well in this race so taking the three that like front running seems a good simple strategy. :-)
Pleased with that, even if he wasn't the one setting the pace himself. Jumped the last really well to fend off Envoi Allen...
Next: Crambo 1pt win in w/o fave market and Buddy One 0.5pt e/w.
Buddy One runs through for 4th at 40/1. Disappointed with Crambo.
Gone with Shakem Uparry, Saint Felicien, Riaan and Glengouly all e/w for the Plate...
Did a bit of a copycat move here, looks like the ground hasn't deteriorated as we might like? Glengouly a bit of a hedge given I've not gone ante on the GN yet...
Did a bit of a copycat move here, looks like the ground hasn't deteriorated as we might like? Glengouly a bit of a hedge given I've not gone ante on the GN yet...
Times suggest more GS than Soft today and he was a bit keen, which didn't help. Assuming he's OK, it was a decent enough blow as a prep for the GN, if that's where he heads. Jumped nicely today as he usually does but obviously needs a trip on that sort of ground.
Best day for the small stakes punters so far, big fields and can throw a few darts at the board and always feel like there's some excitement coming down to the last fence.
Took a group of five in the Pertemps and thankfully Bold Endeavour & Emitom came through in fourth and fifth.
Three darts for this next one: Stage Star 1.5pts e/w, Protektorat 1pt e/w, Ahoy Señor 0.5pt e/w. Front runners do well in this race so taking the three that like front running seems a good simple strategy. :-)
Pleased with that, even if he wasn't the one setting the pace himself. Jumped the last really well to fend off Envoi Allen...
Next: Crambo 1pt win in w/o fave market and Buddy One 0.5pt e/w.
Buddy One runs through for 4th at 40/1. Disappointed with Crambo.
Gone with Shakem Uparry, Saint Felicien, Riaan and Glengouly all e/w for the Plate...
Been a good day today - 2 winners (8/1, 17/2) and 3 places (50/1, 25/1, 40/1). Not really got much interest in this next race, no real history behind it and two short prices.
Of the two I'll put a small amount on the bigger price one. Jade De Grugy 0.5pt win.
While that is the correct answer, it is incredibly boring, so if you want an EW play - overnight rain would bring NASSALAM (33/1) into minor honours contention, while 2023 Grand National winner CORACH RAMBLER (16/1) could well be in the mix. We don't know how good that horse can be. Of the two I'd go with Corach Rambler as I think the forecast won't help Nassalam.
Finally, I do wonder if Gentlemansgame (22/1) could be an improver - while only beating Bravemansgame by 1.75L in November, with 6lb in its favour, he's fairly lightly raced and could yet come on further.
The Skeltons have pulled a bit of a stroke there!!!
Wins Coral Cup last year off 141. Followed by 6/7 (147), PU (147), 9/11 (145), 14/19 (143) and becomes the first to win the Coral Cup back to back (141)
Followed by another one in the shape of Unexpected Party:
5/6 (146) 4/4 (144) 9/12 (141) Wins the ultra competitive 16 runner Grand Annual (138)
Might be worth siding with Protektorat tomorrow then.
Great shout. Hope you were on!
Had Protektorat and Shakem Up,arry in a little e/w L15. Had them with Iroko and Farouk D'Alene. £30 up so another good day. Wished I'd done a single bet on it after what I was reading on here yesterday - could just sense Protektorat had a better chance at that price.
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Took a group of five in the Pertemps and thankfully Bold Endeavour & Emitom came through in fourth and fifth.
Come on, let me get one through...
Whilst being extremely busy it wasn't as ridiculously packed as usual.
Our train carriage was more than half empty, the wait to board a bus was only 10 mins, there was no queuing at the Club enclosure bar, nor food, nor toilets.
Yes there were people all around and very close, but no waiting for more than a minute.
So much more relaxing.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/racing/2024/03/13/cheltenham-day-two-crowd-continues-alarming-drop-in-festival-attendances/
Assuming he's OK, it was a decent enough blow as a prep for the GN, if that's where he heads.
Jumped nicely today as he usually does but obviously needs a trip on that sort of ground.
Of the two I'll put a small amount on the bigger price one. Jade De Grugy 0.5pt win.
whats a good EW bet for the Gold Cup?
While that is the correct answer, it is incredibly boring, so if you want an EW play - overnight rain would bring NASSALAM (33/1) into minor honours contention, while 2023 Grand National winner CORACH RAMBLER (16/1) could well be in the mix. We don't know how good that horse can be. Of the two I'd go with Corach Rambler as I think the forecast won't help Nassalam.
Finally, I do wonder if Gentlemansgame (22/1) could be an improver - while only beating Bravemansgame by 1.75L in November, with 6lb in its favour, he's fairly lightly raced and could yet come on further.
A couple of quid on Annual Invictus as they're paying 6 places.
Half brother of Limerick Lace who holds a GN entry.
Wished I'd done a single bet on it after what I was reading on here yesterday - could just sense Protektorat had a better chance at that price.
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