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Cheers lads. Will put up what I hear tomorrow!!
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Anyone else been to any other preview nights?

Any details from them?
 
 
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Originally posted by Roberto Baggio Roberto Baggio wrote:

Anyone else been to any other preview nights?

Any details from them?
 
 

Haven't had time to post up what I picked up on Tuesday.
Will do it when I get a chance.
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They are a bit of craic but that's about it.

As Alistair Down told a mate of mine "Cheltenham is a week of drinking and guessing".
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If the ground doesn't dry out by Tuesday, it might be worth putting a couple of quid each way on Yala Enki in the Ultima. He absolutely hammered Blaklion, who is one of the favs for the Grand National, on heavy ground there last month, so the conditions could work in his favour next week.
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Who’s everyone going for in the Supreme? If Getabird drifts out to 2/1 then I’ll back him but otherwise don’t fancy anything in it
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Originally posted by GUFC_Andy GUFC_Andy wrote:

Who’s everyone going for in the Supreme? If Getabird drifts out to 2/1 then I’ll back him but otherwise don’t fancy anything in it

I have Getabird backed, but I have a few quid each way on Kalashnikov too. Hes had a very good season so far
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Originally posted by HuntysCousin HuntysCousin wrote:

Originally posted by GUFC_Andy GUFC_Andy wrote:

Who’s everyone going for in the Supreme? If Getabird drifts out to 2/1 then I’ll back him but otherwise don’t fancy anything in it

I have Getabird backed, but I have a few quid each way on Kalashnikov too. Hes had a very good season so far

Loads of specials with the bookies so will be opposing Getabird : Think I'll end up with Mengli Khan each way.
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Originally posted by Borussia Borussia wrote:

Originally posted by HuntysCousin HuntysCousin wrote:

Originally posted by GUFC_Andy GUFC_Andy wrote:

Who’s everyone going for in the Supreme? If Getabird drifts out to 2/1 then I’ll back him but otherwise don’t fancy anything in it

I have Getabird backed, but I have a few quid each way on Kalashnikov too. Hes had a very good season so far

Loads of specials with the bookies so will be opposing Getabird : Think I'll end up with Mengli Khan each way.

Would you not be put off by how the Moscow Flyer went?
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Originally posted by Borussia Borussia wrote:

Originally posted by HuntysCousin HuntysCousin wrote:

Originally posted by GUFC_Andy GUFC_Andy wrote:

Who’s everyone going for in the Supreme? If Getabird drifts out to 2/1 then I’ll back him but otherwise don’t fancy anything in it


I have Getabird backed, but I have a few quid each way on Kalashnikov too. Hes had a very good season so far


Loads of specials with the bookies so will be opposing Getabird : Think I'll end up with Mengli Khan each way.


Mengli khan jasus couldn't have it
I spoke with Ruby a few days ago and they think the world of Getabird and he said the plan is to go out and make every post a winning one and make all,good luck with your bet though
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I still haven't backed one horse ante post for Cheltenham.

I'm getting a lot of joy backing in the football lately so have been trying to stay away from backing horses so I suppose that's the main reason.

Apples Jade and Buveur DAir double (extremely boring selection) is probably the one decent bet I'll have Tuesday, I'll probably be kicking myself that I didn't hammer Footpad or Getabird if/when either or both romp home but that's the joys of gambling, no point giving out after the event.

In saying that when the rush hits and you're nearing the off in the first few races, it's hard to not get involved.
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Didn't get a chance to go to the one in D2 but watched a few over the weekend and put this together. Probably too much but Hey!

13:30 – Supreme Novices Hurdle

Felt it isn’t the strongest of races and Getabird is the worst priced favourite

Getabird, very little experience, has only won when running right handed and is unknown how he will handle left side. Feels that the softer the ground the better

Kalashnikov – Has the strongest form going in and was described as a monster.

Sharjah – Bad form going into the race but good talent, if gets it right won’t be stopped getting into the places

E/W Chances

Summerhill Boy

Paloma Blue

Claimantakinforgan

Identity Thief

Melon

 

14:10 – Arkle Challenge

Feels will be a very face race that will go at a good gallop

Footpad – Feel is too short a price but is an exceptional jumper

Petit Mouchoir – Good horse but tends to hit a lot if fences when jumping

Saint Calvados – Reduced field hampers e/w shot but soft ground may push into top 2

Brain Power – New jockey on board and will get a better ride. Has the most ability and wind op will help

 

14:50 – Ultima Handicap

No previews – Horses mentioned

Coo Star Sivola

Gold Present

Singlefarmpayment]

 

15:30 – Champion Hurdle

Recommended Bet W/O Favourite. Mentioned that there was a rumour of something going on in Willie Mullins yard at Christmas which resulted in poor results

Buveur Air – Probable winner across the board, mentioned as unbeatable

Wicklow Brave –Good e/w chance, bet without favourite

Faugheen – good horse but possibly too old and not the same as past. Ricci stated that was showing signs of getting the spark back

My Tent or Yours – Loves Cheltenham and is expected to run it’s same solid race

Yorkhill – Showing signs of disinterest in training. No faith in the horse

 

16:10 – Mares Hurdle

Apples Jade – Only negative is no run since Christmas, prefers dry ground but will be very hard to beat

Benie Des Dieux – Will run a good race but might not have enough to challenge Jade

E/W Chance – Gers Girl

 

 

 

16:50 – National Hunt Challenge

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

No Comment

Jury Duty

Duel At Dawn

 

17:30 – Close Brothers Novice

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Any Second Now

Testify

Barney Dwan

Da Plotting Shed

 

Wednesday 14th March

13:30 – Ballymore Novices Hurdle

Samcro – Felt to be the best young horse in either England or Ireland, the real deal and future Gold Cup winner

Black Op – Feels a very good horse but needs good ground, good e/w shot

On The Blindside – Worries about how will handle the home straight of Cheltenham

Next Destination – Feels will be two short a price to warrant a bet

 

14:10 – RSA Insurance Novices Chase

Felt it was a wide open race

Presenting Percy – has been oddly campaigned on the run up to Cheltenham. Has great natural ability, likes the heavier ground

Black Corton – Felt overpriced, stated route to Cheltenham in the summer and has been getting better

Monalee – Unsure if will go here or JLT but will go close

EW Chances

Ballyoptic (Felt very overpriced)

Elegant Escape

Invitation Only

Al Boum Photo

 

14:50 – Coral Cup

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Deal D’estruval

Le Breuill

 

15:30 – Queen Mother Chase

If Ruby decides to ride Min, Douvan will not run. Douvan looks fit and ready. If runs has a great chance

Compare Altior to Sprinter Sacre, deserves to be favourite

Doesn’t  think that Min has much of a chance

Charbel – Repaired a fault in back and looks good in training. Good EW shot

 

16:10 – Cross Country Chase

No mention of any horses

 

16:50 – Fred Winter Juvenile

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Act of Valour

Style De Garde

 

17:30 – Champion Bumper

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Blackbow

Rhinestone

 

Thursday 15th March

13:30 – JLT Novice Chase

Wide Open....Willie Mullins horse a likely winner

Benatar – Has some niggling issues going into the race

Testify – Decent form coming in, has been winning easily. Huge Price

Modus – Good jumper, quick over fences, think pretty sweet

Monalee – Great horse, would be crazy not to run as feels is easiest race to win

Finians Oscar – Possibly most talented horse in race but prefers hurdles to fences

 

14:10 – Pertemps

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Louis Vac Pouch

Beer Googles

La Breuil

 

14:50 – Ryanair Chase

Un De Seaux– Expected to win the race again comfortably, soft ground suits, if good to soft could be troubled

Cue Card – Trip suits better than last outing 12 year old, too old

Balko De Flos – Biggest opposition for UDS

Sub Lieutenant - if runs has a great chance

 

15:30 – Stayers Hurdle

Wide open race

Supasundae – Not a strong finisher, concerns course and distance, better jumper than last time

Sam Spinner – Careful to mind, kink in temperament, possible superstar if stays focused. Will stay

Yanworth – Changing back back to hurdles

Penhill – Rumours Bloom is looking to book box for this day. Wouldn’t do it if didn’t think had a chance

YKWIMH – Expected to run better this time out, has every chance

EW Chances

Let’s Dance

L’ami Serge

 

16:10 – Brown Advisory

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Tully East

Mr. Whittaker

Le Prezian

 

16:50 – Mares Novice

Laurina – Possibly the best favourite at the festival

 

17:30 – Kim Muir

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Road to Riches

 

Friday 16th March

13:30 – Triumph Hurdle

Apples Shakira – Short price but hasn’t done much to warrant it

Stormy Ireland – Can’t trust the horst, will either win or will be pulled up

Farclass – Expected to run a good race, single figures expected on the day

Also Mentioned

Mr. Adjudicator

Soulier

Look My Way

 

14:10 – County Handicap Hurdle

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

D’eal D’Estruval

Flying Tiger

Ivanovich Garbatov

 

14:50 – Albert Bartlett

Winner will not be the best horse but a horse that has plenty of expertise. Horses can get lost

Chef Des Obeaux

Mister Whipped

Calett Mad

 

15:30 – Gold Cup

Might Bite – A headbanger but best horse in the race. Rally soft does not suit and might struggle

Djackadam – On his day has a chance but might have had his day

Our Duke – Overpriced, is a mini Denman and if Robbie Power is on board worth a punt

Road to Riches – Big Step up but a previous winner at Festival – Needs good ground

Native River – On a nice comeback, needs soft ground, Not out of the running

 

 

16:10 – Foxhunter Chase

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Horses Mentioned

Foxrock

Caid Du Berlais

Pacha Du Polder

 

16:50 – Martin Pipe

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Diese Des Bieffes

Duc Des Genievres

 

17:30 – Grand Annual

No preview of race – Horses mentioned

Don’t Touch It

Vaniteaux

 

 

Other Horses Mentioned but unknown Races

Diego Du Charmil

Dingo Dollar

 

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Originally posted by JimmyRabbitte JimmyRabbitte wrote:

Didn't get a chance to go to the one in D2 but watched a few over the weekend and put this together. Probably too much but Hey!

13:30 – Supreme Novices Hurdle

Felt it isn’t the strongest of races and Getabird is the worst priced favourite

Getabird, very little experience, has only won when running right handed and is unknown how he will handle left side. Feels that the softer the ground the better

Kalashnikov – Has the strongest form going in and was described as a monster.

Sharjah – Bad form going into the race but good talent, if gets it right won’t be stopped getting into the places

E/W Chances

Summerhill Boy

Paloma Blue

Claimantakinforgan

Identity Thief

Melon

 
 
Identity Thief and Melon won't be in this race. Melon ran in the SN last year and IT hasn't been a novice in years.
 
Aside from that, they've pretty much named the first 6 in the market there, so not telling us much.
 
I think this is a very hard race to call and a tricky opener
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Suppose that's the problem when you watch 4 or 5 different previews,everyone has an opinion! Hopefully it helps a few out eitherway!
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The Racing Post just tweeted that Douvan will go in the Champion Chase with Ruby on board


https://twitter.com/RacingPost/status/973137108637450241?s=19
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Give the lad some credit, looks to be a fair amount of work put in!
 
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Originally posted by kingofkings kingofkings wrote:

Give the lad some credit, looks to be a fair amount of work put in!
 
Cheers Jimmy
 
Yes of course, good preview alright Jimmy and good notes taken about each race.
Was just pointing out that those two wouldn't be in the Supreme
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