Cheltenham - Final Day

Another decent day, with some smart running by some of the picks. Sad to see Big Bucks retire, but fully understandable, good luck big guy & hanks for some cracking races

Today is the final day, and that brings up the Gold Cup, have difficulty seeing passed Bobs Worth on the form book, but do fancy a good tight race.

Some big fields elsewhere which makes some selections a bit iffy, but some decent odds come with them. Again these pucks are EW or possible trading opportunities.

Good Luck either way.

1.30 - JCB Triumph Hurdle

Lindenhurst, Royal Irish Hussar 

2.05 - County HCap Hurdle

Rainbow Peak, Lac Fontana

2.40 - Albert Bartlett Hurdle

Kings Palace, Masters Hill

3.20 - Gold Cup

Bobs Worth, Silviniaco Conti, Triolo Dalene

4.00 - Foxhunter Chase

Doctor Kingsley, Harbour Court

4.40 - Pipe Handicap Hurdle

One Lucky Lady, The Skyfarmer

5.15 - Grand Annual Chase

Claret Cloak, French Opera

Cheltenham - Day 3

Not a bad day today, a couple of winners & placed horses, including a nice 33/1 :-)  Unfortunately we also saw the passing of another couple of horses, their lives cruelly cut short doing something they loved. 

On a slightly happier note it's nice to see Jason Maguire has been brought out of his coma following his fall last week, here's hoping to a quick recovery & to see him back in the saddle.

Day 3 sees some races that are a little harder to look at, Big Bucks is the obvious headliner, but is he worth taking on? The way he emptied on his last outing was a bit worrying, but did he need the run? Was there a reason on why Daryl Jacob virtually talked himself off the ride? Not a back for me, but won't be upset if he won. Don't forget these are for EW & trading opportunities.

What ever you do, good luck & enjoy.

1.30 - JLT Novice Chase

Off The Ground & Wonderful Charm

2.05 - Pertemps Hurdle

Southfield Theatre & Utopie Des Bordes & Crowning Jewel

2.40 - Ryanair Chase

Hidden Cyclone & Al Ferof

3.20 - World Hurdle

At Fishers Cross & Salubrious

4.00 - Byrne Plate

Third Intention & Johns Spirit

4.40 - Kim Muir HCap Chase

Lost Glory & Twirling Magnet & Theres No Panic

Cheltenham - Day 2

Some decent racing today, with the unfortunate outcome for Our Connor. If you get the chance have a read of Ruby Walsh's comments, does put a lot in perspective. 

Below are a couple of thoughts for EW selections, should also be ok for some trading, good luck what ever you do.

1.30 - Neptune Investment Novice Hurdle

Ballyton & Creepy

2.05 - RSA Chase

Carlingford Loch & Le Bec

2.40 - Coral Cup

Party Rock & Smashing

3.20 - Queen Mother Champion Chase

Sire De Grugy & Bailey Green

4.00 - Glenfarcias Cross Country

Uncle Junior & Big Shu

4.40 - Fred Winter HCap Hurdle

Hawk High & Noble Inn

5.15 - Champion Bumper

El Namoose & Third Act

Cheltenham Picks - Day One

Here are my thoughts on some horses worth a decent Each Way shout, at some decent prices, on the opening day of Cheltenham. Going is good to soft, and expected to become good as the week progresses. 

I would love to see Hurricane Fly lead them home with the field trying to hang on, but I have a little niggle & worry. I also think Quevega is worth taking on at present price.

No matter what you do, enjoy one if the best sporting events around, & good luck.

1.30 - Supreme Novices Hurdle

Wicklow Brave & Garde La Victoire

2.05 - The Arkle

Ted Veale & Champagne Fever

2.40 - Baylis & Harding H'Cap Chase (formerly William Hill)

Relax & Green Flag

3.20 - Champion Hurdle

Hurricane Fly & My Tent Or Yours

4.00 - OLBG Mares Hurdle

Hidden Identity & Highland Retreat

4.40 - Amateurs Novice Chase

Merlin's Wish & Shutthefrontdoor

5.15 - Rewards4Racing Novices Handicap Chase

Dursey Sound & Pendra