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« on: January 07, 2016, 11:21:39 PM » |
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Always loved Cheltenham Festival.
For a sports fan and any one who likes a bet the build up and anticipation are like no other event for me.
There have been some cracking threads on here with lots of ante post bets in previous years.
Any thoughts for this year?
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Marky147
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2016, 11:40:01 PM » |
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Favourite week of the year. Going away for the week with a couple mates, and can't wait. I only bet pretty bowl, so try my best to nick some good antepost positions. Obviously end up with some deadwood, too  I've got all my bets on my office PC, so will chuck them up in the morning. |
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Karabiner
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2016, 11:51:46 PM » |
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Only one so far for me ante-post: Identity Thief 16/1 EW in the CH.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2016, 12:02:14 AM » |
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Best week of the year for me. My lass always complains I'm ten times more excited for Cheltenham week than I am for a week away in the sun with her  going down for the full week this time, should be great. Plan is the oppose all the Mullins hot-pots and (hopefully) find some value. Might take some bravery the way it's going, think he has the favourite for 10/11 races priced up ...  |
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Marky147
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2016, 12:13:35 AM » |
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Got me going, rolled off my pit, and plotted up at my desk again now  |
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Marky147
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2016, 12:22:07 AM » |
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Day 1
Supreme
1pt Min @ 20/1 & 1pt @ 12/1
1pt Yanworth @ 16/1
1pt Forgotten Rules @ 20/1
1pt Maputo @ 33/1
Arkle
2pt L'Ami Serge @ 14/1
1pt Garde Le Victoire @ 20/1
Champion Hurdle
1pt Nichols Canyon @ 16/1 (EW)
1pt Arctic Fire @ 14/1
1pt MTOY @ 20/1
National Hunt Chase
2pts Native River @ 14/1
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Marky147
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2016, 12:26:40 AM » |
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Day 2
Neptune
5pt Bellshill @ 8/1
2pt Tycoon Prince @ 16/1
1pt Penglai Pavilion @ 25/1
RSA
1pt More Of That @ 16/1
1pt Native River @ 25/1
2pt Pont Alexandre @ 20/1
QMCC
1pt Sizing Granite @ 25/1 (EW)
5pt Sprinter Sacre @ 6/1
10pt Vautour @ 3/1 (NRNB)
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Marky147
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2016, 12:29:18 AM » |
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Day 3
JLT
5pt Shaneshill @ 6/1
1pt L'Ami Serge @ 20/1
Ryanair
2pt Vroum Vroum Mag @ 14/1
1pt Apache Stronghold @ 33/1
World Hurdle
1pt Kilcooley @ 20/1
1pt Nichols Canyon @ 50/1
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Marky147
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2016, 12:31:51 AM » |
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Day 4
Triumph
2pt Rashaan @ 16/1
Albert Bartlett
5pt @ 8/1 Up For Review
Gold Cup
2pt Saphir De Rheu @ 16/1 (GG)
1pt Don Poli @ 20/1
0.5pt O'Faolain's Boy @ 50/1
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Weetabix
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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2016, 12:39:07 AM » |
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I gave up on ante-post bets a few year ago. I would say half the battle is getting the selection to post let alone the horse winning. The world hurdle looks to have one hell of a horse in Thistlecrack if anyone saw the long hurdle from Newbury.
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Marky147
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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2016, 12:44:24 AM » |
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I gave up on ante-post bets a few year ago. I would say half the battle is getting the selection to post let alone the horse winning. The world hurdle looks to have one hell of a horse in Thistlecrack if anyone saw the long hurdle from Newbury.
I only started punting a few years ago, and enjoy the challenge of trying to get a big priced punt there. WH definitely looks tough, given how impressive Thistlecrack has been. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2016, 12:46:58 AM » |
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I went to newbury and backed Thistlecrack, looked good then but the Ascot run made him look even better. It takes a hell of a lot to keep horses sound all year , let alone at their best but really hope this one is up to it.
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Marky147
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2016, 12:51:22 AM » |
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I went to newbury and backed Thistlecrack, looked good then but the Ascot run made him look even better. It takes a hell of a lot to keep horses sound all year , let alone at their best but really hope this one is up to it.
I almost backed him for the WH before that race @ 8/1, but didn't pull the trigger. No doubt be chucking it in some starchasers though |
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Weetabix
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2016, 12:53:28 AM » |
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Forgotten Rules, Garde Le Victoire and MTOY do the business on day 1 you are freerolling the rest of the festival. I quite like Forgotten Rules myself to spring a surprise. Really is a great week if you are going to Cheltenham.
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Marky147
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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2016, 12:58:40 AM » |
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Ha! I'll be surprised if I even get 3 runners from those. Went in 2006, but wasn't remotely interested in racing, and just sat in the box drinking champagne & vodka all day. Bit too manic for me nowadays, and I might get there in time for the NH Chase, if I got dropped off at the entrance around 10am |
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