Cheltenham 2023

[Marky147]

And we're (almost) off!!

Gave up on antepost after the 2020 festival, as the world obviously changed, and I no longer have time to watch/follow everything nowadays, anyway.

Shame really, as Cheltenham was like my Vegas thrift club every year, and used to all but cover the summer.

Good luck for the week to all Blondes getting involved!

[Karabiner]

Good luck Marky and all blonde punters in the annual battle against those evil bookies!

Like Marky I've had very few ante-post bets and although I'm excited, not nearly as much as in previous years.

Will dq's for whip offences affect the results for betting purposes?

[StuartHopkin]

Consitution Hill boosted to EVENS on Bet365 and Will Hill for anyone with working accounts

[tikay]

Consitution Hill boosted to EVENS on Bet365 and Will Hill for anyone with working accounts

Thanks Stu, I was aware Denise was offering it, but I can't get on there, but never knew Wm Hill were offering it.

Have helped myself to a tenner.

[Marky147]

No idea about the whip, Ralph. Guess we'll find out if it happens


I can't get on with either of those, so I'll have to leave those tenners on the floor.

[tikay]

Good luck Marky and all blonde punters in the annual battle against those evil bookies!

Like Marky I've had very few ante-post bets and although I'm excited, not nearly as much as in previous years.

Will dq's for whip offences affect the results for betting purposes?

I definitely read that any disqualifications etc will not be imposed for about a week & all results will stand for betting purposes. I'll try & find a link, but I think t was on Twitter.

[Doobs]

Think I am doing the Supreme and then giving up.  

Diverge, Rare Edition and the slowest of boats, High Definition fifth first 4.

And Epatante e/w for old times sake.

Am going to win the ten to follow instead.  

Good luck all.  

[tikay]

Here it is Ralph;




[i]Potential offences are now referred to a Whip Review Committee rather than being dealt with by racecourse stewards on the day.

The committee does not just focus on numbers.

It looks at the force used; whether it was used from above shoulder height; the time given for a horse to respond; the purpose of use; whether the horse was in contention or clearly winning; and whether the whip has been used in the correct place (for example, on the horse's hindquarter rather than flanks).

All bets by punters will stand on the day, with any breaches - and potential disqualifications - not dealt with until the following week.
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From here.....



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/64918059

[Marky147]

Supreme

1pt E/W @ 25/1 Chasing Fire
1pt Win @ 22/1 Diverge


Arkle

No Bet


Ultima

2pts Win @ 10/1 Nassalam
0.5pt E/W @ 40/1 The Wolf
0.5pt E/W @ 33/1 Cloudy Glen


Champion Hurdle

1pt E/W I Like To Move It @ 16/1 (w/o Constitution Hill 3places)


Mares Hurdle

No Bet


Boodles

1pt Win @ 50/1 Romancero De Lun
1pt E/W @ 22/1 Metamorpheus


NH Chase

1pt E/W @ 7/1 Minella Crooner

[Karabiner]

Here it is Ralph;




[i]Potential offences are now referred to a Whip Review Committee rather than being dealt with by racecourse stewards on the day.

The committee does not just focus on numbers.

It looks at the force used; whether it was used from above shoulder height; the time given for a horse to respond; the purpose of use; whether the horse was in contention or clearly winning; and whether the whip has been used in the correct place (for example, on the horse's hindquarter rather than flanks).

All bets by punters will stand on the day, with any breaches - and potential disqualifications - not dealt with until the following week.
[/i]



From here.....



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/64918059

Thanks Tony

[Karabiner]

Think I am doing the Supreme and then giving up.  

Diverge, Rare Edition and the slowest of boats, High Definition fifth first 4.

And Epatante e/w for old times sake.

Am going to win the ten to follow instead.  

Good luck all.  

Are you in with a shout for the ten to follow David?

[Marky147]

Backed the wrong one e/w in the supreme, and bricked up the Ultima

Bet the bookies took a hiding in that race, with the first 5 all 8/1 or under & both faves in the first 3.

[Karabiner]

Not much chance of any whip infringements there

[Marky147]

Amazing.

[Marky147]

Metamorpheus prevented a bricked up Tuesday, and what a great day of racing.

A new superstar, and a fabulous swansong.