Re:Jump season and CHELTENHAM

Two weeks to go #CheltenhamFestival

Well I suppose someone should bring it up ,so i will take it on myself.
Caronavirus,can this affect Cheltenham?

Nigel Twiston-Davies said on Wed that he was he was flabbergasted at the lack of respect being paid to his grey's (Bristol de Mai) championship chances, saying: “He was the best of the British in the race and has he got any worse? I don’t think so. He is in tremendous form.”
Bristol de Mai was posted at generally 33/1 for the Gold Cup.
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Racing's rulers privately point to the fact that 17 Premier League matches are expected to take place before the Festival starts and there appears to be no question mark over those games.

The above is talking about the Chinese virus and it’s impact on Cheltenham.
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Ok all, it’s only 7 days to go after many posts and much speculation.

Let’s just hope there is a lot more Guinness consumed than Corona and the meeting goes on without a hitch, or snitch.

I am going to post some early fancies and comments, which will be updated on a daily basis to get everyone into a Festival mood.

The first race is on Tuesday the 10th of March, the last on Friday the 13th.
There will be 7 races over the 4 days, a total of 28 races to catch a few winners.
It is never easy and we will have the normal festival hotties, plus plenty 10/1 the field races, where you need only one winner to break even for the week.
So whether you just batter the hotties or punt every race, it should be an exciting 4 days.

Day one the 10th

Supreme Novice:
Shishkin 3/1 Asterion Forlonge 4/1 Abracadabras 6/1 and Fiddleontheroof 7/1 all have chances in a difficult opener.

Arkle Chase :
Notebook 33/10 and Fakir Doudairies 13/2 look the best here.

Ultima:
Very open 7/1 the field where Vindication could be fav.

Champion Chase:
Not the strongest field for one of the big races, Espatante 4/1, Pentland Hills at 6/1 will probably look the winner during the race for you in running punters.

Mares Hurdle:
Benie Des Dieux 9/10 would have been very short until they decided to run Honeysuckle 4/1 to give it a race.

Northern Trust :
Very open Imperial Aura possibly fav 6/1.

National Hunt Chase:
Carefully Selected to end day one at 5/2.

Day two the 11th.

Ballymore:
This should get the punters off to a good start with the real deal Envoi Allen at 18/10.

RSA Chase :
Champ can win this one with a clear run at 33/10

Coral Cup:
10/1 the field, big result expected, trifecta for retirement.

Champion Chase:
Could be the race of the festival
Altior 22/10, Defi Du Seuil 5/2 and Chacun Pour Soi the obvious trifecta.
My selection is Defi to take Altiors crown.

Cross Country:
Everyone’s fav horse and banker will be Tiger Roll 11/10
Have a niggle that Easysland will give it plenty cheek and Might Bite is an unusual entry at 20/1.

Boodies:
Aramax probably fav at 5/1.

Bumper:
A very strong fav where this race is normally 10/1 field but Appreciate It could be something special.

Day three 12th

Marsh Novice:
Itchy feet at 5/1 in open event.

Pertemps :
It’s 8/1 the field where The Storyteller, Delegate and Phoenix Way could top the boards.

Ryanair Chase:
A Plus Tard, Min and Frodon are likely to fight out finish.

Paddy Power Stayers:
Could be the meeting banker with Paisley Park.

Brown Advisory:
Simply the Betts probably fav in open event.

Mares Novice:
Can go to Minella Melody but also open.

Kim Muir:
Not getting easier but Ravenhill fav at 8/1 and Plan of Attack worth ew at 20/1.

Day four 13th.

Triumph:
3/1 Solo, 5/1 Goshen and Allmankind are top candidates.

Country Hurdle :
10/1 the field, maybe Mohaayed worth a punt.

Albert Bartlett:
Thyme Hill, Monkfish and Latest Exhibition could fight out this 7/1 the field contest.

The big one, The Gold Cup:
We have to have a punt but one of the most open ever.
Al Boum Photo and Santini joint at 5/1
Delta Work 6/1 with Lostintranslation.
Clan des Obeaux 7/1
Presenting Percy 12/1 with Kemboy (big chance)
My fancy is Bristol De Mai at 30/1 ( have a nibble).

Foxhunter Chase:
Another 7/1 the field, where Minella Rocco, Hazel Hill and Staker Wallace (ew).

Grand Annual:
10/1 the field with Greaneteen and the difficult to pronounce Lisp possibly topping the boards.

Martin Pipe:
To close the meeting, win lose or draw would have been an eventful, drama filled for days.
Ilikethewayurthinking and Pileon in yet another 10/1 the field event..

So in Summary

My early best bets will be :
PAISLEY PARK *****
ENVOI ALLEN *****
BENIE DES DIEUX ****
DEFI DU SEUIL ***
APPRECIATE IT.***

Ew fancies

PENTLAND HILLS
CHAMP
MIGHT BITE
BRISTOL DE MAI.

Daily updates to follow and your contribution appreciated.

Good Punting.






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Getting a bit nervous about Cheltenham.
Bearing in mind the hundreds,nay thousands of Irish people attending and all the horse movements ,by Ferry and Air along with booked accomodation etc etc,then a decision would have to be made,say by Sunday..

Day 1
Races 5 & 7 Can' see past Favs.
Race 1 Fiddler on the Roof
Race 3 Kildisart
Also load shedding.Will have to get on my bike

naresh wrote:

Dave Scott wrote: Looks like Honeysuckle 3/1 will take on BENIE 9/10 and should make it a good race.

Champion hurdle wide open Epatane weak fav and prefer Pentland Hills .

Tiger has shortened in Cross Country to 11/10

Sad about Native River

Easysland (3/1) the French Horse to give Tiger Roll a run in the Cross Country. Although only 6 years, it was very impressive last December. A future Grand National horse once it reaches the permissable age. Now owned by JP McManus.

This horse Easysland looks very impressive everytime I see it run. Once it reaches 8yrs the Grand National beckons.

Bob Brogan wrote:

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Clan des Obeaux for me .... odds a bit short now though..... I made this this morning just for a bit of fun