Cheltenham Selections

[cryptic3]

Although Cue Card has been and remains all the rage for this I think that Barry Geraghty is going to have a good Cheltenham so I am on Spirit Son in the first.

3 wins from 3 runs and the last in a classy 6 runner event at Exeter (yes there is such a thing) you might well get some 5-1 and above for an each way steal.

Another well touted runner is Medermit and although expected to win again I think that there is value about a 2nd fav in Ghizao. Having trounced Captain Chris twice this is a good horse and is much better value that the fav.

It is all about 1st's and 2nd's with Carole´s Legacy and tomorrow may be time for a 1st..    Rare Bob could be in the shake up but at 14-1 I am all over Carole´s Legacy each way.

A turn up in the Champion hurdle is expected and Khyber Kim looks the one to do it. Hurricane Fly is my 2nd choice.

I can never really get away from Miss N Carberry in bumpers and in this CROSS COUNTRY CHASE but I like Maljimar at around 6-1 for this years race.

Quevega is not a hard choice to make in the 4:40

In the last I would like odds about Nadiya De La Vega not completing and it is a nightmare of a race so forced into a selection it would be Premier Sagas e/w.

[cryptic3]

The marathon at 1:30 I have narrowed down to 3.

Chamirey, heavily eased last time when in command over 3 miles, Some Target trainer and jockey combo and already a winner over 28f in the mud in Ireland and going clear at the time and Sona Sasta who might not like going left handed so is my 3rd choice.

A little dutching can show a healthy return at the expected prices.

In the 2nd I have a lot of respect for Tornado Bob but think that Oscars Well could win this easily.

2:40 and the stats point to Mikael D´Haguenet and at 10/1 I like it a lot.

3:20 and I am a Master Minded fan as are the stats.

Now for the Coral cup... Where to start....Stats tell me this...

Last-time-out winners
Ran well in the MCR Hurdle or totesport Trophy
The Irish
A freshness angle (either a few runs this season or running off a longish break)

all of which lead me to Ruby continuing his good run with Call The Police although Orzare is interesting at a big price.

In the Fred Winter I am on 20/1 shot Kayef again because of the stats. French bred, did not win its first 2 hurdles.

In the bumper I think it is time for Barry Geraghty to get one on the board with Ericht

[lambone]

Wednesday is Ladies Day at Cheltenham
13:30  The ground has come right for my two tips (Alfa Beat)+(Chicago Grey)
14:05  Willie Mullins, who has won this twice in the past three years so my first pick in this race is his runner (So Young) my second bet in this race is EW (First Lieutenant)
14:40  Donald McCain the trainer of (Wymott)regards this horse highly so its my 1st pick my second tip in this race is  (Quel Esprit) who was in touch when falling in a Leopardstown Grade 1 last month
15:20 (BIG ZEB) will love the ground and won this last year my second pick is (Golden Silver)has been primed for this race
16:00 (Call The Police)won with a ton in hand last time out,my second pick is (Arcalis)who  has been tackling top-flight company
16:40 (Paintball)scooted away with a Ludlow maiden last time out,my second pick is (PLAN A) a winner on the Flat
17:15 (Ericht)won well at Newbury last time out,my second pick is Fairyhouse winner (Tusa Eire)
Good Luck with all your bets today.
 

[cryptic3]

Today last year lambone and I were on the course in the 888 VIP box enjoying free food and drink.

This year I have time to make a few selections but before I have a good look I just wanted to put up a lively outsider in Aimigayle @ 33-1 in the 4:00

[lambone]

2 winners yesterday 5/1  7/1 lets try and make it 3 today 

Thursday is St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

13:30 (Wishfull Thinking) was impressive when beating Calgary Bay last time out--my 2nd pick is (Blazing Tempo) EW
14:05   (QUEIROS BLEU)this French import will love the ground --my 2nd pick is (Sivota)
 2:40 has to be the Fav for me (Poquelin )--my 2nd pick is (J'y Vole )
 15:20 (Mourad) won a Grade 2 in great style last time out  (Zaynar)EW
16:00 (Aigle D'or)won well at Newbury last time out --my 2nd pick (Beautiful Sound )
16:40 The booking of Nina Carberry for (GALANT NUIT) catches the eye--my 2nd pick (Junior)
17:15 (Plato)from the H R A Cecil yard --my 2nd pick (Devil To Pay)

[cryptic3]

1:30 and with so much talk about    Loosen My Load  it is difficult to look elsewhere.

2:05 As the irish seem to have a few lengths on us this year I will go with Rivage D´Or

2:40 My heart would like to see old Albertas Run win but POQUELIN looks like getting revenge and an each way pick and Roberto Goldback is a huge price.

3:20 Big Bucks all day and Rigour Back Bob for a place

4:00 Big each way prices Aimigayle and Bible Lord for me.

4:40 and I have to back Mostly Bob for sentimental reasons.

[cryptic3]

early selections.

Zarkandar
Alarazi
Bobs Worth nap 
Imperial Commander
Baby Run next best.  (each way Zemsky because of the jockey)
Prince Du Seuil  e/w
Quito Du Tresor  e/w and Oh Crick e/w

[lambone]

Friday at is Cheltenham Gold Cup
 13:30  Unaccompanied and Zarkandar
14:05  Alarazi   and     Alaivan
 
2:40   Join Together   and  Gagewell Flyer
 
15:20  Kempes  and   Tidal Bay

16:00   On The Fringe  and   Jaunty Flight

16:40   Sir Des Champs and   Qaspal

17:15   Pepe Simo   and  Anquetta

[lambone]

Look out for a post in the next couple of days as Chris and myself have a couple of tips for you all running at Cheltenham

[stiggy170]

ive been  over 15times and luv it in the cotswolds, as for betting all i can say is high weights in big handicaps dont win very often and if they aint fully matured they struggle. i can only remember katchit in the champion hurdle winnin at a young age. ferdy murphy does well in   big handicaps if his horse is well weighted. gl and drink guinness 

[cryptic3]

Anyone wanting to join in with our bets needs to transfer funds before 12 noon tomorrow..

Cheers.

[lambone]

Having just one bet tomorrow, will post it tomorrow

Here are a few of the details we are using.

[cryptic3]

We now have $180 (£115) in our pool.

Myself, shiny and Ken @ $50 and sand $30.

Our first bets go on today, more on those later.

[cryptic3]

1 bet today

£7 each way on GALILEO´S CHOICE in the 1-30, we have 15/2 GTD best odds.

Balance £101 after placing the bet.

[cryptic3]

Todays bet is a lucky 15..

GL us.



GBP 1.00 Lucky 15:

  Bet Type: Lucky 15  Stake: £ 15.00

EVENT    SELECTION    PRICE    E/W TERMS    STATUS
13:30 CHELTENHAM
Horse Racing Outright - Race
TEAFORTHREE    11/2    EW 1/4 1,2,3    Unsettled
14:05 CHELTENHAM
Horse Racing Outright - Race
SOUS LES CIEUX    6/1    EW 1/4 1,2,3    Unsettled
16:40 CHELTENHAM
Horse Racing Outright - Race
VENDOR    9/2    EW 1/4 1,2,3,4,5    Unsettled
16:00 CHELTENHAM
Horse Racing Outright - Race
VEILED    25/1    EW 1/4 1,2,3,4,5    Unsettled