Cheltenham 2011 Preview Evenings

Catherine Power

Christmas and New Year over...les than 10 weeks to THE racing festival of the year.
Already hearing news of pre-Chletenham meetings.
Will be very intersesting to see if the meetings will remain as popular this year...considering the state of the economy.

On the other hand charities need funds and help more than ever so let's hope they are as well supported as they have been in recent years.

Waterford preview at the planning stages....more details ASAP:o

mdwexford

Get Ruby or Nicholls for Waterford this year pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Along with Tom Segal again of course.

Catherine Power

Can now confirm Waterford's Cheltenham preview night will be held in the Woodlands Hotel on the Dunmore Road on Thursday, March 3rd.

Top class panel in the process of being assembled.

News on that and other details on the way shortly.

woodlands

donaghmore ashbourne gaa club are hosting another preview night on fri 4th march.a top class panel is being finalised as we speak and will be posted here shortly........

kfallon

Wouldn't bother with any of these especially after Davy Russell's 'antics' with Tiger Cry in 2008

Catherine Power

The Waterford preview eveing has attracted over 700 for the past four years, raising really good money for charities across the county.

The previews are usually a good craic giving people interested in Cheltenham a chance to meet and exchange views just a couple of weeks away from the festival.

Anyway expecting to get loads of winners if off their head although Ted Walsh did pass on a tip from Ruby last year which he gave from the stage to EVERYONE listening (Sanctuaire- advised at 8/1)

A couple of tips like that would keep me v happy:pac::o

RichieLawlor

Catherine Power wrote: »

The Waterford preview eveing has attracted over 700 for the past four years, raising really good money for charities across the county.

The previews are usually a good craic giving people interested in Cheltenham a chance to meet and exchange views just a couple of weeks away from the festival.

Anyway expecting to get loads of winners if off their head although Ted Walsh did pass on a tip from Ruby last year which he gave from the stage to EVERYONE listening (Sanctuaire- advised at 8/1)

A couple of tips like that would keep me v happy:pac::o

And the year before we were told Mikael D'Haguenet was the banker. Solid info

mdwexford

Long Run and Tell Massini also.

Oh wait

Catherine Power

Paneil now finalised for Waterford Cheltenham preview at Woodlands
Hotel.

Thursday, March 3rd at 8pm

Panel: John Francome, Ted Walsh, Davy Russell, Mick Fitzgerald, David Pipe, Pricewise (Tom Segal) Nick Luck, Mike Cottermole, David Pipe, Noel O'Brien.

This preview evening has raised over €60,000 for charity over the last four years.
The proceeds this year are for St. Vincent de Paul in Waterford City and County.
Anyone buying a ticket will also be entered into draw for some great prizes
whether they can come on the night......or not
Tickets €20

mdwexford

How does Noel O'Brien get these gigs.

A trainer thats actually going to have a few decent prospects would be nice for once as well.

Gautama

I like the line-up, any plans for Dublin?

minty16

mdwexford wrote: »

How does Noel O'Brien get these gigs.

A trainer thats actually going to have a few decent prospects would be nice for once as well.

Anti-Waterford feeling perhaps? That's a pretty decent line up if you ask me. Is David Pipe not good enough for you ?

mdwexford

minty16 wrote: »

Anti-Waterford feeling perhaps? That's a pretty decent line up if you ask me. Is David Pipe not good enough for you ?

You really do talk a lot of tripe, why would i be anti Waterford?

No hes not good enough.

Its pretty much the exact same people every year, it gets boring, some new faces would be nice.

Pipe wont have any fancied horses in the championship races and last year he didnt mention any of his own horses yet he ended up with two at the festival with good chances in The Package and Notus De La Tour.

minty16

What else do I talk tripe about ?

That is perfectly acceptable for me. I've never attended the event but always heard good stories and there is a general feeling on this mb that it's a good gig as well. (for charity remember). Pipe is a top grade trainer so I disagreed with your comments. If he's a c---u---n--* and doesn't give out any information about his own horses ect then perhaps you are right with this feeling.

Nulty

How many of these are there around Ireland before the festival and which are the biggest/main ones?
Would Waterford be one of the top three to attend?
How many people go on the night?
Is it hard to get tickets?
Does Noel Meade and Mullins do them?

Thanks

bit of a bogey

Nulty wrote: »

How many of these are there around Ireland before the festival and which are the biggest/main ones?
Would Waterford be one of the top three to attend?
How many people go on the night?
Is it hard to get tickets?
Does Noel Meade and Mullins do them?

Thanks

There will be loads of these scattered around the country. The one in waterford actually looks like a great line up but sit on your hands for the moment. There will be alot more to come. Maybe one better and maybe one closer to you? You'll hear alot more about them come february so you can make up your own mind which is the best when more are announced.

The cost of tickets and the difficulty of getting them really depend on the venue and the line up. They are generally around the E20 mark and arent too difficult to get. Not all would venues sell out. More often you can pay at the door.

Willie Mullins doesnt attend them. He says he gets too many offers and its too difficult to decide which he'll attend and which he wont so he just says no to all. Cant remember Meade ever attending them. Nina and Paul Carbery do tho so you''ll get the same info from them + more.
Meade's horses are generally in rotten form come cheltenham anyway. Will be interesting this year as he seems to be a bit softer on them albeit he hasnt the same quality as previos years.

klairondavis

Tony Mullins makes up for Willie's no-shows at the preview nights!

Patrick has done a few of them the past few years and he's usually fairly candid on their horses chances.

chinguetti

Noel Meade did a phone interview last year at the one in Malahide where his lack of confidence in Go Native was noticeable.

Best one i was at was about 7 or 8 years ago in Adare where they had Irish and UK jockeys and trainers, none of which were the obvious names people always look for. I remember that Richard Johnson gave 3 winners and explained why they would win instead of the usual 'just give us a horse' for this race.

Gdep

mdwexford wrote: »

Pipe wont have any fancied horses in the championship races and last year he didnt mention any of his own horses yet he ended up with two at the festival with good chances in The Package and Notus De La Tour.

I dont know if I'm reading this right or not, but David Pipe did have a good word about both of those horses last year at the preview night.

The whole event last year was excellent. John Francome and Davy Russell were brilliant.

mdwexford

You sure, i was positive he didnt mention either. Maybe i wasnt paying enough attention.

Yeah i always enjoy the banter and loved talking to Pricewise at the break. He was very open and told us exactly what bets he had and at what prices.

Gdep

Ya i had them both noted down on my book. I think it was when they quickly went through the handicaps at the end of the night. I backed them both solely on that. 2 decent horses as well.

Will def be going again this year. See if Pricewise will have changed his mind on Pride of Dulcotte by then.

Catherine Power

The Waterford preview night has raised over €60,000 for charities over the last four years and the hope is that a decent amount will be raised this year also for SVP.
Anyone who buys a ticket for the night will be entered into a draw for some excellent prizes, whether they end up going or not. ( overnight stay at Cliff House Hotel, golf at Old Head of Kinsale, and at K Club to mention a few)

Last year over 700 attended and it was impossible to get a good seat unless you were there early!!!!
Pricewise was a new addition to the panel last year and is returning due to popular demand.

hucklebuck

Hi Catherine,

Do you arrange all the nights for the Country or just Waterford. if you do could you please see if you can Nicky Henderson and/or Paul Nicholls for Westmanstown.

Ta

Catherine Power

Hi Hucklebuck.

I'm only involved in organising the preview for Waterford. We have a small organising committee and as it's a pretty big preview night it takes a bit of organising.
In my experience trainers, especially ones with decent chances of success at the festival are slow enough to sit on the panel eg. Willie Mullins doesn't do any of them anymore (maybe because he's asked to do so many)
Henderson and NIcholls would be good but I think our panel is very strong!!!!:o

hucklebuck

Catherine Power wrote: »

Hi Hucklebuck.

I'm only involved in organising the preview for Waterford. We have a small organising committee and as it's a pretty big preview night it takes a bit of organising.
In my experience trainers, especially ones with decent chances of success at the festival are slow enough to sit on the panel eg. Willie Mullins doesn't do any of them anymore (maybe because he's asked to do so many)
Henderson and NIcholls would be good but I think our panel is very strong!!!!:o

Thanks Catherine,

Thats fair enough, it takes some doing alright. Of course but my motto is if you don't ask you don't get.

Your panel is strong alright, good luck with the night. I hope
it goes well for you.

woodlands

the line up is :

jockeys : andrew lynch ,robbie power ,katie walsh

trainers : jim dreaper ,dessie hughes ,ado mcguinness

plus brian flanagan from the daily star

mc on the night is rtes racings tony o hehir

admission e20 (with free bet of e5)

sponsored by bambury bookmakers

music and finger food in bar afterwards

convert

I've stickied this thread so that it'll remain on the front page till Cheltenham. C

Make A Stand

Are tickets available on the night for the preview in Waterford on 3rd March or is it better to buy the tickets in advance??
Where can I get tickets:cool:

Catherine Power

Tickets available from Monday 31st January at Woodlands Hotel @ €20

The event is a fundraiser for St, Vincent de Paul, Wateford region and conference members of SVP all over Waterford are also selling tickets so anyone intending going on the night should really get ticket in advance.

There are some really good prizes for our raffle for anyone who would like to support St. Vincent de Paul but cannot go on the night ......so make sure you get tickets early!!!!!

Long Shadow

Date: Wednesday 2nd March 2011(8pm Sharp)

Venue: Westmanstown Sports and Conference Centre, Dublin 15
Sponsores : 'PaddyPower.com' and 'The Irish Star' Newspaper
Panel: Davy Russell, Barry Geraghty, , Even Williams, Brian Flannagan (The Irish Star), Donn McClean(The Sunday Times), Paddy Power, Colm Murphy, and (MC) Jonathan Mullin (The Racing Post)
Conference Call: Willie Mullins & Paul Nicholls
Tickets: €15 plus available at (01) 8207888, price includes a €5 free bet with Paddy Power
Draw Prizes; Trip for two to Gold Cup, Annual Badges 2011 for top Racecourses ,VIP Tickets to Leinster Football Final 2011 and many more all in Aid of 'Injured Jockey Fund' and 'Friends of Asthma'

hucklebuck

Thats great work Long Shadow, is it being held in the function room or one of the bars(I want to get there very early to get a seat near the front )

Long Shadow

Hucklebuck, the preview night is on in the Function Room. This year it starts at 8pm on the button:)

Make A Stand

Just got tickets 4 preview in waterford.
The 20e also gets u into a draw 4 some good prizes, so if u cant turn up on the night u hav a chance 2 win a decent prize.

Really looking 4ward to hearing what Francome has to say, very entertaining panelist!

Catherine Power

Just to let everyone know
First prize in the raffle for the Waterford preview night at the Woodlands Hotel is

a VIP day for four at the Punchestown Festival.. A nice prize for racing fans!!!! The other prizes are Overnight accomodation for two including dinner in Michelin Star restaurant at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, a year's membership to the Leisure Centre at Woodlands Hotel, four ball at Old Head of Kinsale, Four ball at Capella Golf resort, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.

I've been asked this a few times...so just to clarify the ticket for €20 gets you into the preview night and into the draw and if you buy your ticket from a SVP member, half the cost of the ticket stays in that members conference!!

Slattsy

Long Shadow wrote: »

Date: Wednesday 2nd March 2011(8pm Sharp)

Venue: Westmanstown Sports and Conference Centre, Dublin 15
Sponsores : 'PaddyPower.com' and 'The Irish Star' Newspaper
Panel: Davy Russell, Barry Geraghty, , Even Williams, Brian Flannagan (The Irish Star), Donn McClean(The Sunday Times), Paddy Power, Colm Murphy, and (MC) Jonathan Mullin (The Racing Post)
Conference Call: Willie Mullins & Paul Nicholls
Tickets: €15 plus available at (01) 8207888, price includes a €5 free bet with Paddy Power
Draw Prizes; Trip for two to Gold Cup, Annual Badges 2011 for top Racecourses ,VIP Tickets to Leinster Football Final 2011 and many more all in Aid of 'Injured Jockey Fund' and 'Friends of Asthma'

Hey Long Shadow,

Only seeing this now, im not too far from Westmanstown and am def up for going.
However unfortunately I will not know for another few days, or possibly even early next week if im free that night, can you tell me, roughly, are there many tickets left?? Thanks.

solerina

Catherine Power wrote: »

Just to let everyone know
First prize in the raffle for the Waterford preview night at the Woodlands Hotel is

a VIP day for four at the Punchestown Festival.. A nice prize for racing fans!!!! The other prizes are Overnight accomodation for two including dinner in Michelin Star restaurant at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, a year's membership to the Leisure Centre at Woodlands Hotel, four ball at Old Head of Kinsale, Four ball at Capella Golf resort, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.

I've been asked this a few times...so just to clarify the ticket for €20 gets you into the preview night and into the draw and if you buy your ticket from a SVP member, half the cost of the ticket stays in that members conference!!

Catherine
I have attended for past few years and its a great evening and always with an amazing panel (esp John F and Davy R)...Can I make one slight request, get the hotel to open a bar out to the side a bit beacuse as the evening goes on it gets harder and harder to hear the panel as the crowd at the bar get louder and louder....the people who are genuinely interested get very annoyed, and its very disrespectful to the panel....Brillinat night though !!

quevega

Galway Preview Night Confirmed for Monday March 7th at the Salthill Hotel in aid of DAFA.

Panel:Noel Fehily,Anthony Bromley,Patrick Mullins,John (Shark) Hanlon,Johnny Ward, Barney Curley and Alan Byrne (MC)
Tickets €20 and available in John Mullholland Shops.

Long Shadow

Hi slattsy,

no problem with tickets we can cater for up to 600 guests:), see you there, bring your mates all welcome

quevega

Ammendment to Galway Preview Panel Below

Monday March 7th Salthill Hotel Galway 7.30 start

All Proceeds go to Direct Aid for Africa www.dafa.co.uk




Noel Fehily (Top UK Jockey)
George Mcdonagh (Galway Bay fm)
Johnny Ward (Sunday Independent/Irish Racing Post)
Anthony Bromley (Bloodstock agent has bought the likes of Big Bucks, Kauto Star and Master Minded)
Patrick Mullins (Champion Amateur Jockey)
John (Shark) Hanlon (Trainer)
Barney Curley (Legendary Punter) Gave a great winner last year
Alan Byrne (MC) Editor in chief Racing Post
Paul Kealy (Racing Post Betting editor)

Tickets €20 and €15 for Students with a free bet included.

pingedthelast

Has anyone heard anything about a preview evening in Cork this year?
I went to the one in Silversprings last year. Richard Johnson was very good and gave us Menorah to beat Dunguib
There was a very small crowd at it so not sure if they'll be hosting it again

chinguetti

I was at the preview evening in Malahide last year. Anyone know if this is going ahead this year?

GAA_PUNTER

Seems to be plenty going on allover Ireland
http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/2011/02/07/cheltenham-preview-nights-2011/

Bez32

Anyone know if the Wexford GAA Supporters Club are running one this year

Catherine Power

Solerina

Will certainly mention your suggestion to the powers that be in the Woodlands Hotel .
There is talk of closing the bar in the function room, however there is another bigger bar in the hotel and if the public want drink...........

May be all the really interested punters should come along as early as possible and get the really good seats at the top of the hall. We are expecting over 700 so come early.

BTW interview with Mick Fitz in the local papers this week. Also spoke to Francome. He's really sweet on Time for Rupert in the RSA Chase!!!
Interesting to see will that be top tip on the night.

ryant1981

Anybody know what the lineup for the preview night in KK will be on the 25th Feb ?

mccarte2

Bez32 wrote: »

Anyone know if the Wexford GAA Supporters Club are running one this year

They're not running one this year but there's preview nights on in Leopardstown and Stillorgan Park being run by other organisations. This has the makings of a great night.

Bez32

mccarte2 wrote: »

They're not running one this year but there's preview nights on in Leopardstown and Stillorgan Park being run by other organisations. This has the makings of a great night.

Cheers Mccarte looks good

admiralofthefleet

Bez32 wrote: »

Anyone know if the Wexford GAA Supporters Club are running one this year

not too far from you, christys pub in arklow is having a preview night on march 8th. gary o brien, rhys flint and a few other are going to be there. its a fiver in as far as i know

*i dont work for this pub, i just saw the poster last sunday when i was having dinner

hucklebuck

Long Shadow wrote: »

Hucklebuck, the preview night is on in the Function Room. This year it starts at 8pm on the button:)

Picked up my tickets yesterday, can't wait. Going to be there early so I can heckle

fish86

Cheltenham preview night on Thursday 3rd march with a great line up....

Gordon Elliot
Gary O'Brien
and.........
champion jockey Ruby Walsh
included in the panel

Venue: The Laurels, Clondalkin Village
Admission: €10.00
Start Time: 8pm
paddy power free bets and goodies given out on the night!

johnhus

there is a preview night 24 th feb stillorgan park hotel entry free in aid of the national rehab hospital.panel gary o brien gordon elliott robert power paul carberry davy condone kevin o ryan paddy power free 5 euro bet starts 8 o clock free buffet and entertaiment after.raffle includes 32inch tv weekends away meals for two golf fourballs royal dublin druids glen etc ruby walsh signed memrobelia and much more