2015 Cheltenham Preview Nights

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Cheltenham Preview Night

Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa present another of the popular Cheltenham Preview Nights on Fri 27th.Feb. in their clubhouse. An all star panel has been assembled for the night: 
MC: Lmfm 's PJ.Moran
Trainers: JIM DREAPER
Jockeys : ANDREW LYNCH ,A.P. HESKIN
SIS's  MIKE VINCE and The Star's: BRIAN FLANAGAN
 
The event is kindly sponsored by BAMBURY BOOKMAKERS and  tickets are on sale now @ €10 (incl. €10 FREE BET) and complimentary FINGER FOOD.There will also be a special feature on the Arkle Statue.
  
All welcome for a feast of racing stories and tips for the cheltenham festival .

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Donaghmore Ashbourne Cheltenham Preview 27th February 2015


Cheltenham attracts thousands of Irish racing fans each year.

Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa club host another of their very popular Cheltenham Preview Night in their clubhouse on Fri. 27th feb.The yearly event is kindly sponsored again by Bambury Bookmakers .An all star line up of racing knowledge is set for the sixth year of Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa club preview nights.The panel is as follows :

mc: PJ MORAN LMFM
trainers: NOEL MEADE ,SANDRA HUGHES ,BRENDAN DUKE
jockeys :ANDREW LYNCH ,ADRIAN HESKIN
and THE STAR'S BRIAN FLANAGAN, SIS MIKE VINCE

Admission is only €10 with a €10 free bet @ BAMBURY BOOKMAKERS and complimentary finger food . Tickets on sale from clubhouse & Bambury shops.

   

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Donaghmore Ashbourne Cheltenham Preview 27th feb. 2015


Cheltenham attracts thousands of Irish racing fans each year.

Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa club host another of their very popular Cheltenham Preview Night in their clubhouse on Fri. 27th feb.The yearly event is kindly sponsored again by Bambury Bookmakers .A all star line up of racing knowledge is set for the sixth year of Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa club preview nights.The panel is as follows :

mc: PJ MORAN LMFM
trainers: NOEL MEADE ,SANDRA HUGHES ,BRENDAN DUKE
jockeys :ANDREW LYNCH ,ADRIAN HESKIN
and THE STAR'S BRIAN FLANAGAN, SIS MIKE VINCE

Admission is only €10 with a €10 free bet @ BAMBURY BOOKMAKERS and complimentary finger food . Tickets on sale from clubhouse & Bambury Bookmakers.


   

Backstreet Moyes

Just looking at [mod edit:]last year's thread....[mod edit:] these nights are mainly for fun. Not many winners put up but still great nights.

Any idea who is on the panel in the Woodlands this year?

JuniorB

Friday Feb 27th
Maryland GAA Club with Starsports
Where: The Gap House, Moate
Time: 9.00pm
Panel: Sean Boyce MC, Tony Mullins, Johnny Ward, Kevin Blake, Andy Mc Namara
Extras: €50 matched bet & enhanced odds
Cost: €10
Info: http://MarylandGAA.com

Long Shadow

Date: Wednesday, 4th March 2015
Venue: Westmanstown Sports & Conference Centre, Westmanstown, Dublin 15
Panel: Ruby Walsh, Davy Russell, Bryan Cooper, Jonathan Mullin (MC) Racing Post’s Paul Kealy, Paddy Power, A N Other
Rafle: Top Prizes, (including a Trip for two to the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup)
Proceeds: In aid of Brother Kevin Crowley’s, Bowe Street, Day Care Centre for Homeless People
Tickets: In association with Paddypower.com are €20 each, which includes a€10 (Match) free bet and Free Finger food and
Racing Post Cheltenham 2015 publication
Call: Westmanstown Sports & Conference Centre on (01) 8207888. (Limited Seating)

Charlie George

any preview night for Limerick yet???

Black_Ninja

Tipperary Racecourse Supporters Club & Tipperary Lions Club Cheltenham Preview Night

Date: Thursday, March 5th
Venue: Tony Lowry's Bar, Tipperary Town
Panel: Jimmy Mangan, Mick Winters, Ken Whelan & Tom Hogan
Admission €5

Raffle on the night. All proceeds to Circle of Friends Cancer Support Unit, Tipperary Town

Catherine Power

Waterford Cheltenham Preview in Woodlands Hotel , Waterford on Thursday, February 26th at 8pm.

Tickets at €20 are now available at Woodlands Hotel.
Proceeds to SVP and Pieta House.

Panel is headed by John Francome and includes Nick Luck, Davy Russell, Tom Segal, Jim McGrath and Bryan Cooper:

sting60

Catherine Power wrote: »

Waterford Cheltenham Preview in Woodlands Hotel , Waterford on Thursday, February 26th at 8pm.

Tickets at €20 are now available at Woodlands Hotel.
Proceeds to SVP and Pieta House.

Panel is headed by John Francome and includes Nick Luck, Davy Russell, Tom Segal, Jim McGrath and Bryan Cooper:

Why 20e,the mind is in a spin.fools will pay this obnoxious price.

sting60

my opinion was serious overpriced for coneygree today we all make our money in different ways but 4/1,7/2,/3/1,/11/4, happy days.I invest in my opinion only and never listen with my ears.

Gregk961

sting60 wrote: »

Why 20e,the mind is in a spin.fools will pay this obnoxious price.

Proceeds to SVP and Pieta Hous. Come on its e20, are you really trying to turn people away from a charity event over such a miserable amount?

Moon Dice

sting60 wrote: »

my opinion was serious overpriced for coneygree today we all make our money in different ways but 4/1,7/2,/3/1,/11/4, happy days.I invest in my opinion only and never listen with my ears.

You are such an arse

thesaturdayman

Gaultier GAA Club Cheltenham Preview Night;

Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford Saturday 7th of March;

Panel;
Donn McClean, Henry De Bromhead, Denis O Regan, John Duggan MC, & three well known locals guest previewing specific races with the expert panel

No raffle, Chelt tipster comp also being ran on the night local RNLI & Dunmore East First responders also beneficiaries, over €500 in prizemoney for tipster.

opinions?

thesaturdayman

thesaturdayman wrote: »

Gaultier GAA Club Cheltenham Preview Night;

Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford Saturday 7th of March;

Panel;
Donn McClean, Henry De Bromhead, Denis O Regan, John Duggan MC, & three well known locals guest previewing specific races with the expert panel

No raffle, Chelt tipster comp also being ran on the night local RNLI & Dunmore East First responders also beneficiaries, over €500 in prizemoney for tipster.

opinions?

Apologies Ken whelan is also on here!

Full panel;

MC John Duggan today FM

Denis O Regan, Donn McClean, Henry De Bromhead, Ken Whelan & "Three Wise Men" from the locality!

realdanbreen

thesaturdayman wrote: »

Gaultier GAA Club Cheltenham Preview Night;

Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford Saturday 7th of March;

Panel;
Donn McClean, Henry De Bromhead, Denis O Regan, John Duggan MC, & three well known locals guest previewing specific races with the expert panel

No raffle, Chelt tipster comp also being ran on the night local RNLI & Dunmore East First responders also beneficiaries, over €500 in prizemoney for tipster.

opinions?

7th march is leaving it a bit late isn't it? Although I would be interested in hearing Donn McLean.

Cassimus

Our Cheltenham preview night will take place in the Alexander Hotel on Thursday 26th Feb. Kick off at 7.30pm. Doors from 6.30pm.


Panel of Robbie Power, Robbie McNamara, Nick Watts, David Jennings and Andrew Moore

Tickets €10 with a €5 free bet courtesy of Paddy Power. Tickets will also be available on the door.
All proceeds go to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund
Superb raffle on the night with first prize a 5% share in a mare out of a half sister to Best Mate, courtesy of Supreme Horse Racing.
Special odds on select horses will be available on the night.
Free finger food.

Thanks to O’Callaghan Hotels, PP and Supreme Racing for supporting the night.
Hope to see you there.
DRC

morrga

Charlie George wrote: »

any preview night for Limerick yet???

Superb line up in store at the Dunraven Arms, Adare Sunday 1st March. Nick Luck and Phillip Hobbs headline the event.

realdanbreen

morrga wrote: »

Superb line up in store at the Dunraven Arms, Adare Sunday 1st March. Nick Luck and Phillip Hobbs headline the event.

How much? I seem to recall them charging €30.00 last year.

morrga

realdanbreen wrote: »

How much? I seem to recall them charging €30.00 last year.

€32 but I think dinner is included in this.

Charlie George

would sooner go to the one in chawkes for e10 and eat a kabab in local chipper after.

deccy15

morrga wrote: »

€32 but I think dinner is included in this.

Lemonfield PTP in Patrickswell the same day for anyone looking to make a day of it. Last Instalment, Whistle Dixie, Any Currency and The Tullow Tank all notable runners/winners in recent years at that ptp

Rhinestone Cowboy

There is a good list of Irish nights here

http://www.fatjockey.com/cheltenham-festival/featured_cheltenham_races.php?Irish-Cheltenham-Festival-Preview-Evenings-2015-154

The Goat first one ?

NaiveMelodies

sting60 wrote: »

Why 20e,the mind is in a spin.fools will pay this obnoxious price.

Two fantastic charities. I'd pay double. Would have thought that peanuts for such a big player like yourself.

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Donaghmore Ashbourne Cheltenham Preview

Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa club host another of their very popular Cheltenham Preview Night in their clubhouse on Fri. 27th feb.The yearly event is kindly sponsored again by Bambury Bookmakers .An all star line up of racing knowledge is set for the sixth year of Donaghmore Ashbourne Gaa club preview nights.The panel is as follows :

mc: PJ MORAN LMFM
trainers: NOEL MEADE ,SANDRA HUGHES ,BRENDAN DUKE
jockeys :ANDREW LYNCH ,ADRIAN HESKIN
and THE STAR'S BRIAN FLANAGAN, SIS MIKE VINCE

Admission is only €10 with a €10 free bet @ BAMBURY BOOKMAKERS and complimentary finger food . Tickets on sale from clubhouse (tel. 018499140) & Bambury

pugw

Any word on the cafe em seine preview night lads?

Gavin "shels"

pugw wrote: »

Any word on the cafe em seine preview night lads?

If you look in the link above:

"THURSDAY MARCH 5TH

Venue: Cafe En Seine, Dublin"

kfallon

Think this is the first one, on this Thursday in Balbriggan

http://balbriggan.info/events/balbriggan-cancer-support-group-cheltenham-preview-night/

morrga

realdanbreen wrote: »

7th march is leaving it a bit late isn't it? Although I would be interested in hearing Donn McLean.

The later the better I would have thought. Ground conditions and what races certain runners are going in may be more apparent.

morrga

Gavin shels wrote: »

If you look in the link above:

"THURSDAY MARCH 5TH

Venue: Cafe En Seine, Dublin"

Is the Cafe En Seine one usually mobbed or is it worth a go?

Gavin "shels"

morrga wrote: »

Is the Cafe En Seine one usually mobbed or is it worth a go?

I went two years ago, was good but the noise in the surrounding place was a pain. So unless you were up near the front it was hard to hear tbh.

Gerlad

The preview in Westmanstown is always very good. Full house, mountains of finger food at the break, a detailed RP Cheltenham preview book and great guests. Last year Ruby tipped up Very Wood as a strong each way for the Albert Bartlett and look how that turned out.

supremenovice

Gerlad wrote: »

The preview in Westmanstown is always very good. Full house, mountains of finger food at the break, a detailed RP Cheltenham preview book and great guests. Last year Ruby tipped up Very Wood as a strong each way for the Albert Bartlett and look how that turned out.

He gave the Sire de Grugy / Somersby forecast as well, saying Ireland typically dont do 2mile chasers.

Bangor Billy

For anyone over this side of the pond John Morris (Jumping Prospects) is holding his preview at the usual venue - The Old Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree on Monday 2nd March at 7.45. Entry is £10 with a £5 betting voucher.

Usual suspects on the panel : Charlie Longsdon, Ben Pauling, John Parrott, Andy Holding.

Host : Darren Owen.

Gavin "shels"

Anyone in the Goat Bar last night or going to Balbriggan tonight?

nobody told me

Gavin "shels" wrote: »

Anyone in the Goat Bar last night or going to Balbriggan tonight?

http://www.fatjockey.com/news-blogs/racing_news.php?Cheltenham-Preview-Reports-2015-The-Goat-Bar-Dublin-363

Decent review of it here, I think they forgot there is English horses running as well. Willie to have 17 winners as well!!

Gavin "shels"

Gavin shels wrote: »

Anyone in the Goat Bar last night or going to Balbriggan tonight?

Scrap that, notes here from Goat Bar

http://www.fatjockey.com/news-blogs/racing_news.php?Cheltenham-Preview-Reports-2015-The-Goat-Bar-Dublin-363

ON ZEE BRIDLE

Sorry for being a bolix but would someone mind pasting the notes from the goat preview-cant access these links in work-cheers!

Gerlad

Cheltenham Preview Reports 2015: The Goat Bar Dublin Thu, Feb 19th, 2015

Thanks to @rossmoyno7 for these updates from The Goat Cheltenham Preview Night. A great example of how to tweet a Cheltenham Preview Report. Jim Cullotty voiced some strong opinions with Bryan Cooper adopting a more "political" stance in his views.

Panel

Bryan Cooper
Katie Walsh
Jim Culloty
Kevin O'Ryan
Rob from Paddy Power.

Supreme

Bryan thinks TellUsMore would be suited by Supreme but can't be sure if runs in Supreme or Neptune. Got racing too early LTO.
Alpha Des Obeaux is very well thought of said Bryan, thought he had serious chance the last day and Ruby came doing half speed on Douvan.
Katie says Douvan is quite lazy and relaxed and that's what you need. Absolute moral, can't see him beat. Clear he's a machine.
Kevin says Henry DB said to him thought Sizing John was very good when beaten by Douvan. Post race said either were average or he's machine Jim says L'ami worth a mention. Will improve for better ground and respected. Worry if Douvan misses any beat along the way.
Rob from Paddy Power saying Tuesday the 10th could be the worst day in the history of Paddy Power.
Willie not one to hype a horse and he finished his media day by saying Douvan is a machine - Rob

Neptune

Bryan says race tailor made for Outlander. Bumper form rock solid & good the last day. But impressed with Nichols Canyon too.
Bryan reports Robbie said if Windsor Park turned up in the Albert Bartlett that he'd win.
Bryan more excited to ride Tell Us More than Outlander. David Casey best judge in Willie's and couldn't believe was beaten LTO.
Katie says can't forget Shaneshill wherever he goes. She would have Shaneshill over Nichols Canyon any day of the week.
Katie saying Ruby has a lot of huge decisions to make with a bunch of magnificent novices, and that he will definitely be wrong with a few.
Ruby isn't lying when says he doesn't know who he'll ride in everything says Katie. Literally all depends on last piece of work.
Katie has ridden every novice of Willie's and the best horse of them all is Douvan.
Shaneshill is as tough as honours maths and great bet for the Neptune - Katie Jim reckons at a the run race at Cheltenham Windsor Park can reverse form with Nichols Canyon, and the bet for him.

Albert Bartlett

Bryan says No More Heroes 'a bit special' '. Said there was no life in him the last day, knew going down was off.
Bryan will be sitting on NMH on Friday morning and will see how that goes and go from there. Barry G also reported that he was 'special'.
Bryan has respect for Black Hercules as he came second in the Champion Bumper. Apparently he's not up on bumper horse #Banter Jim Says three mile hurdles are for slow horses that will go all day long. Martello Tower is the one that will relish it.
Katie says Black Hercules is a big beast of thing, will be much better over fences. Not as confident in him as Douvan etc. Fancies NMH.
Novice chases coming up. I'm sweating from typing fast and need a pint #Struggles

Arkle

Katie says UDS as free as the wind. Rider is never in control. He is a nervous horse and gets hot. Hard on himself.
However Katie says UDS has been to France twice and won twice so she isn't so worried about the Arkle.
He's just too fast' - Katie on UDS
Katie says if Vautour was to run she thinks he'd be second to Un de Sceaux. If UDS stands up he's a certainty and he will stand up.
Bryan vey surprised if Clarcam ran this weekend. Has forgiven him for breaking his leg now, electric over fences.
Bryan says if UDS falls which is a high possibility then Clarcam the one to be on. Thought would have won Fred Winter last year if not fall.
Bryan was comfortable behind UDS most the race LTO but when Ruby changes his hands he was just gone. 'He emptied me in two strides'
Jim explaining how he lost the novice hurdle on Best Mate. Was told to track the favourite but that jockey wanted to go backwards #Ssshh EW bet for Jim is Josses Hill. Value bet but UDS has to fall for him to win.
Kevin keeps it simple - Josses won't get around, UDS wins #KevinKnows

RSA

Michael told Bryan he won't leave him sitting in the weighing room while Patrick has a nice ride in the four miler.
Katie - Don Poli is as much a certainty as Douvan. Thinks he will run in the RSA, won't get beat.
Bryan a future career in politics. Won't pick the one ride he's most excited by. (All think he's lying and its Don Poli) Who wins when it comes to owner and trainer deciding targets? Asked to Bryan. Michael has made it clear to him he says, the owner.
Katie says the faster Coneygree goes, the further Don Poli beats him.

JLT


Jim talking to Nichols yesterday. Nichols says Ptit Zig has had his ulcer problems sorted out & Paul maintains that can make for a new horse Bryan - Disappointed Valseur beaten the last day. Let Paul slip up the outside. Can reverse form next time out but Vautour hard beat.
Katie says Vautour was beat by the time he jumped out at Christmas. Never looked happy. Her fancy is the Tullow Tank at big prices.
Jim has not too many an opinion on these novice races. Not a keen form student, busy feeding Lord Windermere.

Triumph

Was worried if Petite would stay the last day but she did well. Tough fully and a good ride but Nicky a serious hand in it.
Bryan - None of the Triumph crop this year in the league of Our Conor. Could run it a few times and get a few different results.
Bryan said last years juveniles very average. Didn't think Tiger Roll would win last year & was poor bunch.
Katie reckons Kalkir lacking a gear. Fast pace will suit Peace & Co and one to beat. PP the most suited of Willie's for this year.

RyanAir

The Don ticks all the boxes. It was his own fault that he fell at the festival last year. Ground makes no difference.
There's no such thing as a good thing at Cheltenham but Don Cossack one of the best rides I have - Bryan Katie - Cue Card is going absolutely nowhere. Don Cossack all the way.
Russell used to tell Jim The Don was only a big frame of a horse. Has filled into that frame now.

Champion Hurdle


Katie - 5/4 Faugheen is ridiculous. What has he beat? Absolutely nothing. Ridiculous price. Wide open race.
Katie doesn't like the New One. Not convinced on this years form, can't have him. Jezki great price at 6/1.
Hurricane without doubt appreciates it softer says Katie. Struggles at a certain point in races now and can't do that in Champion.
Buuuuuut if the heavens opened, her 100 euro would still be on Hurricane Fly. Unbelievable horse.
AP told Bryan at Christmas that he could have gone another furlong and a half at Christmas and he wouldn't have gone by Hurricane Fly.
Jim thinks Cheltenham will suit The New One far better than anything else. Kings Theatre need better ground.
Paddy Power have not laid a cent on Ruby to ride Hurricane Fly. Not a shilling. Will ride Faugheen.

Queen Mother Champion Chase


Lay of the meeting for KOR is Sprinter Sacre. Jim can't have him either. No room for emotion here.
Hidden Cyclone great EW bet for Kevin, didn't get home in the RyanAir last year, trotted over the last. Bryan concurs.

'For me Sprinter Sacre looked like a ****ing greyhound the last day' - Jim C

— Ross Moynihan (@rossmoyno7) February 18, 2015

For me Sprinter Sacre looked like a f**king greyhound the last day' - Jim C

World Hurdle


Rock on Ruby the pick for both Jim & Katie in the WH, but all very tentative. Wide open race etc etc.
Before Dessie past away Bryan says thy always thought Lieutenant Colonel was one of the best they had had in a long time. Wouldn't get off.
Dedigout will not run at Cheltenham unless there is an absolute downpur.

Gold Cup


Lord Windermere has had no health issues this year which is contrasting to last year says Jim. In front too soon the last day.
Jim was confident he'd finish in the first four last year and that's how he feels again, first four. Obviously would love to win.
Jim says according to vets if you scope 100 horses, 90 of them will have ulcers. Ulcers excuse suspect re Silviniaco. Wants flat track.


Carlingford Lough is a massive improver says Jim. 'We probably all know why but we won't say why. They placed him well we'll say'

— Ross Moynihan (@rossmoyno7) February 18, 2015 Lexus rode a far better race than the Hennessy to Cooper, Road to Riches picked up again in the last 20 yards after going that quick the whole way. Hope for first three definitely - Bryan Decision re Foxrock supplementation will not be made until the five day stage, changing every day says Katie.

Other Races

Bumper - Up for Review I think is the horse they all have to beat. Keeps going forever and you've got to stay.
Bryan says Eddie O'Leary has told him that Gigginstown will run one or maybe two in the bumper. Each one as impressive as the next.
Mares - Katie says Annie is great nick and won't come off the bridle.
Edeymi & Bishops Road the handicap guddens for Bryan #WrappingUp

For the record the Up for Review comment was from Katie, as you might have guessed.

Charity Bets

Bryan goes for Don Cossack.
Katie goes for Annie Power.
Jimbo picks Lord Windermere EW.






Ascot
Sun, Feb 15th, 2015

Ascot Racecourse hosted the first Cheltenham Festival Preview of 2015 in the Horsewalk Inn after racing on 14 February.

The Panel consisted of:

Oli Bell - Chair

Paul Nicholls ( PN)

Aidan Coleman ( AC)

Barry Orr ( BO)



Champion Hurdle

BO:  Reckons Ruby Walsh will definitely ride Faugheen, and will leave The Fly. Kitten Rock winner in Ireland today has had support for the Champion Hurdle

AC/PN: Nicholls & Coleman big Faugheen fans too, Nicholls can't touch The New One.

BO : When panel asked for any big priced choices Barry goes back to Kitten Rock again.

Champion Chase

AC: Sprinter Sacre ran well at Ascot. Some are being unfair to him.

PN : Dodging Bullets has gone under the radar. He is in the form of his life having won the Tingle Creek and Clarence House Chase.He has not been great in the spring before, but we have adapted his training slightly. To me he deserves to be favourite. It should not be done on sentiment but on form and that is my view.

PN : I think Mr Mole will run a big race. He dotted up last week after being left 15 lengths at the start. He has won four races on the trot and won ones that Master Minded did. I always thought he was good but it has taken a bit of convincing. AP (McCoy) didn't really like him at first but he has got confidence with him now and is on a roll. I think he has the more natural ability, whereas Dodging Bullets is the more hardened and tougher horse.

BO:  Champagne Fever won today & could drop back to the Champion Chase, likes Cheltenham. Simply Ned a longer-priced option.

World Hurdle

PN:  Can't give More Of That any chance for World Hurdle and doesn't fear Annie Power either - both had interrupted campaigns . He thinks Zarkandar should be favourite. He has solid form and and he probably should have won at Ascot before Christmas when he pulled up in front. The more competitive race will suit him and he had a racecourse gallop at Wincanton on Wednesday and it was the best he had seen him for a long time.

Saphir Du Rheu is improving, but in my mind Zarkandar is a bit more battle-hardened and experienced and I feel that Rock On Ruby will give him a good lead into the race so he doesn't have to get there too soon.

AC:  Saphir Du Rheu for him, won well last time, showed a lot of courage & beat a high class field

BO: Lieutenant Colonel is best staying hurdler in Ireland, but look also at Monksland & Jetson.

Gold Cup

PN:  have no worries that Silviniaco Conti acts around Cheltenham, as he was travelling when he fell in the race two years ago."He had a few little mishaps training, but he is much more assured now. His last two wins have been two of the best performances of his career and he had a nice racecourse gallop with Sam Winner on Wednesday. On form he is the one to beat.

Sam Winner is the main danger ! He is in good form and loves it around Cheltenham and he needs to be fresh, which he will be. He is the sort of horse that could run into a place at a big price.

BO: Silviniaco Conti is a worthy fav, but Road To Riches the Irish threat

AC: Aidan wouldn't run the novice Coneygree in the Gold Cup, it is a big jump up. 12-1 for Gold Cup, but would be nearly favourite for RSA

All tip Silviniaco Conti to win, Road To Riches & Hollywell get shouts as alternative options

Other Races/ Horses

BO:Katie T - only NH horse trained by Kevin Prendergast, watch out!

PN : Current Event, Foxhunters and Southern Theatre in RSA - has been  the target since September, the RSA will really suit him

ON ZEE BRIDLE

CHEERS GERLAD

roast222

Gerlad wrote: »

Gold Cup

Carlingford Lough is a massive improver says Jim. 'We probably all know why but we won't say why. They placed him well we'll say'

What does Culloty mean by that?

irish_major

roast222 wrote: »

What does Culloty mean by that?

I think hes implying they handicapped the **** out of him the last few years.
Which they did. I remember getting word for him a few years ago from a few different sources, Rossom was one of them, and he absolutely scooted in in what looked a competitive handicap in galway.

Jon Stark

Laughed at your man's SS greyhound jibe even if it was harsh.

BumperD

Interesting that giggy running one in the bumper. A first?

pugw

What did jc mean by the greyhound/carlingford lough comments ??

kfallon

Any notes flying round from Balbriggan last night?

zpehtsfd

BumperD wrote: »

Interesting that giggy running one in the bumper. A first?

Not sure if it is their first time but certainly a recent change of heart. I know they like to give their horses time to develop and that the Cheltenham bumper is too much of an ask at such an early stage. Have to think though one of those Robin des Champs progeny is up to the task. GL

ON ZEE BRIDLE

Looks like no one was arsed with Balbriggan last night

Gerlad

Notes taken from Preview night in Balbriggan with Gary O'Brien (GOB), Kevin Ryan (KR), Andrew Lynch (AL), Tony Martin (TM) and Paul Ryan (PR) from Paddy Power on Thursday 19th February.



Supreme Novices:

All were unanimous that Douvan was the one to beat.

PR says he is like to shorten close to evens on the day so best to back early. He described him as "bombproof".

KR was all about Douvan with Mullins telling him "he's as nice a horse as we've ever had" and even Mullins' mother saying if she could have any horse in the stable it'd be him over even Faugheen.

The ew value all agreed was Shaneshill at 12/1.



Neptune Novices Hurdle:

KR was all about Windsor Park regardless of whether he runs here or in the Albert Bertlett saying he likes nice ground and Pat Smullen thinks very highly of the horse. Also likes Outlander if Windsor Park doesn't go in this.

TM reckons Windsor Park is one of the bets of the meeting with AL saying likewise, that he's a great ew bet, hoping that he runs in this rather than the Albert Bartlett.

PR thinks Nichols Canyon is a good horse but the vibes for Tell Us More are not good coming from the stable.



Albert Bartlett:

All didn't like the chances of Black Hercules and look elsewhere.

KR likes Value at Risk saying he's a decent horse and the trip should suit. Martello Tower is excellent value ew too.

AL thinks likewise about Martello Tower, the trip will suit (unbeaten over 3 miles) and at 10/1 is great value.

TM also likes Martello Tower and also likes No More Heroes saying he will be bang there provided he jumps better than last time.

PR thinks both Martello Tower and Value at Risk have great chances while No More Heroes is well worth a bet (which GOB agreed with too).



Triumph Hurdle:

None are convinced with Peace and Co saying he carries his head too high and has been beating pigs and is too short in the betting.

PR says Peace and Co will be the lay of the week and thinks Hargam has a better chance. Petite Parisienne has done nothing wrong either but betting wise it's wide open.

TM likes Hargam with AL agreeing with him being a value bet at 5/1 and Petite Parisienne will be best of be Irish.

KR says lay Peace and Co and lump on Petite Parisienne saying "he will win". KR reckons Dicosimo is definitely one for the future saying he may well turn out to be the best horse to emerge from this race but may not win this.



Arkle Chase:

All adamant Un de Sceaux won't be touched barring a fall.

KR says no to Josses Hill and Clarcam w/o Un de Sceaux or ew is an excellent bet, he jumps brilliantly which TM agreed with.



RSA Chase:

PR says Don Poli will go here not the 4 miler and will definitely shorten. Also impressed with Kings Palace but thinks he and Coneygree will cut each other's throats contesting the lead.

KR likes Coneygree over Kings Palace but thinks Don Poli has rock solid form and will win this. The Young Master is a great bet in the 4 miler instead of this.

AL has been impressed with Don Poli but is also a huge Coneygree fan.

TM says he would buy Don Poli over any other horse but also says Coneygree has an excellent chance too. Heathfield in the 4 miler for him.



JLT Chase:

PR says Paddy will be laying Vautour, reckons all things with him are possibly not as they should be.

AL thinks 9/4 is too short for Vautour but David Casey fancies Vautour and all agreed he is one of the best judges of a horse around. Pitt Zig is a no after his fall but if Gitane du Berlais is a great price if he goes.

KR says Valsur Lido will turn the form with Apache Stronghold and hasn't been impressed with Vautour the last twice.

TM thinks Vautour is the one to beat if on form but Ptit Zig has a good chance.



Champion Chase:

None are convinced that Sprinter Sacre is as good as he was and will be a lay by bookies. TM says though if he is back to anywhere near his best he will win.

PR thinks Hidden Cyclone represents excellent value and both KR and TM thought likewise. For him Champagne Fever is too short however KR thinks he has a good chance as did GOB.

While all agreed Dodging Bullets is the form horse his record at Cheltenham is shocking.

Mixed feelings over Sire de Grugy, AL yes but KR and PR no.

Big no for Mr Mole from AL describing him as "a pig".



Ryanair Chase:

KR and AL not keen on Balder Succes or Cue Card but AL thinks Johns Spirit is good value.

Both TM and KR are very much in favour of Don Cossack calling him one of the best bets of the meeting.



Champion Hurdle:

KR questions Faugheens jumping at times and while he and AL reckon he's been impressive but is very short PR says there's no holes to him and TM described him as "home and hosed".

The New One has not impressed PR and KR with his last run especially and both think Jezki may be regressing based on this seasons form against Hurricane Fly but GOB expects him to be in the top 3.

PR thinks Hurricane Fly at 8/1 is great ew value while AL and TM said the same for Arctic Fire at 14/1.

KR feels the ground is crucial to Hurricane Fly's chances, slow ground and a stamina test is his best chance rather than quick ground and a speed test.



World Hurdle:

Conflicting accounts as to whether Annie Power will run in this or the Mares Hurdle. AL thinks she will run here and expects her to win if so. TM expects her to go the Mares route.

PR says More of That holds no value at 5/1 but he and KR think Saphir du Rheu has a fantastic chance. He also thinks Zarkander and Rock on Ruby won't see out the trip.

TM thinks Reve de Sivola is the one to beat.

TM and KR like Lieutenant Colonel and Dedigout with the latter being more ground dependant.

AL and GOB both think Whisper is the dark horse in the race.



Gold Cup:

All big no's for Holywell, KR will "eat his bollox if he wins a Gold Cup".

KR, AL and TM think Many Clouds holds an excellent chance but PR thinks he's focussed more on the Grand National. The only concern is quick ground for KR.

TM thinks Silvianaco Conti is the best horse in the race but PR, ALand KR both think he won't stay up the hill and is best on flatter tracks.

Foxrock if supplemented has a great chance feel TM and KR.
All 4 think Carlingford Lough has no chance while KR and AL both like Road to Riches, TM says he has no chance.



Other Races Day 1:

Glens Melody ew or w/o Annie Power (KR and AL)

The Young Master in the 4 Miler (KR)

Gallant Oscar a great ew chance (TM)

Annie Power will go off evens for the Mares Race (PR)



Other Races Day 2:

Cassels Rock borderline but would have a great chance in the Coral Cup, Quick Jack in the County Hurdle is the surprise package & Thunder Zone in the Fred Winter (TM)

Pylonthepressure in the Bumper (PR)

Vigil in good form and will have Smullen on board, Bordini has been impressive (KR)



Other Races Day 3:

Mydor an ew shout in the Pertemps, Rivage D'or an ew chance in the Cross Country & Sraid Padraig has a good chance he jumps and travels well (TM)

Ned Buntline in the Grand Annual (AL & TM)



Other Races Day 4:

Salsify in the Foxhunters (KR)



Some races in the last 4 parts may not be in the right day so apologies if that is the case. Lot of information there so hopefully some of it is helpful in picking some winners.

bellybuster12

Holywell doesn't seem to be getting any love at all(not just in that preview). I am a big fan and have been for a long time, i'm on @12s and am happy out with it. He likes it around cheltenham and stays well. His 7/1 price atm is the only thing that would turn me off. Road to riches is another at the prices i like.

justinre

There is one on in the Red Cow Inn on March 5 with Paul Carberry, Damian McElroy, Ian Gaughran and Conor Maxwell. Same deal as the one below with €10 tickets and €5 free matched bet from Paddy Power.