Cheltenham: Day 1 - Tuesday 14/03/17

One of the most confusing opening days of the festival I can remember.
Supreme
Was all set to have my biggest bet in a year on Moon Racer when rerouted madness in my opinion. When he moved I has sided with movewiththetimes so know I have had to fully reasses the race. Anyway, I dont like bunk off early dont like the breeding and cant see it getting up the hill, ballyandy best form but stable under a cloud and not sure how good last years bumper was. Labaiks form when beating mick jazz is decent and that puts him ahead of Cliaos Emery on a line through Mick Jazz but sure the horse is mad so who knows. Dont like River wylde and while he might place I would be disappointed if he was good enough to win. That leaves Melon and dispite everythink that has been said which I agreed with I think he could be the most likely winner. Have backed it with the money back on loser deals with Sky and Betway. Had 1 Pt win at 50s on Labaik mainly due to all the talk on hear but that run whem beating Micks Jazz who is fancied for the county is decent form. The price reflects the fact he may not start so willing to take a chance.

Arkle
Altior wins if he stands up. No Bet

Ultima.

Like The Druids Nephew off the same mark he won off 2 years ago. Took the 10s earlier 2.5pt win.
A good sign .5pt ew

Champion.
Another headwreck with all the changes injuries etc.
Yanworth a worthy favourite but cant have him at the price. Buveur Dair wants it soft, dont like Petit Mouichoir, footpad getting so close cant be good. Moon racer should be in the supreme, The new one has regressed, that leaves 3 i give a chance to.

Brain Power seems to have improved out of sight and won a v decent handicap hard held. Modus came out to win another ultra competiteve handicap really well after getting stuffed by this fella. Now rated 162 and I think he still has room for improvement. The drying ground will suit. The ground will also seriously favour My tent and wicklow brave. Like Aidan I backed MTOY at 50s AP and happy with that. Have had 2 pt on brain power and wouldnt put anyone off having a small ew bet on Wicklow.

Mares.
Thought VVM would be a certainty for this but the vibes have been terrible. Ruby aint getting off this for no reason as we all know he is the most ruthless jockey around. At the prices I like apples jade and cant see her out of the top 3. 3pt ew for me at 9/2. Hopefully the ground and the sun on her back gives her the boost to turn the tables on limini.

4 Miler.

backed Arbre de Vie 1pt ew and may follow up with a bet on Edwulf. havent decided yet.

Novice handicap.

Really like the fav and have had 2.5pt win. Powerbomb trained by Brian McMahon is fancied to run well. Family have had a tough week and would love to see him win to give them all a boost. 28s with powers is great value and has good place prospects. 1pt ew.

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3000 words enjoy!

PaddyCar wrote: »

Altior & Yanworth 4/1 double

Enhanced with PP? anything enhanced is fishy to me

Are RTE not showing Cheltenham online this year/

Where can I watch it online? At work so no TV

Oldira wrote: »

Are RTE not showing Cheltenham online this year/

Where can I watch it online? At work so no TV

Nope, TV3 have it this year. Coverage is on their 3player online

OK. Its on TV3! Had forgotten RTE lost the rights.

Almost time for the cheltenham roar.....Best of luck everyone

Labaik is off

He is off

Incredible

I'm going to wet myself, go on labaik

Gringo180 wrote: »

Yous listen to me

Fair ****s to you lad. Enjoy it.

Gringo180 wrote: »

Yous listen to me

Griiiingo you ride!!!!!

66/1 and 50s

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