Cheltenham 2017 Antepost Bets

[SH1591]

Betway ... 99.85/1 to be exact

Think that's a great bet

[mayo]

Be wary of Faugheen lads. A man who knows a man etc told me he will be under pressure to make it.

[Kevloaf]

Be wary of Faugheen lads. A man who knows a man etc told me he will be under pressure to make it.

I think I am wary, but the gambling man in me thinks 5/2 is a decent price to pay to find out. Odds on shot on the day, no doubt.

[Istabraq]

Be wary of Faugheen lads. A man who knows a man etc told me he will be under pressure to make it.

And connections will be saying that he's fine, comeback on track and all systems go....

[Kevloaf]

And connections will be saying that he's fine, comeback on track and all systems go....

That's the biggest worry haha

[Kevloaf]

Just a little thought on Champers on Ice.... a bit of discussion about his target being NH chase or RSA? Would anyone be of the opinion a run on the Tuesday is more likely as Moon Racer is in the same colours on the same day? I think owners without a huge amount of horses do dream big and two runners on the same day might be a lure?
Purely speculation and they may want a runner on Tue and Wed which would mean the RSA is more likely .... don't suppose anyone knows them?

[Istabraq]

Someone called the 4 miler in here weeks ago, they may even have attached a quote from connections....

[Faugheen_Machine]

I don't know if your on Twitter Kev but it might be worth asking the owners son (Harry Drew). I'd imagine he'll be aimed at one of the the RSA trials, possibly the Reynoldstown at Ascot, and then they'll take it from there.

[Istabraq]

Be wary of Faugheen lads. A man who knows a man etc told me he will be under pressure to make it.

mayo, did that same man mention they were struggling to get Annie Power fit ?
Both Faugheen and AP in a struggle to make Cheltenham, starting to like Yanworth even more now....

[paz247]

So do we think the bookies are shortening Faugheen just so they can get are money as they have heard the same as you Mayo?

[mayo]

mayo, did that same man mention they were struggling to get Annie Power fit ?
Both Faugheen and AP in a struggle to make Cheltenham, starting to like Yanworth even more now....

FWIW - yes

A little bit wary that someone in info chain is putting people away but with missed engagements I'll be ducking both

[Leman14]

Until NRNB comes in, I'm staying well-clear of Faugheen, AP, VVM etc...
100/1 (ish) is a decent accumulator for small stakes.

[Kevloaf]

Oddschecker now have markets up for all 28 races

[Faugheen_Machine]

Yeah - I've just been having a look. One or two that are catching the eye.

[jono]

FWIW - yes

A little bit wary that someone in info chain is putting people away but with missed engagements I'll be ducking both

I won't be putting any money down on either AP or Faugheen, (or VVM as she is so intertwined with those 2) until their wellbeing becomes clearer but I'm slightly less worried about Annie Power than Faugheen right now. It's been a similar story to the last 2 seasons for Annie. I think because in those 2 previous seasons despite being one of the yards most high profile horses - she was expected to go down the Mares hurdle so her absent wasn't so high profile or disconcerting. If the vibes are still bad or more so that we haven't heard anything of her approaching the end of February then i'll be getting worried.

The Final Furlong raised an interesting point in the situation of Faugheen (suspensory issue, kept missing targets, first run back at Irish Champion) mirroring Hurricane Fly's where they just couldn't get him right all season.