Cheltenham 2020 - Ante post bets

[somer1]

Have asked skybet for a price on Ok Corral anyrace and thinking of cashing out Angels Breath (365 Arkle) as looks like staying hurdleing

[Humble Pie]

The comment about Chantry House going straight over fences is interesting. I’ve got him in some multiples but with the cashout option.

Well done JM
I’ve just burnt £20 arghh
Mark Howard had no inclination and neither did I !
Thought hurdles Ballymore
27/1 Any Race with Billies

[ComplyOrDie]

It's not a definite HP, so not all is lost at this stage.

[Thistlecrack]

It's not a definite HP, so not all is lost at this stage.

Aye with Jp havng a few for novice chases already in champ birchdale, dickie diver and Rathhill and with chantry house still being five I would be surprised if they didnt leave him over hurdles this year bar being unfortunate with injuries at the very least to build up some experience before going chasing next year.

[JackieMoon33]

I won't be cashing out until I see an entry

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Surprised at the comment for Chantry House; not Henderson’s usual style to send them straight over fences

[JackieMoon33]

Surprised at the comment for Chantry House; not Henderson’s usual style to send them straight over fences

He did skip some bumper seasons with some of his novice hurdlers last year though. I guess if their future is over fences he wants to get them their quickly.

[jack1092]

One i'll be keeping an eye on is Cobbler's way for HDB and Giggy. He bolted up in a bumper, and it's not often Henry has bumper winners, especially first time up, when he does they tend to be decent.

La Tektor in 2nd is 128 and finished close to useful individuals, the 3rd also won a bumper.

Barry O'Neill said after winning "I knew the horse; we had him at home in Colin Bowe's as a youngster. We always loved him and with the height of him, he's 17 hands, it was good work to be able to run as a four year old and he stayed on well that day (when second in his point to point).


"Henry has since got him and has done a great job with him. I knew when I sat up on his in the parade ring today he was twice the horse, as he was so strong.

"He loves soft ground and anything he does in bumpers or hurdles is going to be a bonus as he's an absolute smashing chaser in the making."

Maybe not for novice hurdles, who knows he might surprise them!

[Quevega]

Added Beakstown RSA 1pt 56.5-1 WH
Took a punt really, looks an obvious chaser and reckon stable really like this horse. Far too big to have achieved much of note over hurdles but still did ok.
considered any race at 27-1 but think RSA most likely and odds double.

[billymag]

Just thought id mention, Im a bit of a football punter also and its worth noting that firms are still going 1/4 odds first 4 places on top goals scorer markets, Ivan Toney of Peterborough is 4/1 to land the Div 1 scorer, unless hes injured (or i suppose sold) he's a cert for top 4. Ive stuck him in a few EW tricos for the festival, only mentioning coz it seems too good an opportunity to turn down. Obviously he will now get injured or get sold lol

[Quevega]

For the BigC.
There's a horse (ex irish pointer) with Tom George, called....

Let's Go Champ !

[Run4Home]

Added Beakstown RSA 1pt 56.5-1 WH
Took a punt really, looks an obvious chaser and reckon stable really like this horse. Far too big to have achieved much of note over hurdles but still did ok.
considered any race at 27-1 but think RSA most likely and odds double.

Think he will take all the beating tomorrow (hopefully) - would love to see a monster performance from him. Only thing re antepost Dan Skelton has already alluded to there is a good chance he will end up at Aintree rather than Cheltenham in the spring

[Quevega]

Think he will take all the beating tomorrow (hopefully) - would love to see a monster performance from him. Only thing re antepost Dan Skelton has already alluded to there is a good chance he will end up at Aintree rather than Cheltenham in the spring

Interesting to note.
I'd imagine though that if Skelton thinks he has one good enough, he'd give serious thought to run them at Cheltenham.
If not good enough then fair enough.
Be frustating if it does really well and he skips the Fez, as I wouldn't be convinced it (skipping the Fez) has solid foundations.
Anyhow, getting ahead of myself. It might not be anywhere near good enough.
Just a punt at a price.

[Run4Home]

Interesting to note.
I'd imagine though that if Skelton thinks he has one good enough, he'd give serious thought to run them at Cheltenham.
If not good enough then fair enough.

Spot on I'd imagine and basically what Skelton said, depends on the first half of the season what the later target is. From talking to a few in the know seems to be held in high regard and impressing as of late. Looking forward to seeing himself and West Cork in particular tomorrow.

[Humble Pie]

Just thought id mention, Im a bit of a football punter also and its worth noting that firms are still going 1/4 odds first 4 places on top goals scorer markets, Ivan Toney of Peterborough is 4/1 to land the Div 1 scorer, unless hes injured (or i suppose sold) he's a cert for top 4. Ive stuck him in a few EW tricos for the festival, only mentioning coz it seems too good an opportunity to turn down. Obviously he will now get injured or get sold lol

Contemplated this BM and initially thought great idea but the lower the League the more chance top goal scorers may be transferred in January window . Depends on clubs finances when bigger teams come calling
Good luck hope it reaps dividends