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Cheltenham 2026 Prices

Quevega said:
Yeah I did actually - I think I let people know on here :encouragement:
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I cashed it out after reading it on here but couldn't remember who said it, sounds like i might have you to thank !
 
DenmanSacre said:
I'd rather a small bet on Anzadam at 33s than the others in the Arkle. He'd be the best horse in the race IMO but the obvious downside is him not being right 2 Cheltenham's in a row.

But, he's not going to be much shorter in 6 months time so no point taking it now.

I wouldn't be backing Kopek at 10s, who could go Champion Hurdle, or Lulamba at 12s when the Arkle next year looks to face a number of decent contenders this far out.

​​​​​​There's only one other horse I see in the markets I'd take at this point but he won't shorten until well after Cheltenham when Bet365 and other firms will be priced up, so again, what's the point in taking it now?
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Fair play anyone taking the odds and it working out next year, but IMO you'd just be better investing the money in this year's festival first.
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With the issues anzadam has had over the past two seasons, you'd think there's a fair chance he'd stay over hurdles for the champion hurdle.

It's supposedly easier to keep a horse sound over hurdles than fences, so not sure they'd be rushing to get him over fences when it's proving hard enough to keep him right over hurdles.
 
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riccirich said:
With the issues anzadam has had over the past two seasons, you'd think there's a fair chance he'd stay over hurdles for the champion hurdle.

It's supposedly easier to keep a horse sound over hurdles than fences, so not sure they'd be rushing to get him over fences when it's proving hard enough to keep him right over hurdles.
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Donnelly also has Kitzbuhel to plan for the 2026 campaign, which may affect the plan for Anzadam
 
I have such strong opinions on this thread right now but I've been out for a few beers with a couple of friends I used to work with and I'm very aware that in this sweet spot I can come across far too strongly in written form when I know face to face would be fine.... so I've written it and I'll re-read it tomorrow and post accordingly :very_drunk::hopelessness::devilish:
 
riccirich said:
With the issues anzadam has had over the past two seasons, you'd think there's a fair chance he'd stay over hurdles for the champion hurdle.

It's supposedly easier to keep a horse sound over hurdles than fences, so not sure they'd be rushing to get him over fences when it's proving hard enough to keep him right over hurdles.
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Yeah that's a possibility. Another reason I'd not take 33s now despite it being better value IMO than other odds in the Arkle market. Be interesting if we put the odds up in this thread now and compare it to the few days before stable tours come out in the Autumn and see what the differences are. Then you'd see how poor a lot of the odds are now.
 
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2/1 for Constitution Hill winning next year's champion hurdle is miserly.
 
…in case not already mentioned, PP have a number of markets up for next year.
 
Kevloaf said:
I have such strong opinions on this thread right now but I've been out for a few beers with a couple of friends I used to work with and I'm very aware that in this sweet spot I can come across far too strongly in written form when I know face to face would be fine.... so I've written it and I'll re-read it tomorrow and post accordingly :very_drunk::hopelessness::devilish:
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(Inserts meme "Well, We're waiting") :glee:
 
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As much as he is involved in the 1 bet I've placed, Sir Gino has missed the last 2 festivals, so is 6/1 too skinny?

He will essentially be a novice next season.
 
Hurricane fly said:
As much as he is involved in the 1 bet I've placed, Sir Gino has missed the last 2 festivals, so is 6/1 too skinny?

He will essentially be a novice next season.
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Funnily enough that was the only one for next year that I thought I could entertain. But I can’t take that without knowing how he’s going to recover.
I hope he’s still 6/1 if/when we know he’s fine and back in training.
 
Yeah only thing preventing me pulling the trigger on Sir Gino is missing the last two festivals.

This year's renewal could dictate his price for next year! i personally can see him shorten soon after the race, so many variables and can see them slash him a point or 2! So i might just leave him.
 
….heard a few mentions of Kaiser Ball being a decent one for next season on a preview night, then read this from Mullins;

’Kaiser Ball put in a very good performance to win the bumper on the same card. He was settled at the rear of the field by Thomas Costello and came through with a lovely even run. He would look like he could go the whole way to be a top-class horse over hurdles and fences with his pedigree. The sire may not be a well-known name in Ireland, but his stats really back up from a small book of mares. He looks like he could step into any of the top-class bumpers for the rest of the season including at Cheltenham.​‘

Maybe one to keep an eye on, currently 33-1 Sup with cash-out.
 
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I'm tempted by The New Lion @20/1 for the Arkle, thing is I expect Hills will have a few WTAF26 prices going everyday of the festival so I'd expect to get bigger than 20's, of course if he loses the Turners/Ballymore then he'll be bigger than 20/1 anyhow.
 
Eggs said:
….heard a few mentions of Kaiser Ball being a decent one for next season on a preview night, then read this from Mullins;

’Kaiser Ball put in a very good performance to win the bumper on the same card. He was settled at the rear of the field by Thomas Costello and came through with a lovely even run. He would look like he could go the whole way to be a top-class horse over hurdles and fences with his pedigree. The sire may not be a well-known name in Ireland, but his stats really back up from a small book of mares. He looks like he could step into any of the top-class bumpers for the rest of the season including at Cheltenham.​‘

Maybe one to keep an eye on, currently 33-1 Sup with cash-out.
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Only problem is Costello will be on and not Townend even if he's the best in the yard and that would put me off massively in a Supreme or Turners.
 
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My only bet for this year's festival but on before the festival last year was Grey Dawning 50/1 for the Gold Cup. I stand by it being a reasonable decision, but didn't realise Skelton would go weak at the knees and bottle it. I don't think I could back any of his (handicappers aside) antepost in future. So yes, terrible effort and won't be rushing in this year to find a winner for next year. Even typing that sounds like a mad thing to try and do.
 
Captain Chris said:
My only bet for this year's festival but on before the festival last year was Grey Dawning 50/1 for the Gold Cup. I stand by it being a reasonable decision, but didn't realise Skelton would go weak at the knees and bottle it. I don't think I could back any of his (handicappers aside) antepost in future. So yes, terrible effort and won't be rushing in this year to find a winner for next year. Even typing that sounds like a mad thing to try and do.
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I did the same re Grey Dawning , Captain Chris .. and i agree , in the future , I'll be wary of backing his in the " Big Races " . :boxing: .
 
Would someone be kind enough to get Anzadam added to the 2026 Champions Hurdle with skybet please?
 
Betfair Exchange have 2026 ante post markets up for quite a few races for those of you bonkers enough to get invovled
 
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