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Cheltenham 2026 Prices

ComplyOrDie said:
Probably not.

I don't think many go Supreme straight to BANC to be honest. Shaneshill did, but he was beat in the Supreme.

Now the intermediate race is out of the equation though it's got me thinking a little outside the box.
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In this case I think you are so far out of the box that you cannot see the box :welcoming:
 
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The Hills offers look very generous this year. Ballyburn and Gold Cup - 20/1. Final Demand and BANC - 20/1. Con Hill and Champion Hurdle - 6/1. Kopek Des Bordes and Champion Hurdle - 20/1 ... some of the ones that have caught my eye.
 
JackieMoon33 said:
Regardless of what happens in the Turners, I'd say Final Demand is only going up in trip next season over fences. KDB will be an interesting one as it's a case of the eye test versus the pedigree. On paper you'd certainly not rule out the BANC but he's showing the sort of speed and keenness right now that would usually see him stick to the minimum trip, regardless of discipline.

My shortlist for next season begins early in this season so I am one of those bonkers people looking ahead all the time. As I'm barely betting these days and not in it for financial gain, the challenge to myself is trying to find the next superstars early on and that's what I take pride in these days. Both those mentioned above were horses I drove the train for from an early stage and whilst I will win nothing from either, I'll give myself a little pat on the back that I'm able to spot the odd good thing from time to time. Not quite the dick swinging levels that darlojim is going to perform if his KDM coup comes in though :biggrin-new:
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Final Demand could be absolutely anything, I don't disagree. I really like him, but staying chasers by Walk In The Park are not to be relied on too much, IMO. They are however slowly working their way back up my in my thoughts with Inothewayurthinkin and Nick Rockett, but still got enough to prove for me.

The best WITP's have been over 2m. There may be something in that, it may be absolute tosh, but it's currently the case. Douvan, Jonbon and Min the top 3.

I can still see Final Demand being beat in the Turners if it's not soft or worse. I hope I'm wrong, as I've backed him, but I wouldn't be very confident right now. Reminds me more of a Gaillard Du Mesnil than a Faugheen.

Ballyburn was touted as being plenty keen enough last season, and admittedly they didn't have to stick a hood on him, but even so, keen enough, yet finds himself EVS for the BANC this season.

Time will tell with this. I felt 40/1 was plenty fair enough this far out on a likely Supreme winner. Going to be cut if he wins anyway.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
You can think that.

I've stuck my money on my opinion.
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Completely agree with you ComplyOrDie - I'd do the same only I can't find the 40-1. Has it gone?

Potentially a very similar scenario to Ballyburn, I'd say. And the price makes it a risk worth taking.
 
50s on Unibet incase you haven't got it on yet
 
Aurora Vega being the pick of Paul in the Mares Novice Hurdle, so I've had a small bet on her for the Mares Hurdle next season @ 33/1 with SkyBet.
 
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This years Arkle winner is 25/1 for the QMCC ...
 
I backed William Munny for the Arkle at 25/1 yesterday. The price held for a good few hours following the Supreme, even after Barry Connell said he'll be aimed at next year's race.

The two main factors you need to tick off before even considering betting this far out is 1) knowing which race a given horse is targeting and 2) having no significant injury history. It also helps that the horse has course form now and the trainer doesn't mince words when he has a good one.
 
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After watching the BANC today, and struggling to think of much that hasn’t turned up, I can’t help but feel 9/1 about GDC to win a 3rd and 4th is good value. Would even be a good bet if stakes were laid off on BFX giving you a risk free bet at about 11/2.
 
Sprinter Sacre said:
I backed William Munny for the Arkle at 25/1 yesterday. The price held for a good few hours following the Supreme, even after Barry Connell said he'll be aimed at next year's race.

The two main factors you need to tick off before even considering betting this far out is 1) knowing which race a given horse is targeting and 2) having no significant injury history. It also helps that the horse has course form now and the trainer doesn't mince words when he has a good one.
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I was mulling over this last night with 16s BF/PP for that exact reason. I have looked over my record with my earliest seasonal bets returns are pretty poor bar a random Envoi Allen campaign when I started this and a change of tact is required.
 
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Exar Essay said:
After watching the BANC today, and struggling to think of much that hasn’t turned up, I can’t help but feel 9/1 about GDC to win a 3rd and 4th is good value. Would even be a good bet if stakes were laid off on BFX giving you a risk free bet at about 11/2.
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Who is this with Exar Essay?
 
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