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Cheltenham 2018 Ante post bets

I wouldn't discount the early season pair of rathvinden and Bamako moriviere either. Both have Shown a good level of form. Long way to keep going though and due a break I'd have thought after the drinmore.
 
Footpad for the JLT definitely on my radar (though noted backing any race on that one the value call)

The more i keep thinking about footpad, I keep coming back to him in the arkle market. I think a strong run arkle would be right up his street. Not sure if its the price making me think that but im leaning that way, Should get an idea on Sunday anyway.
 
The more i keep thinking about footpad, I keep coming back to him in the arkle market. I think a strong run arkle would be right up his street. Not sure if its the price making me think that but im leaning that way, Should get an idea on Sunday anyway.

After race comments should be as revealing as anything. Another horse I really like as a novice chaser is William Henry, think his form stacks up really well. I backed him ages ago for the Arkle as it was the only race he was priced up for. Finding information on that horse or plans with regard to potential trip is hard work, haven’t seen henderson mention him, hopefully he’ll be out soon
 
This from a unibet Q&A a couple of weeks ago:

When is WILLIAM HENRY out and how highly do you rate him?

I rate him very highly and he schooled beautifully over fences this morning. He will go Novice Chasing and we’re just waiting for a drop of rain. He really could be good.
 
This from a unibet Q&A a couple of weeks ago:

When is WILLIAM HENRY out and how highly do you rate him?

I rate him very highly and he schooled beautifully over fences this morning. He will go Novice Chasing and we’re just waiting for a drop of rain. He really could be good.

Yep he's fragile but I like him, personally think his trips 2 miles but his last runs have all been over further so can only assume there's always a danger of him going up in trip, and I wouldn't be interested in him over further personally.
 
Blow By Blow - Thoughts on this one?

ballymore type or bartlett?
 
Blow By Blow - Thoughts on this one?

ballymore type or bartlett?

I have him covered for the Bartlett, though who knows whether he'll return at the required level. All quotes seem to be saying how he's a stayer, and Samcro Neptune/Blow By Blow Bartlett seems more likely to me at this stage than Samcro Supreme/Blow By Blow Ballymore
 
I wouldn't be so sure BBB/Samcro even needs to be a consideration in terms of where they end up.

Gigginstown don't mind having more than 1 runner and until we see BBB it is quite a leap to say he's the second best novice hurdler they have?

My thoughts on BBB are that he'd end up in the Albert Bartlett but I think he'll end up wherever suits him best
 
Just to stick the knife in again

Henderson again confirmed Might Bite won’t be attempting the triple crown


Douvan amongstb26 entries for the king George though, obviously it means nothing st the moment but if he lines up I won’t know what to do!
 
Good card tomorrow if weather good I assume some of you will be getting some ante post bets on before they run tomorrow.
 
Real steel 120.0 supreme

His form when 2nd in France has worked out Well, went down by a nose to a next time out listed and grade 3 winner in IZZO
Real steel is trained by mullins and owned by Jared sullivan
 
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HONGRE (13/06/2016)*PS*BAI

Born on*18/03/2013*

By*TERTULLIAN*out of*IOANNINA*(RAINBOW QUEST)

Trainer*C. FEY (S)

Owners*ECKHARD SAUREN

Breeders*GESTUT SCHLENDERHAN

Premiums eligible*Non

EBF Eligible*Oui

Rating*71

Horse Form :*2h 1h3h1h1h1h(16)7p1p9p

Le crédit des indemnités de trans port pour ce cheval est de 3.000 Euros

* * ** ** ** ** ** ** *Race record** ** ** ** *Performances** ** ** ** *Entries** ** ** ** *Pedigree** ** ** ** ** ** *

2

14/10/2017

AUTEUIL (GR.III )

Hurdles only - 3.900 m

Prizemoney
29.700

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1

23/09/2017

AUTEUIL (GR.III )

Hurdles only - 3.600 m

Prizemoney
60.750

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3

20/05/2017

AUTEUIL (GR.III )

Hurdles only - 3.900 m

Prizemoney
17.550

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1

02/05/2017

COMPIEGNE (Listed)

Hurdles only - 3.600 m

Prizemoney
40.800

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1

29/03/2017

COMPIEGNE ( )

Hurdles only - 3.600 m

Prizemoney
23.040

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1

14/03/2017

FONTAINEBLEAU ( )

Hurdles only - 3.550 m

Prizemoney
10.080

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REAL STEEL

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HONGRE (06/05/2015)*PS*BAI

Born on*25/02/2013*

By*LOUP BRETON*out of*KALIMINA*(MONSUN)

Trainer*EXPORTATION DEFINITIVE-IRL (23/04/2017)

Owners*PROPRIETE NON DECLAREE

Breeders*HARAS DE PLASENCE ( 50,00%)*MME V. SAINT-PALAIS ( 50,00%)

Premiums eligible*Oui

EBF Eligible*Oui

Rating*34

Horse Form :*2h(16)5p2p7p

Certificat d'exportation non déposé

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14/03/2017

FONTAINEBLEAU ( )

Hurdles only - 3.550 m

Prizemoney
5.040

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Here some more I have added today

Knight Destroyer Triumph 33/1
On the Blind Side 33/1 Neptune
Carefully Selected 33/1 Bumper
Topofthegame 33/1 Rsa
 
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A lot of interesting runners out this weekend, including Red Jack, American Tom, Early Doors, Duca De Thaix, Next Destination, Bacardys, Snow Falcon, UNWIMH, Apples Jade, Footpad, Might Bite, L'ami Serge, plus plenty I have likely missed too!!

Exciting stuff.

I'm hoping Footpad doesn't win by too far, if at all, as would quite like his price to remain :p
 
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Blow by Blow entered in the same 2m race as Red Jack
 
I'll be seriously disappointed if Red Jack can't beat BBB over 2 miles.