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Cheltenham 2019 Ante-Post bets

Scooby91 said:
Followed paddy in and backed MIN for the melling chase at 12/1 . Obviously risks attached but I follow my own system.

We all know that altior/ top notch/ balko des flos and douvan don't run.

I DO NOT KNOW THAT MIN RUNS HERE. But pp/bf is my guide. And im happy to take the risk.
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And more likely if Altior isn't running.

I think they'll keep Min in Ireland but 12/1 is worth a poke
 
Kevloaf said:
And more likely if Altior isn't running.

I think they'll keep Min in Ireland but 12/1 is worth a poke
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Iv gone pretty heavy on min.

They've got great field/ uds/ douvan/ min to split up. And he'd still have the option of running in both.
Complete punt on PP cutting him from 12s to 4/1 and pushing out the rest of the mullins batallion. The race is so easy to win he'd be evens at best if he does run. And That is an if.

Runners IMO

cloudy dream
MIN
God's own
Frodon
Lami serge
Sub lieutenant
Charbel ?
 
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A genie in a bottle found dead in the stable. RIP. Mentioned it before but a 'hall of fame' here would be good I think
 
ryanh97 said:
A genie in a bottle found dead in the stable. RIP. Mentioned it before but a 'hall of fame' here would be good I think
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Hi

I've created the thread now.
 
Scooby91 said:
Iv gone pretty heavy on min.

They've got great field/ uds/ douvan/ min to split up. And he'd still have the option of running in both.
Complete punt on PP cutting him from 12s to 4/1 and pushing out the rest of the mullins batallion. The race is so easy to win he'd be evens at best if he does run. And That is an if.

Runners IMO

cloudy dream
MIN
God's own
Frodon
Lami serge
Sub lieutenant
Charbel ?
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MIN the only mullins horse amongst the 13 confirmations for the melling chase
 
Scooby91 said:
Followed paddy in and backed MIN for the melling chase at 12/1 . Obviously risks attached but I follow my own system.

We all know that altior/ top notch/ balko des flos and douvan don't run.

I DO NOT KNOW THAT MIN RUNS HERE. But pp/bf is my guide. And im happy to take the risk.
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MIN now 11/8 fav
 
If he runs, you’ve absolutely nailed this lads.

Cracking stuff. Unfortunately I didn’t see this but I wish you all luck.
 
I'm inclined at the very least to wait until the National has been run but with the sad news of Cause of Causes retirement today, i'm slightly drawn towards the SkyBet special of

Tiger Roll to win the Cross Country 2019 - 7/1

Which hasn't and may get overlooked on the back of that news. No firm looks to have the race up yet, but I doubt you'll be getting that price by many, especially not with no CoC in there.

The winning distance wasn't as far as CoC in 2017 but he was just as impressive through the race - always in control at the end and they were 11 lengths away from the third.

He would be 9 years old next festival, currently off 150. The Ultima or even Gold Cup could be possibilities but i'd still say it's very very likely he comes back for the same race.

3 times festival winner, reigning champion...
Deja vu...?
 
jono said:
I'm inclined at the very least to wait until the National has been run but with the sad news of Cause of Causes retirement today, i'm slightly drawn towards the SkyBet special of

Tiger Roll to win the Cross Country 2019 - 7/1

Which hasn't and may get overlooked on the back of that news. No firm looks to have the race up yet, but I doubt you'll be getting that price by many, especially not with no CoC in there.

The winning distance wasn't as far as CoC in 2017 but he was just as impressive through the race - always in control at the end and they were 11 lengths away from the third.

He would be 9 years old next festival, currently off 150. The Ultima or even Gold Cup could be possibilities but i'd still say it's very very likely he comes back for the same race.

3 times festival winner, reigning champion...
Deja vu...?
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Two reasons I hadn't backed this so far...

1. Cause of Causes on better ground
2. CoC was 10/1 and (mainly 9/1) ... however that doesn't/shouldn't really affect whether TR is value

After the national I'll have a look at it again. No real rush IMO - although point 1 is not relevant so I perhaps should.
 
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Jono - that has been up there for a few weeks now, I took advantage as soon as I saw it, has to be his only possible Cheltenham target
 
Diego du Charmil beats Petit Mouchoir rated 157, by 2.5 lengths on unsuitable ground - slick jumper and obviously progressive -
now 33/1 for the QMCC with Will Hill
Harry Cobden looking the real deal and replacing the 'rodeo rider'
And in addition Politologue beating Min - now 20/1 for the Ryaniar.
A great trainer about to get back in the big time and emerging from the Group 1 doldrums?
 
Samcro & Laurina both to win any race & Footpad & Presenting Percy to place in any race
22/1

That one I like.....

Samcro and Laurina potentially go off very short if they go for the right races (or wrong races, depending on your view)

Footpad I think is opposable as a win prospect in any race so far however I do think he'd hit the frame in a CC at this stage. Ryanair he'd be a solid fav and GC is not where I'd want him but still would have a live chance.

Percy is going to win the Gold Cup so will place by proxy.
 
Any of us stopped to think about the chances of samcro and Laurina going for the same race.. buts all our bets to bed
 
cwright23 said:
Any of us stopped to think about the chances of samcro and Laurina going for the same race.. buts all our bets to bed
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Gave it a few minutes thought....but think they'll avoid each other at Cheltenham as each would have the option of an easier race if they did.

So not a concern for me.

Much more a concern that they both arrive and are both still head and shoulders above the opposition :p
 
Samcro and Laurina both to win any race 9/1.
Loving that....
 
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