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2016 Cheltenham Festival Preview Nights

I'm at a preview evening Monday 14th March run by a racing syndicate, mostly a private affair so you'll never see it advertised but panel will be Davy Russell, Aiden Coleman, Paul Jones who are confirmed, bound to be others.
I'll attempt to post some of the more obscure snippets in here before racing but I'm not bothering with the 'most of the panel given Douvan a squeek' comments, a nice 20/1 shot lurking in the depths of the handicap for the Pertemps final is what I'm looking for....
 
I'm at a preview evening Monday 14th March run by a racing syndicate, mostly a private affair so you'll never see it advertised but panel will be Davy Russell, Aiden Coleman, Paul Jones who are confirmed, bound to be others.
I'll attempt to post some of the more obscure snippets in here before racing but I'm not bothering with the 'most of the panel given Douvan a squeek' comments, a nice 20/1 shot lurking in the depths of the handicap for the Pertemps final is what I'm looking for....

I thought me and F_M already have the 20/1 shot winner for the Pertemps Ista? :encouragement:

I will have to wash some dishes if he loses!
 
I thought me and F_M already have the 20/1 shot winner for the Pertemps Ista? :encouragement:

I will have to wash some dishes if he loses!

Ha - hope you've got some funds for the Friday, should the unthinkable happen :p
 
Top Panel for #WeatherbysPreview
@LydiaHislop
@lucy_wadham
@ianwilliamsraci
@thespieler
@dminty13
@WTKJockey
@JonIvanDuke
@ColinENBrown

https://twitter.com/weatherbysltd

The stage is set for our Charity Cheltenham Preview Evening - 5.30pm start. Follow events via #WeatherbysPreview



Altior's performance was top class and I'm a huge fan and I'm concerned about the prelims for Min says @dminty13 #WeatherbysPreview
Yorkhill the each-way selection for @WTKJockey in the Supreme #WeatherbysPreview - said he would ride Min if he could pick though.
Altior also the pick for @LydiaHislop but thinks Bellshill could be a good bet NRNB at 20/1 #WeatherbysPreview

No flaws in Douvan says @LydiaHislop. Handles the ground and the course and can't see anything beating him. #WeatherbysPreview
The Game Changer each-way in the Arkle for @JonIvanDuke but says Douvan "will win the race" #WeatherbysPreview

I spoke to Nigel last week and he says everything has gone right for The New One this year #WeatherbysPreview
Dropping down to 2m is an after thought for Annie Power says @WTKJockey who likes My Tent Or Yours - big-field will suit #WeatherbysPreview
Panel unanimously against Annie Power in the Champion Hurdle who all think she is far too short #WeatherbysPreview
Old Guard for @thespieler who says Annie Power should be laid for a place in the Champion Hurdle #WeatherbysPreview
Annie Power is a lay for @JonIvanDuke who likes Peace And Co each-way #WeatherbysPreview


Yanworth the English banker of the wk says @thespieler "his latest RPR was good enough to win all but 2 of the last 15" #WeatherbysPreview
A Toi Phil the each-way selection for @LydiaHislop & @ianwilliamsraci in the Neptune #WeatherbysPreview


Seeyouatmidnight the value pick in the RSA for @lucy_wadham, who also likes More Of That because of his course form #WeatherbysPreview
Shaneshill likely to run in the RSA says @WTKJockey who also says David Casey thinks he has a great chance at 33/1 #WeatherbysPreview

Quite a lot of the panel give Sprinter Sacre a chance because Special Tiara will serve it up to Un De Sceaux #WeatherbysPreview
Gods Own also the pick against Un De Sceaux for @JonIvanDuke #WeatherbysPreview

The panels 2nd £50 Charity Bet for @WalkTheCourses is on Yanworth, kindly layed at 3/1 by @WillHillBet @JonIvanDuke #WeatherbysPreview

L'Ami Serge goes to the JLT confirms @dminty13 #WeatherbysPreview

A Toi Phil the each-way selection for @LydiaHislop & @ianwilliamsraci in the Neptune #WeatherbysPreview
Seeyouatmidnight the value pick in the RSA for @lucy_wadham, who also likes More Of That because of his course form #WeatherbysPreview
Shaneshill likely to run in the RSA says @WTKJockey who also says David Casey thinks he has a great chance at 33/1 #WeatherbysPreview
Gods Own also the pick against Un De Sceaux for @JonIvanDuke #WeatherbysPreview
Quite a lot of the panel give Sprinter Sacre a chance because Special Tiara will serve it up to Un De Sceaux
Utility the pick for @JonIvanDuke in the Bumper at 25/1. Trained by Jonjo O'Neill. Reports there's been money for it #WeatherbysPreview

The panels 2nd £50 Charity Bet for @WalkTheCourses is on Yanworth, kindly layed at 3/1 by @WillHillBet @JonIvanDuke #WeatherbysPreview

Vibrato Valtat for @dminty13 in the Ryanair but says @dickyjohnson77 is keen on Village Vic #WeatherbysPreview
Road To Riches the pick for @LydiaHislop in the Ryanair. @JonIvanDuke agrees who says he's his NAP of the week #WeatherbysPreview
Smashing NRNB for @ianwilliamsraci and Road To Riches for @lucy_wadham #WeatherbysPreview
The one who looks like a Grade 1 horse according to @thespieler is Josses Hill #WeatherbysPreview

Thistlecrack one of @WTKJockey NAPs of the meeting."He looks an aeroplane & very hard to beat" Saphir Du Rheu his ew pick #WeatherbysPreview
Kilcooley 25/1 NRNB the each-way pick for @thespieler who says he has the second best form in the race #WeatherbysPreview
Whisper is Nicky Henderson's each way bet of the week according the @dminty13 at 16/1 #WeatherbysPreview
Thistlecrack and Saphir Du Rheu the 1-2 in the World Hurdle for @lucy_wadham #WeatherbysPreview

The panels 3rd @WalkTheCourses Charity Bet is £50 on Road To Riches (if he doesn't run then £25 each way on Whisper) #WeatherbysPreview

Au aye the pick for both @JonIvanDuke & @ColinENBrown #WeatherbysPreview
16/1 Clan Des Obeaux & 20/1 Protek Des Flos the two picks for @LydiaHislop #WeatherbysPreview
"Who Dares Wins is a big enough price to be on each-way" says @WTKJockey

One of the most exiting Gold Cups for years says @dminty13 who thinks Don Poli will out battle Cue Card to win #WeatherbysPreview
Cue Card the one for @WTKJockey thinking with his head and his heart #WeatherbysPreview
"Watch the vibes for Vautour in the days before the race; he wasn't fit at Christmas and is better than these." #WeatherbysPreview
"I'd be on what ever Ruby rides in this" says @lucy_wadham #WeatherbysPreview
Jumping an issue for Don Cossack; Smad Place probably not good enough & Cue Card is the one I can find least negatives #WeatherbysPreview
Don Poli the pick for @JonIvanDuke - he's 2-2 at Cheltenham. Vautour won't stay and Don Cossack better left-handed #CheltenhamFestival

Squouateur the h'cap good thing according @dminty13 who says connections are jumping over backwards with his h'cap mark #CheltenhamFestival


The panels final @WalkTheCourses Charity Bet is £50 each-way on Don Poli in the Gold Cup at 7/1 #WeatherbysPreview

Doctor Harper in whatever race he runs in is @lucy_wadham's best bet #WeatherbysPreview

Best bets
@WTKJockey Yanworth
@dminty13 Altior
@lucy_wadham Dr Harper
@thespieler Vautour
@ianwilliamsraci Gods Own
@LydiaHislop Smart Talk
 
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Previous Chelt Preview:
JW – Min is the real deal. Works better on Good ground, and in a different class to Yorkhill. Could be a 2nd Douvan. Alitor can hit a flat spot in his races. If Min settles he wins easily. Ruby will probably make the running on him. David Casey won’t let anyone else up on him at home.

Sean Graham Preview Tonight:
David Casey thinks 7/4 is too tight for the jolly, but will relish the better ground. Not as good as Douvan or Vautour and shorter odds so wouldn't be backing him. Yorkhill better value.
 
Seated at RPH for 96 fm Cheltenham preview night. Will try to live tweet so keep an eye on my newsfeed!

https://twitter.com/TheDang17

Kevin Blake: Not the strongest Supreme.. Back Min on the day
Tony Mullins after landing on now. Just half hour late - a gas man!
Mullins: Min not in league of Douvan last year but they think he'll win .. Not a superstar YET. Altior to win Supreme, he says.
Vanessa Ryle: Henderson to have a winner in Supreme.
Adrian Heskin: Quick ground could catch Min. Supasundae at a price .


Arkle - T Mullins: Douvan will win from here to Kinsale #CheltFest
Unanimous verdict on the Arkle. Blake says perhaps Sizing John without Douvan #CheltFest
Champion Hurdle next up guys.. T Mullins: Annie is a crazy crazy favourite. Identity Thief not good enough. Nichols Canyon prob the best

Vanessa Ryle: Identity Thief, much to the absolute horror of Mullins.
Blake: Annie terrible price.Sempre Medici at 25/1
Heskin: My Tent Or Yours perhaps . Can't back Annie. Interesting take on the race from the panel

Mares - Blake: VVM definitely the pick of them. Ryle: VVM will "probably" win. Heskin: VVM just has to jump around. Mullins: VVM #CheltFest

4 miler National Hunt Chase - Ryle: Roi de Francs, Tony inclined to agree. Blake: Minella Rocca. Heskin: Roi de Francs. Ballychorus 16s

Neptune - KB: Yanworth vg but short. At a price, Long Dog ew. VR likes Long Dog a lot. TM: Yanworth best but Long Dog great value #CheltFest

RSA - TM: More Of That is a champion according to John Joe. VR: More of That should be fav. Banker. KB: No More Heroes rock solid #CheltFest
Heskin: Agrees with Tony and Vanessa. All over More Of That. Happy to back him at that price.

Champion Chase - KB: Un de Sceaux obvs. Sprinter is a walking hospital. Sizing Granite at a price. AH: UDS has to win. #CheltFest
VR: UDS different level. Sprinter is their only hope and not good enough. TM: UDS deserved fav but Felix Yonger will beat him! #CheltFest

Last before the break, The Bumper - KB: New to this Town TM: Avenir Dun Vie best Willie has for Bumper #CheltFest
 
Don't worry lads, I'll have a nice Yankee on the Friday to get you out of trouble:D

Hopefully all the bookies would have restricted our accounts by Day 4 MMG. One of the other judge's yankee could come in. ;)
 
Nice one Mayo...was looking for that over the weekend!!

Just as I was about to hit the bed too....... :)
 
Just back from Haydock - here's the notes:

Cheltenham Preview - Haydock 7th March

Panel
BH - Brian Hughes (Jockey)
MJ - Marten Julian (Dark Horses)
AG - Andy Gibson (Proform)
TH - Trevor Harris (Starsports)

Supreme
BH - Min too short - hot headed. Altior best English horse.
MJ - thinks Min got a physical problem that bothers him - blood vessel issues ? Buveur D'air the star bet.
AG - Min price down to hype - weakest of Mullins favs. Altior really good on times - rock solid. Supersundae e/w.
TH - Thinks Min will be around 3/1 on the day. Thinks Yorkhill will run here.

Arkle
BH - Couldn't back Arzal if he found the money ! Douvan will win.
MJ - Arzal will lead, will be shorter in running than current price for in running players.
AG - Douvan wins if jumps round. Sizing John without Douvan.
TH - Douvan unopposable

Champion Hurdle
BH - MTOY will be more settled with Barry Geraghty but thinks The New One has good chance.
MJ - Layer of Annie Power, Top Notch too big - value of the race at 20s.
AG - Annie you have to oppose. Will suit hold up horses - The New One more substance to his profile - decent e/w bet.
TH - Got to lay Annie, no recent form over 2 miles. Hargam more weight than MTOY in the gallops. Camping Ground if soft.

Mares Hurdle
BH - VVM should win. Aurora Destouval had wind op since last run - worth a chance e/w
MJ - Likes Bitofapuzzle & Governess
AG - Won't bet in race but would be interested in Aurora Destrouval without VVM
TH - Bitofapuzzle if pressed.

Other Races
BH - Roi de Francs in 4 miler - Minella Rocco too many mistakes.
MJ - Ultima - Carole's Destrier had wind op. Want to be on Doctor Harper wherever it runs. Javert in novice handicap.
AG - Ultima - Southfield Theatre if it runs. Vyta du Roc NRNB if it runs.
TH - Large bet on Doctor Harper NRNB.

Neptune
BH - Yanworths race to lose but told Au Toi Phil working as well as any other Mullins horse.
MJ - Yanworth flicks hurdles, slow time, possibly peaked too soon. Predict it will be good to soft for start of festival.
AG - Yanworth one of the strongest favs but won't be backing it. Not a great jumper. Backed Shantou Village NRNB at 14/1.
TH - Poor race but thinks Yanworth will probably win but will take it on.

RSA
BH - More of That best horse in the race but not worried about Seeyouatmidnight last time on sticky ground - needs lot of work and the softer the better - a street fighter tries like hell at 12/1 massive e/w value but would rather be on the new track as stiffer.
MJ - Decent renewal More of That always likes and would back it - had a wind op too.
AG - More of That will win no value now but been backing it all year & Vyta du Roc NRNB as saver
TH - No value in No More Heros but things it will win.

Champion Chase
BH - Rides Somersby but thinks UDS wins bar a fall. Gods Own best right handed.
MJ - Felix Yonger not good enough to win but will out run odds.
AG - UDS if it jumps round but could be put off by Special Tiara so backed Felix Yonger without UDS.
TH - Happy to lay UDS no big money for it though.

Bumper
BH - Been beaten by High Bridge and that could be a possible on good ground.
MJ - Ballyandy token choice.
AG - won't bet in race but watch it for next year.
TH - Bacardys only horse they've laid to any money.

Other Races
BH - Our Thomas had rushed prep last time, will be e/w price. Be wary of horses coming back like Balthazar King in X Country.
MJ - Rock the Kasbah in Coral. Great Field wherever it runs. Duke Street in Fred Winter.
AG - Diego du Charmil another Sanctuaire.
TH - Likes Kilcrea Vale in Coral. Foxrock in X Country. Diego du Charmil well in.

JLT
BH - No strong feeling maybe Shaneshill if it runs.
MJ - Not a good contest - not bet in the race.
AG - Heard Black Hercules goes here. Bristol fav by default and concerned on fast ground. Interested in Garde le Victoire if good ground.
TH - Not a grade 1 race. Bristol the right favourite.

Ryanair
BH - Oscar Rock interesting on good ground if runs in this.
MJ - No views
AG - Backed Village Vic NRNB and thinks fine on decent ground. Small interest on Smashing in case soft ground.
TH - Road to Riches as nothing else in it.

World Hurdle
BH - Heard whisper Cole Hardens wind worse than ever ! Whisper & Kilcooley both e/w.
MJ - Whisper each way - will out run odds.
AG - Backed Thistlecrack all year at bigger odds also had Whisper e/w without fav.
TH - Thistlecrack laid at all rates down - couldn't back now at the price though.

Other Races
BH - Rode Our Kaempfer this year and a decent chance at 16/1. Smart Talk improved all year and still improving.
MJ - Our Father plotted up for Kim Muir - only right once a year. Lost Legend will run well for Jonjo who could have a good festival. Missed Approach the best in the Pertemps.
AG - Smart Talk on softish ground will run a decent race. Limini needs to jump better.
TH - Leave at Dawn will be ridden by Geraghty. Big word for Our Kaempfer. Likes Smart Talk each way in mares novice. Cause of Causes in Kim Muir.

Triumph
BH - would ride Gorbatov if he could ride any.
MJ - Gorbatov had a stone bruise before last ran will be different proposition on good ground. Conetable would be the choice - best bet of the meeting !
AG - Gorbatov a false fav - would be double figure price with different connections. Sceau Royal most likely to run his race - strong placepot player.
TH - Zubayr the worst price of any horse at the meeting. Sceau Royal should be the fav.

Albert Bartlett
BH - Has ridden against Barters Hill loads and races lazily and keeps finding so stick with it.
MJ - Gangster working well but Shantou Village if good ground.
AG - Barters Hill will be bigger in running. Shantou Village won't run if soft.
TH - Barters Hill will drift on day. Blue et Rouge will run here !

Gold Cup
BH - Would love to see Cue Card win but a gruelling race so would back Don Poli and Smad Place.
MJ - Couldn't have anything with stamina doubt so against Vautour. Don Cossack tough battler who can win ugly.
AG - 4 of top 5 in the market ground dependent. Vautour can't have on soft. Djackadam only interesting on soft. Cossack needs good ground. Poli on good to soft or softer is the must bet.
TH - Between the Dons & Smad Place a big price e/w.

Other Races
BH - Rides Hawk High in County - Will be big price and will go well, likes better ground.
MJ - Next best bet of the meeting Kayf Blanco in county hurdle and follow it after too. Some Plan also a plot for County. Next Sensation plotted up again for Grand Annual.
AG - Paint the Clouds on good ground, had the word for Qualando from the right people. Next Sensation has had breathing op. Biggest handicap bet of the meeting is A Hare Breath.
TH - All Yours an Aintree project. Nicholls like Some Plan.

Best Bets
BH - Douvan & Hawk High e/w
AG - Vyta du Roc (RSA) & A Hare Breath e/w
MJ - Connetable & Kayf Blanco e/w
 
Sean Graham Preview in Belfast last night

Just to confirm our panel:
Gary O'Brien,
David Casey,
@gelliott_racing,
@Neil_Mulholland,
@RichardHoiles,
Mark "The Couch" Winstanley
And finally a late jockey replacement! Noel Fehily is in for the unavailable Paddy Brenan. Sorry for the late change in plans - WE'RE READY!

GOB introducing the panel. New boy @noelfehily gets a big cheer for his late substitution. #SGPreview

Supreme up first, highlights of the leading lights including market leader #Min
DC: Very good horse, better on better ground, form worked out well. He's not as good as Douvan and Vautour who were bigger prices...
DC: Yorkhill the dryer ground will suit him and represents better value at 7/1. Altior also has a great chance.
Brian Graham doing the first half for us likes Altior "Ticks a lot of boxes regarding ground". Does Min have a temperment problem?
BG: Can't see Min starting 4 or 5/1 but he will start fav. Nicky Henderson great placed form in the race. Altior is the one for me
Couch: Min pulled like Rolf Harris at a scout camp the last time! Nicky had some good horses placed - Buveur D'air for me - taking on Min
NF: Buveur D'air is a very good horse. Improved a lot in his starts. Jumps superbly and has a very good chance. Min's form has worked out
GE: Min is a deserving favourite but he could well be too keen. RH: Shop around to get better offers on Min on the day, entice people
NM: Yorkhill proven he can travel over, form has worked out well will like the better ground and is a great ew price
So good shouts for Buveur D'air and Yorkhill with panel keen to take on Min due to his temperament.

Onto the Arkle. #Douvan
DC: It's buying money. He'll win from here to the end of the room. If Faugheen got injured at start of season he'd of went Champion Hurdle
NM: Baltimore Rock and Fox Norton for me. Be hoping the race breaks up and we can give owners a good day out. Solid horses doing our best
BG: Be happy to lay a horse at Cheltenham in a grade one at 2/5 all day long!
BG: Give Gordon's horse The Game Changer a chance at each way price. GE: Douvan is a certainty. Hopefully mine will get round take 2nd
RH: Sizing John 7/2 ew without Douvan. Same bet as the Couch. Good jumper. Small field
Let's move on! Douvan, Douvan, Douvan. Couch says should be tens on

Champion Hurdle time then - shame there's no Faugheen but argubaly makes it more a betting proposition. Let's get the panels thoughts...
Couch: Annie Power 7/4 doesn't interest me. How can you have a horse who wasn't prepared to run in the race. Backed Sempre Medici 33/1
DC: Agree with Couch it has a chance but not good enough to win. Lot of pace in the race. Annie P gets allowance but will tke lot of beating
RH: Weak race. Weakest in ages. Camping Ground for me. Will settle off strong pace. Nicholls Canyon has a poor action. Not suited
GE: Open race - My Tent helped by the pace in race. NF: Annie P hard to beat getting 7lb. Like Top Notch solid horse big price. Close 2015
NM: Tough and hardy horse in an open race and has an each way chance. BG: Lack of strength in depth. Annie P won 13 of 15.
So advice for Champion Hurdle is to stick a pin in the card. Or back the fav! Neptune next

NM: Shantou Village will go elsewhere. Yanworth very impressive. Would have to be him after he beat our fella
BG: Have to respect whatever Willie runs in the race. Yanworth looks a cert, improve for better ground. One they have to beat
DC: Would love to see Yorkhill go here but he won't. A Toi Phil very good. Quirky but won good horse at Lep last time. Improving.
Couch: Not keen at the price. Hype horse, press falling over themselves. Yorkhill best form available. Should run here! Bets of Festival
GE: Evens is too short. A Toi Phil has had form franked. Bleu et Rouge goes 3 miler but he has good form too
A few fors and a few against for Yanworth then.

Cheers already for Gordon's No More Heroes as we look at the RSA
GE: 2 horse race. More Of That is very good. Better than mine over hurdles. Mine jumps better over fences. In good form and happy with him
RH: 2 very promising horses. Rather have the horse who hasn't injury issues. NMH unlucky last year. Jumping is bombproof.
Couch: Jumps like Greg Rutherford. MOT doesn't jump as well. Cooper dreadful on NMH last year. MOT only had two races, Gordon's won 2 g1's
NF: Top 2 market head and shoulders above. Love Gordon's horse jumps well. Improve on better ground. Seeyouatmidnight best of English. E/W
DC: Roi Des Francs better than Black Hercules. Between top 2 tho. MOT fan, best hurdles form, jumps well enough. Ran well at Cheltenham
NM: MOT 4 from 4 round Cheltenham. Going to be hard to beat.

Champion Chase up next. Un De Sceaux takin on the past 3 winners of the race
DC: UDS race to lose. Free going type. Only fell cos he was too exuberant. Immacualte at Ascot. Stays well. Pace for 2 miles though
DC: Nobody can go with him in front. Has plenty of stamina and has the pace. Wouldn't concern me if Special Tiara vies for lead
NF: UDS bit short at 4/6. Special Tiara good enough to be in the money. Sprinter schooled awesome the other day. Back to his best.
GE: Sprinter has no chance. UDS will win it. Felix Yonger can come 2nd.
RH: UDS up against horses who have seen better day. He went away again at the end at Ascot. RUby has learned how to ride him
Couch: Think he'll win but poor price. Sizing Granite waitin for better ground decent shout for an each way bet.

Sorry guys we're back after a break! Champion Bumper to kick things off
DC: We'll run 5 or 6. Battleford nice horse. AUgust Kate does nothing at home, but turns up and is very good at track. Gets allowance too
Ronan has taken over from Brian for the 2nd half. "Still 7's the field" - Castello Sforza good form, been off for a while though. Jp's #1
RG: Race he won last year, had four or five winners come out of it. Gigginstown not keen to send bumper runners to this. Very Hard race
NM: Coeur Blimey in a race which is a bit of a minefield. Decent each way price.
Couch: Race so strongly. Crawl round in Ireland in heavy. Battleford won well the other day and will improve. Ballyandy best of English
RH: West End Story won a couple of races. Don't know how it equates to Irish form.
GE: Avenir D'une Vie - Michael O'Leary is keen to run him which is a surprise. Has a good chance if goes

Ryanair up next...
DC: Valseur and Road To Riches will run in this race. Both have good chances. If Vautour goes he wins. Outside chance to Village Vic.
Couch: Vautour this is the race should run in. Gold Cup is Gold Cup though. Jumps superbly. Valseur Lido needs a trip. Village Vic for me
RG: Vautour would be very short, money talks though and he'll be going for Gold. Al Ferof has no chance but seen money for it.
RG: Dynaste has course form appreciate the ground. Not too many other options for the horse
NF: Vautour woudln't come of the bridal. Vibrato Valtat has a small chance
Consensus is that Vautour should run here but that's with punters hats on not owners hats!

World Hurdle next
RH: Only hole for Thistlecrack has he beat horses at his best. Cole Harden can boss a race on fast ground. Saphir has a decent shout
Couch: Thistlecrack would be lot shorter trained by somebody else. Think he's a cert. Horse can dominate this division. Aux Ptit Soin chance
GE: Thistlecrack bet of the week, Mullins trained him he be 1/2. Differnet horse to last year. Nap of the week.
DC: No runner for Mullins yard. Thistlecrack one to beat. Alpha Des Obeaux upsides in Aintree when fell. Cole Harden different on good grond
NM: Thistlecrack one of the bets of the week. Whisper had wind operation so could improve. Saphir had same wind op as Conti who won Ascot
RG: Snow Falcon a solid stayer but doesn't go keep an eye out at Aintree. Thistlecrack should win, we'll say a prayer

Onto the final day and the Triumph Hurdle.
RG: Ivanovich impressive the first day. Beat at odds on last day, nobody backing it that day compared to first day. Fully wound up?
RG: Sceau Royal most impressive of English hurdles. Best since Katchit says Alan King. Usually comes down to those at head of the market
NM: Zubayr impressive but Paul not in great rush with him. Sceau Royal worked well other day. Won the trial over C&D.
NF: Alan King has strong hand. Ride Clan Des Obeaux, good race at Cheltenham last time. 16/1 and has better chance than that.
Couch: Strange race. Irish beat each other. Won't be having a bet
DC: 4 runs but not really any standout. Ivanovich was out to 8's at one point. Hear connections are keen. The fillies could be best of ours.
great crowd this evening in belfast @puntersg @SPGBETTING

Albert Bartlett up next before the Gold Cup
NM: SHantou is top of our list. Loved him from day one. Very hopeful, good run on ground he didn't like last time. Hopeful of good show
NM: Schooled well on Sunday morning. 6/1 solid each way price. NF: Very good horse plenty soft last time, much better on better ground
NF: Barters shoulda beat BAllydine easier last time. Between the top 2 though. Might have to ride the Fry horse though
DC: Could run a load in this. Barters looks good, stays well. Will run pacy horses to try and do him up the hill. Bleu et Rouge or Gangster
DC: Gangster working well appreciate better ground, hasn't been easiest to train. Bleu et Rouge will get trip ok, but keen last day
GE: Fagan runs for the sponsor. Barters tough as nails. Utmost respect for Neil's horse. Blue et Rouge really like him if he settles
RH: worry about Barters, when you see one off there's another that pops up. WOuldn't be backing him. Nothing against him though
Couch: Barters just keeps winning 7 out of 7. Some horses just grind it out. Not everyone can be Kauto or the Fly. Follow till beaten
RG: Gangster will shorten up, been working well. Wish Neil all the best. Shantou has huge chance, great form behind Yanworth

It's only the bloody #GoldCup next. And what a renewal in store #SGPreview
RG: First Gold Cup laid first 6 in the market for good money in antepost book. One of best Gold Cup's in long long time.
RG: Don Poli for me personally. 2 for 2 at Cheltenham. Could drift on the day. Grinds it out. Vautour will go here.
DC: Vautour would be better in Ryanair. Not convinced stay. Don Poli course form. Very lazy. ANyone who backs him won't be happy mid race
DC: Djakadam fan. Trained for one race and one race only. Unfortunate he fell in Cheltenham last time. Working well. Year strong & better
DC: Not overly concerned about his fall. Very good jumper. Generally brilliant. Just unfortunate
DC: Don Cossack main danger. Wins King George if he stands up. WOrry slightly about how he travels through race
GE: Mean world for Don to win it. He's in good form. Better ground = better chance. Trip will suit. Horse i fear is Djakdam.
GE: Davy Russel will ride either Don Poli or Don Cossack says the owner
GE: Thought Bryan was brain dead on him in the Ryanair last year. Wouldn't worry about the track.
RH: Against horses that have ran well in the race in the past. Djakadam has it to do. Between two Don's for me. Poli keeps winning.
RH: Need Cooper to tide Poli as he's complicated ride. But it's between those two.
NF: Cue Card won't be far away ran good races this year. Don Cossack though is very good and has huge chance.
NM: Fan of Gordon's horse. Unlucky in the King George. Funny feeling it could be his year. Best of luck to Gordon
Couch: Cue Card is ten want to take him on. KAuto and Denman couldn't do it at ten. Like backing horses who keep winning like Don Poli
So great Gold Cup in store.

Onto the handicaps to finish on
RH: John's Spirit in the 2m5f hcap. Holywell Ultimate Hcap. Thomas Crapper novice hcap stable form
RH: Balyalton in the Martin Pipe. SHould run over hurdles. Arbre De Vie Coral Cup
GE: Cause Of Causes comes to himself this time of year. Runs well fresh. Noble Endeavour four miler, better ground will suit, JJ Codd on him
GE: Diamond King slightly high in the handicap bu this been the plan for him Coral Cup.
GE: Desoto County ran well in Lep last time. Needs a few to come out of County to get in. Squouteur progressive would love to win the M Pipe
NF: Minella Present in the grand annual one of Neil's should have a good chance on better ground. Taquin Du Seuil good chance too
Couch: Bouvreuil in the Novice hcap - ran well at Festival before
DC: Arbre De Vie 4th in Albert BArtlett last year. Coming back in trip will suit. Not many of ours well handicapped. Great Fever maybe
DC: Blazer will run in the Martin Pipe. Fancy this myself Out Sam
DC: Vroum Vroum is as much a cert as Douvan. Limini very good in mares novice. Jumping has improved. showing right signs
NM: Southfield Royale in four miler. Improve for better ground. 2nd in Grade one last time. We have Nina on board, great advantage
NM: Minella Present ran very well at November meeting. Preference would be Grand Annual if he gets in. Carole's Destrier improver in Ultima

Naps -
RG: Cause Of Causes (Kim Muir),
NM: Shantou Village (Albert B) -
DC: Vroum Vroum (MAres) -
Couch: Sizing John ew wo Douvan (arkle)
Thistlecrack for Noel and Gordon.
Johns Spirit for Richard.

That's it then folks, a great night with everyon on the panel. We'll round it up in the morning. #PintoClock
 
and a few bits from Towcester

Supreme: Jamie Lynch likes Altior, Ben Linfoot Buveur D'Air. Niall Hannity Yorkhill ew. #towcesterpreview


Champion Hdle: Lynch - Annie Power; Hannity & Linfoot - Hargam ew #towcesterpreview

NH Chase: Lynch - Ballychorus; Linfoot & Hannity - Southfield Royale. #towcesterpreview

Nick Schofield says don't forget Southfield Theatre in the Ultima #towcesterpreview

Champion Chase: Linfoot - Felix Yonger ew; Lynch - Felix w/o fav; Hannity - Un De Sceaux #towcesterpreview

Neptune: Linfoot - A Toi Phil ew; Lynch & Schofield: Yanworth #towcesterpreview

RSA: Lynch, Schofield & Linfoot - No More Heroes. Hannity - More Of That - #towcesterpreview

Fred Winter: Schofield rode winner last year (Qualando) and says Diego du Charmil is a similar type and stable think he's well handicapped.

Gold Cup: Lynch & Hannity - Don Cossack; Linfoot - Vautour; Schofield - Cue Card #towcesterpreview
 
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James is your man in Newcastle

James is your man in Newcastle

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cheltprev?src=hash">#cheltprev</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NewcastleRaces">@NewcastleRaces</a> starts any 'Min' panellists Danny Cook, Gordy Clarkson,Alan Howes, Graham Wylie & Paul Costello <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSports_Bet">@StarSports_Bet</a></p>— James Armstrong (@JRFArmstrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/JRFArmstrong/status/707275760592154625">March 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cheltpreview?src=hash">#cheltpreview</a> Wylie & Mullins to decide which races Bellshill & Yorkhill run in over w/e or as late as Mon. Min will be ridden by Ruby!</p>— James Armstrong (@JRFArmstrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/JRFArmstrong/status/707279217159966720">March 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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#cheltprev @NewcastleRaces starts any 'Min'
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Danny Cook,
Gordy Clarkson,
Alan Howes,
Graham Wylie
& Paul Costello @StarSports_Bet

#cheltpreview Wylie & Mullins to decide which races Bellshill & Yorkhill run in over w/e or as late as Mon. Min will be ridden by Ruby!

#cheltpreview Champion Hurdle...Nichols Canyon in good form & hopefully 'not bottomed out'- GW. Positive chat about TNO from NT-D yard.

#cheltpreview Shaneshill runs in RSA & crying out for 3m- GW. Good value ew bet at 25/1

#cheltpreview GW likes his new 3yo Fr horse Voix De Reve in Fred Winter. Mention of NTDs new Tocororo-nice horse

#cheltpreview Bumper:Augusta Kate was going to go Aintree but now BumperWeds! Owners can all attend Shearer, Ant & Dec, Chubby & Westwood GW

#cheltpreview World Hurdle: Thistlecrack gets nod. GW says Nicholls thinks a great deal of Aux Ptits Soins- comparisons with Kauto Star!!
 
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Notes from Liverpool with Ben Pauling Charlie Longsdon

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Liverpool's Cheltenham Preview evening with <a href="https://twitter.com/benpauling1">@benpauling1</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlieLongsdon">@CharlieLongsdon</a> ...my notes on it here...<a href="https://t.co/o7xSW4XHJi">https://t.co/o7xSW4XHJi</a> Rts welcome :)</p>— Josh Wright (@Josh_HW) <a href="https://twitter.com/Josh_HW/status/707257282820771841">March 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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We're all set for our Cheltenham Preview Night @StKentsPlace2B! Stay tuned for updates & quotes

If you'd like to ask a question to our panel, tweet in & any that aren't asked tonight will be posed to @DanBarberTF during our Q&A tomorrow

.@BetfairBarry states Min wobbled in the market this morning, amid rumours that Ruby Walsh preferred Yorkhill. Untrue & he prefers former.
In terms of the Supreme, the panel are mostly eager to take Min on, though @LynchyTF argues better ground will suit him.
.@LynchyTF: "It's only a price thing with Min, and there's a lot of reasons to side with him. There's a reason why he heads the market."
Yorkhill a strong pick for the panel for the Supreme, with honourable mentions for Altior and Min.

In terms of the Arkle, the panel are keen to play the 'without Douvan' market, with The Game Changer proving popular.

The panel are currently discussing the Champion Hurdle, for which Annie Power is the current 2/1 favourite
.@martdixonTF: "If Annie Power is in the same form as late 2013 (when beating Zarkandar twice), I think she has a fantastic chance"
Annie Power the one to beat in the Champion Hurdle, but Camping Ground and Peace & Co are put up as alternatives at bigger prices.

In terms of the other races on Day One, @BetfairBarry fancies Roi Des Francs in the NH Chase. @dpcleary agrees he's interesting if he runs.
.@martdixonTF thinks Polly Peachum is a good e/w bet at 6/1 in the Mares, whilst @DanBarberTF makes a case for Holywell in the Ultima H'cap.

Any questions that aren't asked tonight will be carried over to our Twitter Q&A with @DanBarberTF tomorrow night

For the Neptune, the panel are unsure if anything will be able to trouble Yanworth - who is clear pick. O O Seven proving popular e/w

We move on to a competitive RSA. No More Heroes has the edge over More Of That over fences, according to @martdixonTF
The panel is split between More of That & No More Heroes, and money on the day could be significant.
 
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