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Cheltenham 2018 Ante post bets

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billymag said:
I was lucky to have a quick chat with Nicky Henderson last week and he said that he couldn't believe how well Might bite had done over the summer. Nothing is set in stone but they are looking at trying to get him to Haydock and as such would be in line for the £1m bonus should he win. After the conversation I contacted 365 and got them to price him up for the market and they gave 50/1. I think that's a pretty fair price and Ive taken that. I don't see why a speed track like Haydock will be a big problem for him and I really like the look of that bet at that price now we know its Plan A
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Yeah thanks for sharing that billy - music to my ears hearing that. I've already got a couple of points on Might Bite for the Triple Crown at 40/1 thinking that was a good price so i've added a couple more points at the 50/1 :encouragement:.

All fit and well I fully expect to see Might Bite lining up in the Gold Cup with the £1m bonus up for grabs...(though I expect Cheltenham to be by far the toughest test for him)
 
It makes loads of sense to me to take that 50/1. I agree Haydock should suit and we know Kempton does. If he has two legs in the bag they can't have him at anywhere near the price he is now and you're in a smashing position.

I already had 0.5 points on but have just added 1 pt at 50/1 now. Thanks billy
 
Really looking forward to seeing Mite Bite back on track, relishing a clash between him and Our Duke 👏🏻
 
I've also had a little nibble at 50/1. Thanks for the info Billy :encouragement:
 
I hadn't had an antepost bet for next season until today, decided to have a play with 2pts on that 50/1 about Might Bite. I really fancy him for the KG, his time last year would've been phenomenal but for the fall and I think the 5s about him for that is big. Now knowing the Betfair is plan A I think he has a big big chance on the speed track at Haydock and he can go and wing every fence. That leaves the big one, I think itll be a huge test for MB but should he win the first 2 he's gonna be a fairly short price in March. At worst you can lay off for a free bet. Great price I think. Cheers Billy :)
 
Kevloaf said:
I think we expected it [Yanworth], but glad to have that confirmed. I think he'll be a big player in the (extremely exciting novice chasing division) I just hope he takes to it - his hurdling technique wasn't very slick so I'll be watching dfebut with a keen interest.

I haven't lost faith after the Champion Hurdle albeit that was disappointing and his Festival record therefore isn't as strong as it could be but he did well in his final face over 3m at Aintree.

He is 7/1 with WH in the any race market. Not enough to tempt me in and in fairness he's fav in the JLT and RSA so not missed at all. Certainly too short in my opinion - even with the safety net he might not do well over a fence and come in to the Stayers reckoning.

Yanworth for the RSA surely makes the most sense though... has improved for the step up...
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Personally i'd be keener on his chances next season if he stayed over hurdles. I'd be slightly wary with him having been kept over hurdles for an extra year.

A little surprised he's fav for the JLT and RSA as well, just for the fact he's now been beaten at the last 2 festivals when a heavily fancied favourite both times - I thought that may have counted against him in his place in the market
 
News today that both Don Poli and Champagne Classic out for the season :(

Massive fan of Don Poli and Champagne Classic looked for me a cracking contender for the National Hunt Chase next year so a big shame
 
jono said:
News today that both Don Poli and Champagne Classic out for the season :(

Massive fan of Don Poli and Champagne Classic looked for me a cracking contender for the National Hunt Chase next year so a big shame
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Haven't seen this, got a link?
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Work underway on the <a href="https://twitter.com/rfoutlook">@rfoutlook</a> Jumps Guide and Gordon Elliott has told us 2016 Gold Cup third Don Poli is out for the season</p>— RFO Official (@rfoutlook) <a href="https://twitter.com/rfoutlook/status/896047311893053440">August 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elliott revealed Grade 1 winner Champagne Classic is also injured and won't run this season, along with the promising Baltazar D'Allier</p>— RFO Official (@rfoutlook) <a href="https://twitter.com/rfoutlook/status/896047812424548352">August 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Cheers Jono
 
Thanks Samcro, interesting it says Penhill will be doing staying route, I'm sure his owner gave interview other day and said he was injured and out for a good six months?
 
How exciting!!!!

Very difficult to take any of that article (thanks SAMCRO) at face value and in fairness he doesn't say anything for definite, I am a little tempted in Melon, available at 25/1 for the Champion Hurdle.
"Melon has come back very strong, is in good form and, while he could go the novice chase route, we'd probably be angling towards a hurdling campaign. He was very inexperienced going to Cheltenham last year."
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he could go from being the current 5th in Mullins ranks according to the prices (Behind Faugheen, Yorkhill, Min, Limini) he could be a lot shorter. Faugheen can't be relied on... Min and Yorkhill have been over fences and Limini will always have the softer option of the Mares race...

I know some aren't too fussed about a bit of Mullins bingo this far out, but it is better than watching horses on the sand at Winsdor
 
I think that Melon will go chasing. The second string for the Supreme might be a dark horse for the CH.
 
Leman14 said:
Does anyone have any news in relation to the well-being of Killultagh Vic?
I placed a (very) early AP bet on him last year for the Gold Cup (20's) before injury ruled him out for the season and SB have him priced up at 50's for the Gold Cup

His injury record worries me BUT a horse that has (/had) potential and one that I like...
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More updates from Mullins in the Irish Independent tomorrow, including updates on Min and Killultagh Vic .
I'm led to believe KV has changed trainers though?
 
SAMCRO said:
Faugheen Possibly being back, Yorkhill, Min, Melon all possibly going hurdling.
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You teased me with that one there Samcro :devilish: Min going back over hurdles and having a crack at the CH would definitely get my interest. Let's see what WPM says about him in tomorrows update.

Have to take any mention of Faugheen with a pinch of salt. Pretty much the exact same interview/quotes could be lifted from last year so for now he's best to ignore from all markets. Even if he gets back on the track his ability needs to still be there.

The least said about my thoughts on Yorkhill going back over hurdles the better. I've made my thoughts well known already :mad:
 
Kevloaf said:
I am a little tempted in Melon, available at 25/1 for the Champion Hurdle.
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I was hovering over this price for Melon during the Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. If he had won I would have certainly have had a little EW at the prices on him having ran so well in the Supreme on only his second start. I was a little underwhelmed with the Punchestown performance - he didn't strike me as a CH contender based on that running but perhaps I'm being a little harsh?

The rest of the field all had at least 2 more races under their belts compared to Melon and the front 3 pulled well clear of the rest. I wonder if Ruby and Davy got caught in a bit of a battle with Melon and Pingshou (i also quite like Pingshou for novice chasing this season so I can't dismiss Melon finishing ahead of him)
 
jono said:
i also quite like Pingshou for novice chasing this season so I can't dismiss Melon finishing ahead of him
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Paddy power are 20/1 Pingshoui to win any race Jono if that interests you. They are also 14/1 samcro, which is the best on offer.
 
Typical Mullins just keeping all his options open but i would be surprised if Melon didn't go novice chasing. Also surprised if min went back over hurdles as he looks a natural over fences. Yorkhill looks the obvious one to switch back to hurdles .

I read the same interview regarding Penhills Injury, Also Killultagh Vic has gone back to his previous trainer, should be some info in the irish independent today regarding that apparently.
 
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