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Cheltenham 2020 - Ante post bets

Surprised at the comment for Chantry House; not Henderson’s usual style to send them straight over fences
 
FaugheenTheMachine said:
Surprised at the comment for Chantry House; not Henderson’s usual style to send them straight over fences
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He did skip some bumper seasons with some of his novice hurdlers last year though. I guess if their future is over fences he wants to get them their quickly.
 
One i'll be keeping an eye on is Cobbler's way for HDB and Giggy. He bolted up in a bumper, and it's not often Henry has bumper winners, especially first time up, when he does they tend to be decent.

La Tektor in 2nd is 128 and finished close to useful individuals, the 3rd also won a bumper.

Barry O'Neill said after winning "I knew the horse; we had him at home in Colin Bowe's as a youngster. We always loved him and with the height of him, he's 17 hands, it was good work to be able to run as a four year old and he stayed on well that day (when second in his point to point).


"Henry has since got him and has done a great job with him. I knew when I sat up on his in the parade ring today he was twice the horse, as he was so strong.

"He loves soft ground and anything he does in bumpers or hurdles is going to be a bonus as he's an absolute smashing chaser in the making."

Maybe not for novice hurdles, who knows he might surprise them!
 
Added Beakstown RSA 1pt 56.5-1 WH
Took a punt really, looks an obvious chaser and reckon stable really like this horse. Far too big to have achieved much of note over hurdles but still did ok.
considered any race at 27-1 but think RSA most likely and odds double.
 
Just thought id mention, Im a bit of a football punter also and its worth noting that firms are still going 1/4 odds first 4 places on top goals scorer markets, Ivan Toney of Peterborough is 4/1 to land the Div 1 scorer, unless hes injured (or i suppose sold) he's a cert for top 4. Ive stuck him in a few EW tricos for the festival, only mentioning coz it seems too good an opportunity to turn down. Obviously he will now get injured or get sold lol
 
For the BigC.
There's a horse (ex irish pointer) with Tom George, called....

Let's Go Champ !

:triumphant:
 
quevega said:
Added Beakstown RSA 1pt 56.5-1 WH
Took a punt really, looks an obvious chaser and reckon stable really like this horse. Far too big to have achieved much of note over hurdles but still did ok.
considered any race at 27-1 but think RSA most likely and odds double.
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Think he will take all the beating tomorrow (hopefully) - would love to see a monster performance from him. Only thing re antepost Dan Skelton has already alluded to there is a good chance he will end up at Aintree rather than Cheltenham in the spring
 
Crolwey113 said:
Think he will take all the beating tomorrow (hopefully) - would love to see a monster performance from him. Only thing re antepost Dan Skelton has already alluded to there is a good chance he will end up at Aintree rather than Cheltenham in the spring
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Interesting to note.
I'd imagine though that if Skelton thinks he has one good enough, he'd give serious thought to run them at Cheltenham.
If not good enough then fair enough.
Be frustating if it does really well and he skips the Fez, as I wouldn't be convinced it (skipping the Fez) has solid foundations.
Anyhow, getting ahead of myself. It might not be anywhere near good enough.
Just a punt at a price.
 
quevega said:
Interesting to note.
I'd imagine though that if Skelton thinks he has one good enough, he'd give serious thought to run them at Cheltenham.
If not good enough then fair enough.
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Spot on I'd imagine and basically what Skelton said, depends on the first half of the season what the later target is. From talking to a few in the know seems to be held in high regard and impressing as of late. Looking forward to seeing himself and West Cork in particular tomorrow.
 
billymag said:
Just thought id mention, Im a bit of a football punter also and its worth noting that firms are still going 1/4 odds first 4 places on top goals scorer markets, Ivan Toney of Peterborough is 4/1 to land the Div 1 scorer, unless hes injured (or i suppose sold) he's a cert for top 4. Ive stuck him in a few EW tricos for the festival, only mentioning coz it seems too good an opportunity to turn down. Obviously he will now get injured or get sold lol
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Contemplated this BM and initially thought great idea but the lower the League the more chance top goal scorers may be transferred in January window . Depends on clubs finances when bigger teams come calling
Good luck hope it reaps dividends
 
quevega said:
Added Beakstown RSA 1pt 56.5-1 WH
Took a punt really, looks an obvious chaser and reckon stable really like this horse. Far too big to have achieved much of note over hurdles but still did ok.
considered any race at 27-1 but think RSA most likely and odds double.
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Big price, like that Q.

They made no secret that he's a next year horse, last season.
 
billymag said:
Just thought id mention, Im a bit of a football punter also and its worth noting that firms are still going 1/4 odds first 4 places on top goals scorer markets, Ivan Toney of Peterborough is 4/1 to land the Div 1 scorer, unless hes injured (or i suppose sold) he's a cert for top 4. Ive stuck him in a few EW tricos for the festival, only mentioning coz it seems too good an opportunity to turn down. Obviously he will now get injured or get sold lol
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As an Ipswich fan, I’m involved in this market already with James Norwood at 10/1 when we signed him.

I know Peterborough turned down 4m in July for him from Barnsley but I fully expect Toney to go to a championship side in January. Too good for league 1
 
I’ve had Douvan added to the GC market in preparation for a Rich ricco rulrs the roost bet of:

CPS / Min / Douvan

At 3,210/1 it will be a bit of interest and even £1 e/w pays plenty!
 
Just been playing on the net and came across a horse we havent spoke about since the last festival.
You can get 12/1 anyrace for.................. Footpad.
What you guys think and where can you see it running?
 
If you think that Paddy Power is a decent indicator, they have Footpad at 25/1 for the Champion Chase (joint longest of Oddschecker prices) and 16/1 for the Ryanair (joint shortest of Oddschecker prices). However, Betfair exchange prices are 25 and 34 respectively. For comparison, Cadmium is 16/1 for the Ryanair with PP and 88/5 on the exchange.
Like many horses, Footpad will probably get multiple entries and end up in the race with the weakest opposition.
 
Been looking at the form of a horse in France called L'Autonomie.... anyone got a view of know if he could end up in the festival?
 
Sharjah 33/1 for Champion Hurdle

Looking at the two heading the market right now (KD, BVD) I feel both would prefer softer conditions, I think BVD could be value at 6/1 now with Hendro planning a easier path against what looks to be a weakening 2 miler division over here. KD is short enough as it is

So been looking elsewhere and feel Sharjah at 33/1 is too big to miss out on. Clearer a horse that prefers good ground, and has shown some nice speed when conditions suit. Only 5 years old in the supreme, re-watched the race this morning and he looked tiny back then - and having to run in bog on that first day at the festival wouldn't have suited.
He was BD last time out, not sure whether that race or conditions suited again but he clearly improving as the season was going on. Been on the track since and looks like Mullins is planning a clear path for this 6-7 year old, with all targets pointing towards the champion hurdle with the yard picking out good ground races and saving him for the big one. Expect to see him to win a few G1, whilst Millins keeps him away from KD. Expect Sharjah to go off shorter no the day - maybe 12/1 if he picks up some good wins, and if we get good spring ground (for one nowadays) then I'll be happy sitting on 33/1
 
opatcho said:
Sharjah 33/1 for Champion Hurdle

Looking at the two heading the market right now (KD, BVD) I feel both would prefer softer conditions, I think BVD could be value at 6/1 now with Hendro planning a easier path against what looks to be a weakening 2 miler division over here. KD is short enough as it is

So been looking elsewhere and feel Sharjah at 33/1 is too big to miss out on. Clearer a horse that prefers good ground, and has shown some nice speed when conditions suit. Only 5 years old in the supreme, re-watched the race this morning and he looked tiny back then - and having to run in bog on that first day at the festival wouldn't have suited.
He was BD last time out, not sure whether that race or conditions suited again but he clearly improving as the season was going on. Been on the track since and looks like Mullins is planning a clear path for this 6-7 year old, with all targets pointing towards the champion hurdle with the yard picking out good ground races and saving him for the big one. Expect to see him to win a few G1, whilst Millins keeps him away from KD. Expect Sharjah to go off shorter no the day - maybe 12/1 if he picks up some good wins, and if we get good spring ground (for one nowadays) then I'll be happy sitting on 33/1
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I like him myself.
But it will always be on the soft side of good-soft as an absolute minimum on the Tuesday.
(Tbf I dnt think hes as ground dependant as they make out)


Real shame he got brought down last year. He didn't make punchestown. And Iv no idea if hes sound. As iv asked the racing manager and he wont reply about him for what ever reason. he has about others iv asked.
 
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