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Cheltenham 2020 - Ante post bets

Forgot he died on the job.
Was looking at sebastapol earlier too, as a second season novice he might have improvement, was sent off favourite this time last year vs Thomas darby.
but decided against it for now.
 
Joseph O'Brien has 3 decent Fame & Glory bumper winners to go hurdling this season.

Embittered and Meticulous are both in the Festival betting and have had several good runs but I'm more interested in the year younger Uhtred who won the valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse from an impossible position.
 
JackieMoon33 said:
He's with Henderson but was originally purchased by Tom Lacey. I'm still not sure what role Tom Lacey played in the deal as he could have been just the agent in this case. I'd be more interested now he's with Hendo but I still think he'll lack experience this season.
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Didnt Harry Whittington use to work for Hendo.
 
Morning all, wasn’t sure where to post this so thought best in the main cheltenham ante post thread. Have just joined after following the forum last season, have to say some of the info and fancies from the users was invaluable to a profitable festival last year. I never use to build a book ante-post but after following last year have seen the benefits of doing so and this will be my first proper antepost book for the festival. Looking forward to getting involved through the season!
 
Craigy14 said:
Morning all, wasn’t sure where to post this so thought best in the main cheltenham ante post thread. Have just joined after following the forum last season, have to say some of the info and fancies from the users was invaluable to a profitable festival last year. I never use to build a book ante-post but after following last year have seen the benefits of doing so and this will be my first proper antepost book for the festival. Looking forward to getting involved through the season!
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Welcome craigy.
 
Thanks Charlie.

Not too many horses to mention that haven’t already been but one I am keeping an eye on is the The Big Breakaway for Tizzard. Reading about him in Mark Howard’s book he posted a serious time in his PtP race clocking an impressive time similar to the like of Next Destination, Champagne Fever and Brewinupastorm, although I know conditions differ from race to race. Comments seem to suggest towards a possible tilt at the spud race and given his size seems like the longer the better for him. I have just played a boosted any race with hills 27.5/1 but if target becomes more definite and he lives up to being a graded performer will need to look at backing target race
 
Can't help but feel Dinions will end up back at Cheltenham in March in a handicap after he potters around there tomorrow
 
Kevloaf said:
Can't help but feel Dinions will end up back at Cheltenham in March in a handicap after he potters around there tomorrow
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Probably a good shout there. I thought I was the only idiot shortlisting for the handicaps already :highly_amused:
 
Kevloaf said:
Can't help but feel Dinions will end up back at Cheltenham in March in a handicap after he potters around there tomorrow
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Yeah think so, he's clearly come up short this year in 2 races although won well LTO. Could be one for the Ultima or NHC?

Was randomly in the back of a taxi on the way to the course with the owners son (I think) on the Friday this year, he was very positive about Dinons for the Potato race and how Gordon thought he could be a future GC horse. Thought that was abit far fetched but he had run very well at the October meeting the year before.
 
Salubrious Chin said:
Yeah think so, he's clearly come up short this year in 2 races although won well LTO. Could be one for the Ultima or NHC?

Was randomly in the back of a taxi on the way to the course with the owners son (I think) on the Friday this year, he was very positive about Dinons for the Potato race and how Gordon thought he could be a future GC horse. Thought that was abit far fetched but he had run very well at the October meeting the year before.
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Had similar experience in taxi with owners daughters on way to festival a few years ago.
Countrywide Flame.
Told them it had no chance in the triumph :highly_amused:
 
Salubrious Chin said:
Yeah think so, he's clearly come up short this year in 2 races although won well LTO. Could be one for the Ultima or NHC?

Was randomly in the back of a taxi on the way to the course with the owners son (I think) on the Friday this year, he was very positive about Dinons for the Potato race and how Gordon thought he could be a future GC horse. Thought that was abit far fetched but he had run very well at the October meeting the year before.
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Someone on Skybet has him requested for the RSA and Gold cup (2021) double
 
The King Pimm said:
Does anyone what the qualifying rating ranges are for the Close Brothers race at the Festival?
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for novices rated below 145.
probably need to be at least 137plus or thereabouts to get in
 
TCH29 said:
Watch the Skeltons plot Nube Negra for this.
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They will need to be careful given what he did first time out. They mentioned the Henry VIII or Kempton over Christmas so it seems like they’re aiming high.

Also stated he’s an out and out 2 miler
 
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JackieMoon33 said:
Probably a good shout there. I thought I was the only idiot shortlisting for the handicaps already :highly_amused:
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:highly_amused:

Looks like we're not alone either

#idiotsassemble
 
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