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Cheltenham Bumper 2018

His form from first run had worked out quite well hasn't it?

I wouldn’t say ‘well’ tbh Kev. The third subsequently won an egg and spoon race. Worked out Ok but not in the context of talking about him as a Cheltenham horse I wouldn’t say.
 
I wouldn’t say ‘well’ tbh Kev. The third subsequently won an egg and spoon race. Worked out Ok but not in the context of talking about him as a Cheltenham horse I wouldn’t say.

Fair enough. Not seem anything today and an unreliable source text me to say "that wins the bumper. Won with a penalty. Great form".

Not had chance to check myself but 1/50 you're more accurate than he is haha
 
Fair enough. Not seem anything today and an unreliable source text me to say "that wins the bumper. Won with a penalty. Great form".

Not had chance to check myself but 1/50 you're more accurate than he is haha

Haha. Doesn't say much for your mate!
 
Got burned on this race too many times ante post to be confident
A lot of top trainers and owners are of the view that this race is too much for a young horse and can damage their long term prospects
Although JP and Frank Berry run the odd one they tend to avoid it generally if they think they have a good one
They did run Yanworth in it a few years back but you could argue that it was the wrong decision
So I will be avoiding dontleaveuoutto,rhinestone and invincible cave unless nrnb
Hollowgraphic looks a likely runner but have missed the big prices
 
Got burned on this race too many times ante post to be confident
A lot of top trainers and owners are of the view that this race is too much for a young horse and can damage their long term prospects
Although JP and Frank Berry run the odd one they tend to avoid it generally if they think they have a good one
They did run Yanworth in it a few years back but you could argue that it was the wrong decision
So I will be avoiding dontleaveuoutto,rhinestone and invincible cave unless nrnb
Hollowgraphic looks a likely runner but have missed the big prices

Sky NRNB now so those 3 are:

Rhinestone 14/1
Didtheyleaveuoutto 7/1
Invincible Cave 16/1

No chances taken there!
 
Sky NRNB now so those 3 are:

Rhinestone 14/1
Didtheyleaveuoutto 7/1
Invincible Cave 16/1

Thanks Kevloaf
Don't have a sky account
Looks like the most sensible route though
Cheers
 
Think i’ll have a look at what Ruby is riding in this race. His mounts generally tend to go off at decent prices and finish there or thereabouts.
 
Think i’ll have a look at what Ruby is riding in this race. His mounts generally tend to go off at decent prices and finish there or thereabouts.

Trying to nail the perceived 2nd string then?

Stay Humble :devilish:
 
What was the name of Mags Mullins horse that sluiced up in a bumper couple of months back?

Think Tabor owns a share in it.

I’d like that one for the bumper- looked a class act. Usually a race to play on the day though for me.
 
With apologies for the poor formatting, I thought it might be interesting to compare current Timeform ratings with the best prices available.

HORSE / TIMEFORM RATING / BEST PRICES

GOOD BOY BOBBY 115p 20/1
HOLLLOWGRAPHIC 115 7/1
DOWNTOWN GETAWAY 114 20/1
DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO 113p 8/1
BRACE YOURSELF 113 14/1
RAPID ESCAPE 113 16/1
MINELA ENCORE 112 25/1
BULLIONAIRE 110 20/1
CAREFULLY SELECTED 110 20/1
CROOKS PEAK 109p 33/1
GALLAHERS CROSS 109+ 33/1
THE FLYING SOFA 109+ 25/1
DAPHNE DU CLOS 109 No Price (NP)
SAM'S ADVENTURE 109 NP
THE BIG BITE 108p 25/1
ACEY MILAN 108 20/1
FELIX DESJY 108 33/1
TIEM TO MOVE ON 107p 20/1
THEATRE LEGEND 107+ NP
AIR NAVIGATOR 107 n/q
LECHLADE MAGICIAN 107 NP
STRONG GLANCE 107 40/1
VOCARIUM 107 NP
 
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Downtown getaway, Al Ferof?

That's quite interfering. Is it easy to see the timeform ratings fit the last few winners prior to the festival?
 
Downtown getaway, Al Ferof?

That's quite interfering. Is it easy to see the timeform ratings fit the last few winners prior to the festival?

Different owners now grech and parkin and he'd need to run again in the listed race coming up. As id be shocked if the owners and hendo would consider sending him there without another run. If they are considering him for the race at all.

Gallaghers cross also going hurdling 2m4
 
Didtheyleaveuoutto going straight for the bumper, confirmed by Gifford today. Him and hollowgraphic stand out as the two to beat in this for me, slight preference for the former, beat a top class field last time with loads in hand
 
Didtheyleaveuoutto going straight for the bumper, confirmed by Gifford today. Him and hollowgraphic stand out as the two to beat in this for me, slight preference for the former, beat a top class field last time with loads in hand

Yep agree Robbante , taking shape now market. Can see both these halving in price come the day to whats on offer currently.
 
Different owners now grech and parkin and he'd need to run again in the listed race coming up. As id be shocked if the owners and hendo would consider sending him there without another run. If they are considering him for the race at all.

Gallaghers cross also going hurdling 2m4

Downtown Getaway is listed as same owners as his win?

Horse I really like.