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robith said:
What podcasts do people listen to for racing? I've really disengaged from them generally (eats too much into my reading time, which I prefer) but they all seem to have faults; Duke is a terrible addition to Weighed In, which has just become myopic insider racing bubble moaning (in particular they whine about marketing a lot, and as a marketing professional I find their points infuriatingly stupid) - plus they couldn't tip a table these days, Off The Fence has Keenan who is always worth a listen but man alive Bazza is a potent insomnia cure, Racehour is ok but I find it too rough around the edges and headstrong at times, and the less said about the 3 hour kazakhstani national state broadcast the better.

What's good, particularly for Cheltenham. Wish list - mild craic, strong opinions lightly held
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Mainstream ones Uping The Ante, Paddy Power, RTC

Irish Racing - Take A Pull - Andy and Dec are great - shrewd, irishracing.com podcast can be pretty good with Emma Nagle, Vincent Fagen Donn McClean others, Champ TV are good they seam to be in the know a bit, two lads on Were Going Chasing are good obvs very close to Robcour and in the UK LTR and Cheltmental,
 
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AaronLad said:
After Jay jay reillys win in the lanzarote I think it's worth highlighting Calico for the betfair hurdle.
He's currently still 33/1 with william hill while being 16/1 with most other bookmakers.
After today I'm sure owner/trainer combo will be full of confidence in running calico back over hurdles, on a 10lb lower mark than his current chase mark.
I believe he's better still over fences, but even if 142 is his ceiling there's no reason to believe he can't reach a similar mark over hurdles.
His backform over hurdles isn't the worst, and i believe his improvement came about from wearing cheekpieces, something he's yet to wear over hurdles.
I'd say he has a minimum 8lbs in hand, probably more with better ground.
Running him in the betfair hurdle will be a good prep for the grand annual, without affecting his chase rating and going all out for the win.

I've Had a few points e/w myself, i'd certainly encourage anyone to have a good look at him before will hill realise their mistake
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….Calico finally cut 14-1 by Hills.
 
Speedy17 said:
The problem with The Finishing Line is they have a couple of pretty unlikeable people on it, and just sling out to anyone who doesn't agree with them.

I like LTR, The Jumps Show and The Race Hour, particularly the Race Hour with Dermo and when Don MacLean & Cass are on there... The Paddy Power one that's just started is great for Rory's selections, but Ruby couldn't tip a wheel barrow... His only two ante post picks are in the Ryanair FFS. UTA is brilliant imo but that's well renowned. The Betfair Cheltenham one with Daryl Carter and Kevin Blake is also fairly decent.
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Might have to update this after LTR latest... Their ante post picks this week are questionable :glee: ABW needs to disconnect from his Stables he speaks to like Paul Nolan, too biased.

Also I've decided Halligan on The Finishing Line is unpalatable. Just my views.
 
Eggs said:
….Calico finally cut 14-1 by Hills.
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Yes eggs, they dangled the carrott for longer than I had expected.
I'd like to think it he's declared he'd be no bigger than 8/1.
long way to go but I'd like to think I've snared the value :encouragement:
 
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HesTheOne said:
Mainstream ones Uping The Ante, Paddy Power, RTC

Irish Racing - Take A Pull - Andy and Dec are great - shrewd, irishracing.com podcast can be pretty good with Emma Nagle, Vincent Fagen Donn McClean others, Champ TV are good they seam to be in the know a bit, two lads on Were Going Chasing are good obvs very close to Robcour and in the UK LTR and Cheltmental,
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Jumps Show decent - think one of guys was top tipster last year & id a good judge

paddy power have one with Ruby on
 
Jamie Codd confirms - he won't be riding at Cheltenham 2024.


"It’s all systems go for many in racing as we build towards March, but I won’t be riding at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

"I haven’t been in action since last May and have been busy with several other commitments, including with my role at Tattersalls. At the moment, I don’t have a license, but the beauty of being an amateur jockey is that if I want to start riding again, I can do so easily."

^ Via At The Races.
 
Speedy17 said:
Might have to update this after LTR latest... Their ante post picks this week are questionable :glee: ABW needs to disconnect from his Stables he speaks to like Paul Nolan, too biased.

Also I've decided Halligan on The Finishing Line is unpalatable. Just my views.
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Halligan is a comedy act - hasn't a clue
 
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