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Hopefully this front runner bias doesnt carry over to the other course as its getting a bit boring now knowing you have no chance after 50 yards
 
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The course feels tighter, maybe just poor memory but feels like the inside of the final bend is more pronounced than ever
 
Glad Jazzy Marty didn’t win, had it in my mind that Spectre said not to back him. Though maybe misremembering that.
 
Some of these starts at Cheltenham have been nothing short of farcical this year

A fair few horses races have been lost at the start IMO and it appears a few jockeys have been quite vocal in their dissent and criticism…….lets hope it generates change

I won’t my breath though……
 
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I switched to in-play betting today, and so glad I did. The starts have been shocking...
We have big fields (which is great) but given the sharpness of the course and how quick it is, everyone is trying to get a good position. There's been a few hard luck stories today.

They're going to try and put down as much water as possible tomorrow given the ground is starting to come up good. Then we have rain, and being on the old course. Back to backing those that are off the pace
 
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Was watching The Wager and Jody must have lost 5 lengths on the final bend there because of going wide.


Something to remember, Paul is fantastic on Thursday and Friday.
Come wide and lose lengths or left hand down hard to cut the corner and lose momentum 🤷🏼‍♂️ . Does anyone know what’s changed cos it seems like they’ve been watching too much sand racing
 
Absolutely nuts today. Had my best wins ever , but because I went to deep in yesterday with no luck its overshadoweed the best day ive had at cheltenham.
Winner in every race and a mullins multiple that cost me big time in the last. Anyway definetly insane i agree about bigger fields with tighter tracks! NUTS
If u look back at previous years with all the racing room they had it would have prevented a few good race finishes to play out properly. I guess it wont be as bad on day 3 and 4s on the other track - I THINK ?
 
Any chance the posh bellend won't be riding tomorrow? If he's accused of "racial" abuse towards an Irish fella, Will JP want him on his horses anyway
 
From twitter which made me laugh

'So apparently Nico de Boinville has taken that Paddy Power advert with Barry from Eastenders shouting "Tayto Munchers" a bit too seriously.....'