Preview Evenings - links, details and write ups

[Eggs]

….ATR Tues 24th Feb. Chapman, Blake, Pauling & Boyce;

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cheltenham.attheraces.com

 

[punterorplonker]

….ATR Tues 24th Feb. Chapman, Blake, Pauling & Boyce;

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cheltenham.attheraces.com

Oo the first proper live one eggs?

 

[Eggs]

Oo the first proper live one eggs?

….certainly seems earlier than normal, not long to go now

 

[WattyG21]

Hi Everyone, first time posting.
We have organised a cheltenham preview night in Maghera Co Derry on the 6th March.
We have an awesome line up of with:
David Jennings MC
Sam Ewing (jockey)
Ronan McNally (trainer)
Noel Kelly (trainer)
Oran McGill (jockey)
Dara McGill (jockey)
Tony Keenan (at the races)
Jody McGarvey (ex jockey)

Tickets available here if anyone is interested

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[Eggs]

….for those attending any that are not streamed live, feedback will be appreciated.

 

[Yosser]

Irishracing.com's preview. Johnny Ward, Paddy Flood, Sam Norris and and the curiously tasty Emma Nagle

I was going to go to the racesnow one with the fruit cake that is SD. It's only a 10 minute drive but sold out.

 

[isitmarchyet]

Tattersalls preview

 

[AllAboutNothing]

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[AllAboutNothing]

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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL PREVIEW NIGHT
MONDAY 9 MARCH

The start of the biggest week in National Hunt Racing begins here at The Hollow Bottom on the eve of the Cheltenham Festival.

We will be joined by an expert racing panel, who will be sitting amongst you during dinner giving you the opportunity to pick their brains about the week ahead.

Already confirmed are:
Aidan Coleman
Tom Bellamy
Willy Twiston-Davies
Richie McLernon
Luke Harvey
Paddy Brennan
AJ O'Neill
Carl Llewlelyn
Racing Lee
+ more to come!

The evening will cost just £15 with dinner (pub classic chicken and chips) included and ALL ticket proceeds going to the amazing Stamp Out Suicide charity.

To book your tickets, please email hello@thehollowbottom.com (using the subject "Preview Night") or call 07495014948.
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All the details:

Cost
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Arrival
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Dinner
Included
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[AllAboutNothing]

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[Liammet]

Matchbook horse racing Cheltenham preview

YouTube 6 00 This evening

Tom Stanley and Guests

 

[kinloch brae]

Irishracing.com's preview. Johnny Ward, Paddy Flood, Sam Norris and and the curiously tasty Emma Nagle

I was going to go to the racesnow one with the fruit cake that is SD. It's only a 10 minute drive but sold out.

Why 'curiously'? I prefer her to the other women that do this sort of thing. Doesn't seem to take herself too seriously. That said I didn't learn much from the preview. Who is SD?

 

[Yosser]

Why 'curiously'? I prefer her to the other women that do this sort of thing. Doesn't seem to take herself too seriously. That said I didn't learn much from the preview. Who is SD?

I prefer her to all of them. She is very good and also comes with a lot of background in the game. ha ha nothing really curious about it. She is nice (i think so anyway)

SD is Stephen Derbyshire, if you don't know him by name you will probably know him by sight. Marauds around bookies stands at meetings. Been on the telly a few times. Nut job but also a very good tipster.

 

[kinloch brae]

I prefer her to all of them. She is very good and also comes with a lot of background in the game. ha ha nothing really curious about it. She is nice (i think so anyway)

SD is Stephen Derbyshire, if you don't know him by name you will probably know him by sight. Marauds around bookies stands at meetings. Been on the telly a few times. Nut job but also a very good tipster.

Thanks, I don't know the name.

 

[kinloch brae]

Matchbook horse racing Cheltenham preview

YouTube 6 00 This evening

Tom Stanley and Guests

Too many cooks. Mr Fluff trying to get a bit edgy with a few swear words - little bit sad, no need. Wondering what was more bland the talking heads, or the backdrops.

 

[Eggs]

….for those unwilling to sit through an hour or so of Matt Chapman, I took a few notes from last nights ATR Preview. Nothing exciting;

Sean Boyce; Kevin Blake; Ben Pauling; Matt Chapman;

Supreme;
BP; Sober Glory and Idaho Sun being underestimated.
KB; TTT the best NH horse JOB has had.
MC; OPS

Arkle; All in on Lulamba

Turn;
KB; I’ll Sort That has done nothing wrong.
MC; No Drama

Champion Chase;
BP; Maj with Thistle Ask e/w
MC Marine

Champion Bumper;
BP; Not a U.K. winner.
KB; Charismatic Kid e/w

Stayers;
BP; Teahupoo
KB; Impose Toi
MC; Teahupoo

Triumph;
KB; Maestro Conti

Bartlett;
KB; Deviluno
MC; Deviluno

Gold Cup;
BP; Jukebox in great form
KB; F2F

Mares Chase;
BP; Diva Luna looking well, generally positive update.

Fred Winter;
KB; A case can be made for all 3 of JOBs. Kizlyar might be best.

Other;
BP; Said he has a strong hand in GA.
KB; Gave his handicap selection; Lavida Adiva @50-1 Pertemps. Promptly got smashed in across the boards.
MC; Likes Jubilee Alpha in County, reckons she’s been running over the wrong distance.

 

[Lobos]

Nothing exciting!!!!???

TTT ...best horse JOB has ever had!!!

All in on Lulamba!!!

Must take a fair bit to get you excited Eggs!

 

[kinloch brae]

You would love to be Boycie's bookmaker. Clueless. Felt a bit sorry for Pauling having to sit between the chuckle brothers, who both came up with the ridiculous idea of supplementing Kabral Du Mathan for the Champion Hurdle.

 

[Quevega]

You would love to be Boycie's bookmaker. Clueless. Felt a bit sorry for Pauling having to sit between the chuckle brothers, who both came up with the ridiculous idea of supplementing Kabral Du Mathan for the Champion Hurdle.

Far from ridiculous IMO.
I'd be certain they'd have entered if not for them believing (incorrectly IMO) in the new lion. Although a string gallop in the champion and he may have a shout I suppose.

Kabral looks to have more gears than the new lion to my eye.
Skelton thinks that because he didn't excel over 2 miles whilst under Nicholls, that this is sufficient evidence.
Tell that to the likes of Old park Star and Act of Innocence's connections. Hurdle runs far better than the bumper efforts under Nicholls. Vastly improved.

Pauling's comment on the ryanair was the best.
when referring to Jukebox man and discussing the ryanair "shame he's not in here"
Because you scratched him after Fact to File won the Irish Gold cup mate that's why.
As per usual no one picked him up on it.

 

[punterorplonker]

Isnt there something happening tomorrow night ? The next good ish thing on ?