Cheltenham Festival 2016

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Big open fields this year but value to be had if you get in early.
Big chance of some money on day one with the Mullins quadruple definitely ON!
Good luck if your having a bet and feel free to spread the love with any tips!

 

[Uncle Leo]

Two ante-post bets so far.

National Hunt Chase - Noble Endeavour
Arkle Chase - Garde La Victoire

Gutted not to be going this year - would love to, but as I'm away on a stag do that weekend I better not take the ****!

 

[Jim Levenstein]

As Annie Power is running tomorrow would not be at all surprised if she went for the World Hurdle. Ricci and Mullins have Vroum Vroum Mag for the mares and don't have a horse for the World Hurdle which Annie went so close in 2 years ago. If Annie was running the mares there would be no need for the run tomorrow as she is simply a class above that race.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

The Arkle is one of my Mullins races on day one so sticking with Douvan on that one. Been tipped Sambremont for the National Hunt - good luck mate.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

As Annie Power is running tomorrow would not be at all surprised if she went for the World Hurdle. Ricci and Mullins have Vroum Vroum Mag for the mares and don't have a horse for the World Hurdle which Annie went so close in 2 years ago. If Annie was running the mares there would be no need for the run tomorrow as she is simply a class above that race.

Again, Annie Power is in my Accy for day one and I've got her in the Mares Hurdle - broke everyone's hearts last year - except if you're a bookie!

 

[Jim Levenstein]

Again, Annie Power is in my Accy for day one and I've got her in the Mares Hurdle - broke everyone's hearts last year - except if you're a bookie!

Hope you have NRNB if she comes out tomorrow's race well!!:winking:

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Hope you have NRNB if she comes out tomorrow's race well!!:winking:

Yep, been caught out before! waiting a couple of days before I load on.

 

[Ricky Otto]

I'm gonna go in on a Mullins treble/quadruple depending on the runners, I'm actually going on the Tuesday to see it and my big antepost bet £50 on Black Hercules at 10/1 is now in to 4/1 for the last race of the day

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

I'm gonna go in on a Mullins treble/quadruple depending on the runners, I'm actually going on the Tuesday to see it and my big antepost bet £50 on Black Hercules at 10/1 is now in to 4/1 for the last race of the day

As De Mee 20/1 E/W for me - Good Luck!

 

[Ricky Otto]

As De Mee 20/1 E/W for me - Good Luck!

That is something any punter needs! You too, hope the EW part of your bet pays out :winking:

 

[Jim Levenstein]

Faugheen out of Cheltenham.... how about that!

 

[Uncle Leo]

Faugheen out of Cheltenham.... how about that!

Blimey! At least the Champion Hurdle has been NRNB with plenty of bookies for a while now so hopefully not too much money down the drain.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Blimey! At least the Champion Hurdle has been NRNB with plenty of bookies for a while now so hopefully not too much money down the drain.

Annie Power for champion hurdle? seems to be a rumour circulating

 

[Ricky Otto]

Annie Power for champion hurdle? seems to be a rumour circulating

Leo can that even be done? Can they register for a different race so late? I know the norm is to register in several then drop out of the ones you don't want race

 

[Uncle Leo]

Leo can that even be done? Can they register for a different race so late? I know the norm is to register in several then drop out of the ones you don't want race

Entry fees increase the nearer to the race, but yes, in theory a horse can be entered right up to the 48 hour declaration stage. Any extra fees are unlikely to deter her owner...

http://qz.com/75884/ten-things-to-know-about-rich-riccis-rise-to-riches/ (slightly old, but be's probably worth even more now)

 

[Ricky Otto]

Entry fees increase the nearer to the race, but yes, in theory a horse can be entered right up to the 48 hour declaration stage. Any extra fees are unlikely to deter her owner...

http://qz.com/75884/ten-things-to-know-about-rich-riccis-rise-to-riches/ (slightly old, but be's probably worth even more now)

Cheers for that.

Any idea where Annie Power will end up?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Cheers for that.

Any idea where Annie Power will end up?

I thought it interesting that some bookmakers very quickly priced her up for the Champion. But my guess is as good as yours!

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

I've heard she is being entered for the Champion Hurdle also and it will cost £20,000 to put her in. Small beer really for a horse of that quality. I think she'll win whatever race Mullins puts her in.

 

[Ricky Otto]

I've heard she is being entered for the Champion Hurdle also and it will cost £20,000 to put her in. Small beer really for a horse of that quality. I think she'll win whatever race Mullins puts her in.

Mullins seems keen

Speaking after today's race, Willie Mullins said: ""We can get her supplemented. She could be in it (Champion Hurdle). I haven't spoken to the owner yet about anything like that, but I think it must be on the cards, I think."

 

[Uncle Leo]

Mullins seems keen

Speaking after today's race, Willie Mullins said: ""We can get her supplemented. She could be in it (Champion Hurdle). I haven't spoken to the owner yet about anything like that, but I think it must be on the cards, I think."

Put it this way - Rich Ricci wants to win the Champion Hurdle. His best chance lay with Faugheen but that's not happening. He's got another horse who could win the Mares' Hurdle (whoopee ****ing doo) but who also has a great chance of the Champion. He *has* to go for it with Annie Power doesn't he?