Cheltenham Day 2 - What Are You Backing?

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I'm not going to name any names after the Tuesday thread but this is not the "Oh look what I bet ante post for Wednesday" thread.

Look at the decs and current prices and tell me what you are beeting NOW.
 
Slim said:
I'm not going to name any names after the Tuesday thread but this is not the "Oh look what I bet ante post for Wednesday" thread.

Look at the decs and current prices and tell me what you are beeting NOW.
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A wee bit harsh, Slim.

Most of my bets were placed ante-post. Only the handicaps really still to decide but I'm on the case...

One definite bet is in the Grand Annual but not all bookies are pricing it up right now and I want the best terms going in case it goes blue through the day.
 
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I would have thought a few people would have still posted bets for Tuesday:lol:

Don't have much choice as I already backed Shiskin but I think Chacun could beat him so que sera.

Tiger Roll I am going to place lay

I think there's giant holes in Sir Gerhards form and Journey with Me is worth an ew bet.

No matter what happens earlier half of Ireland and any sensible Brit will be having their kitchen sink on Facile Vega 11/10
and I will be joining in.
 
Desert Orchid said:
A wee bit harsh, Slim.

Most of my bets were placed ante-post. Only the handicaps really still to decide but I'm on the case...

One definite bet is in the Grand Annual but not all bookies are pricing it up right now and I want the best terms going in case it goes blue through the day.
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It's a joke. Post what you like.
 
Slim said:
I'm not going to name any names after the Tuesday thread but this is not the "Oh look what I bet ante post for Wednesday" thread.

Look at the decs and current prices and tell me what you are beeting NOW.
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I have some sound advice for you Slim. Move your bed against a wall so you will always be certain to get out of the correct side in the mornings:lol:
 
Desert Orchid said:
One definite bet is in the Grand Annual but not all bookies are pricing it up right now and I want the best terms going in case it goes blue through the day.
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Now we're talking.

I'm on Sky Amarillo and Andy Dufresne but I suspect you'll be on something a bit wilder.
 
Wednesday:

Redemption Day in the bumper
At least three in the Grand Annual, including Thyme White
Envoi Allen in the CC
Prengarde wins the XC.
 
A couple of my bets are very ante post :ninja:

Ballymore - I backed Journey for me for this after his bumper win which is muggy I know but there you go. I'm not covering on the fav as the selection is 13/2 now in a nine runner race and that is good value.
ex RSA - BMG was 20/1 for this the day after the Festival finished. This is when you can get great prices on Festival also-rans. I didn't top up as Galopin looked a monster. My strat here is to load up at around 2s Wed and lay a lot off at under 6/4 as there is the worry he might struggle up the hill
No bet on the Queen Mother or the XC
Grand Annual - Really like Before Midnight for this.
I have American Mike and Saint Felicien in two or three multis.
 
Shiskin only proper bet - might protect with CPS on the day
Couple of fun bets:
If Hendo reckons he can take on the big guys with I am Maximus in the Ballymore with his lowly rating rather than use that rating in the Coral then I might take the hint on a money back shot. Dusart also because they think he’s class in the Brown
Really can’t see past Facile Vega in the bumper - may be tempted, but I hate bumpers (can’t stop myself wondering when the hurdle is coming)
 
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barjon said:
Shiskin only proper bet - might protect with CPS on the day
Couple of fun bets:
If Hendo reckons he can take on the big guys with I am Maximusin in the Ballymore with his lowly rating rather than use that rating in the Coral then I might take the hint on a money back shot. Dusart also because they think he’s class in the Brown
Really can’t see past Facile Vega in the bumper - may be tempted, but I hate bumpers (can’t stop myself wondering when the hurdle is coming)
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With Patrick Mullins on Chacum, I'd say you are safe enough.
 
Bravemansgame. I have no concerns re track, jumping or class.

Poseidon ew in the Grand Annual (Charlie Byrnes - can’t help myself)

Redemption Day in Bumper.
 
I'm very keen on Beacon Edge in the novice chase. I think 16/1 with the extra place is stonking ew value. He was by some way the best of these over hurdles and Meade is as adept a targeter as any of them.
 
If ever a horse should not be running at Cheltenham it's Ahoy Senor

I hope he comes home safely but I am place laying him as I think he will hate every minute of the place.
 
Dangerous game, second- guessing Willy Mullins, but I'm conviced Energume's Ascot run was no more than a looksee with tomorrow in mind. Took 7/2 when the jocks were declared, and I'll search for anything better in the morning.
 
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