Cheltenham Thursday Thread

[Lessey]

Sorry it's late everyone, been really struggling to find some Wi-Fi.

Right so I think the main pick for Thirsday should be Edeymi

The thursday only Yanke should be:

Edeymi
Apache Steonghold - though was very tight with VL but have gone with majority
Un Temps Pout Tout
Ma Filleule

[MrMcGoldrick]

Sorry it's late everyone, been really struggling to find some Wi-Fi.

Right so I think the main pick for Thirsday should be Edeymi

The thursday only Yanke should be:


Edeymi
Apache Steonghold - though was very tight with VL but have gone with majority
Un Temps Pout Tout
Ma Filleule

Pretty good looking yankee that, the one for the week looks good too

[loveracing]

Sorry it's late everyone, been really struggling to find some Wi-Fi.

Right so I think the main pick for Thirsday should be Edeymi

The thursday only Yanke should be:

Edeymi
Apache Steonghold - though was very tight with VL but have gone with majority
Un Temps Pout Tout
Ma Filleule

Thanks Lessey. Bet placed. Great selection and looks like the Yankee of the week.

I have also placed the main Yankee bet. If I am correct and hope it's right?...

Ned Stark - Ultima
Kings Palace - RSA
Edeymi - Pertemps
Holywell - Gold Cup

Good luck to everyone involved.

[Liam301287]

Here mine for tomorrow

13:30 Apache Stronghold looks like most of us will be on the piss if this comes in lol.
14:05 Big Easy/Join The Clan
14:40 Ma Filleuele
15:20 Saphir Du Rheu
16:00 Monetaire/De Boitran
16:40 Just a Par/Grandads Horse

[Liam301287]

Forgot to add Reve De Sivola in 15:20 aswell

[Thomas Shelby]

Here mine for tomorrow

13:30 Apache Stronghold looks like most of us will be on the piss if this comes in lol.
14:05 Big Easy/Join The Clan
14:40 Ma Filleuele
15:20 Saphir Du Rheu
16:00 Monetaire/De Boitran
16:40 Just a Par/Grandads Horse

Definitely think Join The Clan has a huge chance along with Bygones Sovereign.

[MrMcGoldrick]

Got a couple of bets going with AS in, inc the fj thursday yankee, but the best result for me financially would be a win for Vautour

[Old Vic]

Knight Of Noir @ 25/1
Hidden Cyclone @ 11/1
Abbyssial @ 14/1
Gold Bullet @ 10/1
Lucky 15, 15 bets * £1.00 EW

[stephensmith84]

Only have strong opinions on Vautour and Don Cossack for today. Have various multiples on the go between 15-17/1 over the last few weeks.

I've ran through Ma Filleuele's form this morning again and I can't see the appeal. I'll be happy to concede the point if she bolts up, but I don't see anything more than a good handicapper.

I've got far more respect for Valseur Lido & Apache Stronghold in the JLT. I can see either of those winning well if Vautour's not at his best.

The World Hurdle's so hard to call. I've been with Lieutenant Colonel for a while now, but if I'm honest I've talked myself out of it. Dedigout e/w looks like where I'll place a small stake. That said, if Vautour & Don Cossack come in, it's the new Alienware for me.

[Old Vic]

THE FESTIVAL 2015, CHELTENHAM
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
LADIES DAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Irish Independent Dessie Hughes Leading Trainer Award

Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Willie Mullins IRE 5 2 3
Paul Nicholls 3 2 -
David Pipe 1 1 -
Tony Martin IRE 1 - 1
Rebecca Curtis 1 - -
Gordon Elliott IRE 1 - -
Neil Mulholland 1 - -
Dermot Weld IRE 1 - -
Henry de Bromhead IRE - 1 2
Nicky Henderson - 1 1
Mick Channon - 1 -
Robin Dickin - 1 -
John Ferguson - 1 -
Tom George - 1 -
Martin Keighley - 1 -
Andrew Lynch IRE - 1 -
Robert Stephens - 1 -
Harry Fry - - 2
Nick Gifford - - 1
Philip Hobbs - - 1
Michael Hourigan IRE - - 1
Noel Meade IRE - - 1
Jonjo O'Neill - - 1

The BetBright Cup (Prestbury Cup)

Ireland - 8 wins
Great Britain - 6 wins

Boodles Leading Jockey Award


Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Ruby Walsh 3 - 1
Paul Townend 2 1 1
Sam Twiston-Davies 2 1 -
Davy Russell 2 - -
Barry Geraghty 1 1 1
Bryan Cooper 1 - 1
Mr Jamie Codd 1 - -
Nick Scholfield 1 - -
Tom Scudamore 1 - -
Noel Fehily - 1 3
Johnny Burke - 1 1
Paddy Brennan - 1 -
Aidan Coleman - 1 -
Robert Colgan - 1 -
Brian Hughes - 1 -
A P McCoy - 1 -
Danny Mullins - 1 -
Tom O'Brien - 1 -
Charlie Poste - 1 -
Ms Katie Walsh - 1 -
Paul Carberry - - 2
Daryl Jacob - - 1
Richard Johnson - - 1
Mr Patrick Mullins - - 1
Mr Derek O'Connor - - 1

Winners so far

Champion Day, Tuesday, March 10
1.30pm Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
DOUVAN (FR) (Susannah Ricci) Willie Mullins IRE 5-11-7 Ruby Walsh 2/1f

2.05pm Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase (Grade 1)
UN DE SCEAUX (FR) (Edward O'Connell) Willie Mullins IRE 7-11-04 Ruby Walsh 4/6f

2.40pm Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
THE DRUIDS NEPHEW (IRE) (The Stonehenge Druids) Neil Mulholland p8-11-03 Barry Geraghty 8/1

3.20pm Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)
FAUGHEEN (IRE) (Susannah Ricci) Willie Mullins IRE 7-11-10 Ruby Walsh 4/5f

4.00pm OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1)
GLENS MELODY (IRE) (Fiona McStay) Willie Mullins IRE 7-11-05 Paul Townend 6/1

4.40pm Toby Balding National Hunt Chase (Listed Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase)
CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA) (J P McManus) Gordon Elliott IRE tp7-11-06 Mr Jamie Codd 8/1

5.15pm CHAPS Restaurants Barbados Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed)
IRISH CAVALIER (IRE) (Andrew McIver) Rebecca Curtis p6-11-07 Paul Townend 11/1

Ladies Day, Wednesday, March 11
1.30pm Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
WINDSOR PARK (IRE) (Dr Ronan Lambe) Dermot Weld IRE 6-11-07 Davy Russell 9/2

2.05pm RSA Chase (Grade 1)
DON POLI (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Willie Mullins IRE 6-11-04 Bryan Cooper 13/8f

2.40pm Coral Cup (Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle)
AUX PTITS SOINS (FR) (John & Lisa Hales) Paul Nicholls 5-10-07 Sam Twiston-Davies 9/1

3.20pm Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)
DODGING BULLETS (Martin Broughton & Friends) Paul Nicholls t7-11-10 Sam Twiston-Davies 9/2

4.00pm Glenfarclas Handicap Chase (Cross Country)
RIVAGE D'OR (FR) (Gigginstown House Stud) Tony Martin IRE t10-10-10 Davy Russell 16/1

4.40pm Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
QUALANDO (FR) (Kathy Stuart) Paul Nicholls 4-11-00 Nick Scholfield 25/1

5.15pm Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1)
MOON RACER (IRE) (Professor Caroline Tisdall & Bryan Drew) David Pipe 6-11-05 Tom Scudamore 9/2f

[Thomas Shelby]

Anyone think Buddy Bolero has EW claims today?

[MrMcGoldrick]

Vautour was incredible, Gold cup the aim now apparently, the way he jumped was something to behold

[TimRiggins]

Vautour was incredible, Gold cup the aim now apparently, the way he jumped was something to behold

Performance of the festival, for me.

Could be some Gold Cup, next year!

[loveracing]

Another good day at the office today. Had the first 2 up at decent prices and decent wage. That set me up for the rest of the day even with no more winner. Though I did back the 2nd, 3rd & 4th in the 4.00.

[TimRiggins]

Another good day at the office today. Had the first 2 up at decent prices and decent wage. That set me up for the rest of the day even with no more winner. Though I did back the 2nd, 3rd & 4th in the 4.00.

Nice one!

Moon Racer got me out of it for the first two days, and then Vautour filled my antepost UDS/Faugheen/Vautour treble to leave me a good bit in front whatever happens.

Got a few live multiples going into tomorrow, which means I can either end a chunk up, or a bit.

Nice knowing there is no chance of needing a miracle to get out of a hole, going into the Grand Annual

I've got 5 runners in the GC tomorrow, so won't be backing anything else there, and will likely just throw a few quid into the handicaps once I see what the weather is like tomorrow.