Cheltenham Friday Thread

[Old Vic]

Thanks to all. Hope we get something out of these.

[MrMcGoldrick]

I see Chesterfield is out through injury, so I'll be sticking Sasify in my Friday yankee, dropping like flies at the mo

[loveracing]

I see Chesterfield is out through injury, so I'll be sticking Sasify in my Friday yankee, dropping like flies at the mo

thanks MMG. New bet placed

[Morning Glory]

[MrMcGoldrick]

Put this on the thursday thread but I'll pose the same question here.
I have an ew treble on Arctic Fire, 20/1, Special Tiara, 25/1, Karezak, 20/1, the first 2 have already been placed and I've been offered a decent cash out but the place treble pays over 170/1 with the antepost place terms being the first 3 whereas on the day it's first 4, just wondering if anyone has a view on Karezak making the first 3 in the Triumph hurdle.

[stephensmith84]

Put this on the thursday thread but I'll pose the same question here.
I have an ew treble on Arctic Fire, 20/1, Special Tiara, 25/1, Karezak, 20/1, the first 2 have already been placed and I've been offered a decent cash out but the place treble pays over 170/1 with the antepost place terms being the first 3 whereas on the day it's first 4, just wondering if anyone has a view on Karezak making the first 3 in the Triumph hurdle.

With fairness, it's only got 3 lengths to find with Peace And Co. If Alan King can get Uxizandre right for the Ryanair then he can find some improvement with Karezak.

I'm on Beltor myself but I think that Karezak has every chance. I'd stick with it.

[Old Vic]

I'd stick with it and set up an in running place lay on Betfair

[Old Vic]

THE FESTIVAL 2015, CHELTENHAM
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
ST PATRICK'S THURSDAY, MARCH 12


Irish Independent Dessie Hughes Leading Trainer Award


Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Willie Mullins IRE 6 2 4
Paul Nicholls 3 3 1
David Pipe 2 3 -
Nicky Henderson 1 2 1
Gordon Elliott IRE 1 1 1
Tony Martin IRE 1 - 2
Alan King 1 - 1
Rebecca Curtis 1 - -
Kim Bailey 1 - -
Warren Greatrex 1 - -
Neil Mulholland 1 - -
Dermot Weld IRE 1 - -
Henry de Bromhead IRE - 1 2
Noel Meade IRE - 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
Jonjo O'Neill - - 1
Matthew Smith - - 1

The BetBright Cup (Prestbury Cup)

Great Britain - 11 wins
Ireland - 9 wins

Boodles Leading Jockey Award

Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Ruby Walsh 4 - 1
Sam Twiston-Davies 2 2 -
Paul Townend 2 1 1
Mr Jamie Codd 2 - -
Davy Russell 2 - -
Barry Geraghty 1 2 1
Tom Scudamore 1 2 -
A P McCoy 1 1 -
Bryan Cooper 1 - 3
David Bass 1 - -
Nick Scholfield 1 - -
Gavin Sheehan 1 - -
Andrew Tinkler 1 - -
Noel Fehily - 1 4
Paul Carberry - 1 2
Johnny Burke - 1 1
Paddy Brennan - 1 -
Miss Nina Carberry - 1 -
Aidan Coleman - 1 -
Robert Colgan - 1 -
Brian Hughes - 1 -
Danny Mullins - 1 -
Tom O'Brien - 1 -
Charlie Poste - 1 -
Ms Katie Walsh - 1 -
Wayne Hutchinson - - 1
Daryl Jacob - - 1
Richard Johnson - - 1
Andrew Lynch - - 1
Mr Patrick Mullins - - 1
Mr Derek O'Connor - - 1
Mr Kevin Power - - 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

St Patrick's Thursday, March 12
1.30pm JLT Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
VAUTOUR (FR) (Susannah Ricci) Willie Mullins IRE 6-11-04 Ruby Walsh 6/4f
2.05pm Pertemps Network Final (Listed)
CALL THE COPS (IRE) (Matt & Lauren Morgan) Nicky Henderson 6-10-12(inc 5lbex) Andrew Tinkler 9/1
2.40pm Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)
UXIZANDRE (FR) (J P McManus) Alan King v7-11-10 A P McCoy 16/1
3.20pm Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Grade 1)
COLE HARDEN (IRE) (Jill & Robin Eynon) Warren Greatrex t6-11-10 Gavin Sheehan 14/1
4.00pm Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (Grade 3)
DARNA (Julie & David Martin) Kim Bailey t9-10-11 David Bass 33/1
4.40pm Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase
THE PACKAGE (The Johnson Family) David Pipe bt12-11-04 Mr Jamie Codd 9/1
5.15pm The St Patrick's Derby (in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund)
KNIGHT'S PARADE (IRE) (Bodhran Makers Syndicate) Gordon Elliott IRE 5-12-00 James Collins

[MrMcGoldrick]

Thanks guys, I'll stick with it, it is Cheltenham after all may as well go for glory, I also have P & C in a win single plus as the end part of a win treble with Douvan and Faugheen, I also managed to get a few quid on Beltor at 14's, so not looking too bad at the mo.

[Old Vic]

fairly grey in Cheltenham but not that much rain yet.

[loveracing]

Looks like acca's is really a mugs game or we are just bad judges. No winners at all.

[paz247]

Well today was a good day and got me well in profit, Hargam ew @ 16s, Martello Tower ew @ 20s and On The Fringe ew @ 8s plus a cheeky bet on Biggest Sp at the fest 33/1 or less 😄 roll on next year

[loveracing]

Well today was a good day and got me well in profit, Hargam ew @ 16s, Martello Tower ew @ 20s and On The Fringe ew @ 8s plus a cheeky bet on Biggest Sp at the fest 33/1 or less �� roll on next year

Well done Paz.

I had Wicklow Brave at 33's the cheating ***** . They did it last year with AF in the same race and I saw it coming.

Was a good day for me also. Lost a bit in the Albert Bartlett so went in on Coneygree at 10's. RTR paid me e/w as well.

[loveracing]

My biggest win of the fest was the Mullins tricast, paid 86/1

[loveracing]

Thanks guys, I'll stick with it, it is Cheltenham after all may as well go for glory, I also have P & C in a win single plus as the end part of a win treble with Douvan and Faugheen, I also managed to get a few quid on Beltor at 14's, so not looking too bad at the mo.

Well done on the treble MMG.