Cheltenham 2020 - Ante post bets

[charlie]

Morning all, wasn’t sure where to post this so thought best in the main cheltenham ante post thread. Have just joined after following the forum last season, have to say some of the info and fancies from the users was invaluable to a profitable festival last year. I never use to build a book ante-post but after following last year have seen the benefits of doing so and this will be my first proper antepost book for the festival. Looking forward to getting involved through the season!

Welcome craigy.

[Craigy14]

Thanks Charlie.

Not too many horses to mention that haven’t already been but one I am keeping an eye on is the The Big Breakaway for Tizzard. Reading about him in Mark Howard’s book he posted a serious time in his PtP race clocking an impressive time similar to the like of Next Destination, Champagne Fever and Brewinupastorm, although I know conditions differ from race to race. Comments seem to suggest towards a possible tilt at the spud race and given his size seems like the longer the better for him. I have just played a boosted any race with hills 27.5/1 but if target becomes more definite and he lives up to being a graded performer will need to look at backing target race

[Kevloaf]

Can't help but feel Dinions will end up back at Cheltenham in March in a handicap after he potters around there tomorrow

[JackieMoon33]

Can't help but feel Dinions will end up back at Cheltenham in March in a handicap after he potters around there tomorrow

Probably a good shout there. I thought I was the only idiot shortlisting for the handicaps already

[Salubrious Chin]

Can't help but feel Dinions will end up back at Cheltenham in March in a handicap after he potters around there tomorrow

Yeah think so, he's clearly come up short this year in 2 races although won well LTO. Could be one for the Ultima or NHC?

Was randomly in the back of a taxi on the way to the course with the owners son (I think) on the Friday this year, he was very positive about Dinons for the Potato race and how Gordon thought he could be a future GC horse. Thought that was abit far fetched but he had run very well at the October meeting the year before.

[Quevega]

Yeah think so, he's clearly come up short this year in 2 races although won well LTO. Could be one for the Ultima or NHC?

Was randomly in the back of a taxi on the way to the course with the owners son (I think) on the Friday this year, he was very positive about Dinons for the Potato race and how Gordon thought he could be a future GC horse. Thought that was abit far fetched but he had run very well at the October meeting the year before.

Had similar experience in taxi with owners daughters on way to festival a few years ago.
Countrywide Flame.
Told them it had no chance in the triumph

[Middle_Of_March]

Yeah think so, he's clearly come up short this year in 2 races although won well LTO. Could be one for the Ultima or NHC?

Was randomly in the back of a taxi on the way to the course with the owners son (I think) on the Friday this year, he was very positive about Dinons for the Potato race and how Gordon thought he could be a future GC horse. Thought that was abit far fetched but he had run very well at the October meeting the year before.

Someone on Skybet has him requested for the RSA and Gold cup (2021) double

[The King Pimm]

Does anyone what the qualifying rating ranges are for the Close Brothers race at the Festival?

[Quevega]

Does anyone what the qualifying rating ranges are for the Close Brothers race at the Festival?

for novices rated below 145.
probably need to be at least 137plus or thereabouts to get in

[FaugheenTheMachine]

139 was bottom weight this year

[Quevega]

139 was bottom weight this year

138 to be pedantic.

[The King Pimm]

Thanks both

[TCH29]

for novices rated below 145.
probably need to be at least 137plus or thereabouts to get in

Watch the Skeltons plot Nube Negra for this.

[JackieMoon33]

Watch the Skeltons plot Nube Negra for this.

They will need to be careful given what he did first time out. They mentioned the Henry VIII or Kempton over Christmas so it seems like they’re aiming high.

Also stated he’s an out and out 2 miler

[Kevloaf]

Probably a good shout there. I thought I was the only idiot shortlisting for the handicaps already

Looks like we're not alone either

#idiotsassemble