Cheltenham 2021 - Ante Post Bets

[lethalsteps]

To everyone saying Envoi to the Marsh, didn't Gordon Elliot say he was bought to be a three-mile chaser? Surely he'll be heading to the RSA.

[Can't Catch Me]

Champ for the GC and Ferny Hollow for the Ballymore are the only two Ive struck so far.

[Istabraq]

I racked up a very healthy free bet balance with Betway and backed these with the balance :

Saldier - Champ hurdle 25/1
Thyme Hill - Stayers 16/1
Fakir Doudaries - QM Chase 25/1
Champ - Gold Cup 12/1
TopoftheGame - Gold Cup 25/1
Minella Indo - Gold Cup 14/1

Permed several doubles too...

[Kautothegreat8]

To everyone saying Envoi to the Marsh, didn't Gordon Elliot say he was bought to be a three-mile chaser? Surely he'll be heading to the RSA.

3 mile chaser for the future ......... this would mean Gold Cup. I remember Gordon saying he regrets running Don Cossack in the RSA as it knocked the stuffing out of him. I’d be pretty confident Envoi will take the same route as Samcro.

[SamuelP]

Of Melon, Mullins said: "He ran a fantastic race, and that's the fourth second in a Grade One he has had here. The cheekpieces have definitely helped his jumping, as he was gaining lengths with his jumping and on the whole it was very good.

"Hopefully he might race in the big one (Gold Cup) in the future, as he jumps and stays."

Source (https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2020...novices-chase/)

Thanks. That's interesting, 2 and a half seemed to suit. Was running through the line well though

[jonthehammer]

Already taken 33/1 on TOTG for the GC as well as Champ at 15s.


Ferny Hollow for the Ballymore at 14s and Bob Olinger Any race at 17.5/1 With Hills.

And a couple of RAB with Sky. Don't need to put much on when they are 50/1 Plus

[cpfcpatriot]

Would Ferny definitely go the Ballymore route? He looks like he needs to be buried in a field and travel off the pace.

That shouts Supreme more than Ballymore for me.

[lethalsteps]

Would Ferny definitely go the Ballymore route? He looks like he needs to be buried in a field and travel off the pace.

That shouts Supreme more than Ballymore for me.

I think Appreciate It is more likely for the Ballymore. That being said, not sure if Cheveley would want both Ferny and Malone Road in the supreme.

I'm going to be staying away from Appreciate It and Ferny until at least after Punchestown because Mullins said the plan is for both to run there.

[lethalsteps]

Have my eye on Thyme Hill 20/1 for stayers on 365. Has Phillip Hobbs said anything yet about plans for next season?

[lethalsteps]

....Melon Gold Cup and Thyme Hill Stayers my little interest this morning given trainer comments.

What was said about Thyme Hill?

[Istabraq]

If Ferny Hollow was mine I'd seriously consider skipping hurdles, at 5yo he looks built to be a chaser so I'd love to see him heading to a Marsh/RSA as a 6yo, however unusual that might be...

[Penzance]

I think Appreciate It is more likely for the Ballymore. That being said, not sure if Cheveley would want both Ferny and Malone Road in the supreme.

I'm going to be staying away from Appreciate It and Ferny until at least after Punchestown because Mullins said the plan is for both to run there.

I thought the same about malone road and Ferny. That’s why I’ve gone Ferny for ballymore he looked like he had plenty more in the tank coming up the hill for me.

25/1 malone road is a cracking price considering he was 10/1 this time last year on 365

[Can't Catch Me]

Yeah I thought Ferny really relished every yard of the trip and flew up the hill. Think he would definitely favour the Ballymore. They might also think it makes sense to follow the same route as Envoi Allen did as it has worked well this time around.

Probably will have something on Malone Rad at 25/1 but won't be getting heavily involved, as it does appear he is a tough horse to keep sound.

[Splinterboy82]

Placed my first 2021 bet: Rayapour to win any race at 25/1

[CUEMYCARD]

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