General Chat

[MadeinJapan]

Course record in the supreme & some solid times elsewhere. No soft in that going today !

Doesn’t surprise me that - Constitution Hill decimated them today, swatted Jonbon away with ease. The speed the horse was travelling at on course was insane, a total weapon. Nothing else even got into it.

[Irish Rugby]

And a versatile performer when it comes to ground as well. Sandown was the polar opposite to today and he excelled both times.

[Outlaw]

Doesn’t surprise me that - Constitution Hill decimated them today, swatted Jonbon away with ease. The speed the horse was travelling at on course was insane, a total weapon. Nothing else even got into it.

And a versatile performer when it comes to ground as well. Sandown was the polar opposite to today and he excelled both times.

He & DD both unknown quantities into it having not been off the bridle, was great to see one put up a performance like that, given he wasn't even fully asked that was scarily good and as Irish says he's recorded a rapid finish in a bog as well as an unreal time today and what can only be described as good ground. Freakishly good and would of won Altior's supreme which is the barometer for ability in my short involvement in the sport.

[Many Clouds]

Really enjoyed yesterday my first time being at the festival, but wow fair play to those that can do it for a full 4 days, honestly don't know how I'd manage it. My feet are in absolute bits this morning, felt mentally exhausted last night too, one day is defo enough for me.

[Hurricane fly]

Does anyone in here have the scripted email to send about closing an account with full records deleted due to GDPR?

Now my Antepost there is paid out I'm getting rid. Won't even let me have ?1 e/w on a horse

[Tickety Boo]

What a couple of days brilliant entertainment but unfortunately suffering a bloody nose so far lol had a standing count and will need to come out stronger second half. New tactics needed and will need to shoot more from outside the box as this going changes everything. Still it's not a sprint it's always a marathon. 2nd half whistle blowing.!!!!!!!! MON THE WINNERS

[DenmanSacre]

As expected, the Irish have absolutely dominated the 2 handicap hurdles so far (Suprise Package told us that was likely after the weekend) whereas the 2 handicap chases have gone to the British.

Boodles: 3 of the top 5 Irish.
Coral Cup: 4 of the first 5 Irish with 7 of top 10 Irish.

Ultima: Top 5 all from the UK
Grand Annual: 5 of the top 6 from the UK.

Weather may have affected the results today but something to note for Thursday and Friday.

[Bonjers]

Bell Ex One should really be considered as Irish as his mark came solely from his runs there.

[opatcho]

Good call. I’ve gone well with backing the GB horses in the chases. Will take on board the Irish element for the hurdles

[ComplyOrDie]

Well, that was an extremely difficult day.

That ground ruined many a hope. Not just bets, but dreams for trainers and owners.

Hope it's better tomorrow.

[JackieMoon33]

Well, that was an extremely difficult day.

That ground ruined many a hope. Not just bets, but dreams for trainers and owners.

Hope it's better tomorrow.

Many ante post variables but sometimes it’s the weather that has our destiny in its hands.

[Hurricane fly]

As expected, the Irish have absolutely dominated the 2 handicap hurdles so far (Suprise Package told us that was likely after the weekend) whereas the 2 handicap chases have gone to the British.

Boodles: 3 of the top 5 Irish.
Coral Cup: 4 of the first 5 Irish with 7 of top 10 Irish.

Ultima: Top 5 all from the UK
Grand Annual: 5 of the top 6 from the UK.

Weather may have affected the results today but something to note for Thursday and Friday.

Also need front / in touch runners in the handicaps, same thing happened last year but for different reasons. They aren't going off like the clappers and leaving it for closers, front runners are getting their fractions much better

[Big Bucks]

Anyone having problems getting paid out from Sky in races like win today and at festival?

[CJW]

Anyone having problems getting paid out from Sky in races like win today and at festival?

Slower this year but came eventually.

[DenmanSacre]

Other thoughts:

The Dipper Chase at Cheltenham on New Years Eve has worked well this festival - L'Homme Presse won, Oscar Elite 3rd and Fantastikas 7th. The Glancing Queen and Come on Teddy to run tomorrow.

Handicap hurdles been won by those near the top of the handicap, whereas the chases won by those at the bottom.

Both hurdles also won by those near the front of the field (caveat that the Boodles was slowly ran so likely to be the case and the heavy ground today made it pretty much impossible for the hold up horses to get near in the Coral Cup).

Chases been mixed but favoured those racing prominently - it took the ride of the festival for Derek Fox to weave Corach Rambler to the front.

10 of the winners raced at Cheltenham before. 7 of those at a Cheltenham Festival before.