The Official 2017 Cheltenham Thread

[kentlad]

Anyone going this year? Thought i'd start a thread for anyone who wants to share tips/bets etc. Haven't organised to go this year but will definitely be keeping an eye on things.

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mizx said:

Never been but I started doing some little bets on Cheltenham 2012, did very well at the big events through to about 2014 but haven't bothered much since.

Had a quick look through the racecards/form this morning, I tend to do outsiders of top trainers that interest me. I always WFH tuesdays, so will have half an eye on the TV

e/w
1.30 Elgin
2.50 Footpad
3.30 Ibis du Rheu

e/w acc.
1.30 Melon
2.10 Altior
3.30 Yanworth
4.10 Limini

Edited by mizx on Tuesday 14th March 12:10

Quite like the look of Moon Racer EW in the 3.30 - looks to be decent value.

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Melman Giraffe said:

Take this how you like as its 40/1

Cyrus Darius 3.30

This coming from someone at Cheltenham today

And this person being?

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tankplanker said:

We are going tomorrow, will be our first time going to any horse racing event, really looking forward to it now.

What are the queues like to place a bet? I'm debating taking advantage of one of the many betting app free bet offers or spending a bit more and placing bets directly.

You'll have a cracking time. But as said, the ques can be big.

I'd judge it on the day with regards to how to bet...there is a real buzz about having the ticket in your hand and cheering your pick over the line! When i went we'd send 2/3 people to grab the beers and one of us would put their bets on for them. Good luck and enjoy it, it's a great day out!

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I'm on Double W's for the last race of the day...already up a few quid..this would be a nice little bonus!

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I've had a couple of interest bets and will do more singles as the day wears on...

Single
1.30 Shattered Love @ 14/1

EW Lucky 15
1.30 Bacardy 7/2
2.50 Tin Soldier 17/2
4.50 Project Blueblook 14/1
5.30 Next Destination 8/1

EW Treble
2.10 Alpha De Obeaux 11/2
4.10 Cantlow 100/30
4.50 Dreamcatching

Only a few quid on each as it's quite a tough day today. I'd love to lump a decent amount on Douvan but the value just isn't there unfortunately (And with good reason too)!

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Oi_Oi_Savaloy said:

Apparently someone had put £500k down on Douvan at 1-5.......after he'd won £100k on a £400k wager yesterday......easy come, easy go I guess......

Saw that...some people really do have more money than sense...

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I'm on these

1.30pm Top Notch 10/3
2.10pm Sutton Manor 25/1 E/W
2.50pm Empire of Dirt 11/4
3.30pm West Approach 20/1 E/W
4.10pm Sizing Codelco 12/1 E/W
4.50pm Barra 18/1 E/W
5.30pm Squouateur 6/1

Hoping for a better day today.

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What did Walsh have for Brekkie this morning? He's on a mission today. This is not going well.

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Today is proving much more profitable! 2 winners and a place so far!

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well that didn't last long....

kentlad said:

Today is proving much more profitable! 2 winners and a place so far!