Cheltenham Antepost thread

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OddDog said:
Has been given a mark of 147 by the British Handicapper which shows the danger of running handicappers in Grade 2 and Grade 1 races - you get weight for sod all. I can't see him being competitive off 147.
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He'll need the perfect break to win from that
 
OddDog said:
Has been given a mark of 147 by the British Handicapper which shows the danger of running handicappers in Grade 2 and Grade 1 races - you get weight for sod all. I can't see him being competitive off 147.
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If I bet on a horse at odds of 50/1 I know the chances and the risk I am taking, and even more so if it's going to carry the handicapper's tax.
 
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Champion Bumper
Aqua Force 16/1 e/w NRNB bet365 three places, 14/1 NRNB Lads three places
 
Ultima
Katate Dori 10/1 e/w NRNB Lads and Coral four places, 8/1 bet365, sky, PP and betfair five places
 
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Chianti Classico was a bit of a stat buster last season in terms of his general chasing experience (the Ultima was only his 4th chase) - but he was rated 143 so met that stat. I always think you want a battle-hardened horse for this one rather than an unexposed sort hence I'd crossed off Katate Dori (runs off 137) but he could well be in the same mould as CC last year. He was very impressive at Kempton but Hyland has a 12lb pull with him.
 
Oddy , well done on your efforts to discuss ante-post prospects for Cheltenham.
However, I feel that , year on year, ante-post prices have become progressively more and more of a joke, especially with entries’ multiple options and bookies’ ridiculous prices.
The only bet I should consider is July Flower at 6/1 EW for the Mares’ Hurdle.
I believe that both Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead will
head for the Champion Hurdle and, if so, I should expect July Flower to challenge for favouritism on the day.
I also think she’ll have the beating of Jade de Grugy.
Either way, I think her trainer has set her aside for the race, and she won her only race this season very easily after a good effort in last years French Champion Hurdle.
 
Tamerlo said:
Oddy , well done on your efforts to discuss ante-post prospects for Cheltenham.
However, I feel that , year on year, ante-post prices have become progressively more and more of a joke, especially with entries’ multiple options and bookies’ ridiculous prices.
The only bet I should consider is July Flower at 6/1 EW for the Mares’ Hurdle.
I believe that both Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead will
head for the Champion Hurdle and, if so, I should expect July Flower to challenge for favouritism on the day.
I also think she’ll have the beating of Jade de Grugy.
Either way, I think her trainer has set her aside for the race, and she won her only race this season very easily after a good effort in last years French Champion Hurdle.
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From 15 January:
Pilgrim said:
Took 10/1 e/w earlier in the month for the Mares Hurdle.
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Grade One said:
Grand Annual [Wednesday]

This horse will appreciate welcome drop in class

Edwardstone

Each Way [NRNB] @ 20-1 [Ladbrokes]...4 places
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Update

Alan King said the horse is a doubtful runner as still having treatment for an infection
 
Tamerlo said:
Oddy , well done on your efforts to discuss ante-post prospects for Cheltenham.
However, I feel that , year on year, ante-post prices have become progressively more and more of a joke, especially with entries’ multiple options and bookies’ ridiculous prices.
The only bet I should consider is July Flower at 6/1 EW for the Mares’ Hurdle.
I believe that both Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead will
head for the Champion Hurdle and, if so, I should expect July Flower to challenge for favouritism on the day.
I also think she’ll have the beating of Jade de Grugy.
Either way, I think her trainer has set her aside for the race, and she won her only race this season very easily after a good effort in last years French Champion Hurdle.
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I do agree Tam - I enjoy the discussion more than the betting angle to be honest. I’ve only had 3 ante post bets this time around - two speculative e/w bets to small stakes on 2 horse in the supreme but both have been scratched plus a very tasty 9/2 bet on Constitution Hill for the Champion Hurdle after he was scratched from the fighting fifth.

I’m starting to study the handicaps in detail now but will only bet on the day of the race.
 
Pilgrim said:
County
Pinot Gris 25/1 e/w NRNB Lads and Coral four places, 20/1 NRNB WH, bet365, sky, PP and betfair five places
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NR.

County
Ethical Diamond 11/1 e/w NRNB Lads and Coral four places, 10/1 NRNB bet365, WH, PP and betfair five places
 
Plate
Thecompanysergeant 14/1 e/w NRNB bet365 five places, 14/1 Lads and Coral four places
 
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