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(OT) Cheltenham Festival Picks

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Stamford Brook R, Mar 9, 2013.

  1. Stamford Brook R

    Stamford Brook R Well-Known Member

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    Thought I'd give my picks for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival next week. Don't have to take any notice of them. I know SR likes a flutter as well and I'm sure his opinion will be different. Here are the first 2 days.

    TUESDAY
    13:30 - Un Atout (7/1)
    14:05 - Overturn (11/4)
    14:40 - Sire Collonges (20/1)
    15:20 - Grandouet (8/1)
    16:00 - Uncle Junior (8/1)
    16:40 - Quevega (2/5)
    17:15 - Carlito Brigante (8/1)

    WEDNESDAY
    13:30 - Buddy Bolero (7/1)
    14:05 - Pont Alexandre (6/4)
    14:40 - Unioniste (7/2)
    15:20 - SPRINTER SACRE (1/5) NAP
    16:00 - Prospect Wells (12/1)
    16:40 - Fatcatinthehat (10/1)
    17:15 - Sgt Reckless (10/1)

    This is assuming they all run.
     
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  2. BelfastR

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    Stamford, you are aware of that Coral promotion, up to £20 they'll give evens on Sprinter Sacre.
    Toner D'Ouderaires, in whichever race Gordon Elliott runs it.
     
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  3. Busy Being Headhunted

    Busy Being Headhunted Well-Known Member

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    dont know much about racing but why does the 1/5 shot need to take a nap
     
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  4. Secret ranger

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    I'm still undecided on the gold cup yet as its quite an open race this year, silvianco is the one I'm leaning towards, someone said long run won't be racing but haven't seen it confirmed...
     
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  5. Secret ranger

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    Who's your shout for the champion hurdle! Stamford??
     
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  6. Stamford Brook R

    Stamford Brook R Well-Known Member

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    Zarkander or Grandouet
     
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  7. Stamford Brook R

    Stamford Brook R Well-Known Member

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    Got my bets on for tomorrow.

    Sire Collonges is a non-runner in the 14:40, so gone for Tour Des Champs (22/1) - first 5 places with Bet365.
     
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  8. Secret ranger

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    Nice one, will keep an eye out
     
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  9. finglasqpr

    finglasqpr Well-Known Member

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    Sorry to be a party pooper but the best advice I can give when it comes to gambling is, only lose what you can afford to lose.

    There are NO poor bookies out there.

    I'll look at the races but the hard earned cash is staying in the wallet.
     
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  10. Stamford Brook R

    Stamford Brook R Well-Known Member

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    You never know finglas, you might have the luck of the Irish on your side.
     
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  11. finglasqpr

    finglasqpr Well-Known Member

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    I couldn't pick my nose Stamford.

    I have had quite a few punts in my day. I must be the worst gambler going.

    I learned the hard way to give it a miss.
     
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  12. Secret ranger

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    There is money to be made if you know what your doing, do your homework and you won't go far wrong !
     
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  13. TootingExcess

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    Zarkander for me too
     
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  14. Kilburn

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    Tongue in cheek, I'm going with an each way punt on Restless Harry @ 50/1 in the 5:15?

    Where's Eddie when we need him?
     
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  15. Busy Being Headhunted

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    is there one called naked Harry/
     
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  16. Secret ranger

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    These ones Iv'e gone for, not much value there

    13:30 - Champagne fever e/w

    14:05 Simonsig – win

    15:20 Grandouet
     
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  17. TootingExcess

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    13:30 Puffin Billy e/w for me. Fancy a long priced winner for the Supreme Novices, been a few years since a short-priced or favourite won.
     
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  18. Secret ranger

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    My mate just backed that puffin billy but i didnt bother, will be gutted if it comes in
     
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  19. Secret ranger

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    Anyone got a link to watch this online ???
     
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  20. Secret ranger

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    1/3 :p
     
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