Well done to Hendo and Altior backers!Had Min ante post 16Ew so still made a few quid,hasn't been a good day so far for rich richi!!!
lads, serious horse that Altior, has such a change of gears. 4 seconds quicker than standard shows it was a very truly run race.
That to me looked like the fastest ground most horses have encountered all season. Having said that, the form held up pretty well with the front 3 pretty much as the market expected.
I'd be almost certain they went too fast for Min with Charbel steaming off in front but no matter how you cut it that is what happens at Cheltenham and the best horse, by a long way, won. Altior is one to go to war with.
Well done Needles and all Altior backers. Even BVD backers got a nice each way play for their cash. Terrific stuff chaps.
Barneys house must be absolutely raving right now! There won't be a dry eye in the house if Vaniteux sprung a surprise!
I'm really happy that RUK are only showing Cheltenham today, giving the meeting the coverage it deserves. Top class team too, really knowledgeable. Douvan 3-10, happy to watch here with my 16/1 ante post on The Game Changer with 3 places
wow 2/7 Douvan I can't remember when a festival horse went off quite as short. can remember a few 1/3 chances though
Bit sketchy at the last two fences there Douvan but job done. Don't half get nervous watching Ruby race nowadays!