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Cheltenham 2008

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Daz, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. Daz

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    Only a few weeks to the biggest race meeting of the year. Anyone got anything they fancy.?
     
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    Cant wait to see Kauto Star and Denman Clash! Kauto Star is a class act but you aint gonna get rich backing him!
    In the World Hurdle i would love to see Hardy Eustace do it but faces some stiff opposition in Inglis Drever and Wichita Lineman.
    In the supreme novice hurdle hopefully Cork All Star can follow up last years heroics and finally Joe Lively in the R&S Alliance will complete my lucky 15 for the festival!

    Cork Allstar 10/1 11th march
    Joe Lively 7/1 12th march
    Hardy Eustace 10/1 13th march
    Kauto Star 11/10 14th march

    What about you Daz? Mine are just personal fancies, i am open to the aul tip as well!!! :D:D
     
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    Paddy the Plaster all the way!!!!!!!
     
  4. Daz

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    Like you, just have my own fancies but no tips. Fancy Air Force One in the S+A. Though his price may fluctuate either eway following this w/end when he runs against Joe Lively.
    Kicking King could be good ew value in the GC, though again his price will come in if he goes well this w/end. though a Kauto/Denman forecast looks nailed on barring one of them making a mistake

    In the World Hurdle, it will take a lot to beat Inglis Drever. Looked dead and buried a few furlongs out in his run at Cheltenham last month but still won easily. Wichita is probably an EW bet to nothing at 5/1.

    In the champion chase, Master minded looked very good on saturday and it will be interesting to see if Ruby rides him or Twist Magic. Voy Por Ustedes is still a big danger too.

    The Champion Hurdle should be good. Sizing Europe hacked up a couple of weeks ago but at 2/1 I'll be going elsewhere. Probably Harchibald ew
     
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    No way...is there a horse called that...?
     
  6. RedMurph08

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    Aye its called Paddydeplasterer :D
     
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    Your right Daz this weekend should give a few more pointers, i dont like short priced horses at the festival thats why im opting against Sizing Europe and Inglis Drever, Kauto Star is just something else.
    Good point about Ruby must watch out for that 1 cheers!
     
  8. Daz

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    Another small ew bet I might do this week is Ring The Boss in the Arkle. Between 20/1 and 33/1 at the moment.
     
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    I know buck all about horse racing in general, the form, weather condiations etc and all that lark. I usually look for tips or watch the odds coming in on a well backed horse, I prefer to bet just before the race starts.

    Do an odd bet on Saturday or Lunch if its a big meeting, but I always bet on nearly every race at Cheltenham. Much prefer the hurdles, some great battles with Hardy Eustace, Brave Inca and Macs Joy in the last few years.

    I remember a few years ago You'llNeverWalkAlone completing a 65/1 treble for me.

    Looking forward to it this year, unfortunately though the bookie sites are barred in work, probably all the better.
     
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    Owned by Charlie Chawke
     
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    Ringaroses - Coral Cup

    Held in very high regard.
     
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    As much as i love the buzz Cheltenham gives me, will i go to work, nar **** it i'll go the boozer, have a few pints and a bet and watch all the races, boss.
    I hate it at the same time cause its virtually impossible to pick a winner, my Paddy Power card bears many scars but the ****er is impossible to break, they should be used as building materials, anyway i still can't wait, haven't picked my naps yet but i'll share them with everyone
     
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    has anyone on here ever been to Cheltenham?
    i was there for the Festival in 2000,an amazing Place and an amazing Trip.i was there for Istabraq's 3rd Champion Hurdle Win.we stayed in the Parade Ring and Watched the Race on the Screen,i'll never forget the Cheer when Istabraq and Charlie Swan came back in to the Ring..
    i'd recommend to anyone that's in to their National Hunt to go their at least once,you wont regret it;)
     
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    im heading over for the first time this year,my brother is big into the horses and invited me along,not sure wat the total cost was as i done a bit of work for him and in return he sorted out the trip,i know he didnt take any of the rip off deals and booked everything himself and saved a few quid,looking forward to it,going on the wednesday and comming back saturday morning.
     
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    you'll have a ball mate.
    are you Staying in Cheltenham itself?
    we Stayed in Stratford and got the Bus up every Morning.it was xxxxxx hilarious Seeing the Heads on some of the Lads after a lot of Drink and very little Sleep...
     
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    Forpadydeplasterer is the correct name lads
     
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    LOL...the owner must have a good sense of humor.
     
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    Heading along for the Gold Cup on the Friday and then down to London for the long weekend for the rugby. Will be a cracker of a weekend.

    Never been before, I know it will be manic on the Friday with 65,000 there but I'd say the buzz is unreal. Like the horses but don't really now my arse from my elbow so i'll be keeping watch here to see who people fancy!
     
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    I want to go on the friday but tickets sold out now :(

    Very very tempted to head over, try get a ticket, and head to liverpool for the reading game on the saturday!!

    Put everything you own on Inglis Driver & Kauto Star double*


    *Please do not remortgage houses, cars or empty bank accounts this is only my opinion and horses can lose as well as win, full t&c's available upon request.
     
  20. Daz

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    thinking the same myself. get about 3/1 on the double. might wait till closer to see if there;s any more rumours on Kauto having an injury after last Sat
     

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