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THE BOOKIES giveth and the bookies taketh away!
That was the story on day one of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Things got off to a flier for punters as Appreciate It and Shishkin duly delivered on their short priced favouritism and when Honeysuckle mopped up the Champion Hurdle with Rachael Blackmore on board it look the bookmakers were on for an opening day kicking but Black Tears had something to say about that!
Tipped by the Voice of Value at 14/1, Jack Kennedy's mount pipped Concertista on the line to end many punters' hopes of a spectacular opening day favourites four-fold.
To add insult to injury the shock of the day followed in the next race when Irish raider Jack Kidder emerged from the pack to get the better of another favourite, Saint Sam, at a massive 80/1.
On to Day Two at the Cheltenham Festival and in case you missed yesterday's, I'll be posting a race-by-race preview, alongside the Voice of Value. There's too much to fit them all on one page so click the links below to read about each race in depth. All the tips are summarised here though.
Race-by-Race Tips & Racecard
⭕️ 1.20 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Tips
“If it wasn't for a one length defeat to the very smart Ferny Hollow (last year's bumper winner) BOB OLINGER would be undefeated in his career to date and he looks a very smart horse to me.”
⭕️ 1.55 Brown Advisory Novices' Steeple Chase Tips
“It doesn't look like there will be much opposition turning up to take him on and he looks like one of the bankers of the week to me.”
- Thommo's Tip
- Monkfish 4/9 (Casumo)
- Voice of Value's Tip
- No win bet but put Monkfish in your win multiples
⭕️ 2.30 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Tips
“Classy horses have a good record in this race and it tends to be those nearer the top of the handicap who do well.”
- Thommo's Tip
- Craigneiche 10/1 (Casumo)
- Voice of Value's Tip
- Monte Cristo 1pt ew at 14-1 with Paddy Power or Betfair (both 7 places)
- Thomas Darby 1pt ew at 18-1 with Coral (6 places)
⭕️ 3.05 Queen Mother Champion Chase Tips
“The popular grey landed the Tingle Creek at Sandown on his reappearance before posting a rare below-par effort at Ascot. He seems to come alive at Cheltenham and represents terrific each-way value.”
- Thommo's Tip
- Politologue 10/1 (Casumo)
- Voice of Value's Tip
- First Flow 1pt ew at 14-1 with Bet365 and others
⭕️ 3.40 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Tips
“…whilst I respect him there is perhaps a suspicion that he wants soft ground and it looks like it might not be soft come Wednesday.”
- Thommo's Tip
- Easyland 4/5 (Casumo)
- Voice of Value's Tip
- Le Breuil 1pt ew at 20-1 with Paddy Power or Betfair (both 4 places)
⭕️ 4.15 Grand Annual Handicap Chase Tips
“Splitting the atom seems easier than finding the winner of this two-mile helter-skelter of a race.”
- Thommo's Tip
- Embittered 11/2 (Casumo)
- Voice of Value's Tip
- On The Slopes 2pt ew at 20/1 ew with Ladbrokes (5 places and BOG)
⭕️ 4.50 Weatherbys Champion Bumper Tips
“…I think you can pick holes in that form and I'm never keen to back a short priced horse in the bumper.”
- Thommo's Tip
- Kilcruit 7/4 (Casumo)
- Voice of Value's Tip
- Three Stripe Life 1pt ew at 8-1 with Ladbrokes and Coral (both paying 4 places)
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💬 Let's hear your tips for day two at the Cheltenham Festival in the comments section below.
In December 2020 we sadly 
What a great start to the festival Ireland 5 winners.
Had 4 winners myself ,Honeysuckle the pick of them all my .nap of the meeting
But credit to DC with a 80/1 winner and pete with another 20/1 winner well done everyone.
Concertista letting me down on a lot of bets
Race 1 Bob Olinger backed antepost 7/2 only 5/4 now but he is the one t hey all have to beat
Race 2 Monkfish 4/6 cant see anything beat him
Race 3 Blue sari 9/1 with Double Carpet on this one after him tipping a 80/1 winner today
Race 4 Chacun Pour Soi backed it antepost 11/4 only 4/5 now
Race 5 no bet for me unless dc have another 80/1 shot for us🤣
Race 6 Chosen mate 8/1 Backed him last year with davy on board i think he will run a big race .
Race 7 it was a hard choice between Kilcruit x Sir Gerhard ,but i went for Kilcruit 7/4
good luck all
After a decent day yesterday we move on to Day 2.
Ballymore
I backed GDM ew antepost but if I’m honest I think Bob Olinger brings the best form and have backed him as a saver.
The top 3 in the market are 10lbs ahead of the rest and a reverse tricast could be the way to go as I just can’t see any of the remainder making the frame. It was 9/4 yesterday with pp, but I see it is now 13/8.
Brown Advisory
Monkfish wins…..Next race
Coral Cup
I backed Koshari after the DRF as he was a real eye catcher having made a blunder early on and finishing strongly without being overworked. He’s only been put up 2lbs by the UK H’capper which I think is well within his capabilities.
I also mentioned Blue Sari as a possible JP plot and he’s been well supported so backed him aswell.
Another at a big price is Janika who has course form and carrys 20lbs less back over hurdles than fences. He would have needed his first run this year having been off for almost a year.
Champion Chase
I really hope CPS wins for Mullins. He’s been very impressive this year.
At 7/2 b365 though, I think Put the Kettle On in the W/O market is a cracking bet. Is 3-3 at Cheltenham and gets that all important 7lbs.
X Country
No real interest. Easysland wins
Grand Annual
Remember the name……Jordan Gainford.
This guy is the new Jack Kennedy and his 7lb claim will be worth following throughout the festival.
He’s on Chosen Mate who won this race last year with a bit in hand and is just 2lbs higher with the jockeys claim.
I also backed Entoucas ew antepost purely based on trends.
Bumper
I have Kilcruit at a big price and couldn’t believe what we were watching at the DRF as he was the easiest winner I think I’ve ever seen.
It was a falsely run race though as they went off too hard and had nothing left in the end which made life a bit easier.
I will be shocked though if the winner doesn’t come from the top 2 in the market.
Happy St Patrick’s Day 🍀
BOL
Good stuff DC
Well done yesterday DC. Onwards!
Some day today at Cheltenham lads! 👏😉👏👍So definitely having a wee Yankee and few singles in US(TVs pants!)
Malibu Jack -R6 Delta Downs 5/6
Sir Smack -R7 (****) 13/8
Iron Briches – R4 Turf. 7/4
Five Star Kirkup- R3 Turf(**). 11/2
GL all and onwards to tomorrow!
Five Star Kirkup is class sprinter but was finishing superb last time to just win so 1m and 11/2 sounds good but few better horses.
Other (****) speaks for itself.
GL if ye bother 🇺🇸🐎
Ibleo. 4.15. 12/1 Ew
before I do anything else regarding tomorrow after that in the USA.
Ground drying and still improving and has been touch unlucky.
Bob Olinger at 6/4 with Skybet money back as cash if loses offer too.
Arthur’s Baby…2.10(* 1/2) 8/1.
*Arthurs Baby Down Royal
Six Nintey One-R6 Turf Paradise 9/2(**) 🇺🇸
Well done to everyone who picked out some winners today, especially ew thief and and DC for their big winners, and of course my contribution Tico Times. I just want to say, I know I put this up at 66/1 but that’s the price I got last night. I didn’t think me having a £1 ew and putting it in my lucky 15 would bring the price in to 20/1. If I put anything on here, its not a tip, it’s what I fancy myself. This morning I put my lucky 15 on here with prices I got last night.
It’s not my fault if the price comes in. Anyway, you can’t grumble at a 20/1 winner😁
Thanks Pete I just done them in ew singles had yanke yesterday with your selections and had 1 winner but didn’t get no return. So playing it safe today. Thanks a lot Pete. 👍
Lucky 15 🍀
Hunt 1.45 Electric Annie 40/1 betfair
Chelt 2.30 Boreham Bill 33/1 betfair (7 plcs)
Chelt 4.15 Glen Forsa 28/1 betfair (6 plcs)
Chelt 4.50 Wonderwall 40/1 betfair (4 plcs)
Good luck 🤞
great tipping pete keep up the good work
Ignore them Pete, brilliant topping yet again.
Just keep doing what you are doing Pete
Well done!
Fine tipping bud👍
If you wanted an interest in each race but wanted to keep the stakes low, you could do worse bets than this.
1.20 Bob Olinger to place
1:55 Monkfish to win
2:30 Blue Sari to place
3:05 Chacun pour soi to place
3:40 Easysland to place
4:15 Entoucas to place
4:50 Kilcruit to place
56/1 acca
That’s good odds DC!
I’m on a straight win with a few but have a look in the morning it’s way by my bed time and my eyes need a good rest!! 👀 💤
Unreal work from the regulars plug, Elvis, dc, ew and the rest.
Not to shabby in the US with main bet 🇺🇸
Have a wee buck or 3 here and there surely depending on the first race result Skybet special but it’s all about my Accra’s tomorrow bar one I left out,why?
Anywho I’m going with my initial thoughts like Appreciate It today…
Kilcruit…7/4(****)
To win by 3l or more 11/4(**)Skybet
Double with Monkfish(***) pays 2.8/1 Bet365
GL all
*on other Cheltenham races
Should say obviously I’ve a few £s on Ibleo and Arthur’s baby. Long day!
Made that decision after watching Kilcruit last race in a Group 2 again. Couldn’t have won easier with plenty in hand and being eased down inside the final furlong with P.Mullins looking back with the race won well before. Paul Townend is obviously a great change of Jockey. Sir Gerhard is a danger but still can’t see past him.
GL all today hopefully more like yesterday!
Double placed last night,was around 2.8/1? Skybet
(£12.20 returns £40.26)
Monkfish to win by 6l or more 5/6
Chacun Por Soi. 5/6
Now 1.88/1 which stiil ain’t the worst.
4.50 Cheltenham Cool Jet e/w 50/1 Betfred, BV, Boylesports
4 places – chances could be overlooked given hyped up horses at head of market
Morning all. Just spotted this one for Paddy’s day🍀Down Royal 1.35. Paddy Wickla 50/1. Its second reserve but if I gets in, it might be worth an little wager e/w extra maybe. Good luck to everyone today 🤞
It’s in
How many places Boss ? 😃
PETE
PADDY IS A N/R
This site is brilliant. Didnt get many winning combinations right yesterday but didn’t lose the earth either. The joy from the tips from the stream is amazing. You lot really know your stuff. Thanks all really appreciate the tips and the write ups. Good luck all really hope you all do well. 👍🤞
bear ghyliss 1.20 fiddlerontheroof 1.55 ew borham Bill 2.30 ew nube negra 3.05 tigar roll 3.40 Glen forsa 4.15 well done all winners yesterday
Couple of nice picks here azz.
Fiddlerontheroof is an odd horse, no matter if it’s a class 4 at fontwell or a grade one at cheltenham, always finds one better.
Good effort today though 🏇
cheers elvis some good winners from you to keep them coming ill take 2nd place at that price though mate
Pete Electric Annie 40/1 into 14/1 now 👌
wonderwall 4.50 ew
Quick question guys- watching the racing yesterday one of the horses basically went off course and ran around at least one of the jumps. Just wondering would that count as a disqualification?
I think the jockey was unseated in the end so was irrelevant, but if the horse had placed or even won would it have been disqualified, and would that have been immediate or following a post race enquiry? Curious how that would impact any bets on that horse?
Would have been disqualified, no enquiry necessary.
No effect on bets.
No effect on bets.
No effect on bets.
Coral cup 2.30
Last time out favourite Craigneiche was over 16 lengths in front of Botox Has, today Botox Has, has a 14 pound pull at thweights and is 2 from 3 at Cheltenham, yet more than double the price??
Don’t let that put you off Jim. Botox Has is well h’capped and a decent ew bet
Morning All
CHELTENHAM
Decent win bets on these 2
13.20 . .Gallard Du Mesnil. .9/4
16.50. .Kilcruit. .13/8
e/w on the following 3
14.30. .Thomas Darby. .14/1.
15.05. .Sceau Royal. .14/1
16.15. .Ibleo. .9/1.
GL ALL
Bob olinger wins easy left mine well behind in second
Away from Cheltenham
HUNTINGDON
13.10. .lord Sparky. .5/1
15.30. .Imperial Nemesis. .13/2
16.00. .Our Colossus. .9/4
KEMPTON Unusual a flat bet for me
16.05. .Thomas Cochrane. .11/4
GL ALL
Busstop
Just been told Our Colossus is expected to win.
Hope that hasn’t put the mockers on it for you.
I’ve had a go too
GL
Double Carpet Yeah Our Colossus looks to have a great chance and always glad to see others agree.
Think you mentioned ROYAL PAGAILLE the other day and im with you there .Like Haydock form going into Cheltenham
similar course same stiff fences and both have a difficult run in .
So going back to December saw Royal Pagaille when a novice event at Haydock and noted it down then.
And then when it went on to win the Peter Marsh that decided that was my bet at Cheltenham.
Cheltenham much more undulating than Haydock but should handle that.
GL
Lord Sparky starts the day well wins at 5/1
GL ALL
Why use thought Out Colossus would beat Washington after a 19l win under rules lto or others is beyond me?
Talked me off the whole race of an easy winner?? A big £4 I was having on Washington! 😂👍
An yes “do your own bets” and “hindsight” but honestly I kid it’s been great first 2 days just hope Kilcruit gets the job done for us as I see use are both on! 😮😓
BOL
Nice 👍 and very nice at Kempton 👍👍
Thanks Postman well done yourself see your last one just won
BIG Well done all winners yesterday, Fantasic tipping,👌 GL today all☘🍺👍
You guys were off the charts yesterday
UN BE LEAVE A BUBBLE
Thanks for a great day
1:20 – Bob Olinger
1:55 – MONKFISH in a double with every other selection
3:05 – Chacun Pour Soi
3:40 – Some Neck
4:15 – Them and us
4:50 – Sir Gerhard
Morning all well done winners yesterday some belters
Perfect symphony 1.30l 16-1
Garo de juilley 2.30c 100-1
Rouge vif 3.05c 25-1
Le breuil 3.40c 12-1
On the slopes 4.15c 18-1
Wonderwall 4.50c 40-1
Ew singles & ew lucky63☘️☘️Gl all on day 2👍
Cheltenham
13-20
Gaillard Du Mensil 9/4 1 point win
14-30
Grand Roi 8/1 2 points win
Koshari 14/1 Hills. 3 points win
16-15
Entoucas 8/1 4 point win
Sky Pirate 16/1 2 points win
Good luck 🍀 everyone today
Big well done all the great price winners yesterday
Lots of familiar names to an oldie like me – good to see.
D/ C = Superb !
Nice1 De Niro with Sky pirate
1-20 Bob olinger * NAP* 15-8.
Bob olinger 15-8 and chacun pour soi 5-6 double 4.25-1.
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1-20 bravemansgame (without Bob olinger) 9-4.
Matchbet bravemansgame to beat gaillard du mesnil 11-8.
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1-55 éclat de rire (without monkfish and the big breakaway 6-4 * NB *
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2-30
Janika 33-1
Tea clipper 50-1
Both ew 7 places
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3-05
Put the kettle on 8-1
Sceau royal 12-1
Ew extra 4 places.
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3-40
Tiger roll 11-4 (without easyland)
Some neck 10-1 ew 4 places.
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4-15
Us and them 14-1
Sky pirate 16-1
Ew 6 places
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4-50
Cool jet
50-1 ew 4 places
16-1 ew extra 8 places
Good start elvis
Great stuff elvis
👍tiger is the greatest NH ever.
FACT…..
Well done some great tips. What a festival so far. I love this site – it really enhances the experience.
heads up
I’ve just got word for Embittered 9/2 in the 4-15 j o briens best chance of a winner .i am already after backing Chosen mate but will have to back Embittered now ,word came from the same person that gave me band of outlaws 2 years ago which i posted at 7/1 ,won at 7/2 nap of the festival . ,Embittered was 6/1 last night now 9/2 so hopefully one of them will win.GL everyone
Also will post one tonight for tomorrow in which my daughters boyfriend part owns and think she have a great chance of winning .
oisin murphy back today for 1 in the last at lingfield. worth an eye i suppose. in the 1405L CLASHANISKA was put up here a few days ago, is out again 6/5 is skinny, but despite having the run of the race, he may well go in again, at the price only an acca booster. then chancing two for same connections at Huntingdon, backing both EW to a level stake and will be disappointed to end at a a loss despite both being chancy.
1310H – Torrent Des Mottes 10/1 ew
two wins both here, won this race last year, 1lb lower.
1530H – Leskinfree 8/1 ew
Rated 75, running off 101 a year ago. 4th of 12 off 16 higher in this race last year.
at cheltenham, god knows not really followed racing much this season
1430 – KOSHARI 12/1 7 places (drifting)
1540 – DEFI DES CARRES 28/1 4 places
1615 – ENTOUCAS 15/2 6 places
1650 – GRANGEE 22/1 4 places
the two tone green take the first at ireland, perhaps MONTE CRISTO in the 230 is worth pocket change 11/1 for 7 places, not the biggest price but looks a tricky race.
a big move in the cross country hogans height was 129/1 on betfair exchange last week ,now only 29/1.
Paddy Wickla didn’t make the cut but watch out for it👀
Has anyone had any bother trying to use the Paddy Power free 5r in the 13.20?
No issue with for me anyway
Ignore I had already used the other I have is for footy 😂🤔🙄🤣
Really impressive from both horse and jockey
Quality ride DC indeed that’s my 1st in today fingers crossed 🤞 and 🙏 for good day today for us all. 🐴 🍀
Tricast I suggested also landed
Loved the way she squeezed Cobden into the rail coming round the final bend DC just to make sure Townend couldn’t skip through the inside 😁😁😁
Bob Olinger was Jamie Codd’s best bet if the festival for weeks glad I got some 7/2 😁
Yes Deb
Something she took advantage of last year in the Mares.
Top jockey
not mentioned but CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA just went in at lingfield, sadly nodding the one i mentioned but same connections have one doubly mentioned here already, WONDERWALL at 40s in the 450
What is it with those Mr Blobby Rich Ricci colours and last fences. !!!
Haha exactly, heart in mouth all the time!
Lol loose horse just about saved the bookies 😁😁
Lol Pat my shants there with that loose horse! 😓
Least it made Townsend ride out for my 6l bet as he was swaggering on Monkfish.
Auld Seconditis Fiddlerontheroof thats let me down few times 2nd again but I’d have took that today!!
Janika places
Blue Sari would have been 2nd but for falling
Koshari would have placed but for Blue Sari’s fall.
That’s racing !!
Choosing not to play in the 2:30 race may just turn out to be one of my better choices today DC.
think elvis had a big shout in that at 40s, checked it over and was happy to be on cheers, blue sari fcks up 3 promising accas.
2 shouts 😁 both placed
Nap and put the kettle on won too.
Disappointed with chacun but the kettle boiled today….
Oh well…..wasn’t confident enough to back her straight.
Still a 7/2 winner though
Sceau Royal definitely an unlucky loser IMO it also wouldn’t surprise me if Townend gets a couple of days for tightening them up over the last down the back.
Delighted for him……legend of a horse
tigar roll is back awsome when everybody doubted him well done tigar roll
Tiger Roll = Pure Class!!
Get in the tiger🐯.
Some neck 3rd too 😁
Just made my day and my bank balance 🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅
Great to see Tiger Roll!! 😮👏🐎
After his last outing I honestly thought NO chance.
Some training or we’ve all just been sold a dummy by the Irish with his last run. 🤔
Hope it’s the latter 😉
Well in bus stop with that 5-1 earlier.
Nice to see you back posting pal 👍
He just banged one it on the flat at Kempton as well 👍
Thanks Elvis great day yourself well done
I Had a Decent day 2 winners and a place. Unlucky with Sceau Royal as others have mentioned but thats horse racing.
GL
postman my first flat bet in ages and it wins. probably ages till another though.
GL
I’ll take that bet Sky Pirate last night at 8s and returns 14s 👍
I done an each way lucky 15 with DC’s recommendations came in but sore as the last couple of races both picks were 2nd. Hey ho a wins a win and plenty more races to go at the fine festival.
Cheers guys
Get in the pirate ⛵
Aye Elvis and Ibleo 3rd will do me!
VOV be gutted he didn’t stick with Sky Pirate I listened to the podcast and he just thought it was to badly handicapped!
In profit after Ibleo Ew(Super by Sky Pirate!) but Chacun Por Soi was a let down fir a few bets but it’s rarely 2 ‘great‘ days in a row and it’ll be a Yankee tomorrow and the £10 Skybet special on the first for me tomorrow I think an that’s that !
BUT….there’s plenty of on Kilcruit.
So cmon ,one more favourite and it’s gravy!
Already picked cool jet a Mullins also ran in the last.
Will add wonderwall 20-1 ew extra 8 places and £1 ew at 50-1 ew 4 places.
Ran ok in a listed race last time despite running wide most of the way
Wonderwall 7th 20-1 ew money.
Been a great days racing again, well done again everyone.
apologies to our irish contingent but This is TIGER DAY🐯.
Hope it’s not the last we have seen of the legend, we are lucky to have lived through his career and enjoyed his achievements ⛵
😡
P.Mullins would have won on Kilcruit!
IMO
Let Gerhard to much a lead
Another Outstanding ride by Rachael rode the rest of the jockeys to sleep 😁
only the two winners from me today but well done everyone that tipped winners some good ones
Great to see Tiger Roll win didnt bet it but still good
Best named winner for us punters today was Heaven Help Us
One decent sized bet in US 🇺🇸🐎…
Smoking Class -R8 Tampa. 10/11 (*****) Bet365
Won’t last long as others are 4/6 and 4/7
Hate to through favourites about but..
Epic Express now 2nd Favs gone are 11/8 seems decent as it well ahead in the ratings and only it’s 3rd run after being unlucky lto.
An that’s that I think.
Well done the winners an onwards to tomorrow 👍
Tiger roll was simply awesome .
Does anyone know if he can be supplemented for the national?
The owners have to go for the national after that demolition job. It’s a once in a lifetime chance for gigginstown to have a triple grand national winner. It wouldnt be easy but he would go there with a good chance.
No he cant but will go to the Irish national with a lovely weight on his back 👍
Thats disappointing but I suppose it’s the owners decision at the end of the day. With or without a 3rd national tiger roll is still one of the greatest national horses of all time.
KEMPTON 7:50- Alix James 12/1 e/w
Staying with number 4
The Lamplighter
A very poor Cheltenham for me so far, no winners, a few small places, probably my worst festival, so far, for about a decade.
Same here mate. Can’t pick my nose at the moment and it’s no easier tomorrow. Good luck tomorrow 🍀