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After what might have been a long twelve months, the greatest jumping festival is back on our screens.
The Cheltenham Festival is bigger than the likes of Royal Ascot for many, me included. For others, it's what they've been waiting for since the turn of the jumps season started in October.
We're missing quite a lot of old stars and future stars at this year's meeting, but it will still be a fantastic spectacle and full of drama.
Old Park Star 5/2 (1pt) – Cheltenham 1.20 (Supreme Novices' Hurdle)
In recent years, this race has been dominated by Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins. I think the same could be said about the race this year, but we do have a couple of horses for whom you could easily make a case.
In my opinion, I've been an Old Park Star since I saw him win at Kempton. He wasn't ultra-impressive, but he put in a smart enough performance to get my attention. Unfortunately, I went against him for his next run at Cheltenham, and he pulled my pants down with a spectacular performance. That way, the time I thought, wow, this lad could be a superstar. At the time, he was 16/1 for the Supreme, as all the hype was for Mydaddypaddy. That horse had his bubble burst at Aintree, and then Old Park Star slowly became the ante-post favourite.
Last time out in the Trial race at Haydock, he looked like another version of Siskin and Constitution Hill mixed together. I don't think we'll see a natural hurdling machine like Constitution Hill was in his first couple of seasons, but on his way to the Supreme in 2021, he put in some insane performances, and that is what made me think this lad could be tough to beat.
I think a solid run race will suit him best, and that is something we normally get in the Supreme. His form looks solid on everything we've seen so far, and he deserves to be the favourite. Boring selection, but I've loved what I've seen from him in his short career to date. I'm not saying it's an easy race for him to win, as El Cairos would be a player if his jumping was solid, and Mighty Park has a huge reputation.
GambleAware
I only used to bet on horses that were tipped on here by the old regulars – Elvis parsley, azzwigan, bus stop etc as I know very little about racing but thought I’d share a promo Boylesports are doing for Cheltenham. Money back as a free bet on all losers in the first race of each day. Up to £10. Not a bad offer considering Boylesports are very very tight in my opinion 👍
Me too AC, double carpet i believe was the one I followed most but recoba too, no tips on here for long time unfortunately, even checked all the recent daily tips to see if any had forecasted but nope. Shame but the racing post it is 🤣
I do like brighter days ahead to beat Lossiemouth but my tips are not really trustable 🤣 Also will be on old park star 🤞 BOL all ❤️
Old Park Star 1.20 Cheltenham
9-4 skybet bet £10 if finish 2nd to 4th get money back in cash.
Betfred same price, bet £10 on first race and get £10 in free bets.
Lep72 I didn’t get the slybet offer, tight sods
Cheltenham
1:20 – Sober Glory
2:40 – Mustang Du Breuil
3:20 – Jaguar
5:20 – Grand Geste
Very very difficult card today, but that’s the way Cheltenham should be.
I’ve had a bet on every race but they’re not strong fancies and I’ve just put interest stakes on but there’s one at a price in the last race I do think is worth a second look.
HOLOKEA 33/1 ew 5 places
Looking back through his form he was 2nd here at the Dec meeting. The 3rd has won since, the 4th has won twice since and the 5th & 6th have also won not.
He only carries 10st 8lbs and the jockey takes a further 5lbs off.
Over this type of trip carrying such a low weight should help and with 5 places on offer I think he’s worth a go.
BOL
The legend returns, great to see you here Dc
Other picks for interest
1.30 Old Park Star
2.00 Lulamba
2.40 Harwa / Ammes both ew
3.20 Hyland / Leave of Absence both ew
4.00 The New Lion
4.40 Madara
Brilliant race.
The first 3 home are excellent horses
Alright DC Sir!? 😊🫡
Great start Double Carpet…. and Rizzle 👍
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CHELTENHAM – 3.20…Jaqwar 7/2.
TAKING…
‘Money back Top 3/insurance bet Top 3 @ 5/2 Coral bet/Ladbrokes bet
Not like me to follow many jumps horses in my Tracker/Notes but I do and I’ve put this horse up at least 3 times with him an NR a few months back and then he won well last time out.
I’d be annoyed if it didn’t put him up today!
He looks ONE of the best horses on form to me but to be honest it’s a tough race hence the safety bet
It’s just that I think Jaqwars likeky to improve AGAIN and most others are exposed
GL all
Danny Mullins brilliant ride on Kargese.
Kopec mistake at the last cost him.
Lulamba needs to go up in trip
Early mistakes cost Jagwar
Mine both placed in 5th and 6th 👍
Lossiemouth pissed it
Madara wins easily
Not a bad day so far 2 winners and 2 Ew placed.
I’ve had worse days