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On Day 2 we saw a superstar born and a star return to form. As always, put your winners in the comments and tips/selections for Day 3.
Impaire Et Passe was the talking horse of Day 2, and for a weeks before. He duly obliged the rumours and won with plenty in hand, and managed to win at drifted odds of 5/2!
Energumene bounced back to form, winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase under hands and heels. The race did fall apart a bit with Edwardstone running no race whatsoever, but you can't take away from that performance by the Willie Mullins horse. He pressured Editeur Du Gite for the lead, jumped brilliantly and won on the snaff.
We saw Delta Work win his second X-Country Chase and a potential star was born in the bumper.
Yesterday was a nearly day for with just the one winner and three selection finishing in second place. Down on the day and putting me slightly down across the two days, but there's plenty of racing to go.
All of my detailed previews for Day 3 at the Cheltenham Festival can be found below.
- 13:30 – Turners Novices' Chase
- 14:10 – Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
- 14:50 – Ryanair Chase
- 15:30 – Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle
- 16:10 – Magners Plate Handicap Chase
- 16:50 – Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle
- 17:30 – Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup
Don't forget you can also have a go at entering the Champion Tipster Competition where there's £200 in Free Bets to be won.
13:30 – Turners Novices' Chase
Mighty Potter is a short-priced favourite, which doesn't mean he's a certified banker, as we saw with Gerri Colombe yesterday who burnt my fingers! However, he is the best horse in the race and if he gets a clear round of jumping, he should be deemed as close as you can possibly get to a banker at the Festival.
Full race preview:
- 13:30 – Turners Novices' Chase
14:10 – Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
The one Elliott horse I like is Maxxum. The weight he carries today will be tough, but I think you've got to go for the Graded horse in a handicap in a race like this, and that's what I think he might be.
Full race preview:
14:50 – Ryanair Chase
I won't waste any time, I'll dive straight into the market favourite Shishskin. He will be another short-priced horse, but if he's on his A-game he should be tough to beat.
Full race preview:
- 14:50 – Ryanair Chase
15:30 – Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle
I don't have a real stand-out fancy in this race, so I'll be having a small each-way play on Sire Du Berlais. As an 11yo he has it all to do, but he's the rank outsider and I think that's harsh. He comes alive at the festival and four of his five career wins have come between March and May, so I expect him to turn up and run a good race.
Full race preview:
- 15:30 – Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle
16:10 – Magners Plate Handicap Chase
I've had Datsalrightgino in my mind for this race all season long, so I'm not going to change my mind at the last minute as I did in the previous race preview. This horse has been crying out for 2m 4f, and when they finally gave it to him over today's C&D he ran a belter to finish second to Stage Star.
Full race preview:
- 16:10 – Magners Plate Handicap Chase
16:50 – Mares' Novice Hurdle
The one I like is Foxy Girl, who is trained by Henry De Bromhead. I'm not backing her because she would've been laid out for the race due to the name, but I simply think she is overpriced on the form she has got under her belt.
Full race preview:
17:30 – Kim Muir
My dart landed on Dunboyne trained by Gordon Elliott. Gordon has a fair few horses in this race, but with Jamie Codd in the saddle, you'd like to think this is his main hope. I didn't go for him based on the jockey, but the form of his last run looks good in comparison to some in this field. He finished second in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park, which is a big pot handicap.
Full race preview:
Hexham
2-30 cudgel 11-1 ew
3-50 morozov cocktail
7-2 win + 6-4 top 2 finish
5-10 ex selance
11-4 top 3 finish
7-4 top 4 finish
Shishkin in the Ryanair is the lay of the festival!! Happy to have the rest of the field on my side..
Any reasoning?
Away from Cheltenham . . . . . .
Been working with this horse for the last 6 months GET STUCK IN. Races tonight at 8. Gelding operation has transformed this horse. We have a penalty kick I guarantee, first time in a handicap. Will be a 12 furlong horse eventually but has the class to win this easy tonight. Surface won’t be a problem as well. Money will come in late. Currently best price 4/1.
Do you work at the yard? if so, thanks for the tip off, win or lose it’s always appreciated!
Yeah but not exclusively, I work at several of the yards in the area currently.
Watched him on the 10 f tapeta gallop the other week and he more than held his own Killybegs Warrior who was only beaten a couple of lengths in a class 2 last month. Worked alot with the starting stalls as well been really impressive.
Just needs to show it all on the track now if he does he wins as he likes
I have put racing tips on here in the past but you’d need a good memory to remember must be about 5 years ago. Hibee1 is my account but had to get one of the staff to post from from his as couldn’t log in. I’ll try to find password and post from there just so people know I’m genuine.
Good luck everyone. I have a Cheltenham tip for tomorrow also to come.
That’s brilliant and lets hope he does the business today.
I’m not sure how much you can let us in the know without getting into trouble, but whenever you feel you have something to give, feel free to do so!
Thanks again.
Password rescued good luck everyone
Thanks, Chris.
You are welcome , fingers crossed for tonight : – )
I remember you last winner I had from you was chi ta bello
12/1 👍💰
Great info, thank you very much.👏👏👏👏
Superb tip, thanks very much
Put it in 3 different WhatsApp groups with pals so you’ve made a lot of us a good few quid
Thanks again
Was on it romped it start to finish ! 15/8 .£30 profit Thank you.
Well done Hibeel1 on tonight’s tip.
You mentioned that you have one for Cheltenham for tomorrow.?
Do you want to tell us about that yet?
Thank you so much, I needed that….thank you.
Thx for share your Information , Atzeni make the Job : – )
Very much appreciated cant wait for tomorrows tip
Thanks again Habeel1
Thanks for the information and taking time to post
Appreciated! 👌
What was the market doing before. Got backed in and then drifting like it lost a leg or something. Was debating a cash out.
Glad i never
Thanks again
Thanks for sharing the info hibee1
Not a bad day yesterday with 3 winners but Gerri getting beat still hurts as he was clearly the best horse in the race.
Anyway onto today
Turners
Winner Unknown
Horses Backed Banbridge, Balco Coastal ew
I just feel Mighty Potter needs to be taken on at the prices. Yes he won both the Drinmore and at the DRF but if you look at what he beat in both races apart from Banbridge who would have hated the ground, and will today too the rest are boats that just plod along.
Today he faces much stiffer opposition and is a shorter price than at the DRF.
I took a chance on BC ew as he was only just beaten at Sandown by Gerri and that’s arguably as good a form as anything in the race. He probably would prefer better ground but has run well on soft and should be in the mix.
Pertemps
Winner Salvador Ziggy
Horses Backed Salvador Ziggy 25/1 ew
Another I backed a long time ago. Was very progressive rattling 4 wins during the summer before qualifying for this back in Oct over C&D finishing 4th and if looking back at the race was only just doing enough and had plenty left in the tank. He was then put away by Elliott to protect his mark. Ground could do with drying out a bit though.
Ryanair
Winner Probably Shishkin
Horses Backed Janidil 16/1 ew
This race is all about what Shishkin turns up. Obviously if it’s the one that ran at ascot lto it’s no contest but I just have doubts particularly with the price on offer and an ew play I think is the better option.
I backed Janidil before he won at gowran. He looked as fat as Santa that day but still managed to beat HEC and should be much fitter today. Hopefully he can hot the frame.
Stayers
Winner Flooring Porter
Horses Backed Flooring Porter Blazing Khal
Should be a brilliant race. I’m sticking with FP to win for the 3rd time. Risky I know as his prep hasn’t gone to plan but he comes alive at Cheltenham and I’m sure Cromwell will have him 100% otherwise he wouldn’t be running.
Plate
Winner Frero Banbou
Horses Backed Frero Banbou 20/1 ew
Another very tough h’cap but I chose FB a while back as I think he’s been crying out for a step up in trip particularly when you look at last year’s GA when he was a staying on 3rd.
He was entered to run here over C&D in the Dec meeting only for it to be abandoned due to snow which is now hopefully a blessing in disguise so has been running over 2m. They say you should never back a horse at the festival that’s running below its last win mark. FB’s last winning mark was 134 so he’s still above as he’s off 135 today. Venetia Williams is also the joint most successful trainer in the race with 3 wins and the ground won’t be an issue. Expecting a big run.
Mares Novice Hurdle
Winner Magical Zoe
Horses Backed Magical Zoe
I think HDB would give his right arm to win this race especially with it being named after his late son and I’m sure the crew will be doing they’re best to make sure that happens. But he has 5 in the race and not easy to know who comes out on top. But I landed on MZ as the form of her win at Down Royal has worked out well and she’s been kept fresh since.
Kim Muir
Winner Stumptown
Horses Backed Stumptown
Very difficult race to work out but Stumptown did win a bit cosily when winning at Sandown and I’m sure he’ll be thereabouts today
BOL
1-30 Mighty Potter backed at 7/2 and 11/8 fav fell last 2 years so hope that don’t happen today
2-10 EW Salvador Ziggy and Maxxum 5/1
2-50 Shishkin if he runs to form nothing will beat him 10/11
3-30 Teahupoo 5/2
4-10 Frero Banbou 12/1 EW and Haut En Couleurs 11/2
4-50 Luccia 13/8 going to take a good one to beat this one .
5-30 Dunboyne 13/2 will have my biggest bet on this one today
best of luck to all
Cheers for Salvator Ziggy gents.
After reading Good Time Johnny was 19l behind Gaelic Warrior and thinking that’s decent form shall I back him when I’ve already got one on?
Race went off so with the £3 In my account fired him on 9/1. 👌
Usually a quick way to lose TWICE that! 🍀
I’ve been all over The Bosses Oscar since his run at Musselburgh but the market says no , Level Neverending not without a chance at a big price .Gold Tweet 20/80 GL all
Well done all winners yesterday
Palacejr33 basically odds 2 short only 2 races in 12 months. Gut feeling as well it will be beat
Get stuck in at Chelmsford been hammered from 7-2 into 7-4!!
appreciate it 1.30 an tailur 2.10 klassical dream 3.30 ll ridoto 4.10 magical Zoe 4.50 rapper 5.30
just hope jj junior comes back to form in the 2.10 just incase backed captain Morgs 2.10 ew and Hector javilex 2.10 ew whiles there’s quite a few places on offer
Cheltenham placepot and singles
Mighty potter
Stage star * 9-4 top 2 finish
Good time Johnny
Captain Morgan * 20-1 ew 8 places SKYBET.
Shishkin
Jandil
Klassical dream * 9-1 ew 4 places bet365
Gold tweet
Il ridoto * 7-1 ew 7 places SKYBET
Midnight river
Luccia
You wear it well * 12-1 ew 5 places SKYBET
Lucky last
Annual invictus
40-1 ew 6 places
16-1 bet365 ew extra 10 places
Stage star won, I feel cheated now taking place only ☺️
2.10 The changing man.
3.30 Sire du berlais.
4.10 Datsalrightgino
4.50 Foxy girl.
Each way yankee with loose change.
Fancy the hotpot to get beat in opener, like the look of Stage Star at 7’s.
Good luck all
Loose change each way yankee
Fancy the hotpot to get beat in opener, like the look of Stage Star at 7’s.
Cracking start
Hello
Day 3
Win
R. 2 – Thanksforthehelp
R. 6 – Luccia
Each Way
R. 4 – Paisley Park
R. 7 – Beauport
To be placed
R. 1 – Stage Star
R. 5 – Fugitif
Bol for All , see you at the Final !!
Damn Fugitif 2nd , unlucky :- (
As an part owner of 4 Owners Group horses, so pleased for Stage Star and its group of owners.
Not part of that syndicate, but a fantastic syndicate to be involved in.
Nice to see nicholls dining at the top table again after 3 years also 👍
Think it’s 2020 since his last festival win.
Jumping perfect , great ride from Cobbden , give me a nice start on Day 3 ^^
That right Elvis, I knew he had a bad batch but zero wins?
Few Ew plays in already thanks to folk above ⬆️ 👍
(Yes Jebus and the God all mighty!)
Post one I don’t see anyone mention and French form straight to Cheltenham doesn’t often work but Ew 4 places might.
Henri Le Farcuer…3.30. 50/1 Skybet 4 places
On Golden Tweet for WIN purposes and for a Trixie Luccia and Dunboyne
GL all rest of the day ! 👌
Greatful for that mistake! Only bet of week on exchanges very happy!! Delighted for Rachel Blackmore as well !
Nice one Staggie
Jamie Codd told everyone at the preview night that Shishkin was the Lay of the festival .Well done
Bookies re-filling their satchels today.
Thursday is never a good day for the punters
They probably can’t close the satchels by now!!👎
Envoi Allen back to his brilliant best. Fair play to HDB for getting him back. He has his horses in top shape this week
Surely is back to form i said Monday his horses were not in good form coming into Cheltenham .Absolutely delighted for him .
Sire Du Berlais – great tip.
Yup thank you, made a nice wee bob out of that tip, also had Porter on EW aswell so happy man here, onto the next race 😄
Great shout!
Nice one Rizzel , the old Boy : – )
Take a bow Rizzle
Never in a million years did I think an 11yr old would win a stayers but you proved me wrong.
Top shout 👏
It made up for the short-priced ones losing.
Won’t be taking any plaudits for it, as the two short price losers but a dampener on the day.
Marvel De Cerisy EW 16.10, only because Rachel Blackmores riding, seems to have a knack in these races.
yes great shout Rizzel didn’t see that coming
Superb Rizzle, superb Ew plays today.
£1 on win and was cursing myself I didn’t do Ew like I meant to buy still thinking really it won’t matter! 😂 👏
Few like Freoro Bamboo. Fugitif I’d less exposed and has beat him and 12/1
Ok rizzell you won’t take plaudits, but I’m giving you 2 elvis plaudits anyway 🏇🏇.
Great shout that sire de berlais tip, not on it myself, I’m having my usual festival mare, if you’ll excuse the pun 🙂 but if just one reader followed it’s worthwhile.
What makes it better is you gave reasons with it so it wasn’t just a random tip.
Well done 👍
Much love Elvis.
Cheltenham Thursdays again proving difficult.
“Is Ew he play?
This id the way!” 👉
Backed Dunboyne in the last but going to back punitive ew too
madam peltier 5.15 ew well done all winners today
well done rizzel
Hooray, a winner, you wear it well 12s but 16s with b.o.g.
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Now annual invictus will hose up in the last 😆🤣😂.
Have added Didero Vallis to annual invictus on same betting terms.
40-1 ew 6 places
16-1 bet365 ew extra 10 places
Anyone else for the lucky last.
Roll up roll up
The Plug is on dunboyne and punitive.
DC is on stumptown
Rizzell is on dunboyne
Wildhorse is on beauport
AZZ is on rapper.
Any more for anymore for the lucky last
5:30 Cheltenham- western Zara -,25/1 e/w
Well done all winners today – great stuff 👍
Well done to the winners today! 👏
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Trixie
Gulfstream -R8..Gold Magic 11/8
Conselliante. 5/1
Penn National. -R5…Economic Power 2/1
Could add Get Stuck in at Chelmsford 8pm for a Yankee if you like as it’s certainly seen money as predicted coming in from 4/1 to 7/4 Skybet
GL
Thank you Hibee1 , that’s the way to send them home . 👌👍😎
Nice one hibee1 , fingers crossed you put up the odd post more often , many thanks anyway 👍💰 funny how it drifted in the market the old bookies playing games with the market again trying to create a little doubt for those last minute betters ! I bet they knew where the real money was going .
Hi hibee1!
Definitely remember you, hope you’re keeping well…welcome back and what a comeback! 🥳
Thank you very much for your tip and hope you’ll keep them coming when you can!🙏🏻
Nice on Hibee1 – cracking info and tip, got on at 2/1 but got 9/4 on BOG
Looking forward to the Cheltenham tip for tomorrow
How I say , very welcome *_*
Booooooom Hibee1, 💪🏻💪🏻
Looking forward to tomorrow’s tip 🐎🐎🐎
Thanks
Get tomorrow’s tip posted so I can book Tenerife tomorrow night 😂
Your tip would nt be Chris ‘a dream in the 4:10 Cheltenham by any chance 😂
Thanks Hibee1 for the 8pm Chelmsford Race. Very nice and managed to get on at 9-4. Won back what I lost at Cheltenham today :)
You were bang on about the starting stalls work jumped out like a scalded cat and never headed I went safe at 10-11 to be placed wish I’d been braver but thanks alot