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Alan Thomson's sole bet Volcano won at 9-2 yesterday and he has a brace of pre-Cheltenham wagers at Stratford.
Stratford 1.00
SHUT THE BOX (1.00) deserves some reward for a series of consistent efforts in defeat this winter and can rectify matters in the two-mile novices' handicap chase at Stratford.
The seven-year-old could never quite get to grips with slick-jumping Editeur Du Gite at Newbury ten days ago and has been nudged up 2lb for his efforts. Kap Auteuil won handsomely last time but Shut The Box is fancied to have the edge over the favourite.
Stratford 12.30
STEPNEY CAUSEWAY (12.30) has more than 30 lengths to make up on Casa Loupi on their Ascot running behind Tritonic, but Dan Skelton's juvenile learned a lot from that initial experience on the evidence of his victory romp at Catterick 13 days ago.
It is a big ask turning round the form with Casa Loupi, especially conceding 6lb, but it's a chance worth taking in what looks a straight match.
Cheltenham Day 1 Tips
The countdown to the Festival has well and truly began and we couldn't back the Voice of Value any longer. He's kicked off our extensive coverage with.
- 1.20 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
- 1.55 Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy
- 2.30 Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase
- 3.05 Unibet Champion Hurdle
- 3.40 Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle
- 4.15 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
- 4.50 National Hunt Novices’ Chase
He's also spent some time with racing expert Jim Delahunt to record a special Cheltenham Festival Preview Podcast. It's well worth a listen if you're looking for a few pointers for the Festival.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Just 8 declared for the supreme novice opener.
What’s going on ?
Quite small fields for day one.
Surprised honeysuckle is as big as 5-2.
Think I will be backing that and galvin 9-4, singles and a double.
Probably a combination of a few things Elvis. This year we see so many hot pots and with owners not being able to get into the track to see there horses looks like alot of the so called rags are not running.
Also with brexit it’s more expensive and alot more paper work to send them over the water.
I mentioned yesterday it’s the smallest Supreme I can remember but I wasnt surprised with the small field Arkle 👍
Morning all. I try so hard not to have a bet the Monday before cheltenham become I usually just give the bookies some of my cheltenham wedge. But I just spotted this one in the 3.33 at Stratford. Hiway one O three. The trainer does well in bumpers and over half of them have been placed this season. At 20/1, it’s worth a shot e/w to boost your kitty for this week
GL 😁
Into 16’s with Skybet.
Thanks Pete got it 20/1 3 places.
As low as 9s now
Someone must have put the word out 😉, well done all those on early GL 😁
Altior out
I had a feeling that was going to happen with the market moving against him yesterday
Absolutely no surprise he should be retired never been the same horse since his battle with Cyrname and now 11 year old.
12-30 Stratford.
Naizagai 16-1 ew 3 places.
Bonkers bet
Scarlett ruby 70-1 ew extra 4 places.
50p ew at 200-1 .
All weather form was poor, 3 turf runs for Roger Charlton 4th 3rd and won a 12 runner handicap at Chepstow.
Had a run out on all weather in January for new yard where it ran like a bag of of shite.
Maybe it was a blow out in readiness for today’s win 😁.
Reality probably needs 4 of these to fall but that’s why it’s a bonkers bet 😳
well done again Elvis nice ew price
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Nina Carberry married to Ted Walsh has her first runner as a trainer today at Punchestown 2.55
Adventure Bay.
Going to take the Forecast in the 12.30 of 5-2 at 2/2 Bet365 (***)
Agree with Alan’s tip in the 1pm but I’ll keeping it very small stakes.
GL all
Dropped yer irons deek!
Well done Alan here’s hoping for the double 👍
It’s Cheltenham Eve (Do you see what I did there)
2:10 Taunton – Vulcan ***NAP***
2:47 Plumpton – Moroder **NB**
3:47 Plumpton – Runasimi River *each way punt*
Tomorrow is the big day, so get your rest. No late parties, drinking tequila and trying to get lucky.
how we hung on there hahah, lovely.
Milrow 2.33 ew well done all winners yesterday
Danny whizzbang 3-40 Taunton 11-4 NAP.
Down in class in the hope he regains the winning habit.
Russian service 2-40 Taunton 9-2
Won this last year off a similar mark
Morning all well done winners yesterday
Ruby gates 4.20w 12-1
Sepahi 4.50w 9-1
Baltic prince 5.20w 16-1
Rectory road 6.20w 13-2
Solar park 7.20w 7.20w 5-1
Ew singles & ew lucky31☘️☘️Gl all
Fleck ivy 7/2 Plumpton 2-17
Great pick. Led from the front 💪
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paramount 3.33 nap nb
Great shout thanks azzthewigan
cheers postman
Runasimi River gets me out of jail. That is two days in a row that my each way punt has saved the day.
I hope that’s not an omen for the rest of the week, my win bets were all second and my ew selections were one out of a place!!!!
Everything I backed either PU or finished last besides the one u put up this morning which finished 4th.😕
5:30 punchestown- kaftan style 25/1 ew
5:30 punchestown- kaftan style 25/1 ew