Roll up roll up Cheltenham is finally back. After the devastation of last year opening day where Annie Power fell and a crazy amount of multiples went down the drain, punters will be hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself on Day one of the 2016 Cheltenham Festival.
Roll up Min, Douvan, Vroom Vroom Mag and Annie Power. This years “nailed on” multiple. We however are not entirely convinced. Min was smashed antepost from 100/1 down to 7/4 after demolishing a few low grade fields in Ireland. Annie Power has only been out once where she did the same, ran against two yaks and won at 1/20 with her head in her chest.
Douvan and Vroom Vroom Mag have strong credentials. Douvan is possibly the best jumps horse around currently, realistically so long he jumps, he wins. This is why the Coral 50/1 offer (even tho only for a £1) is a decent offer. Not got a Coral account? Now you have no excuse what so ever.
Vroom Vroom Mag runs in the egg and spoon grade one against the mares and from what we’ve seen she’ll just have to jump around to win also.
We firmly believe Min should be taken on, we just haven’t seen enough to suggest she’s a stone cold cert as the odds suggest. What to take her on with though? Thats the tough one. York hill has recently been well backed due to rumours Ruby Walsh might ride him, we find that hard to believe, but if he does that a massive indicator as to Min’s realistic chances in the race. The 11/2 currently available might not be around come the start of the day tomorrow. We will be looking to lay Min, just cant have it winning the Supreme, no sir.
The Arkle is a fascinating race, we firmly believe Douvan wins, but if there is any mistake or he doesn’t participate, Vaniteux is the obvious each way bet to nothing. Currently had 11/2 with Betway. We’ve had a good go each way at slightly bigger prices so, should Douvan win we make a tiny profit, but if he messes up somehow, Vaniteux should be there to pick up the pieces.
Cheeky each way accumulator:
YorkHill – Supreme 5/1William Hill
Vanitieux – Arkle 5/1 William Hill
The New One – Champion Hurdle 6/1 William Hill
Pollypeachum – Mares 6/1 William Hill
£10 ew will return £250
LETS DO THIS
Betfair:
Bet on Henrik Stenson to become the BMW PGA Championship Winner.
Paddypower:
Back Australia to take the Ashes home with them.
Betway:
Back Rafael Nadal to become the Mens French Open Winner.
Coral:
Back One For Arthur to win the Grand National.
Bet365:
Back Mexico to win the Confederations Cup.
