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Cheltenham Festival Horse Racing Tips Day Two

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Well, Jezki lost for us! Arabella boy’s race has been put back a few days, so we can look forward to that.

Day two is tricky, i could be boring and tip up Pont Alexandre and Sprinter Sacre (hope you got the evens with coral!) but i won’t. They should both win. Double them or something.

I’ve had a glance over the handicaps, and i think I’ve got a few potentially decent priced bets, let’s hope we get lucky:

4:00pm:

Pendra (7-1)
Buck Magic (25-1)
Master Of The Sea (12-1)

4:40pm:

Fatcatinthehat (14-1)
Ruacana (20-1)
Caid Du Berlais (20-1)
Blood Cotil (18-1)

Now, i won’t bore you with 7 individual paragraphs about why these horses should win. The reasons are a) They’ve shown some potential and could spring a surprise or b) They have form with some impressive horses (Ruacana was 9l behind Our Conor ,who is almost certainly going to win on Friday, for example).

What about the 515 i hear you cry? Throw a dart at your screen and see which horse you hit. Or look at Purple Bay, Vieux Lion rouge and Blackmail.

Here’s to hoping.

Cheltenham Festival 2013 Horse Racing Tips Day One

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So, the time has come. The climax of the jump season is upon us and we’re super excited.

Where is the value today? There are some short prices which we won’t be trying to take on, they’re almost nailed on.

My two bets for today are: Arabella Boy in the Cross Country Chase and Jezki in the Supreme Novices Hurdle.

Let’s start with Jezki. The dogs are barking for this horse. The irish are raving about this and Pont Alexandre. This Grade 1 winner from Ireland has impressively disposed of some quality animals over the last 3 months. Champagne Fever, Zuzka, Minsk, Waaheb, Hisaabaat and others have had their flags lowered by Jezki. He’s not run up a stiff hill like at Cheltenham before, which is a downside, but almost everything else is in his favour. Only 3 favourites out of the last 20 have won this race, and with Jezki 2nd favourite, that helps. My Tent Or Yours is the favourite and was oh so impressive last time out, hardly coming off the bridle. I feel this is a two horse race and we take Jezki to get the better of MTOY, just.

Arabella Boy won in decent style over Christmas in a cross country chase over 3 miles at Punchestown. Getting headed then asserting on the run in, thats the sort of quality you need from a horse who’s running over 3 miles, a will to win. This won’t be a huge betting heat, this race is overshadowed by some high profile races before it, and i just feel Arabella Boy has the quality to win this race.

Last years 2nd in the Cross Country Bostons Angel was some 40 lengths behind Arabella Boy on that day. Outlaw pete has been a shadow of his former self after winning the Cross Country last year so i feel everything is falling into place nicely for Arabella Boy to pickup gold for Ireland.

As for the other races, i fully expect Simonsig, Our Mick, Hurricane Fly, Quevega and Carlito Brigante to win/be placed.

Horse Racing Tips – Cheltenham Festival 2013

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Want some pre Cheltenham bankroll? We’re going to attempt to select two winners across the two jumps cards tomorrow in order to do just that.

With all the top jocks resting before the big day at Cheltenham, there are several inexperienced jockeys riding out on Monday. That said, Richard Johnson rides a certain Minella For Party the 15:20 at Taunton. 9/4 is currently available with Bet365. 5/2 on Ladbrokes, but they recently revised their terms and conditions to state that bets placed before midday of the race aren’t best odds guaranteed, beware.

This horse finished 2nd over C&D last time and on his handicap debut, could be hard to beat. He bumped into the progressive Edmund Kean (who, disappointed big time at Sandown on Saturday). Prior to that he came up against a certain Chatterbox and My Tent Or Yours at Newbury. It came 9th in that race, but was up with the leaders until 3 out when fading. He now returns to the course again where he placed 2nd last time out, and against this lot, should have the race in the bag.

The second bet (and the NB) would be The Knoxs in the 15:50 at Taunton. I had a ing hard think about putting this horse up, to start with, he simply can’t jump. Jumping has cost him countless times in the past. He was obviously well thought of, going up against Oscar Whisky and being backed into 2nd favourite on that occasion. Grade one races beckoned, but shocking bad performances have meant he’s going down in grade here today. If he can get around without any shocking errors, he could win. If he doesn’t jump properly, he’ll finish last. You’ll know your fate after 2/3 fences with The Knoxs.

Why have i put it up then? We know he can’t jump, so why would i select it? Simply, the opposition aren’t great. Sona Sasta is the main threat, and the other two can be discounted (wins in class 6 races won’t win you this sort of contest). I expect The Knoxs to fight it out with Sona Sasta and at the prices, you could back them both and pretty much guarantee a profit (assuming these useful jumps don’t fall).

The Knoxs is currently 13/8 with Bet365.

Cheltenham Festival 2013 – JLT Speciality Chase Preview

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Donald McCain’s Our Mick is the favourite after his prominent run in the race won by Katenko back here in January. He looked unlucky to be bumped and unseat his rider 3 out when still in with a chance. He races off the same mark here and ran a fine race when third in the same race last year behind Alfie Sherrin and Fruity O’Rooney. All three horses look weighted to feature prominently again this year. The Package finished a respectable fourth last year but may bypass this as he is being prepared for a tilt at the Aintree Grand National.

Alfie Sherrin went on to finish a highly respectable third in the Irish National and could have been brought along with this race in mind. Fruity O’Rooney went in vain pursuit of Katenko last time but that horse had Gold Cup aspirations prior to incurring an injury.

Opening Batsman got the better of Rolling Aces in the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton but is thought unlikely to turn out again here. The runner-up raced wide throughout that day and put up a brave display for a novice. He would have to be respected but 11st 10lb looks plenty of weight. Paul Nicholls may be represented by Sire Collonges who was well beaten by Our Father here in November. He had previously won well at the October meeting but may lack the necessary experience at this level.

This is one of several races for which David Pipe’s Ballynagour is entered, although the market suggests that the Byrne Group Plate may be his destination. Cantlow is yet another with several entries at the meeting but he may struggle against these seasoned handicappers.

Sue Smith’s Cloudy Too has won his last two races in good style but this represents a steep rise in class. Mick Channon has a couple of decent chances at the festival this year and Loch Ba is difficult to assess on his easy Newbury success.

Summary

Two races may hold the key to this tricky handicap. Last year’s running resulted in Alfie Sherrin beating Fruity O’Rooney and Our Mick and all three return with chances. Fruity O’Rooney was again gallant in defeat when second to the rapidly improving Katenko in January but Our Mick looked to be going well before unseating his rider. Fruity O’Rooney seems to act on any going and looks worthy of each-way support but could be vulnerable to a strong finisher. If Alfie Sherrin arrives in the same form as last year he could well repeat his triumph.

Cheltenham Festival 2013 Coral Cup Preview

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Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has the favourite for both of the big staying handicap hurdle events and his leading hope here is Wonderful Charm. The son of Poliglote arrived from France with a tall reputation and duly landed the odds at Chepstow in workmanlike fashion back in October. He has not been seen on the racecourse since but is clearly held in some regard as he is also entered in the World Hurdle. If he is in that class he has a major chance off a mark of 149 here, although he may struggle for pace if the going is on the fast side.

Edeymi went into many notebooks when staying on strongly into sixth place behind Tennis Cap at Leopardstown last month. The well bred son of Barathea finished second at the corresponding meeting when just run out of it by Une Artiste in the Fred Winter and could be peaking at the right time. Tennis Cap is also entered in the County Hurdle and will be fancied in his chosen engagement.

Pendra’s winning run came to an end against Melodic Rendezvous at Sandown last time out but time may show that to have been a decent effort. This may still be a tough assignment for a novice and he also has other entries at the meeting. David Pipe is yet to declare his hand in the meeting’s handicaps so his chosen selection from Gevrey Chambertin, Ballynagour and Buddy Bolero warrants respect.

Son Of Flicka won this race last year when landing some big bets for Donald McCain’s yard but he has shown no sign of reaching those heights this season. In fact, he has been beaten a country mile in all four starts. However, some horses come right at this time of year and it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise to see him improve markedly on those woeful efforts.

Nicky Henderson is another trainer with a host of entries for this race. Cash And Go has let down his supporters three times already this season but he may improve for a longer trip. Alan King’s Medinas showed great determination to win the Welsh Champion Hurdle last time with Oscara Dara well beaten. The latter would have a chance on his Lanzarote Hurdle win previously.

Sadler’s Risk put in a gallant effort when second at Ascot under 11st 12lb last time out and is another that could run well whilst Mr Watson won well here in January and is difficult to assess.

Summary

Wonderful Charm may be the class horse of the race but will probably need soft ground if he is to cope with the frantic early pace here. Edeymi has already been backed at fancy prices and looks sure to pose a threat. Medinas and Sadler’s Risk look capable of rewarding each-way support in a wide open race.

Sprinter Sacre is Even’s 1/1 at Coral.co.uk – Yes Free Money!

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Well well. The horse racing community sat patiently waiting to see what Coral came up with for Cheltenham, and they haven’t disappointed. Some firms have gone top price on some 2nd or 3rd favourites in key races in order to balance their books.. Coral, have gone and done the complete opposite.

Sprinter Sacre at evens will demolish their book. They’re allowing £20 max stake per customer, which is the only downside, why can’t we get £1000 on I hear you cry? Well, as it stands if 100,000 customers bet £20 (and who in their right mind would turn down £20 free money on Sacre?) – Coral will end up paying out a total of £2m. That’s why.

Some would say this is absolute madness, what’s the catch? Amazingly there isn’t one. The bank of Coral is paying out ladies and gentlemen, get in the queue.

If you’ve got this far in this article and haven’t already backed Sprinter Sacre, then what is wrong with you? This offer is open for play at 9am on the 7th March 2013.