| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 05:15 - Mar 11 with 4264 views | The_Romford_Blue |
Oh Benie! Two years in a row how you’ve hurt me! Honeysuckle’s peach of a ride from Rachael Blackmore proved decisive as the race turned into a sprint to stop superstar mare Benie exacting her revenge in the race she infamously fell in last year. With three seconds in the opening five races, I did begin to wonder if the week would start on a sour note with a horrific Tuesday. However, not long after wondering what an earth Robbie Power and Paul Townsend were doing on the Mullins mares, Imperial Aura popped up to get me off the mark. When the brilliant Jamie Codd managed to get Ravenhill up the hill, the day somehow went from a shambles into more than adequate on the betting front. How funny how things can change so quickly in the world of gambling. On to day two where it looks like being a very punter friendly card with the perfect betting opportunities combined with some fantastic racing.
1:30 — Ballymore Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Day two kicks off with the Irish banker ENVOI ALLEN (4/6) the obvious one to beat. He won last year’s Champion Bumper and is unbeaten across all forms. His form in his bumper year was franked frequently with his hurdles form top notch. It is safe to assume that he is a bit special. I am fortunate enough to be on for a decent amount at 10/1 from many months ago and I can do no more but hope. He might just be a good thing. His main dangers come from this side of the Irish sea in unbeaten improvers Sporting John and The Big Breakaway. The former was imperious last time at Ascot whilst the latter has always been held in high regard by the Tizzards. The Big Getaway has talent but has lacked the consistency of those above him in the market and Son Of Camas, Longhouse Poet and Easywork all come here on the back of defeats last time. Can Envoi get the punters off to a flyer in the opener?
2:10 — RSA Novices Chase (Grade 1)
Frankly, I can’t help but feel I have this race by the proverbials antepost! Of my five antepost horses in my portfolio on the race (many of which are free bets), they range from favourite to fifth favourite. It is arguably the best position of the week with some huge prices including Champ at 10s, COPPERHEAD (9/2) at 7s and Battleoverdoyen at 37/1. Providing there is no upset here, it should be an excellent race for me. Ignoring my own bets, I would fancy Copperhead most here. He’s improved with every start this season and this galloping test should suit Colin Tizzard’s exuberant jumper. Allaho rarely runs a bad race and is popular in the Mullins camp with this in mind and should put up a bold display. Champ has been favourite for this all season but fell last time and his jumping frailties will be tested here whilst Battleoverdoyen seemingly hated Cheltenham’s undulations in the Ballymore last year. Minella Indo represents Henry De Bromhead and bids for back to back festival wins after his excellent win in the Albert Bartlett last season ahead of Allaho. However, his runs this season have seemed somewhat laboured though and I’d be happy to take him on at his current price. Slate House isn’t out of place as a Grade 1 winner on Boxing Day whilst Easy Game deserves to take his place in the lineup after pushing the brilliant Faugheen all the way at the Dublin Festival. Pym has good form this season in patches but jumped poorly last time behind Copperhead and will need to improve on that to feature. Aye Right and Castlebawn West complete the lineup as the outsiders in a vintage renewal of the RSA.
2:50 — Coral Cup
Traditionally the hardest puzzle of the week now with the 26 runner cavalry charge something for punters to get their teeth into. I’ve gone through the race tonight with the extra places on offer for each way betting purposes and I’m hopeful that I’ve solved it. I’ve had three bets and a saver on the favourite. The first of my three and my strongest fancy is BLACK TEARS (18/1 E/W) who has Cheltenham handicap specialist Davy Russell doing the steering and has some nice snippets of form behind classy mares such as Stormy Ireland, Honeysuckle and Elfile. As an each way proposition, I would actually make her one of the best bets of the entire day at that price and with that many places available. Another I like for this is the newly-owned ALFA MIX (10/1 E/W) who ran top weight Kilfenora close last tie with the pair 18 lengths clear of the third at Navan. He should be spot on for this and can go well. Lastly, I cannot let TRAFFIC FLUIDE (28/1 E/W) go off at that price even if this is potentially just a Grand National prep run. He would’ve won a grade 2 over fences had he not fell at the last on his latest start and even though this is his first hurdle start in three years, I am hopeful for a decent run. He will relish the hill and could run on for a place. He is said to be working well. Willie Mullins trains seven in the race with Franco De Port the choice of Paul Townend despite Canardier travelling through the race like the winner last year only to find little when asked. Protektorat looks made for this race whilst the market leader Dame De Compagnie will need to overcome a record of just one winner in ten years under 12/1 and no winning favourite for 16 years which highlights the openness of the race every year and the need for luck in running. She is up 8lb but is classy and deservedly heads the market. Stratum and Cracking Smart are the best of the rest.
3:30 — Champion Chase (Grade 1)
The absence of Altior means just six go to post for the 2020 Champion Chase with it set to be a head to head between Chacun Pour Soi and DEFI DU SEUIL (6/5). The former beat yard flagbearer Min last time in decisive fashion and did beat Defi last season. However, that run came after Defi had a long hard season and he’s been unbeatable since then, rattling off two Grade 1s in recent months. He swept aside the recently retired Un De Sceaux at Ascot previously and has proven himself up the hill with two festival wins to his name. Expect the tactic to be similar to his win in last year’s Marsh Chase where he stalks the leaders before being delivered late to power up the hill after the last. Whilst a Chacun win would be the ideal result for me (I took the 9/1 for this with him last April), I have had to take some 13/8 for Defi when the Altior non-runner news came through. Dynamite Dollars will improve for his run last time. Bun Doran lacks the class to challenge the principles and Politologue and Sceua Royal were second and third last year but will need more here.
4:10 — Cross Country
Dual Grand-national hero TIGER ROLL (10/11) goes in search of a festival five-timer and a hat-trick with him set to go off odds on. His versatility is astounding and he is undoubtedly the best horse in the race. Keith O’Donoghue credits the horse for saving his career and kept it simple in this last year to will easily. A repeat of that tactic will be in order but Easyslands will put up a big fight for the French. The Cross Country specialist has been unstoppable in the last year and won the trial for this over course and distance last time. He was purchased by JP McManus after that run and could give Tiger Roll a race if jumping round. He has been known to make jumping mistakes — albeit as a six-year old is a relatively young horse for this discipline and will learn from experience. Might Bite isn’t the force of old but is a fascinating entry nonetheless and similar can be said of Yanworth. Josies Orders is a standing dish in this race and could offer some each way value at a huge price. Urgent De Gregaine is consistent but has shown to be beaten by one or two whenever he runs.
4:50 — Boodles Handicap
The race formely known as the Fred Winter is the penultimate race on day two with Aramax a warm favourite for Gordon Elliott who saddles five. His best hope in the market may be Naas scorer Aramax but I believe that TRONADOR (9/1 E/W) has the best profile for this tough handicap. He is a strong stayer who should relish the stiff finish. Mick Pastor is two from three but can be keen whilst Palladium has gone up 13lb for beating an older rival. Repetitio is consistent but may bump into one better handicapped such as SAINT D’OROUX (20/1 E/W) who bolted in by 24 lengths last time. His performance that day gave the impression there was more to come and he can outrun his odds at a nice price.
5:30 — Champion Bumper
A weak looking renewal of the Champion Bumper now with plenty of them being beaten already which is rare for a race with tendency to have unbeaten runners taking each other on. Jamie Codd rides Queens Brook which is sure to be popular after Ravenhill’s win for that trainer and jockey combination. Panic Attack was bought after winning impressively at Market Rasen on debut but this is a completely different scenario. Ferny Hollow looks like a chaser and can be taken on. Selection instead goes for APPRECIATE IT (15/8) who looked special last time. His price is short for this race but it looks weaker than usual so is understandable in the market for a trainer who has a great record in it. At a price, THE GLANCING QUEEN (20/1 E/W) returns here after finishing fifth last season in this contest. She hasn’t run in a while though but at 20/1, it was just about big enough to tempt me in for an each way flier. |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 23:10 - Mar 11 with 474 views | Ryorry |
| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 22:46 - Mar 11 by londontractorboy57 |
Placepot paid £352.00 at Cheltenham. |
feckinell!!  I was on the b365 site - all they had under Tote bets were the placepot at Lingfield, Jackpot at Chelts, & quadpot plus another cashout one. Where did you see the Chelts placepot up? |  |
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| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 00:57 - Mar 12 with 432 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 22:44 - Mar 11 by londontractorboy57 |
You dont mention anything about a bet on champ in your article!Your all over copperhead. |
‘ Frankly, I can’t help but feel I have this race by the proverbials antepost! Of my five antepost horses in my portfolio on the race (many of which are free bets), they range from favourite to fifth favourite. It is arguably the best position of the week with some huge prices including Champ at 10s, COPPERHEAD (9/2) at 7s and Battleoverdoyen at 37/1’
Quite clearly stated that I have 10s on Champ. Only £30 but it’s better than a kick in the chops | |
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| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 08:54 - Mar 12 with 343 views | londontractorboy57 |
| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 23:10 - Mar 11 by Ryorry |
feckinell!! I was on the b365 site - all they had under Tote bets were the placepot at Lingfield, Jackpot at Chelts, & quadpot plus another cashout one. Where did you see the Chelts placepot up? |
On the racing post webb site in the results section.
Sorry to be a bearer of bad news. |  | | |
| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 08:56 - Mar 12 with 342 views | londontractorboy57 |
| Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 2 on 00:57 - Mar 12 by The_Romford_Blue |
‘ Frankly, I can’t help but feel I have this race by the proverbials antepost! Of my five antepost horses in my portfolio on the race (many of which are free bets), they range from favourite to fifth favourite. It is arguably the best position of the week with some huge prices including Champ at 10s, COPPERHEAD (9/2) at 7s and Battleoverdoyen at 37/1’
Quite clearly stated that I have 10s on Champ. Only £30 but it’s better than a kick in the chops |
Please accept my apologise | | | |
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