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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 09:06 - Mar 12 with 2900 views

11th March 2020. A day I won’t be forgetting in a hurry. For months, anybody who asked was told the same answer to the question ‘what is your best bet for Cheltenham?’ — ‘Envoi Allen. I’m on at 10s’. The closer we got, the more nervous I was but what a performance. What a boyo. What a weapon. The way he picked up to close the gap in the ten seconds before they jumped the last was astonishing. The roar as he flew the last and the scenes unfolding across 70,000 delirious punters was a genuine wow moment that will live with me forever. To have had 10/1 on him and then Champ for the RSA straight after was a wonderful hour. I have plenty of good bets tomorrow although a Samcro win for a couple of free bet multiples would be absolute scenes. We shall see..

1:30 — Marsh Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Samcro coming here was a pleasant surprise to the antepost books but I would still be surprised if he was good enough to win against some quality novices. His ability to travel into a race is huge but to win at Cheltenham, he will need to start producing more off the bridle than he has of late if wanting to reproduce that Ballymore win of 2018. Faugheen will be popular with the punters but a 12 year old, even one as brilliant as Faugheen, winning a Grade 1 novice chase at the festival is not something that sounds at all likely and goes against every trend there is you would think. That isn’t to say he can’t win though and I will be utilising the offers available to get a couple in the book as savers to the Samcro multiple. Another of those, Mister Fisher is the other one I have antepost and he has a good chance if improving again on his latest win over course and distance. Nicky Henderson has had a fine festival so far and if turning in contention, can utilise his turn of foot to perfection up the hill. The selection however is for Grade 1 winner ITCHY FEET (9/2). He oozed class in the Scilly Isles and came back on the bridle even after blundering two out in the style of a good horse. To the kick on up the Sandown hill how he did suggested to me that Cheltenham would be his bag. When you consider how he finished in last year’s Supreme, he should relish this test and the ground will suit. At 9/2, I make him a really solid bet to kick off proceedings for Cheltenham 2020 — day three.

2:10 — Pertemps Final
Sire Du Berlais landed a gamble last year to win this despite being off the bridle at the top of the hill and carries top weight this year in his bid for the double. Gordon Elliott also saddles THE STORYTELLER (11/2) who snuck into this with an eyecatching Davy Russell ride in 6th in his qualifier. I took 15/1 immediately after that race and make him the clear one to beat. He has won previously at this meeting over fences and must go close. Dingo Dollar and Unowhatimeanharry are both 50/1 but have had big days previously with the latter lumbering 11st 10lb. Skandiburg won well last time over course and distance but was only narrowly ahead of RAPPER (25/1) who can reverse the form. He is still unexposed as a stayer and can dictate of the front by Richard Johnson. My last bet in a wide open renewal is RELEGATE (7/1) who won the Champion Bumper but has struggled for fitness since. She should be spot on for this based on her reappearance and is the final one of my three against the field.

2:50 — Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)
I have some nice prices about MIN (11/4) here with him being set for this almost as soon as he completed last year at Aintree. He will have the tactical pace when things start heating up and ought to be shorter in my view. A Plus Tard dotted up in the Novice Handicap last season and beat Chacun Pour Soi earlier this year. That form makes him favourite. Frodon delivered a popular result last season in the race but hasn’t been as good this season as last year whilst Riders On the Storm has won all three start this season and is seemingly still improving. Aso may be the best of the rest in a competitive renewal.

3:30 — Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1)
As an Emitom fan with a 50/1 each way bet, I go into the race with just hope rather than confidence. He did look good at Haydock last time though and can put it up to the imperious PAISLEY PARK (4/6). The defending champ has proven himself superior to all of these and 4/6 isn’t the worst price in my view. He probably ought to be at least Â½ for this since he has beaten the majority already this year over course and distance and hasn’t lost a race in two seasons. City Island is the only other one worth mentioning in a race that ought to be a formality really. Emitom at 22/1 in the ‘without Paisley Park market is the best value of the day for me antepost...

4:10 — Brown Plate
One of the best bets of the card in my view now with SIMPLY THE BETTS (7/2) tasked with landing a plunge that many of us are on. Imperial Aura franked the form on Tuesday with a win with a battle between the pair over here in November looking red-hot. On that form line, he is now into 7/2 best price and the punters might just keep coming for him. Deyrann de Carjac has had the late money whilst Ben Dundee rarely runs a bad race. Oldgrangewood is an improver this season but this is a tougher task. Mister Whitaker was poor last time and Happy Diva needs to prove herself with carrying 11st 4lb. Siruh Du Lac goes in search of back to back wins but isn’t in the same vein of form that won the race last year. The clear bet for me is Simply The Betts who I think might just be too good for his mark.

4:50 — Mares Novice
FLORESSA (7/1) ran a good race last time but was outclassed by Lady Buttons. She ought to improve again back against novices and holds every chance. Her turn of foot is decisive and she is taken to beat Minella Melody up the hill. Willie Mullins has won every renewal of this race and saddles four here with Dolcita likely his best chance in my view with Concertista a placed horse in this last year too. The money has come for the latter with her shortening from 10/1 into 9/2 at the time of writing. Colreevy and Ard Abhainn aren’t ruled out with many in with chances in a race that will require plenty of luck in running.

5:30 — Kim Muir Handicap
Kilfilum Cross was the subject of a huge gamble in this last year when finishing second off 1lb more so ought to run well again. Champagne Platinum has been disssapointing over fences but has always been highly regarded by connections. If they can get him right, he would probably have too much class for them here carrying 11st 5lb. LE BREUIL (7/1) was given a masterful ride by today’s pilot Jamie Codd to win at this meeting last year and is a huge positive in these amateur jockey races. If getting back to his best, he’d have to go close. PLAN OF ATTACK (11/1) is my other main dart in the race and has been kept fresh since running third in the Paddy Power at Christmas for this and has to go close. I have 25/1 on Fitzhenry for this from ages ago and he will get his head in front in a race like this soon and has Patrick Mullins on his back which is a help to his chances. FLYING ANGEL (40/1) is a small each way play as his consistency is respected for a race of this nature and could place again.

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 09:56 - Mar 12 with 2737 views

TRUE_BLUE123

Gone for Apple's Jade E/W for the 3:30, regret that now tbh.

1:30 Samcro
2.10 Dream Berry
2.50 A Plus Tard
3.30 Paisley Park/Apples Jade
4.10 Happy Diva
4.50 Concertista
5:30 Milan Native

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 11:11 - Mar 12 with 2648 views

Tommyparker

I love how you put 70,000 delirious punters
The attendence yesterday was 56,943, last year attendance was 59,209.
The attendance on Tuesday was 60,644, last year attendance was 67,934.
I'm glad you had a successful day yesterday. I hope that continues for you today.

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 12:28 - Mar 12 with 2554 views

J2BLUE

Cheers Rommers, good luck.

For those who are interested, these are the best bookies for extra places/each way terms

14:10 Cheltenham - (24 Runners)
Paddy Power - 7 Places (1/5)
Betfair Sportsbook - 6 Places (1/5)
Betfred - 6 Places (1/5)
Betsafe - 6 Places (1/5)
RaceBets - 6 Places (1/5)
Sky Bet - 6 Places (1/5)
Virgin Bet - 6 Places (1/5)
Bet365 - 5 Places (1/4)

15:30 Cheltenham - 15:30 (15 Runners)
BetMcLean - 4 Places (1/5)
BetVictor - 4 Places (1/5)

16:10 Cheltenham - (24 Runners)
Bet600 - 6 Places (1/5)
Black Type - 6 Places (1/5)
Bruce Betting - 6 Places (1/5)
Dafabet - 6 Places (1/5)
Fitzdares - 6 Places (1/5)
Genting - 6 Places (1/5)
Goldchip - 6 Places (1/5)
GoWager - 6 Places (1/5)
JenningsBet - 6 Places (1/5)
MJSports - 6 Places (1/5)
QuinnBet - 6 Places (1/5)
Sky Bet - 6 Places (1/5)
The Pools - 6 Places (1/5)
Toals - 6 Places (1/5)
Bet365 - 5 Places (1/4)

16:50 Cheltenham - 16:50 (22 Runners)
32Red - 4 Places (1/5)
888sport - 4 Places (1/5)
Bet600 - 4 Places (1/5)
Bet365 - 4 Places (1/5)
Betfair Sportsbook - 4 Places (1/5)
Betfred - 4 Places (1/5)
BetStars - 4 Places (1/5)
BetVictor - 4 Places (1/5)
Betway - 4 Places (1/5)
Black Type - 4 Places (1/5)
BoyleSports - 4 Places (1/5)
Bruce Betting - 4 Places (1/5)
Coral - 4 Places (1/5)
Dafabet - 4 Places (1/5)
Fitzdares - 4 Places (1/5)
Genting - 4 Places (1/5)
Goldchip - 4 Places (1/5)
GoWager - 4 Places (1/5)
Grosvenor - 4 Places (1/5)
JenningsBet - 4 Places (1/5)
Ladbrokes - 4 Places (1/5)
LeoVegas - 4 Places (1/5)
MJSports - 4 Places (1/5)
Mr Green - 4 Places (1/5)
Paddy Power - 4 Places (1/5)
QuinnBet - 4 Places (1/5)
Redbet - 4 Places (1/5)
Sky Bet - 4 Places (1/5)
The Pools - 4 Places (1/5)
Toals - 4 Places (1/5)
Unibet - 4 Places (1/5)

17:30 Cheltenham - (24 Runners)
Sky Bet - 6 Places (1/5)
10Bet - 5 Places (1/5)
138 - 5 Places (1/5)
21 .co.uk - 5 Places (1/5)
32Red - 5 Places (1/5)
888sport - 5 Places (1/5)
Bet600 - 5 Places (1/5)
Betfair Sportsbook - 5 Places (1/5)
Betfred - 5 Places (1/5)
Bethard - 5 Places (1/5)
BetMcLean - 5 Places (1/5)
BetRegal - 5 Places (1/5)
BetStars - 5 Places (1/5)
BetUK - 5 Places (1/5)
BetVictor - 5 Places (1/5)
BetVision - 5 Places (1/5)
Betway - 5 Places (1/5)
Black Type - 5 Places (1/5)
BoyleSports - 5 Places (1/5)
Bruce Betting - 5 Places (1/5)
Coral - 5 Places (1/5)
Dafabet - 5 Places (1/5)
FansBet - 5 Places (1/5)
Fitzdares - 5 Places (1/5)
Genting - 5 Places (1/5)
GiveMeBet - 5 Places (1/5)
Goldchip - 5 Places (1/5)
GoWager - 5 Places (1/5)
Grosvenor - 5 Places (1/5)
JenningsBet - 5 Places (1/5)
Karamba - 5 Places (1/5)
Ladbrokes - 5 Places (1/5)
LeoVegas - 5 Places (1/5)
MansionBet - 5 Places (1/5)
McBookie - 5 Places (1/5)
MJSports - 5 Places (1/5)
mr.play - 5 Places (1/5)
Mr Green - 5 Places (1/5)
NetBet - 5 Places (1/5)
NE-Bet - 5 Places (1/5)
Paddy Power - 5 Places (1/5)
QuinnBet - 5 Places (1/5)
Redbet - 5 Places (1/5)
RedZoneSports - 5 Places (1/5)
Sporting Index - 5 Places (1/5)
Space Casino - 5 Places (1/5)
SportNation - 5 Places (1/5)
SportPesa - 5 Places (1/5)
Spreadex - 5 Places (1/5)
Star Sports - 5 Places (1/5)
The Pools - 5 Places (1/5)
Toals - 5 Places (1/5)
Unibet - 5 Places (1/5)
William Hill - 5 Places (1/5)
Virgin Bet - 5 Places (1/5)

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 12:46 - Mar 12 with 2509 views

TRUE_BLUE123

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 12:28 - Mar 12 by J2BLUE

Class that J2 I've actually been looking for something like this.

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 13:22 - Mar 12 with 2446 views

Ryorry

Cheers for the write-up Rommy, I always do my own form study before looking at others' tips as I don't want to be influenced, but we've come to same conclusion about first 2 races today, plus 3rd in terms of likeliest winner -

Day 3
1.30 ITCHY FEET 9/2 (1/5 b365)
2.10 THE STORYTELLER 9/2 (1/4 x 5 b365)
2.50 FRODON 11/2 (1/5 B365)

All 0.5pt e/w, first 2 will be in my placepot, Min in 3rd leg, rest will have to be pinsticks as no time!

More e/ws after first race.


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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 14:34 - Mar 12 with 2329 views

The_Romford_Blue

Limbs everywhere lads. All three were free bets placed 6 months ago ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ pic.twitter.com/SS3RqbBC35
— George Maydell (@Georgiemaydell) March 12, 2020

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Would we sell out our allocation for Wembley for a PJ Trophy final?

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 14:46 - Mar 12 with 2300 views

J2BLUE

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 14:34 - Mar 12 by The_Romford_Blue
Limbs everywhere lads. All three were free bets placed 6 months ago ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ pic.twitter.com/SS3RqbBC35 — George Maydell (@Georgiemaydell) March 12, 2020

Nice one Rommers, glad you're killing it.

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 15:24 - Mar 12 with 2255 views

Ryorry

No joy with Itchy Feet or Frodon :(
The storyteller 2nd :thumbs:

3.30 APPLES JADE 9/1 (1/5) (might only be playing for a place tho, against the oddson fav)
0.5pt e/w b365

Playing each race as it comes now, had to spend time away on domestic stuff.


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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 16:10 - Mar 12 with 2181 views

Ryorry

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 15:24 - Mar 12 by Ryorry
No joy with Itchy Feet or Frodon :( The storyteller 2nd :thumbs: 3.30 APPLES JADE 9/1 (1/5) (might only be playing for a place tho, against the oddson fav) 0.5pt e/w b365 Playing each race as it comes now, had to spend time away on domestic stuff.

4.10
BEN DUNDEE 9/1 BLAZER 11/1
BOTH 0.5PT E/W B365


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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 16:34 - Mar 12 with 2140 views

Ryorry

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 16:10 - Mar 12 by Ryorry
4.10 BEN DUNDEE 9/1 BLAZER 11/1 BOTH 0.5PT E/W B365

Ben Dundee drifted to 10s & placed, 5th, phew!

My last today
4.50 CONCERTISTA 9/2 (1/5 x 4 b365)
0.5pt e/w


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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 16:34 - Mar 12 with 2139 views

The_Romford_Blue

Gwarn ya good thing!

Had £50 between 9/1 and 6/1!

Won like the good thing it was.

Got about 3k back today ðŸ˜‚

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 17:22 - Mar 12 with 2072 views

Westover

Horse racing closed to the public until the 29th march.ðŸ˜±ðŸ˜

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 17:46 - Mar 12 with 2034 views

TRUE_BLUE123

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 17:22 - Mar 12 by Westover
Horse racing closed to the public until the 29th march.ðŸ˜±ðŸ˜

Is that true??

Cheltenham is still open tomorrow ???

That is only in Ireland

[Post edited 12 Mar 2020 17:47]

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 17:52 - Mar 12 with 2019 views

J2BLUE

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 17:46 - Mar 12 by TRUE_BLUE123
Is that true?? Cheltenham is still open tomorrow ??? That is only in Ireland [Post edited 12 Mar 2020 17:47]

Only in Ireland.

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Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 18:04 - Mar 12 with 1987 views

Westover

Romford's racing preview - Cheltenham Festival 2020 - Day 3 on 17:46 - Mar 12 by TRUE_BLUE123
Is that true?? Cheltenham is still open tomorrow ??? That is only in Ireland [Post edited 12 Mar 2020 17:47]

Sorry I saw that on irishracing.com they have now changed the headline, it's a very good site well worth a look.

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