Cheltenham 2025 thread

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  1. orsenkaht

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    Er, I don't think I'd be backing at 4/7, Fonzie! I did think the Evens (BOG) Kopek Des Bordes was just about worth taking. I think Constitution Hill will win the Champion, but it should be noted that his advantage on Timeform ratings is based on his performance three years ago in the 2022 Supreme Novices. Betterdaysahead is a very live danger.
     
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    Agree about the larger field races. A case can be made for five or six in each of them e/w. Even the first race is paying out on four places. Value to be had leaving the hotpots alone.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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    https://skillzone.paddypower.com/

    Have a go each day at their free game. If you find the winner in each of the first six races you get a share of what's left of the 250k prize fund.

    You get less picks to find the winner as the races go on. So you get 6 picks in race 1, 5 in race 2 until you need the winner in race 6.
     
    dreamboy3000, Mar 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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    Sorry I wasn't having a go - I just meant in general, and I was referring to Majbrough mainly. I just prefer trying to solve a 20 runner handicap. I'll be cheering Constitution Hill on. Its a shame that there isn't the dead 8, as I think Golden Ace would be the one to fill the places. She's 9/2 without the Big Two - I think she'll beat State Man.

    I've added Dysart Enos w/o Lossie at 16s in the Mares.
     
    Fonzie, Mar 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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    Just in case everyone wasn’t aware, Bet365 offer EW Extra Places if you fancy an outsider for 3 places in a 7 horse field etc etc
     
    x11barnsley, Mar 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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    I’ve only just noticed that first race is named after Michael O’Sullivan and he rode the winner 2 yrs ago.
    Great tribute …..
     
    x11barnsley, Mar 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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    I didn't expect to be tearing up before the first race!
     
    wakeyred, Mar 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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    First part of the four timer in.
     
    dreamboy3000, Mar 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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    What a gesture by winning owner. Donating winnings to O'Sullivan family.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Mar 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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    118.
     
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    The bookies rejoice. Majborough jumped like a Shetland pony
     
    BrunNer, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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    It jumped like me after 10 pints.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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    I imagine that’s quite graceful
     
    BrunNer, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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    I see Mike Dean has got a new job as the starter.

    Just let them go you jobsworth tool.
     
    Fonzie, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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    Agree I'd have let them go there.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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    What a performance from Myretown. Will be one of favourites for Grand National but feel a bit for supporters of Victorrino and Trelawne.

    Lost as soon as rope was lifted.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Mar 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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    If you're a jockey, riding against Lossiemouth in the Mares do you:

    A) Try and ride the race at a good pace to run the finish out of her

    B) Try and crowd her a little to make it uncomfortable

    Or

    C) Go round at no gallop, then move off the rail on the final bend to allow the best horse in the race to use her finishing speed to sprint clear.

    I'd make them all do 20 press ups as a forfeit.
     
    Fonzie, Mar 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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    Annie Power will always be my favourite mare, but I do love a grey.

     
    dreamboy3000, Mar 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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    Well I've collected on Golden Ace, but I'd be lying if I said I expected that to happen.
     
    Fonzie, Mar 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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