At the 5 day declaration stage - the Champion Hurdle will be contested by upto 12 horses. And what a stellar field - One of the best of the Festival.

Binocular
Brampour
Celestial Halo
Hurricane Fly
Kalann
Olofi
Oscars Well
Overturn
Rock On Rugby
Thousand Stars
Zaidpour
Zarkandar (Bet after he won the Triumph last year)

Not long to go now.

For Non Stop for me in the Jewson. Been very impressed with him this year, only just behind Al Ferof and then a good win last time out.

I can see Zarkandar really challenging, if he can get a length or two up going up the hill then he might just be able to fend Hurricane Fly off.

Can't see Zarkandar running wants a bog to be at his best.

Boob^ meant Zaidpour.

Laddies 4/6 on Quevega til 7pm, just had a bit more on - will be hitting the whiskey if she gets beat at this rate!

I'm going Tues and Thurs.

Thought i'd have to miss the Tuesday, Not anymore.

Zarkandar needs to find 14lbs on figures to get involved which is tough ask.

One thing is for sure with a clear round like last year the Fly will be there coming down to the last with Ruby just waiting to push the button...

And Quevega too....

Hopefully there'll be some big celebrations taking place back at Closutton on Tuesday night.

invictus might not be running next week, injured

grumeti supposed to be improving after being lame earlier this week

Shame about Invictus, he was going to be a place lay in the RSA. Instead will be laying Grand Crus, just too short and does'nt look like 1 who likes to battle imo. Sir Des Champs would be my idea of the winner, but Mullins is balling about again, so best wait until the day.

Will also be laying Sacre Sprinter in the Arkle, do not like horses that break course records lto and he's got the hill again. Al Ferof win and place, Cue Card to place, and Astracad to place if he runs.

Can't see past Hurricane Fly, so place bet on Rock on Ruby.
Will lay Sizing Europe in the champion and place bet Finians Rainbow.
Leave the handicaps and mickey mouse x country race alone.
For Non Stop in the Jewson
Noble Prince in the Ryanair and place bet Oscar Whiskey.
Leave the big novice hurdles alone, until I deffo know whats running. And a place lay of Kauto Star. Apparently at deaths door the other day, now he's raring to go Will either fall or pull up. Lay Long Run, another hype horse who does'nt deserve his rating. The race is screaming for an upset. Already on Captain Chris ew @ 40s.

see alot of money has come for salut flo recently...pipe has lined this one up

Tempted by Paddy Power and Grand Crus bet without LR and KS.

That teamed with Big Bucks, Hurricane Fly and Sizing Europe in an accumulator.

are we going to have a cheltenham tipping comp this year? Would be good to see how everyone would do over the 4 days.

I've had a lucky 31 for the first day containing.

Colour Squadron- if he didnt fall last time out he would have beaten Montbazon, he is a strong traveller and has been either 1st or 2nd in all other races. A huge each way punt at 16/1 and could win.

Sprinter Sacre- I've gone with Nicky Hendersons instinct here. He has bigged this horse up like there is no tomorrow and I think rightfully so. The hill will be a test for him again but he looks to have improved ten fold. Al Ferof looks like he needs a bit longer than the 2m and I think he will definately step up in trip after this and possibly be aimed at the Ryanair next year. Hes clearly got staying potential and he may go up to 3m like his half brother Grand Crus.

Hurricane Fly- Can anyone stop the Hurricane? I was hugely impressed with him in his seasonal reappearance. The only horse who I feel could get close to him is Binocular if he runs up to form. However, I don't think anyone will stop the fly.

Garde Champetre- The cross country is a very interesting race on paper with Sizing Australia, Scotsirish and Garde Champetre horses who I took into consideration. I like to look at the cheltenham form of horses and Garde Champetre ran over C&D last time and won, beating Scotsirish in the process and was only just over a length behind Sizing Australia last year, with a swing in the weights I think this horse stands a great chance and should be again an each way bet with 9/1 available at some bookmakers.

Quevega- in the mares hurdle I have to go with quevega. Definate deserved favouritism. An interesting bet in this race though is Swincombe Flame, never gives anything short of 100 percent. Can't see her having enough class to beat Quevega though.

So I am predicting day 1 to be a good day for the Irish with Quevega,Garde Champetre,Hurricane Fly all being owned by irish trainers.

Quote: Newton-Le-willows-Warrior " Garde Champetre- I like to look at the cheltenham form of horses and Garde Champetre ran over C&D last time and won, beating Scotsirish in the process '" www.racingpost.com/news/horse-ra ... ce/959830/ I'd read nothing into that whatsoever when picking a horse for that race, the race was a right farce.

Quote: Newton-Le-willows-Warrior " Garde Champetre- I like to look at the cheltenham form of horses and Garde Champetre ran over C&D last time and won, beating Scotsirish in the process '" www.racingpost.com/news/horse-ra ... ce/959830/ I'd read nothing into that whatsoever when picking a horse for that race, the race was a right farce.