All gone now ... best price 7/2.

Legend is a muchly Overused term in society, and I'm guilty of it.

No way is he a "legend" its just that I and a fair few friends always look out for this guys video's for the Chelt festival, he's started these videos a fair few years ago.

According to Sky most bookies are offering refunds, hope you get yours back

Very much looking forward to it now



Going for Day 1 meeting up with Martin

Still can't believe Hurricane Fly was 4/1 without Binocular crazy price, also can't believe what a cock up Henderson has made.

I can't wait now, all the build up and the wait's almost over. Would love to be there and meeting up with you and Martin for a pint.

It's not Henderson's fault though, is it? Binocular had to have treatment for his allergy and the substance would've still been in the system. As for the people complaining Henderson should've declared this weeks ago, I disagree, why should he? a lot of horses will suffer little setbacks along the way. We don't need to hear about them all.

Get yourself there



Maybe being harsh but his record with vets and meds recently has been poor.

I'd love to be there, mate. I'd have been in there RLFans meet up too! I'll have to wait to Aintree now.

That's where I think a lot of the criticism is coming from, mate. He has a record of this happening and people are peed off having back Binocular but it's the nature of the beast isn't it, I lost out on Riverside Theatre (having him ay 10/1, I'd have been sitting pretty now!!).

Going for day 1 fella's and out of touch racing wise so very much going in blind with a mini war-chest for the day. Anybody fancy pointing me in the right direction for my hard earned - anybody keep things simple for me and fire a few my way?

Thanks in advance lads.....

Great day out Tommy - will post my selections when the final decs are out later this afternoon

Dont go mad, its the hardest meeting of the year, so keep stakes simple. But savour the atmosphere and enjoy yourself. If the Irish win one of the races, especially the Champion Hurdle, get yourself to the winners enclosure sharpish and be prepared to be deafen by the roar from the paddies as the winner comes back to greet them all.

I was lucky enough to go many years ago when Istabraq won its first CH and the atmosphere was electric.

Just waiting to see if Wolf Moon sneaks into the handicap when the final decs come out this morning. I dont think it will, but if we get a bit of luck and it does, I think it has an each way chance at a nice price.

In other words back Hurricane Fly at 4/1 and join in the madness.

Been before, 4 or 5 times but normally gold cup day. Will PM you.....

There will be plenty of madness - if it comes down to the last race then Blazing Tempo

Lastoftheleaders

Im tempted but Ive always been a Peddlers Cross fan as I was told it was nice in its bumper days and have followed it throughout its career. May save on The Fly, although reading the bookies review on Sporting Life this morning, most say they are happy to lay it as it just beats Solwhit in small fields all the time !

Oh well in that case push it out to 5s then you tight gits

Backed Wishfull Thinking @ 4/1 for the Jewson with news that Captain Chris is going the Arkle.

With the mare going for the Jewson then yes Lastoftheleaders

Shocking reading about it this morning it didn't even need the meds it was just spots on his neck which didn't look nice! unreal.

Cue Card now into 7/4 and 15/8 with some



Heres my Day 1 selections:

Supreme novices:

Cue card 10-1 E/W 5-2 and 3-1 plus Zaidpour 33-1 E/W

The Arkle:

Ghizao 9/2

Spinal Research Handicap Chase:

Caroles Legacy 16/1 E/W

Champion hurdle:

Hurricane fly 4/1 & 9-2 & 11/2 plus Dunguib 6-1 and 20-1 E/W

Cross Country Chase:

Garde Champetre 6/1 E/W

David Nicholson Mares:

Quevega 5/4

Undecided on which I'll actually back but these are my initial thoughts:

Supreme Novices
Spirit Son @ 11/2 (win)
Magens Star @ 25/1 (ew)
Rathlin @ 66/1 (ew)

Arkle
No Bet

Handicap Chase
Wolf Moon @ 18/1 (ew)
The Rainbow Hunter @ 33/1 (ew)

Champion Hurdle
Hurricane Fly @ 4/1 (win)

XC Chase
Quezac De La Roque @ 20/1 (ew)
Lord Nellerie @ 25/1 (ew)

Mares Hurdle
Two horse race but difficult to know which to back though would love to see Quevega win this for a third time.

Centenary Novices
Lastoftheleaders @ 20/1 (ew)
Tharawaat @ 18/1 (ew)

Martin

Cheers... there goes the price plunge now CP has backed it. Marking the bookies cards for them !!

Really? Haven't seen that report, if that's true then I can see why there's blame being pointed towards Henderson. That's poor.



CC is going the Arkle

bugger. Why the fook did Hobbs give impression Wishfull Thinking and Captain Chris were off trthe Jewson. fook sake.

I'm doing my best to stick to only backing horses I really fancy. Eg, not backing a horse in every race just beacuse it's Cheltenham. I'm sure that will all change tomorrow morning though!

Very boring but I'm doing a patent on Cue Card, Quevega and Hurricane Fly. Singles on all 3 as well to varying degrees. I think me, Wire85 and CP will all be in the same boat come Tuesday evening by the looks of it!

Good oh, appreciate it.