Hi all,
Over the next two days, I'll be revisiting the highlights of this esteemed event. I'll shine a spotlight on my top performances, along with highlighting an eyecatcher from each day. Plus, there’s a quick look at the start of the new Irish Flat season which gets underway at the Curragh this afternoon.
Read More »Cheltenham Festival Review and Curragh PreviewHi all,
Given how busy this week has been, today's preview is briefer than usual for a Saturday. Nonetheless, we have a promising line-up of races, including the race of the day the bet365 Midlands Grand National Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter.
ITV will cover four races live from Uttoxeter and three from Kempton this afternoon. Here’s a quick look at the Uttoxeter card.
Read More »Midlands Grand NationalHi all,
Final Cheltenham Festival thoughts inside today’s main piece.
Read More »Cheltenham Festival FridayHi all,
Cheltenham experienced more rainfall than forecast on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. The track was inundated with significant precipitation, leading to concerns about the Wednesday Cross-Country race. An inspection is scheduled for 8 am on Wednesday to determine whether the race can go ahead.
The rain meant that going was changed from soft to heavy after race two and looking at the times that seemed about right.
There were some good winning performances on Day 1 from the likes of Gaelic Warrior, State Man, Lossiemouth and Corbetts Cross.
Despite the heavy ground, the day proved to be punter-friendly, with even the biggest priced winner being just 9/1. This often signals a tough day for me, but successful bets on Chianti Classico and Famous Bridge in the Ultima Handicap allowed me to secure a profit.
Read More »Cheltenham Festival – Day 2