Was supposed to go over Cheltenham last Sunday, when I was planning on putting Big Gossey up, but after he hit 100’s on the exchanges, I decided that Sunday wasn’t the day (I still topped up at 109’s though)
Betting tomorrow though, so quick recap on Cheltenham. Really good one this year, and again, followed the rules I set after that tough week in 2024
First two days were the highlight. Johhnywho was a big win, the one I always wanted with him, and the smaller EW on Union Station rounded Tuesday off
Wednesday was even better with the Jingko Blue win and fair swipe at the 50’s EW with Franciscan Rock. Best till last though, and after waiting nearly a year, some buzz when Libberty Hunter came in. Topped off with Majborough. My first lay in cold blood since 2014, chuffed to bits with that as well
Thursday a different story though, and though EW’s from Monbeg and Ladiva, as well
as a good lay on Banbridge for a free race, my bets on The Stayers, along with a big bet on Kim Roque meant a sore day
Friday was better, and managed to come out slightly ahead. Was always going to be cough, as I’d a big losing “book” on The Gold Cup. Cracking Rhapsody at 66’s, and Musuc Drive at 50’s made a big difference, as did laying Hot Fuss in running for a free race
Happy overall then, and no lessons to be learnt, though betting Stattler when he clearly had little to zero chance (and I did say before), wasn’t wise.
Biggest mistake though was Firefox. I didn’t mention this beforehand, as didn’t get it up on time on here, but had Firefox at 800’s, and I didn’t layoff a bean. Stupid
Stayers and Gold Cup were big losers, but I’ll do the exact same next year.
Doubt I’ll have to spend too much time going over tomorrow’s selections.
Starlyte has ground, course, and trip in her favour, as well as interesting run last time, but maybe one for Aintree. Worth a go though
Hercule Du Seuil also questionable, but he is notebook horse, and though I missed the price, he’s another who’s last run caught the eye, and I’d top up if he drifted
Elsewhere, I’m interested in Built By Ballymore at Navan, and Rememberthename at Kelso, while as much I’d love to see Val Dancer go well, I’ll swerve him at current odds
Beeswing – Starlyte 125’s EW
Superboost Chase – Hercule Du Seuil 8’s