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- January 16, 2026 at 22:25 #1750676
Arkle
Kopek Des Bordes 9/4
bet365
WINCharles Darwin to conquer the World
January 17, 2026 at 00:12 #1750685You’re bets been verified, Hughsesis.

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Don't mess with mister in between.January 17, 2026 at 09:20 #1750703In case of a big run today…
Champion Chase
Gidleigh Park 40-1 ew B365, Virginbet, BetMGMJanuary 17, 2026 at 15:24 #1750772Champion Chase
Jonbon 25-1ew variousJanuary 17, 2026 at 15:42 #1750781Champion Chase – Marine Nationale 5-2 (Betway)
January 17, 2026 at 17:43 #1750840Well, that went well. 👀
Think I might be changing tack a little…January 18, 2026 at 00:02 #1750899Pricewise is looking at The Champion Chase on Tuesday 20th meaning I’m giving you up to 31st January to finalise your selection for the race, also I think he does the Arkle next week as well. You can always put your selections early before pricewise looks at them. Also remember you’re selections are not locked in until the race closes.
Oscar Gidleigh Park was available at 40/1 (9.20) so all good with that, but remember you can alter it if you want. But not the same horse now a 100/1 is best price.
Greenasgrass Jonbon was available at 25/1 up to 4.40 your post was at 3.24 so that’s okay too.
Mike Marine National was 5/2 with Betways up to 4.08 so all good.
Information supplied by Oddscheckers.
Also remember another week were Gold Cup and Champion Hurdles are open for further selections.
You've got to accentuate the positive.
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative.
Don't mess with mister in between.January 18, 2026 at 06:53 #1750901Champion Chase Solness 20 lads/VC + others win
January 18, 2026 at 09:46 #1750921Hi Neil, I’m not sure on the rules. I’ll switch Il Etait Temps to the 8/1 if that is the rules? Personally it defeats the object of Ante Post betting because we could pick horses for every race and if they they shorten we are laughing and if they drift we can switch..,.

Charles Darwin to conquer the World
January 18, 2026 at 11:32 #1750930Landafar you’re good on Solness.
Unfortunately Nathan you’ve already choosen IL ETAIT TEMPS and I’m not allowing to get a better price on same selection (which includes switching to a new choice [which I will allow], then switching back just before I close the race). I’m trying to keep the players happy but I do have to be fair. Sorry.
You've got to accentuate the positive.
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative.
Don't mess with mister in between.January 18, 2026 at 11:53 #1750932Thank you for clarity, Neil..

Charles Darwin to conquer the World
January 18, 2026 at 13:00 #1750935Thanks for understanding Nathan, my wordsmith skills are poor.
You've got to accentuate the positive.
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative.
Don't mess with mister in between.January 18, 2026 at 16:39 #1750985Like Nathan I feel as though I’m rather gaming the system here, but after such a bombing out yesterday I have to change my pick for the Champion Chase, RR.
Leau du Sud 10-1 win various
please.January 18, 2026 at 22:39 #1751003Thanks for that Oscar, just for clarity you’re swapping Gidleigh Park for Leau Du Sud and not putting two selections (yet). Price looks okay to me.
PRICEWISE this week is looking at CHAMPION CHASE and ARKLE so officially opening selections on them races.
Bets for these races (…so far are)
Oscar Arkle Chase
Mambonumberfive 20-1 ew (various)Nathan Arkle
Kopek Des Bordes 9/4
bet365
WINLandafar Champion Chase Solness 20 lads/VC + others win
Oscar Champion Chase Leau du Sud 10-1 win various
Nathan Champion Chase
Il Etait Temps 11/4
various
WINThese races are open to pick from until 31st January
J
The Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle can still be amended, or picked from until 24th January.You’re free to select any other race from the on page 1 with any of the bookmakers on page 1, but I will check to see if the price was genuine at the time of posting.
Remember while I will allow substituting horses for other horses (or adding to) for fair play reasons I won’t allow you getting a better price on something you’ve already picked.
You've got to accentuate the positive.
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative.
Don't mess with mister in between.January 19, 2026 at 08:42 #1751007Thanks for that update, RR.
Can I add Act Of Innocence ew 25-1 (various) to my Turners bet on Sortudo, please?
January 19, 2026 at 11:54 #1751025Thanks Neil.
Selections areGOLD CUP I AM MAXIMUS E/W 25/1 SKYBET
CHAMP HURDLE EL FABIO E/W 25/1 SKYBET
THANKSFINN45
January 19, 2026 at 14:23 #1751042Your price looks okay to me Oscar.
Welcome aboard Finn, hope it helps to enhance your Cheltenham enjoyment.
I AM MAXIMUS is been boosted to 33/1 (Ladbrokes and Coral prices) the rest looks okay.
You've got to accentuate the positive.
Eliminate the negative.
Latch on to the affirmative.
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