Crystal Cup 2024

[Venture to Cognac]

Entries………………

https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/11/cheltenham/2024-12-13/881359

https://www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing/ante-post-racing/national-hunt/crystal-cup-cross-country-handicap-chase/winner

Huge fan for a while of Coko Beach, and though he’s my main hope for round here in March, the changes to the race leave me cautious about him here. Still high on shortlist, but there are others.

The entry for Fakir D’Oudairies is an eyecatcher for March, but more short term, Gaboriot an even bigger one at 12’s. Itching to take that, but he’s got that other entry, and even though jocked up for this, I wouldn’t take it as gospel.

At this stage, looking at three outsiders.

The Goffer has went right off the boil, but I always wanted/expected him to go this route, and here he is. Interesting.

Escaria Ten is not the force of old (and never really made it), but I like the thought of him round here, and I thought he ran better last time than the “PU” suggests.

Percussion continues to get overlooked, and he’s too big at 66’s I think

Far too many variables here to have an Antepost, but sensible head says……..

Coko Beach
Gaboriot

while the outsiders who appeal…….

Escaria Ten
Percussion
The Goffer

Final Decs

Very hard to leave out Coko, while although I’ll cover The Goffer, hes extremely interesting for the new look Cross Country in March

Chemical Energy also very very interesting for March, but main interest here will be with Escaria Ten

Edited

Escaria Ten 100’s EW 5Pls
The Goffer 40’s

[Eezer]

I’m very keen on Layenightpass here at 7-1, and he’s my main hope, but I’ve had a side bet on Coko Beach as well

[Mike007]

I’ll have a go with Mister Coffey ew 5 places

[greenasgrass]

And the 50p ew goes to…
…Gevrey of course
Hope he gets round safely and has a happy time.

[Wilts]

I’ve taken a punt on
Statuario 25s,
boosted by 25% on that price (with 365).
Best of luck to all

[He Didnt Like Ground]

A question of which one is Elliott trying with , money about for The Goffer so happy to have played early , also played Fakir D’Oudaries who has had some quiet rides this season

Pick 3 on Saturday champion 2025/2026

[DBRDBR]

Poor Mister Coffey again close to winning.

[sergeantcecil]

Nice ew VtC

[greenasgrass]

Missed that VtC, cracking ew

[Venture to Cognac]

Thanks Guys, really happy with him. He’s cost me a few quid over last two years, so was good to get a good chunk of it back

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