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    Avatar photoVenture to Cognac
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    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

    #1715249
    Eezer
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    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

    #1715253
    Mike007
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    I’ll have a go with Mister Coffey ew 5 places

    #1715279
    greenasgrass
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    And the 50p ew goes to…
    …Gevrey of course :heart:
    Hope he gets round safely and has a happy time.

    #1715294
    Avatar photoWilts
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    I’ve taken a punt on
    Statuario 25s,
    boosted by 25% on that price (with 365).
    Best of luck to all :good:

    #1715302
    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    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

    #1715334
    Avatar photoDBRDBR
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    Poor Mister Coffey again close to winning.

    #1715400
    sergeantcecil
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    Nice ew VtC

    #1715447
    greenasgrass
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    Missed that VtC, cracking ew

    #1715463
    Avatar photoVenture to Cognac
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    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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