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Cheltenham Festival Tips: Four handicap suggestions at double figure odds
With the weights now published, David Cleary sifts through the nine Festival handicaps in search of value. The Betfair Hurdle form hasn t yet been tested but it looks potentially very strong. The first two were progressive novices, the race was run at a true gallop in a good time and there were no obvious hard-luck stories. Third home, running his best race, was
Edwardstone, and he looks worth an interest in the County
The final pieces are being slotted into the Festival jigsaw. The entries for the remaining races were unveiled on Wednesday, along with the weights for the nine handicaps at the meeting. Meanwhile Clerk of The Course Simon Claisse stated that he felt the meeting was likely to start on ground that was mainly good to soft.
Johnny Ward: Elliott deserves punishment but he should get a break too
The trainer often gave others a second chance, something he now needs himself. By Johnny Ward Wednesday 3 Mar 2021, 6:39 PM Mar 3rd 2021, 6:39 PM 12,088 Views 17 Comments
Gordon Elliott: at the centre of a publicity storm.
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Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
GORDON ELLIOTT HAS had a week of horror you would not reasonably wish upon anyone.
He has been a victim of trial by social media, which is never good, and barred from having a runner in Britain without due process having taken place in Ireland.
When I gathered on Saturday evening that the image of him sitting astride the dead horse, Morgan, was indeed real, I put it around on WhatsApp that some context or explanation was needed, that a picture can and will mislead. He at lea
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GORDON ELLIOTT STRENGTHENED his hand in the four-year-old division when Teahupoo stretched his unbeaten record to three in the Norman Colfer Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
Elliott already houses JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Zanahiyr and the next in the betting Quilixios, and following this performance Betfair cut Teahupoo to 10-1 from 14-1 for Cheltenham.
Always handy under Robbie Power, riding in his role as retained jockey for owners Robcour, the 4-9 favourite never looked in any real danger in the Grade Three affair.
Willie Mullins’ newcomer Tax For Max gave him most to think about, running a very promising race considering how keen he was in the early stages but still seven lengths behind at the line.
Johnny Ward: Cheltenham without people will not be nearly the same
Johnny Ward has his eye on some antepost value in this year’s Triumph Hurdle. Johnny Ward By Johnny Ward Wednesday 24 Feb 2021, 8:40 AM Feb 24th 2021, 8:40 AM 3,048 Views 6 Comments
Could Tritonic be the value bet for this year s Triumph Hurdle?
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Image: PA
I NEVER THOUGHT I’d be counting my blessings that I don’t have to go to the Cheltenham Festival.
I’ve been at a few Irish meets post-lockdown and, while it isn’t exactly a labour camp in North Korea, it wouldn’t be classed as much fun. Cheltenham without people will not be nearly the same. That terrifying obstacle-laden walk from the old press room to the parade ring, which can take several minutes and cost you a good suit, will for the sullen hacks of 2021 be without