pembsexile wrote:Never been to Cheltenham but have been to other meetings with friends. I know nearly nothing about the horses but it is certainly an experience. Cheltenham even on the tv is something else.

I think I am going to try something different this year. For about 10 years I have looked ‘at the races’ and tried to study form, jockey, trainer info etc. I have spent a lot of time doing it. Some of my friends just pick on the day and so far have done better than me. All statistics and it hasn’t exactly earned me a fortune although I have enjoyed it. Sometimes up, sometimes down, never anything serious though. I normally set a budget of what I can lose and being a tight git I never go over it. This year I have cleared one of my on line accounts and will put some money in this weekend and only use that for Cheltenham. I can track my profit/loss easier that way. see it as an ‘entertainment’ project, similar to going out.

I am toying with the idea of studying and watching the trainers this year. Mullins, Nichols, Tizzard, Henderson, Skelton, which one will come out on top.

I have looked at the guide for the first race, the Supreme Novices Hurdle. What I am looking for is this, a good trainer, good form, the horse must have won his last 3 races. We’ll see. The thread stated with tips. Anyone got any tips for this race, if so, I would appreciate it!

mad norm wrote:

pembsexile wrote:Never been to Cheltenham but have been to other meetings with friends. I know nearly nothing about the horses but it is certainly an experience. Cheltenham even on the tv is something else.

I think I am going to try something different this year. For about 10 years I have looked ‘at the races’ and tried to study form, jockey, trainer info etc. I have spent a lot of time doing it. Some of my friends just pick on the day and so far have done better than me. All statistics and it hasn’t exactly earned me a fortune although I have enjoyed it. Sometimes up, sometimes down, never anything serious though. I normally set a budget of what I can lose and being a tight git I never go over it. This year I have cleared one of my on line accounts and will put some money in this weekend and only use that for Cheltenham. I can track my profit/loss easier that way. see it as an ‘entertainment’ project, similar to going out.

I am toying with the idea of studying and watching the trainers this year. Mullins, Nichols, Tizzard, Henderson, Skelton, which one will come out on top.

I have looked at the guide for the first race, the Supreme Novices Hurdle. What I am looking for is this, a good trainer, good form, the horse must have won his last 3 races. We’ll see. The thread stated with tips. Anyone got any tips for this race, if so, I would appreciate it!

Stop taking it seriously and if in doubt do number 13

pembsexile wrote:Never been to Cheltenham but have been to other meetings with friends. I know nearly nothing about the horses but it is certainly an experience. Cheltenham even on the tv is something else.

I think I am going to try something different this year. For about 10 years I have looked ‘at the races’ and tried to study form, jockey, trainer info etc. I have spent a lot of time doing it. Some of my friends just pick on the day and so far have done better than me. All statistics and it hasn’t exactly earned me a fortune although I have enjoyed it. Sometimes up, sometimes down, never anything serious though. I normally set a budget of what I can lose and being a tight git I never go over it. This year I have cleared one of my on line accounts and will put some money in this weekend and only use that for Cheltenham. I can track my profit/loss easier that way. see it as an ‘entertainment’ project, similar to going out.

I am toying with the idea of studying and watching the trainers this year. Mullins, Nichols, Tizzard, Henderson, Skelton, which one will come out on top

I have looked at the guide for the first race, the Supreme Novices Hurdle. What I am looking for is this, a good trainer, good form, the horse must have won his last 3 races. We’ll see. The thread stated with tips. Anyone got any tips for this race, if so, I would appreciate it!

llanwern exile wrote:

pembsexile wrote:Never been to Cheltenham but have been to other meetings with friends. I know nearly nothing about the horses but it is certainly an experience. Cheltenham even on the tv is something else.

I think I am going to try something different this year. For about 10 years I have looked ‘at the races’ and tried to study form, jockey, trainer info etc. I have spent a lot of time doing it. Some of my friends just pick on the day and so far have done better than me. All statistics and it hasn’t exactly earned me a fortune although I have enjoyed it. Sometimes up, sometimes down, never anything serious though. I normally set a budget of what I can lose and being a tight git I never go over it. This year I have cleared one of my on line accounts and will put some money in this weekend and only use that for Cheltenham. I can track my profit/loss easier that way. see it as an ‘entertainment’ project, similar to going out.

I am toying with the idea of studying and watching the trainers this year. Mullins, Nichols, Tizzard, Henderson, Skelton, which one will come out on top

I have looked at the guide for the first race, the Supreme Novices Hurdle. What I am looking for is this, a good trainer, good form, the horse must have won his last 3 races. We’ll see. The thread stated with tips. Anyone got any tips for this race, if so, I would appreciate it!

Hi Mike
I've gone for metier in the supreme! at 5/1 anti post it seems a good bet, also had an ew on bob olinger at 16/1 anti post.

worksop amber wrote:I think Silver Streak in the Champion Hurdle is a great E/W bet at about 14/1
My mate has a few horses with the trainer Evan Williams and I know the trainer fancies his chances. He trained the Welsh Grand National winner this year and his horses are running well
No certainty but I've had a nice bet on him

pembsexile wrote:

worksop amber wrote:I think Silver Streak in the Champion Hurdle is a great E/W bet at about 14/1
My mate has a few horses with the trainer Evan Williams and I know the trainer fancies his chances. He trained the Welsh Grand National winner this year and his horses are running well
No certainty but I've had a nice bet on him

Me too WA. As you say, it’s an each way bet as I wouldn’t bet against Honeysuckle as so far he has won all his races. I hope the price stays at 12, 14/1. Epetante is the second favourite but Silver Steak beat him when they last raced in December. The only proviso for me is the going. If it is good, he should be fine. If it is soft or heavy, I won’t be backing him. Rain, rain stay away

UPTHEPORT wrote:Sky bet giving money back if you're horse losses first race tomorrow up to a tenner

pembsexile wrote:Advance going now good to soft. 10mm of rain at Cheltenham overnight. I may have to rethink my selection of Silver Streak for the Champion Hurdle.

worksop amber wrote:

pembsexile wrote:Advance going now good to soft. 10mm of rain at Cheltenham overnight. I may have to rethink my selection of Silver Streak for the Champion Hurdle.

I'm already on Mike so no going back for me.
Come on wind let's dry it out