Shame about Invictus, he was going to be a place lay in the RSA. Instead will be laying Grand Crus, just too short and does'nt look like 1 who likes to battle imo. Sir Des Champs would be my idea of the winner, but Mullins is pissballing about again, so best wait until the day.

Will also be laying Sacre Sprinter in the Arkle, do not like horses that break course records lto and he's got the hill again. Al Ferof win and place, Cue Card to place, and Astracad to place if he runs.

Can't see past Hurricane Fly, so place bet on Rock on Ruby.
Will lay Sizing Europe in the champion and place bet Finians Rainbow.
Leave the handicaps and mickey mouse x country race alone.
For Non Stop in the Jewson
Noble Prince in the Ryanair and place bet Oscar Whiskey.
Leave the big novice hurdles alone, until I deffo know whats running. And a place lay of Kauto Star. Apparently at deaths door the other day, now he's raring to go Will either fall or pull up. Lay Long Run, another hype horse who does'nt deserve his rating. The race is screaming for an upset. Already on Captain Chris ew @ 40s.

see alot of money has come for salut flo recently...pipe has lined this one up

Tempted by Paddy Power and Grand Crus bet without LR and KS.

That teamed with Big Bucks, Hurricane Fly and Sizing Europe in an accumulator.

are we going to have a cheltenham tipping comp this year? Would be good to see how everyone would do over the 4 days.

I've had a lucky 31 for the first day containing.

Colour Squadron- if he didnt fall last time out he would have beaten Montbazon, he is a strong traveller and has been either 1st or 2nd in all other races. A huge each way punt at 16/1 and could win.

Sprinter Sacre- I've gone with Nicky Hendersons instinct here. He has bigged this horse up like there is no tomorrow and I think rightfully so. The hill will be a test for him again but he looks to have improved ten fold. Al Ferof looks like he needs a bit longer than the 2m and I think he will definately step up in trip after this and possibly be aimed at the Ryanair next year. Hes clearly got staying potential and he may go up to 3m like his half brother Grand Crus.

Hurricane Fly- Can anyone stop the Hurricane? I was hugely impressed with him in his seasonal reappearance. The only horse who I feel could get close to him is Binocular if he runs up to form. However, I don't think anyone will stop the fly.

Garde Champetre- The cross country is a very interesting race on paper with Sizing Australia, Scotsirish and Garde Champetre horses who I took into consideration. I like to look at the cheltenham form of horses and Garde Champetre ran over C&D last time and won, beating Scotsirish in the process and was only just over a length behind Sizing Australia last year, with a swing in the weights I think this horse stands a great chance and should be again an each way bet with 9/1 available at some bookmakers.

Quevega- in the mares hurdle I have to go with quevega. Definate deserved favouritism. An interesting bet in this race though is Swincombe Flame, never gives anything short of 100 percent. Can't see her having enough class to beat Quevega though.

So I am predicting day 1 to be a good day for the Irish with Quevega,Garde Champetre,Hurricane Fly all being owned by irish trainers.

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote:Garde Champetre- I like to look at the cheltenham form of horses and Garde Champetre ran over C&D last time and won, beating Scotsirish in the process http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-ra ... ce/959830/ I'd read nothing into that whatsoever when picking a horse for that race, the race was a right farce.

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote:Garde Champetre- I like to look at the cheltenham form of horses and Garde Champetre ran over C&D last time and won, beating Scotsirish in the process http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-ra ... ce/959830/ I'd read nothing into that whatsoever when picking a horse for that race, the race was a right farce.

I'm happy to run and keep scores for Tipping Comp if everyone wants.

One horse per race? Tips in at least 30 mins before the first race each day.
5pts for 1st. 2 for 2nd. 1 for 3rd?

And to try and reward persons not backing the favourites, maybe an extra point or two if the horse backed is over 5/1?

Thoughts guys?

I'm definately in WarwickUniWolf.

William Hill have Zarkandar at 8/1 for the Champion Hurdle this morning.

I was told 7/1 from sources yesterday but 8/1 is very brave from WH. Doubting anyone else will dare to match that.

first the fly offer, now this on zarkandar - wonder if they've heard something from hendo and JP to indicate binocular is tearing up the gallops at home.