Cheltenham Ante Post 2010

[kompressaur]

Anyone fancy anything ante post in this? I suppose Kauto star and Denman will be the favourites for the Gold Cup. Will they both be running? Is there anything you fancy to take them on?

anything running in other races that you fancy chancing an early price on?

[fancyawager]

Here's what i've back antepost, when theres a quiet racing day in the next few days ill put up some thoughts about them and maybe some other races....

Arkle - Somersby 12/1
World Hurdle - Sentry Duty 16/1
Supreme - Oscar Whiskey 20/1
Champion Hurdle - Celestial Halo 12/1


Not backed it yet but What A Friend 5/1 without Kauto Star and Denman interests me a little, question marks over pretty much everything else in the race except the front two.

[milser23]

I think Kauto Star and Denman is going to be a good match at cheltenham this year, closer than the rivalry has ever been. I read the other night that there is rumours Tony McCoy has been offered to ride Denman in the Gold Cup, but he denies it on the link at the bottom of the post. Either way I would have to opt for Denman, always have been a fan and if tony does ride him, 2/1 would be a steal.

Denman to win the Gold Cup with William Hill 9/4

Not allowed to post url to sporting life but will do later on.

[Pete89]

Is it this?

McCOY REFUTES DENMAN CLAIM | Sporting Life - Sports News | Live Football Scores, Live Racing Results, Football Transfer News And Gossip

Thats him saying no

[milser23]

I am looking for peoples bet of the whole cheltenham festival, particularly strong fancies should be noted.

Zaynar - BJ Geraghty - Champion Hurdle 5/1

If Barry decides to ride then definately a steal.

[milser23]

yeah thanks not reached 5 posts yet so wouldnt let me add links for accordingly.

[Pete89]

Well thats you on 5 not mate.

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[kompressaur]

I dont follow the racing anymore but i had a read of this
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[jovaly]

Dunguib is a racing cert in the supreme novices hurdle, back him now at around 5/4 maybe 6/4 in places because come festival week he will be long odd on

[Punter]

I cannot wait for the Gold Cup, i booked the day off as soon as i got my new holiday entitlement at the begining of the year (even ahead of Englands world cup fixtures), I just cant think of another sporting occasion i'd rather see this year.

Denman and Kauto, it has to be a classic. For me i think Kauto will win, i think he's more likely to, but truth is i'm fingers crossed for THE TANK..Denman, i really hope Denman wins it.

Denman's prep race has now been confirmed in Aon Chase at Newbury on February 13...
Aon for Denman as Nicholls rules out Argento run - Horse Racing News | Racing Post

Yep, i've not been as excited about this race since Dessie won it in '89....

YouTube - Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup

YouTube - Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup

[Punter]

BBC Sport - Horse Racing - Tony McCoy to ride Denman in Gold Cup at Cheltenham

[milser23]

Originally Posted by Kop66

BBC Sport - Horse Racing - Tony McCoy to ride Denman in Gold Cup at Cheltenham

yeah i see how he now confirms he's going to ride denman, which will now make it a fairer run race. Than having amatuer jockeys, could never put serious money on Sam Thomas or others like that. But know i think it is a coin flip, if denman is going to beat Kauto Star it will be with the champ jockey on board, 9/4 big price if he runs well on Sat.

[Punter]

He should win Saturday Milser, He's a C+D winner and it's not the toughest of races looking at the card...
The 2.30 Newbury Full Race Card - 13 February 2010 | Racing Post

I've just been looking at 4 or 5 bookies for some Festival Specials....

What will be the official going for the first race of The Cheltenham Festival? In the event of mixed going (eg. good-soft, soft in places), the first part of the description will apply.

Prices from Blue Square
Good to soft 4/7 - (4/5 @ SJ)
Good 3/1
Soft 3/1 - (7/2 @ SJ)
Heavy 14/1
Day to be snowed off 33/1
Good to firm 66/1

Bit of a price difference there for Good to Soft. Anybody know the last time we had heavy at the festival?

Festival Top Jockey.
Count back rules apply most seconds
From Stan James
Walsh, R 8/11
Geraghty, B 3/1
Mccoy, Ap 7/1
Russell, D 11/1
Thornton, R 16/1
Carberry, P 20/1
Murphy, T 25/1
Johnson, R 33/1
Brennan, P J 33/1
Maguire, J M 33/1
Scudamore, T 33/1
Lee, G 40/1
Thomas, S 66/1
Fehily, N 66/1
Carberry, N 100/1

Not to much value there is there?

Betting W/O Kauto Star & Denman
Each Way Terms: 1/4 Odds 1-2-3
Ante Post Rules Apply
Selection Current Odds from Paddy Power
Cooldine 9/4
Imperial Commander 5/2
Taranis 6/1
What A Friend 7/1
Carruthers 12/1
Calgary Bay 14/1
Money Trix 16/1
Tricky Trickster 16/1
Notre Pere 20/1
Madison Du Berlais 20/1
Albertas Run 20/1
Rare Bob 25/1
Casey Jones 33/1
In Compliance 33/1
Schindlers Hunt 33/1
Cloudy Lane 33/1
My Will 33/1
Trabolgan 33/1
Aran Concerto 33/1
Mon Mome 40/1
Air Force One 40/1
Roll Along 40/1
Mr Pointment 100/1
Cerium 100/1

Tricky Trickster could be an e.w possible @ 16/1 in this market for me, he's got good form at Cheltenham from the last festival and i'll be watching to see how he fares against Denman this weekend.

[essjay]

Very interesting events this past weekend with regards to Denman. I didn't think the horse looked too happy... he didn't really travel too comfortably in my eyes. I think lots of horses do that under AP though. The big build up we had hoped for is gone I reckon. It's Kauto's to lose now.

[engineer]

Will McCoy be on Denman for the festival also? Probably the answer will be "yes", I just haven't checked the news yet. There was a pole at RP recently about who should ride Denman and most of the opinions were divided between AP, B. Geraghty and J. Maguire. I still think Barry Geraghty would have been the right choice.
Anyway what happened the other day will probably cause a significant drift of Denman's price and if he gets back on track till the Festival we could have some good value on him.