Unusually for a Triumph Hurdle, we’ve only got a field of nine declared for this renewal and there must be a bet given we can rule out four of them with fair confidence. Apple’s Shakira flies the flag for England and she’s oh-so short in the betting at a shade…
Day: 16 March 2018
0.75pts each-way Whiskey Sour @14/1, 0.75pts each-way Spiritofthegames @16/1, 0.5pts each-way Brelade @33/1, 14:10 Cheltenham, Friday
The County Hurdle is arguably the most competitive handicap of The Festival and was won by none other than the classy Arctic Fire last year. Going conditions remain extremely testing, and with all of the last ten winners (other than Arctic Fire) winning from a mark lower than 140, it…
2pts win's Cheltenham Gold Cup selections
The first thing to say about this season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup is it’s going to be a thorough test in every department, given the prevalent heavy ground places a huge emphasis on stamina, and the guaranteed strong pace will put jumping under the microscope. In 2015, the last time the…