My selections for today. Hi all, not been posting much recently as I’ve been taking a bit of a backseat although I have been looking in and the forum has been booming lately. Anyway, Cheltenham eve is upon us and as I mentioned on Hippos thread I am taking advantage of SkyBets offer in the SNH, the opening race of the festival tommorow.
1.30 Cheltenham a fascinatingly open encounter to kick start the week, where the major players have a few entries and cases can be made for plenty entrants. I’ve whittled it down to three, sort of. Firstly, I like Al Dancer and it will be my main selection, I think it’s credentials are second to none in this field and it’s form thus far absolutely justifys a solid position near the head of the market. Proven on the ground, course form, consistency, strong smooth traveller, all things that point to an outstanding chance in my eyes. I was interested in both Klassical Dream and Aramon for Willie Mullins, the latter who looks fairly priced but have backed away from them as I’m not convinced how they’ll handle a strong pace in these conditions so I’m placing my nothing too lose money elsewhere. Fekir D’Oudaries early runs have shown that he can be anything and holds many of the traits I mentioned for my main selection Al Dancer, a weight pull for an age allowance can further enhance its chance at the business end and I’ve stuck a fee bet I have with WH on him as a saver. Last but I suppose not least is an outsider in the field, Tokay Dokay for the Skeletons, who could be a bit steep in the market and I’m hoping I’ve stole a march. Fell lto in a grade 2 at Kempton early doors having gone 3/3 in his racing career and reopposes a couple of rivals from that day again tommorow. Had we seen a true run at Kempton and a justification of his results beforehand then I think he’d be around 20s or so and for that reason I’m having my other free bet from WH on him at 66/1 to see if that fall has affected him but for what’s it worth, I think Al Dancer May just be the class horse in the field here and could have that little bit more but Joseph O’Briens horse looks aimed at this hmmmmm.
All the best everyone. Will be having a go at the Arkle and the Champion Hurdle also and will post accordingly.
GL if you follow :blush: