Cheltenham inbetween races chat

[bluealf]

Well who the hell backed that winner Labaik 25-1, bloody Elliot lol

 

[aguero93:20]

That was well won, I think Melon could have ran him closer without the double block on the home turn though, killed his momentum.

 

[bluealf]

Mine looked good until the hill said hello (river wylde)

 

[leighton]

Jack Kennedy gave that horse a wonderful ride no matter what. Only 17 this guy will be a great rider the more experience he gets at the big festivals. I think there is a lot of pressure on Bryan Cooper with how well Kennedy has done so far so I wouldnt be shocked to see him doing something big in future with Ruby and Barry Gerraghty all in there later years he will be linked with all the big jobs over the sticks the way he is going.

 

[bluealf]

It was a great ride from the young lad, there is generally always a horse comes swinging up the hill late, it is either that or the jockeys who go for it off the bend and try and kick on.
I think I prefer the former but the later seems popular the last few years.

 

[leighton]

I think the bookies are laughing after the first race and if Altior gets turned over they will be laughing all the way to the bank

 

[obliquerays]

Time 3.53.2 is 7 seconds slower than Altior last year. Suggests ground on the 'dead' side for all that last year was much stronger renewal ...

 

[bluealf]

You say that but how many of us are backing that horse at 1-4, I have had a stab at Royal Caviar without the fav at 3-1

 

[leighton]

Some Plan each way for me in this just dont see anyone beating the new Machine for me. Him v Douvan next year touch wood be epic.

 

[aguero93:20]

Altior already looking ominous here.

 

[tonea2003]

did i hear someone had £400,000 on alitor

 

[bluealf]

hmm, not that impressive in the end

 

[aguero93:20]

Altior already looking ominous here.

Don't know if he would have beaten Charvel without the fall tbh although the jumping was getting dodgy.

 

[markbmcfc]

Douvan wipes the floor with Altior next year.

 

[bluealf]

I thought that Charvel was a beaten horse with a tired looking fall, Altior would have won either way but certainly not like a 1-4 should be winning.

 

[aguero93:20]

I thought that Charvel was a beaten horse with a tired looking fall, Altior would have won either way but certainly not like a 1-4 should be winning.

Nah, jockey fault, pushed him for the jump too early both times when he saw the favourite on his shoulder.

 

[aguero93:20]

Douvan wipes the floor with Altior next year.

Not sure about that, will be a great race to watch though, looking forward to it.

 

[bluealf]

All about opinions lol

 

[aguero93:20]

All about opinions lol

It is indeed :) I thought he had plenty left, Altior was far too happy in second, never pushed him to hold the top spot.

Hope The Druid's Nephew comes in for me now, Noble Endeavour has too much weight for me and the favourite doesn't convince.

 

[bluealf]

I am on the fav in one bet and my old favourite Holywell, who always seems to run well at the festival :)