New Posts For Thread: A worthwhile investmenthttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investmentPhaddy power - Gold cup big 3 vs the fieldDenman, Kauto and the commander 11/10vsThe field 4/6It would be a big shock if Denman won again but in kauto and Imperial commander you have the best two long distance chasers going.....Diamond Harry cant winI just don't think Punchestowns will be good enough based on what we've seen to date - think Pride of Dulcote has more scope for improvement (wish we could've seen more of the race at Newbury!).Agree the signs now are that WAF won't be good enough anhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480353141#480353141I just don't think Punchestowns will be good enough based on what we've seen to date - think Pride of Dulcote has more scope for improvement (wish we could've seen more of the race at Newbury!).Agree the signs now are that WAF won't be good enough anTue, 04 Jan 2011 11:12:32 -0600I agree with PP. Denman's run in the AON last year messed up his GC chances. AP set off to get him into a rhythm without really forcing the pace the way he did the year he won. I think Sam Thomas will revert to the tactics that won him the race and phttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480331749#480331749I agree with PP. Denman's run in the AON last year messed up his GC chances. AP set off to get him into a rhythm without really forcing the pace the way he did the year he won. I think Sam Thomas will revert to the tactics that won him the race and pTue, 04 Jan 2011 07:21:47 -0600It would be a bloody site bigger shock if kauto won it again than if Denman won it again.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480328989#480328989It would be a bloody site bigger shock if kauto won it again than if Denman won it again.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:45:50 -0600Inexperience an issue, certainly; possibly 'soundness' too given his problems. i've backed at a v large price, so only a small stake. Suspect WAF may go to Aintree for a repeat - tends to be a softish G1, and I feel he has no chance in March.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480327201#480327201Inexperience an issue, certainly; possibly 'soundness' too given his problems. i've backed at a v large price, so only a small stake. Suspect WAF may go to Aintree for a repeat - tends to be a softish G1, and I feel he has no chance in March.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:18:49 -0600Nicholls will be saving something for fir the Bowl at Aintree aswell .. could be WAF actually for a repeat.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480326485#480326485Nicholls will be saving something for fir the Bowl at Aintree aswell .. could be WAF actually for a repeat.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:04:45 -0600Think he is a bit short on exeprience tbh. Only had two runs and and I expect he wont have many more than another 2 before GC day.. Nicholls has What A Friend aswell but he'll need to improve again.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480326425#480326425Think he is a bit short on exeprience tbh. Only had two runs and and I expect he wont have many more than another 2 before GC day.. Nicholls has What A Friend aswell but he'll need to improve again.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:03:47 -0600Paul4 / Rease - yes, I think he'd have a realistic e/w chance and if his prep goes smoothly i can see him starting shorter than 40's. What do you guys thnk?Trainer said Punchestowns was beaten by fitness at newbury, but surely Pride of Dulcote will ahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480319837#480319837Paul4 / Rease - yes, I think he'd have a realistic e/w chance and if his prep goes smoothly i can see him starting shorter than 40's. What do you guys thnk?Trainer said Punchestowns was beaten by fitness at newbury, but surely Pride of Dulcote will aTue, 04 Jan 2011 03:46:22 -0600Pride of Dulcote maybe.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480297141#480297141Pride of Dulcote maybe.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:55:42 -0600R Carver,"(though another of his could be a player)" just wondering who that's implying?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480295817#480295817R Carver,"(though another of his could be a player)" just wondering who that's implying?Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:42:22 -0600Just an FYI, Mr Eboue.If you dutch the best prices with high street bookmakers (9/2 IC 5s KC and 8s Denman) you are going to get a payout of about 2.17. Not an enourmous difference but all helps in the long run. If as you say your not overly keen onhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/26565741/a-worthwhile-investment?post_id=480292933#480292933Just an FYI, Mr Eboue.If you dutch the best prices with high street bookmakers (9/2 IC 5s KC and 8s Denman) you are going to get a payout of about 2.17. Not an enourmous difference but all helps in the long run. If as you say your not overly keen onMon, 03 Jan 2011 18:10:19 -0600