New Posts For Thread: Cedre Bleuhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleuAny idea where this horse is or what's happened to him?Keep an eye out for the Jewson Handicap though .. could be another Chapoturgeon ..https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515229835#515229835Keep an eye out for the Jewson Handicap though .. could be another Chapoturgeon ..Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:24:50 -0600Cedre Bleu looks a middle distance handicapper in the making imo. That might be why PN has decided to get him started over fences now (is clearly built for it) so he can have a crack at some big pots next season.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515229773#515229773Cedre Bleu looks a middle distance handicapper in the making imo. That might be why PN has decided to get him started over fences now (is clearly built for it) so he can have a crack at some big pots next season.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:22:28 -0600I have to say I wasn't aware of the horse's (Bellvano's) issues and since I posted I've seen that a couple of posters on the horse racing board predicted more or less what would happen this morning, so I may have been harsh on BJG (who is a jockey Ihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515199521#515199521I have to say I wasn't aware of the horse's (Bellvano's) issues and since I posted I've seen that a couple of posters on the horse racing board predicted more or less what would happen this morning, so I may have been harsh on BJG (who is a jockey IWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:07:06 -0600Was led to believe he would be dodging the festival but his next race is likely to be in the Kingmaker. If he runs well in that he could turn up in the Arkle? Hmmmmm...https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515196543#515196543Was led to believe he would be dodging the festival but his next race is likely to be in the Kingmaker. If he runs well in that he could turn up in the Arkle? Hmmmmm...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:06:30 -0600With regards to Bellvano there is likely to be something up with him. He finished distressed last time out & I think his talent carries him so far before encountering problems when pressured. If I was a backer I would be unhappy with the ride but wehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515194367#515194367With regards to Bellvano there is likely to be something up with him. He finished distressed last time out & I think his talent carries him so far before encountering problems when pressured. If I was a backer I would be unhappy with the ride but weWed, 18 Jan 2012 13:14:16 -0600He did well enough I thought without setting the world alight. Probably what I expected really. If it was the start of the season we would all think that was a nice start. Whatever they do now I think it was a mistake to start chasing this season thehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515194175#515194175He did well enough I thought without setting the world alight. Probably what I expected really. If it was the start of the season we would all think that was a nice start. Whatever they do now I think it was a mistake to start chasing this season theWed, 18 Jan 2012 13:09:14 -0600Yes, I agree, not one to draw a line through at this stage. He may go to the festivals, may not, but a nice long term prospect whatever the case. Nicholls is a top man and his connections are level headed, but the temptation nearer the time may provehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515194055#515194055Yes, I agree, not one to draw a line through at this stage. He may go to the festivals, may not, but a nice long term prospect whatever the case. Nicholls is a top man and his connections are level headed, but the temptation nearer the time may proveWed, 18 Jan 2012 13:06:12 -0600I don't think Geraghty did anything wrong on Bellvano. On the contrary I thought he did a fantastic job of nursing him into the race and giving him every chance. Either way with this years Arkle in mind this race didn't cause a ripple for me. The winhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515194011#515194011I don't think Geraghty did anything wrong on Bellvano. On the contrary I thought he did a fantastic job of nursing him into the race and giving him every chance. Either way with this years Arkle in mind this race didn't cause a ripple for me. The winWed, 18 Jan 2012 13:05:11 -0600RC, it was just my first reaction when Nicholls said he may bypass the festivals. It reminded me of Starluck, running in a small race and losing his novice status in February and then bypass the festival? Why not wait and give a proper campaign nexhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515193857#515193857RC, it was just my first reaction when Nicholls said he may bypass the festivals. It reminded me of Starluck, running in a small race and losing his novice status in February and then bypass the festival? Why not wait and give a proper campaign nexWed, 18 Jan 2012 13:01:43 -0600Well Chief - just responding to your point about losing the novice status at this stage - that is quite interesting, because I believe they have said SonofVic will now contest hurdles this yr with a view to keeping his novice status for next yr. Intehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28820415/cedre-bleu?post_id=515193281#515193281Well Chief - just responding to your point about losing the novice status at this stage - that is quite interesting, because I believe they have said SonofVic will now contest hurdles this yr with a view to keeping his novice status for next yr. InteWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:47:36 -0600