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01 Mar 11
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Champion Hurdle - For me the two to beat in this race are Peddlers Cross and Hurricane Fly, PC unbeaten, stays well and incredibly tough to get past. Won at the festival last year and beat last years champ first time out comfortably (although obv not fully fit). Hurricane Fly for me has been the most impressive hurdler this season, beat a solid yardstick in Solwhit 3 times easily, travels well, stays well, will handle the ground and has an electric turn of foot. Binocular is a worthy favourite but the form of the last two champ hurdles hasn't been great and is vulnerable.
Championship Chase - At the prices probly the best bet of the meeting for me is Big Zeb, won the race last year very well and seems to have cured his dodgy jumping. Was beaten last time out, however was in front a long way from home and got caught late in tacky ground. Better ground really suits.
World Hurdle - Banker of the meeting, Big Bucks has won his last 10 hurdle races and really is a machine. Beats whatever is in front of him and although Grands Crus has looked impressive can't see him beating this champ.
Gold Cup - A lot has been said about the changing of the guard but I just cannot have Long Run, jockey, course, ground all big question marks, couldnt win last year at the festival or earlier in the year at Cheltenham. Imperial Commander looks a solid favourite, goes well fresh and won the race last year. Denman has a big shout, great performance in the Henessey and a recent breathing op could just be what is missing. This horse hasnt been ridden aggressive enough since he won the gold cup imo and the camp seem confident and he might just take some pegging back. Kauto Star just never looked right in the king george, cant right him off and it wouldnt surprise me if he was favourite on the day.
Accumulator
Peddlers Cross 11/2, Hurricane Fly 11/2 (dutched)
Big Zeb 100/30
Big Bucks 11/10
IC 4/1, Denman 13/2, Kauto 6/1 (dutched)
An outlay of £43 returns £2500 if they take the 4 races with Billy Hills. Not a massive stake for a decent return. What you guys think....
Championship Chase - At the prices probly the best bet of the meeting for me is Big Zeb, won the race last year very well and seems to have cured his dodgy jumping. Was beaten last time out, however was in front a long way from home and got caught late in tacky ground. Better ground really suits.
World Hurdle - Banker of the meeting, Big Bucks has won his last 10 hurdle races and really is a machine. Beats whatever is in front of him and although Grands Crus has looked impressive can't see him beating this champ.
Gold Cup - A lot has been said about the changing of the guard but I just cannot have Long Run, jockey, course, ground all big question marks, couldnt win last year at the festival or earlier in the year at Cheltenham. Imperial Commander looks a solid favourite, goes well fresh and won the race last year. Denman has a big shout, great performance in the Henessey and a recent breathing op could just be what is missing. This horse hasnt been ridden aggressive enough since he won the gold cup imo and the camp seem confident and he might just take some pegging back. Kauto Star just never looked right in the king george, cant right him off and it wouldnt surprise me if he was favourite on the day.
Accumulator
Peddlers Cross 11/2, Hurricane Fly 11/2 (dutched)
Big Zeb 100/30
Big Bucks 11/10
IC 4/1, Denman 13/2, Kauto 6/1 (dutched)
An outlay of £43 returns £2500 if they take the 4 races with Billy Hills. Not a massive stake for a decent return. What you guys think....
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