Cheltenham Race Festival » 18th March Thursday

4:00 Byrne Group Plate H’Cap Results – 2m 5f

Cheltenham Races — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:21:30 +0000

The JP McManus horse, Sunnyhillboy went into the race as favourite and practically odds on at that. Money kept pouring in on the exchanges backing him and with Paddy Power paying out on the first 5 places, there was some good money to be made on each way bets but it was Great Endeavour and the Pipe family’s day,… 1. Great Endeavour 16/1 2. Sunnyhillboy 8/1 3. From Dawn To Dusk 22/1 4. Mister Mcgoldrick 33/1 5. Gwanako 20/1 Related posts:2:05 Pertemps Final H’Cap Hurdle Results – 3m 1:30 Jewson Novices H’Cap Chase Results – 2m 5f 3:20 Ladbrokes World [...] Related posts:

3:20 Ladbrokes World Hurdle Results – 3m

Cheltenham Races — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:29:59 +0000

The second big race of the day, the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, and competition was fierce. With horses such as Tidal Bay, War of Attrition and Big Bucks battling it out it could have been anybody’s, this year it was Big Bucks, retaining his title and finally delivering a bookies favourite winner… 1. Big Bucks 8/11 2. Time For Rupert 20/1 3. Powerstation 40/1 Related posts:1:30 Triumph Hurdle Results – 2m 1f 2:40 Albert Bartlett Nov Hurdle Results – 3m 4:40 Fred Winter H’cap Hurdle Results – 2m 110yds Related posts:

2:40 Ryanair Chase Results – 2m 5f

Cheltenham Races — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:57:43 +0000

One of the two big races of the day, the Ryanair Chase has attracted plenty of great horses including Tranquil Sea and Voy Por Ustedes this year but there can only be one winner and this time around its Albertas Run… 1. Albertas Run 14/1 2. Poquelin 3/1 3. JY Vole 16/1 Related posts:3:20 Ladbrokes World Hurdle Results – 3m 1:30 Jewson Novices H’Cap Chase Results – 2m 5f 4:00 Byrne Group Plate H’Cap Results – 2m 5f Related posts:

2:05 Pertemps Final H’Cap Hurdle Results – 3m

Cheltenham Races — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:46 +0000

This 3 miler had its favourites, namely Alfie Sherrin, and with 24 runners it was anyone’s game, and the lucky winner was the David Pipe trained 16/1 Buena Vista… 1. Buena Vista 16/1 2. Prince Erik 14/1 3. Chamirey 25/1 4. Cross Kennon 25/1 Related posts:2:05 County Hurdle Results – 2m 1f 4:00 Byrne Group Plate H’Cap Results – 2m 5f 2:05 Neptune Investment Novices Hurdle Results – 2m 5f Related posts:

1:30 Jewson Novices H’Cap Chase Results – 2m 5f

Cheltenham Races — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:42:42 +0000

The first race of Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival and a second win for the jockey Richard Johnson on the 14/1 Copper Bleu, once again the favourite was no where to be seen… 1. Copper Bleu 14/1 2. Othermix 50/1 3. The Midnight Club 16/1 4. China Rock 7/1 Related posts:4:40 Kim Muir Chase Results ~ 3m 1f 110yds 2:05 County Hurdle Results – 2m 1f 2:40 Ryanair Chase Results – 2m 5f Related posts:

Thurday’s Tips, Ladbrokes World Hurdle…

Cheltenham Races — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:48:29 +0000

It’s Ladies Day at the Festival and the two big races today are the Ryan Air Chase (they charge the jockeys £10 to weight in!) and the Ladbrokes Hurdle. So far the bookies are getting the better of the punters, hopefully that’ll change today! Let’s hope so!

Nicky Hendson writes about his horses chances
“My love for the Festival burns as bright as ever and this Festival day in particular could be memorable for the Henderson family. For a start, we have a very real chance of giving the Queen a Cheltenham victory in the Ryanair Chase. Barbers Shop has run so many good races in defeat for Her Majesty. Today could be the day that his efforts are rewarded by a famous win, but we’ve also got Petit Robin trying to win us the prize.

At the end of the day, my daughter Camilla rides in a ladies’ charity race that will raise a substantial sum for Cancer Research UK. What’s not to love about all that?”

The ‘experts’ tips haven’t been much good up to now, but if you fancy hearing what they have to say… check out the videos below.

The videos below contains Thursday’s tips from the ‘Couch’, his tip of the day is Big Bucks in the 3.20 Ladbrokes World Hurdle

The videos below contains Thursday’s tips from the guys at Betfred

The videos below contains tips from Gareth O’Brien

Thursday 18th March Race Guide & Odds

Cheltenham Races — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:54:31 +0000

Day three for the 2010 Cheltenham Festival and things are really heating up…

To make things as easy as possible for our visitors we have all of today’s races for the Cheltenham Festival listed below along with their odds which are provided by Paddy Power Bookmakers. There are some much anticipated races in the mix including the Ryanair Chase and the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.

Make sure you look out for the favourites such as Poquelin, Tranquil Sea and Big Bucks which, although the favourites haven’t been doing too well in the festival so far, could really turn the tide for the punters.

The first race of the day is the Jewson Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase in what should be an incredible day for racing.

The Cheltenham Festival has six races scheduled for today which are as follows:

1.30 Jewson Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase 2m 5f

2.05 Pertemps Final (Handicap Hurdle) 3m

2.40 Ryanair Chase 2m 5f

3.20 Ladbrokes World Hurdle 3m

4.00 Byrne Group Festival Plate Handicap Steeple Chase 2m 5f

4.40 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase 3m 1 1/2f

Day Three Of The Festival

Cheltenham Races — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:01 +0000

Thursday 18th of March is the third day of this year’s four day Cheltenham Festival, and the opening race that day is the Jewson Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase, starting at 13:30, a race which is run over two miles five furlongs. This race tends to be for those horses that find two miles too sharp and three miles too far and can be a tough betting event, but one that will give a good return if you do bet on the winner. When considering form for this particular race you should be looking out for a proven ability to jump well, as the Cheltenham fences is where they are going to trip up if anywhere. Also look out for those horses that can last the distance, preferably over at least three miles, as the tough uphill finish requires more stamina than a ‘normal’ two mile five furlong race would warrant.

Starting at 14:05 the second on the racing list is the Pertemps Final (Handicap Hurdle), a Class A listed hurdle run over three miles, the total prize fund for which is £75,000. Open to horses five years old and upwards that have qualified for the final, through having run in qualifiers during the season or coming in the placings. It has been speculated that horses in with a chance of winning are those who have not been subjected to the heavy ground that tends to prevail in the weeks prior to the Festival, it is best if they are run fresh.

The third race of the six being run that day is the Ryanair Chase, also known as the Festival Trophy, which begins at 14:40. A grade one national hunt chase run of two miles five furlongs, aimed at five year olds and over, this chase is meant for those horses whose stamina could not quite take them to the three mile mark – and the Gold Cup standard. Seventeen hurdles have to be cleared during the course of this fast-paced race, and Our Vic, the 2008 Ryanair winner is a prime example of a horse who can do exceptionally well in this race, but could not manage to move on to be a Gold Cup horse.

The Ladbrokes World Hurdle, a three mile race, starts at 15:20 on the 18th of March and is the feature race of the day. The World Hurdle is a Grade One National Hunt hurdle race for four year old and above horses, run over three miles on the new course. It was first run in 1972 as the Stayers’ Hurdle, with its name change occurring in 2005. This race is very much for those horses with staying power, and is a hurdlers version of the Gold Cup.

The fifth race of the day is the Festival Plate Handicap Steeple Chase at 16:00. This is a two mile five furlong race for chasers who are five years old and above. There are always a lot of contenders for this race which makes it hard to determine who is most likely to win – in fact only one favourite has won in the past twenty-eight years! Martin Pipe had great success in this race between 1999 and 2001, winning it three times, so his son David who has taken over might be one to watch out for if he is anything like his dad!

The final race of the day, the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase starts at 16:40 and is a three mile, one and a half furlong class B race, ridden by amateur jockeys. It is recognised therefore as being one of the hardest races to predict at the Festival, but top yards are more than likely the best bet for this race, as they have an excellent track record.