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Off Topic => Sports Arena => Topic started by: andyaston on March 10, 2013, 01:18:57 PM

Title: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: andyaston on March 10, 2013, 01:18:57 PM: It's that time of year again. Anybody else going or got any tips?

I'm there on the Wednesday, the big race on that particular day is the Queen Mother, Sprinter Sacre is the favourite but at odds of 1/4 it is for the big hitters. Might go on Buddy Belero on the day's first race.

Probably drinking in the Monpillier area of the town before and after.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Pete3206 on March 10, 2013, 01:30:44 PM: I'll be there for Gold Cup Day as usual.

Tips? No idea. I only worry about the first race after a few Guinness' have been sunk. Always a great day out.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: olaftab on March 10, 2013, 01:38:50 PM: Yes great....how many horses do you reckon are going to lose their lives in the "festival" this year?
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2013, 01:52:39 PM: If you're going, don't forget to try a "beef" burger.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2013, 02:35:06 PM: Quote from: cdsimondawkinsfan on March 10, 2013, 01:52:39 PM
If you're going, don't forget to try a "beef" burger.

It could be a bit like those restaurants where you pick out the lobster that you want to eat.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on March 10, 2013, 03:44:16 PM: I am going on Wednesday - quite looking forward to it .

Pont Alexandre is one I am keeping an eye on .
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: andyaston on March 10, 2013, 08:11:51 PM: Quote from: Fin Feds Dad on March 10, 2013, 03:44:16 PM
I am going on Wednesday - quite looking forward to it .

Pont Alexandre is one I am keeping an eye on .
What are his odds?
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: nodge on March 10, 2013, 09:13:17 PM: Had a lucky 15 on My Tent or Yours, Simonsig, Hurricane Fly (all on Tuesday ) and Silviniaco Conti in the Gold Cup. All short odds but it adds up if they all come in. Money back if 2 or 3 win. Hopefully no horses will die in the making of this lucky 15.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Lobsterboy on March 10, 2013, 09:52:26 PM: I'll be there Tuesday and Wednesday and to answer aftab's question; I sincerely hope the answer is none.

There are more people offering duff tips at Cheltenham than selling pints of Guinness but Champagne Fever EW in the first should give you a run for your money
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2013, 10:13:53 PM: I have a few good bets for Cheltenham this week......

I bet that I'll have to keep an eye out form pissed up Irishmen staggering around town as I drive into work at 6:30am.

I bet that I won't be able to go out and get a sandwich all week because my office is just off the main road to Prestbury for people coming from Oxford/London

I bet that I'll be driving out of town just as the Gold Cup starts. That's the quietest that 'Nam's roads get all year.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 11, 2013, 02:18:46 PM: Going Thursday, I will stick to my trusted system by backing any horse I like the sound of.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Pete3206 on March 11, 2013, 04:10:55 PM: Me too Bren'd. That system certainly helped me pick Countrywide Flame as a 33/1 winner last year.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: glasses on March 11, 2013, 04:36:53 PM: I will be going on Friday for the Gold Cup. Always have a good time.

I have an e/w double on Dodging Bullets and Cinders and Ashes tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 14, 2013, 01:03:43 PM: What part of Cheltenham do you work in UKR?
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2013, 07:27:25 PM: Quote from: cheltenhamlion on March 14, 2013, 01:03:43 PM
What part of Cheltenham do you work in UKR?

Battledown
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2013, 09:17:59 PM: I could do with staying in 'Nam tomorrow in order to work late and start early on Saturday.

I normally stay at the Travelodge by Arle Court for £25. The price of a room tomorrow.......... £171 !!

You lot any your bloody horse racing :o
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 15, 2013, 09:16:02 AM: What a fantastic day i had yesterday, immense craic. And, my trusted betting system paid off handsomely too.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 15, 2013, 03:14:45 PM: Battledown is a bit of a way out.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: glasses on March 17, 2013, 01:36:55 PM: Quote from: Bren'd on March 15, 2013, 09:16:02 AM
What a fantastic day i had yesterday, immense craic. And, my trusted betting system paid off handsomely too.

Salubrious by any chance? £10 at 14/1 paid for the day
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 27, 2013, 03:09:22 PM: Sorry glasses I missed your post. I was £200 up on the day. Holywell was my biggest winner, £160.
Title: Re: Cheltenham 2013
Post by: UK Redsox on March 27, 2013, 03:22:43 PM: Quote from: cheltenhamlion on March 15, 2013, 03:14:45 PM
Battledown is a bit of a way out.

Yep, its basically the less posh, bottom half of Charlton Kings !