Masterminded will win, not if, but how far? Today my two cornerstone bets are Diamond Harry and Carruthers. I really like both these horses! Lets hope we can do better than yesterday!
Day Two Preview
A Diamond Day in Store at Cheltenham…
Wednesday at Cheltenham, for me and many National Hunt purists, is a real treat because we get to see the horse rated the best chaser in the World and arguably the best two miler there has ever been. Master Minded is the red hot favourite for the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase at 3.20. Last year I advised readers to back him at a tasty 3/1, this year we will be lucky to get odds of 1/3 such was the domination displayed in winning this race twelve months ago. His beating of reigning champion Voy Por Ustedes is rated as the best ever by the official handicapper. Master Minded is the headline horse running in the feature race, a Superstar of the equine world who could win this race by a record margin.
Paul Nicholls’ Champion chaser has ran only twice this season, winning very easily on both occasions. The only worry is that some freak accident puts him on the deck, but I have never seen such a fast and fluent jumper. At the prices he is not a betting proposition, having said that with interest rates as they are there may be something to be said for an investment that will return 30% in only a few minutes. What I prefer to do is double him with all my other bets for a bonus on my winnings, assuming there are any!
The RSA Chase (2.40) will be much more competitive both in the betting ring and on the course. I like Carruthers because his form looks stronger than most in the field and his jumping has been breathtaking at times, particularly when winning his last race, coming home unchallenged at Ascot. Ruby Walsh has chosen to ride the Irish trained Cooldine ahead of Paul Nicholls’ What a Friend which could be significant but Carruthers, one of the youngest horses in the field looks an exceptional prospect and will go off at an attractive price.
If those two races don’t provide enough intrigue then one of the most competitive races of the week is the Ballymore Properties Novice Hurdle at 2.05. I have backed two horses for this race, both at decent Ante Post prices. They are the favourite Diamond Harry and Mad Max. Mad Max, the biggest horse I have ever seen, may be better over fences in future, but is unbeaten in four lifetime starts for trainer Nicky Henderson who has a powerful team on show over the four days. In contrast Diamond Harry comes from trainer Nick Williams’ stable whose whole festival is centred around this similarly unbeaten hurdler who will be much shorter odds but can boast stronger form. Though not comfortable on the heavy ground at Cheltenham in January, his class and sheer determination got him home in a what was a decent event. I would suggest that Diamond Harry is a worthy favourite and on this better ground could prove what a top class horse he is at the highest level. My preference is for Diamond Harry to get the better of Mad Max, who I recommend as an each way alternative.
A great day is in prospect on Wednesday, which I hope will be as entertaining as it is profitable,
Good Luck!
Paul Nicholls’ Champion chaser has ran only twice this season, winning very easily on both occasions. The only worry is that some freak accident puts him on the deck, but I have never seen such a fast and fluent jumper. At the prices he is not a betting proposition, having said that with interest rates as they are there may be something to be said for an investment that will return 30% in only a few minutes. What I prefer to do is double him with all my other bets for a bonus on my winnings, assuming there are any!
The RSA Chase (2.40) will be much more competitive both in the betting ring and on the course. I like Carruthers because his form looks stronger than most in the field and his jumping has been breathtaking at times, particularly when winning his last race, coming home unchallenged at Ascot. Ruby Walsh has chosen to ride the Irish trained Cooldine ahead of Paul Nicholls’ What a Friend which could be significant but Carruthers, one of the youngest horses in the field looks an exceptional prospect and will go off at an attractive price.
If those two races don’t provide enough intrigue then one of the most competitive races of the week is the Ballymore Properties Novice Hurdle at 2.05. I have backed two horses for this race, both at decent Ante Post prices. They are the favourite Diamond Harry and Mad Max. Mad Max, the biggest horse I have ever seen, may be better over fences in future, but is unbeaten in four lifetime starts for trainer Nicky Henderson who has a powerful team on show over the four days. In contrast Diamond Harry comes from trainer Nick Williams’ stable whose whole festival is centred around this similarly unbeaten hurdler who will be much shorter odds but can boast stronger form. Though not comfortable on the heavy ground at Cheltenham in January, his class and sheer determination got him home in a what was a decent event. I would suggest that Diamond Harry is a worthy favourite and on this better ground could prove what a top class horse he is at the highest level. My preference is for Diamond Harry to get the better of Mad Max, who I recommend as an each way alternative.A great day is in prospect on Wednesday, which I hope will be as entertaining as it is profitable,
Good Luck!
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Another great read, RacingPost should call you. This should be on their site. Ian
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ian, a very enjoyable read as always, let's hope today proves to be another profitable one.
ReplyDeleteAndy.
Cheers Ian as always and Andy.
ReplyDeleteYes should be a good day, I just cant wait to see the Master again!
Carl
Top stuff. I like Cooldine but Good luck From Phil
ReplyDeleteDidn't see that one coming, managed to trade off for a profit, came down to the wire though!
ReplyDeleteAndy
Yeah, I taking early profits here. I have Diamond Harry and Mad Max at decent ew prices!
ReplyDeletemy 10-1 Mad Max- do I lay off at 6 ? I am going to let it ride. Diamond Harry is a lovely price!
ReplyDeleteHope you got the lay on there Carl, had a tip on the 14:40 regarding ballyfitz, same tipster that gave me punjabi yesterday, only put a tiny amount on but will be interesting...
ReplyDeleteGreened up on the race anyway.
Andy
Can't wait to watch master minded in action! Have you heard if Mullins has mentioned his best for the champion bumper? Looks like he wants the win with the number he has in there.
ReplyDeleteAndy
The One Walsh is on I suspect
ReplyDeleteThe one I like is Right of Passage for Weld!