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Speed rating fancies Lingfield 140 Restorer 18/1 245 King Cabo 4/1 355 Dors Toyboy 6/1 425 Lynwood Lad 11/2 505 Eccentric 3/1

Going to take a bit of a flyer on Gearings Point in the first at Lingfield at 22/1. Has recently been running over hurdles but his last flat run was over C&D when he was 5th beaten 4 lengths in a strong Saturday race which was a Class 4. He’s 1lb lower here and also drops into a C6. It’s a hands and heels apprentice race so anything could happen but he’s got one of the better, and more experienced riders up so could be worth a small ew at a big price.

Asa 3:45 Carlisle (3/1 Bet365). Been in my tracker a while but has been pretty disappointing. Hopefully the wind op and little break does the trick, if so she could be nicely handicapped off just 77 and the jockey taking another 5lb off. 1pt win 3/1 Bet365 p/l: -2.9 pts. Useless. *cashed out and re-bet for BOG*

Rated Bad 8.6 13/2 Making headway 8.4 8/1 These two are a bit clear of rest so I'll go 10pt Ew both for some weekend action 😀

8.00 Newcastle - CAPTAIN WENTWORTH 4/1 Coral ( 9/2 with 888sport , best price ) 3rd 9/2 👎

Final race I've looked at on day 1 is the ultima.....I've given the computer every piece of information I could find ....it's done three diff scans currently and came back with same two horses clear .....stumptown...and Chianti classico...the later I think will need good sft to enhance chances so its a tough race but those two will be my ew bets Stumptown 10pt Ew 10/1 nrnb Chianti classico 10pt Ew 8/1 nrnb

Minx Tiara 2 25 San/ 1/40th of a pt ew 33/1 Lively Citizen 2 25 San/ 1/40th of a pt ew 40/1

B/Fwd L15's -40.26 RC Incl L15's -40.04 Had 2 L15's on the Daily L15 = 5 pts 2.15 Lin Havana Force 2.10 pts win at 3.55 and saver bet 0.50 ew 4p on Pentacle at 8/1 = 8.10 stakes today Good luck to all punting today

6.30 Newc: Broxi @ 14/1 E/W (WilliamHill)

Best advice at this present time before you do much else is to go on the Racing Post website and study the results from last year you will find many clues especially for the handicaps. It is good to remind yourself of all those horses that were tipped up (bankers) and failed, you can also find unlucky losers or horses that ran well in defeat. I don't like these stable interviews that have and are being bandied about at the moment. far better to go listen to what the trainers said at the start of the season because they get a bit secretive from about 4 weeks before the festival. Great example Mullins highlighted Galopin des champs at the start of 2022 (if memory serves, could have been 2021) but never mentioned it in his interview just before that festival can you believe it was in a handicap and pissed in at 8/1, a gold cup winner in a fookin handicap cheeky bleeders. Corach Rambler in the gold cup is a goer for me at the price. Remember Hedgehunter winning the GN then following year finished 2nd in the gold cup (66/1 if i rem correctly) before finishing 2nd in the GN.

That’s better, next 😊

AW selection Newcastle 7.00 REDONDO

Had a good bet on Ipswich away at Cardiff on the exchange (1.86) I wasn't impressed at all with Cardiff, even though they won yesterday (Huddersfield were poor for some reason). Ipswich are strong home or away and find a way to win even when not at their best. I've also backed Ipswich on the handicap -2 at 6/1, which is obviously tough to cover but hopefully this will be one way traffic. If they don't win I'll try to get some money back on Southampton vs a freefalling Sunderland.

Day 69 +£181 @Carole-dawney bottom one

Supreme novices ratings Ballyburn 9.0 evs Tullyhill 8.7 9/2 Slade steel. 8.2 Ile atlantique. 8.2 Anotherway. 8.2 Top 2 are clear of rest so most likely winners will be one or the other ...interesting stat that most winners of supreme had achieved a postmark of 148 plus ...ballyburn is 157 (easy) .....the other 4 are around the 146 region so that very much strengthens the top rated

I am very, very sweet on NO ORDINARY JOE who was 2nd in the Martin pipe hurdle last year i backed it and have been keeping a very close eye on it this year and feel it will be peaked for Cheltenham have had a tenner e/w on it on the Coral cup on it at 16's but it may go to the martin pipe again. The drying ground is a plus imo . The bad news is it is only a measly 10/1 for both races I am hoping it will go for the coral cup because as much as i fancy it i will not be going in at single figure prices so will be hoping it drifts! Update Its going for the Martin Pip. again damn it. It is currently 9/1,

Under a week to go to Cheltenham and here's a preview I've put together for Day One (other days to follow ). Here's hoping all horses and jockeys come back in one piece and we can all find a winner or three! https://www.punterslounge.com/horse-racing/cheltenham/tips/day-1

Forecast has already changed , it's looking like factor 50 & to give the toes a shave for putting on the favourite sandals for Gold Cup day , then again , it'll probably be snowing tomorrow , best wait until the day / day before eh but it does dramatically change a pick & i don't trust clerk of courses going statements anymore , more wrong than right .

I've just been happily sitting waiting for Cheltenham so I'm starting to wake up now ready for action .....just on the hunt for some value bets and there will be lots this year given the state of the ground in the run up races ......my current ratings for the champion hurdle day 1 ... State man 9.2 4/11 Pied piper. 8.7 Nemean lion 8.6 Echoes in rain 8.2 Fils douderies. 8.1 State man should win this barring any drama .. he's probably 10lb superior to all these but anything can and does happen at Cheltenham so it's no certainty ....value wise ...to me the value bets are pied piper and nemean lion if they run ....echoes in rain also has a squeak Ew but has a lot to improve .....with the race now wide open for places and needing a bet for the big race those 2 with nrnb look the call to get some action rolling Pied piper 10pt Ew 14/1 nrnb enhanced Nemean lion 10pt Ew 20/1 nrnb

I said last year Calva that this course has the most unbelievable drainage system, i have seen it in action it's very impressive.

Cheltenham has rain on the map via BBC app ( not the most reliable ) from Saturday through to Friday with only showers forecast on Sunday . As a cyclist no weather app's & or forecasts are reliable nowadays even with all the extra data at their disposal . One things for sure , it won't be raining on my sofa , only tears of joy 😆

The cat is going right among the pigeons if this weather stays warm and the course turns good or good to firm. i think nearly all form this year has been on softer ground. Its going to throw up some silly results and we will lose a lot of runners so be careful with your AP bets and adjust your thinking accordingly.

Mouse Morris is going straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Gentlemansgame. He did the same with War Of Attrition. I took 25/1 AP.

Good shout @Zilzalian . Avoid the Irish in the Ultima , they've only won it twice in 2003 & 2006 , though that could mean they're do one ! 😱

The European Tour kicks off this weekend with the opening event being the Belgian Darts Open. I’ll probably have another couple of outrights nearer the start, but taking the early 125/1 about Mike De Decker at Bet365. De Decker has started the season in the Players Championship events in fine form, in fact only Gary Anderson can boast a higher average than him across the first four events. This is also a home event for De Decker, and we saw at the end of the last Euro Tour season how much home advantage can be a factor, when Pietreczko won in Germany at big odds (picked out by @Fader I think). I can only find a couple of bookies who have priced the event up so far, so you may get bigger odds if you wait, but 125/1 seems reasonable to me.

As in previous years we will be running a tipsters competition for Cheltenham, Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th March. Rules: 1 selection per race throughout the competition Bets settled to £1 level stakes - WIN Only Bets settled at SP Highest accumulative total over the competition wins £100 cash (via PayPal) Runner Up wins £40 and the third place wins £20, all prizes via your PayPal account There will be a £10 prize each day for the highest profit for that day No edits allowed in selection posts Losses incurred for losers. Replacement selections for NRs can be posted but must be before the first race deadline All Bets must be posted prior to the first race each day (no exceptions) Not compulsory to enter every day or every race (so if you miss the first day or two you can still take part) Leader-board posted each evening A minimum of 14 bets is required to qualify for the total prizes Only bets on that day's thread will be included, bets posted elsewhere will not be included All welcome, good luck A separate thread will be created the evening before each day for selections to be posted in.

Our improving season continues with 31 winning bets. There were profits for Divisions 2 and 5 with 11 and 9 winners respectively, and only 2 figure losses for the other Divisions, so we made an overall profit and added back over £500 to our combined bank. Leicester and Chelsea were the main spoilers. We have a new overall leader with @Tidytips now over treble bank after a 23.3 treble for bet of the week, which takes the lead for the Highest Odds winner. @Craig bluenose is next best this week with a 9.85 double having lost one of his picks to postponement. @akarsioti is the only one to make it 3 out of 3 and is the one to catch for Most Winners.

The final day and lets hope we're all way in front by then! My knowledge colleague @Tumbleweed King has previewed day four and it's well worth a read. https://www.punterslounge.com/horse-racing/cheltenham/tips/day-4/

I'v e previewed the Thursday (Day 3) of the Cheltenham and although I will be making my final selections at the 48 hour stage here's some early thoughts. https://www.punterslounge.com/horse-racing/cheltenham/tips/day-3/

My esteemed colleague @Tumbleweed King has been burning the midnight oil and has come up with a preview for Day two of the Cheltenham Festival. It's well worth a read. https://www.punterslounge.com/horse-racing/cheltenham/tips/day-2/

Nothing wrong with a bit of enthusiasm!

Got slightly over anxious there

🐎 👍 well its paying off for us following 'inform' trainers / stables recently...... B Pauling / S Corbett our Daily Nap gave a return 3rd in the days opener @ 8/1 EW......so that money went onto S Corbett runner today at Carlisle 3.45 Blame Rose @ 9/4 which WON by 15L..... then had 3 winners from 5 races showing nice profit this evening at Newcastle..... Inisherin @ 4/6 WON by 3 or 4L looked like, Daring Legend @ 6/4 WON by 3 or 4L looked like, and just now Ana Emeraaty @ 2/1 WON but only just 😱

Bet 5 Willem II v FC Eindhoven Over 0.5 Goals KO 7 pm tomorrow...queued it up @1.05

All good here, hectic few days at work. Benfica v Rangers over 0.5 goals at 1.05. Will que for 1.06.

Lingfield 17:05 Mamalouka 9/1 Bet365

Miss Hunky Dory 33/1 Bet 365 14:55 Wincanton

Each Way 4 Fold AccumulatorRef: 328647077 4 Selections 8. Havana Force - 2/1Winner - 14:15 LingfieldEach Way: 1/5 Odds 3 Places 3. Windance - 7/2Winner - 14:25 WincantonEach Way: 1/4 Odds 2 Places 2. Teescomponentsyess - 4/1Winner - 15:10 CarlisleEach Way: 1/4 Odds 2 Places 1. Influence - 7/2Winner - 19:30 NewcastleEach Way: 1/4 Odds 2 Places Stake£1.00 Win Stake£0.50 Place Stake£0.50 Potential Returns£156.80 Lucky15Ref: 328647080 4 Selections 8. Havana Force - 2/1Winner - 14:15 Lingfield 3. Windance - 7/2Winner - 14:25 Wincanton 2. Teescomponentsyess - 4/1Winner - 15:10 Carlisle 1. Influence - 7/2Winner - 19:30 Newcastle Stake£1.50 Potential Returns£72.50 Retain Selections Total Stake£2.50 Total Potential Returns£229.30

12.55 saint-cloud ridwaan 22/1 £10 e/w bet365

15.45 Carlisle Blame Rose (11/4 Bet 365)

0.00 255 W Twyford's Diamond 8/11 600 Nc Inisherin 8/15 700 Nc Sunblock 5/4 €10 Treble 405 W Robber's Bridge 5/2 €5 Accum 245 L King Cabo 7/2 320 L Habrdi 9/1 €2.5 ew double.

Newcastle 7.00 Likeashadow (13/2 b365)

Restorer 13.40 Lingers 18/1 william hill

Lingfield Thursday 16:30 Hannahs Return 15/8 WIn WilliamHill

Emily's Choice 1455 hrs Winc 11/4 B365

one winning treble today + 17.23 month +50.89

Each Way 4 Fold AccumulatorRef: 328133141 4 Selections 1. My Gift To You - 11/2Winner - 14:45 CatterickEach Way: 1/5 Odds 3 Places 7. Nariko - 15/2Winner - 18:30 KemptonEach Way: 1/5 Odds 3 Places 3. Fieldsman - 5/1Winner - 19:30 KemptonEach Way: 1/5 Odds 3 Places 5. Forever Proud - 15/2Winner - 20:30 KemptonEach Way: 1/5 Odds 4 Places Stake£1.00 Win Stake£0.50 Place Stake£0.50 Potential Returns£1,422.00 Lucky15Ref: 328133144 4 Selections 1. My Gift To You - 11/2Winner - 14:45 Catterick 7. Nariko - 15/2Winner - 18:30 Kempton 3. Fieldsman - 5/1Winner - 19:30 Kempton 5. Forever Proud - 15/2Winner - 20:30 Kempton Stake£1.50 Potential Returns£473.71 Retain Selections Total Stake£2.50 Total Potential Returns£1,895.71

Winning double with Crawley postponed

Absolutely agree with you. De Decker was my my first idea when I realized yesterday that the first ET is taking place this weekend in Belgium.