Cheltenham 2011 - Ante post bets and discussion

[bowles10]

A bit late this year putting this up but all discussion and ante post bets in here for the Cheltenham Festival please Please put some reasoning when quoting ante post bets with the bookie offering the price. :ok The countdown has begun! PL will run a Cheltenham thread as usual in March. Kauto, Denman, Imperial commander, master minded all touting again for wins at the festival or will there be newcomers taking over??

[TheRat]

Re: Cheltenham 2011 I have already backed these Cue Card 10s for Supremem Novices - I was really impressed with his bumper win and with Tizzard saying he wanted to run him 3/4 times before Christmas I though if he wins well he will at least be a trade. Of course he has been excellent but my obvious concern is which race he will go to. I think they would be stupid this year to not go for the Supreme Novice. Joncol EW 25/1 for the Gold Cup - I am of the opinion this will not be KS or Denmans year, hence leaving them out of the 10 to follow as well. Imperial Commander looked good in the Betfair yesterday but at the prices I like Joncol who is a massive horse and should have a live chance. His last run, and first run this seaosn does not concern me, as it was an inadequate trip. Secant Star - 50/1 Arkle and 250/1 Champion Hurdle - a few on here mentioned him before he first came out last year and ever since I have been a massive fan. Had a lot on him in the Triumph last Chelt but he was withdrawn the morning of the race which was a shame. Apparently the Arkle is the target and Mullins in his stable tour confirmed he would probably go chasing. He is entered into a chase at Naas on Weds so we will find out more then. I took a saver on the CH just in case, small stakes at a large price. Peddlers Cross - 14/1 EW Champion Hurdle - I understand this price again is high due to not knowing which race he will go to but should be running in the Fighting Fifth and is 7/2 for that and I hope he wins it well and they target the CH after. He looked the part last year winnig the Neptune and a gr2 at Aintree, still unbeaten. His task for the CH is tougher against some smart sorts but if he improves still he will take all the beating.