The Brigadier Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 A decent afternoon’s racing with the ITV cameras at Cheltenham where the ground is soft and Musselburgh where the conditions are slightly better with good to soft the call. There’s also the Al Boum Photo romp at Tramore to look forward to. Here’s my thoughts on the eight races. Cheltenham 1.25 A decent renewal of the 2m 4 1/2F Dipper Novices’ Chase. Favourite is L’Homme Presse of Venetia Williams who was impressive when winning at Ascot when well backed a fortnight ago. He’s sure to be hard to beat although at the prices I just prefer Alan King’s mare The Glancing Queen who’s looked very smart in winning both her runs over fences under Tom Cannon in listed company at Bangor and Warwick against her own sex but looks well worth a try against the males here. Alex Hale’s Millers Bank is also in with a shout but it’s the mare to trump the colts for me here. THE GLANCING QUEEN 2 points win @ 7/2 Bet365 Musselburgh 1.40 Donald McCain had three winners on this card last year and he looks to have decent prospects of another good day. He can take the 2m 4F handicap hurdle with his 6 year old Geromino who’s winning sequence was halted by the progressive Tommy’s Oscar (runs in the 2.10) at Doncaster last time out. He stays the extra trip well and with champion jockey elect Brian Hughes in the saddle can take this. Olly Murphy is not in as good a form as he was earlier in the season but his challenger here Strong Glance has claims on his latest second although he’s not a horse to trust implicitly and he’s worth taking on. Ashington is maybe a bigger threat having had a recent pipe opener on the level in preparation for this race. GEROMINO 2 points win @ 10/3 William Hill Cheltenham 2.00 The feature race of the day is the 16 runner Paddy Power New Year’s Day Handicap Chase run over 2m 4F 127yds of the new course. The most important piece of form comes from the Racing Post Gold Cup run over course and distance three weeks ago when Coole Cody beat Zanza 2L (Deyrann De Carjac 13L back in 5th). They’re weighted to dead heat today and both have claims in a wide open handicap. Venetia Williams won this event back in 2021 with top weight Aso and attempts to repeat that feat with Funambule Sivola who was runner up in the Peterborough Chase on his re-appearance and should run well here even if he does have his stamina to prove. Others with chances include Paddy Power Gold Cup 5th Galahad Quest (fallen at Aintree since), Vienna Court who was a very impressive winner here at the last meeting over course and distance but has been shunted up 12lb and the Dan Skelton trained Alnadam a dual winner at Sandown last season and probably needed his first start of the season when last of four beaten 24L to the smart Bravemansgame at Haydock. It’s a tough race but I do like the top weight Funambule Sivola even though he does have to prove he stays 2m 4F. FUNAMBULE SIVOLA 2 points each way @ 7/1 1/5th 12345 Bet365 Musselburgh 2.10 7 go to post for this handicap hurdle run over 1m 7F 124yds. Tommy’s Oscar is on a good roll currently for trainer Ann Hamilton chasing a hat trick following success’s at Haydock and Doncaster rising 12lb for those wins with 7lb conditional Tom Midgley taking over from Brian Hughes today. He looks sure to go well although at a bigger price it’s that irresistible team of Donald McCain and Brian Hughes that catch my eye here with Fiveandtwenty who racked up a treble over course and distance last season. Things haven’t gone right for him in three starts since but he has dropped slightly in the weights and perhaps most importantly has had a wind operation since we last saw him. Irish challenger Anna Bunina is respected although hasn’t been seen for 258 days and it’s Fiveandtwenty for me today. FIVEANDTWENTY 2 points win @ 8/1 Coral/Ladbroke Tramore 2.20 Only 6 got to post for this grade 3 New Years Day Chase run over 2m 6F and features the return of dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo who’s started his campaign in this race for the least three years winning easily on each occasion. His trainer Willie Mullins saddles 5 of the 6 runners and he should have little trouble winning this for the fourth consecutive year en route to another tilt at the Gold Cup in March. He’ll be at prohibitive odds so it’s just a sit back and enjoy race. Cheltenham 2.35 A cracking 14 runner 3 mile handicap hurdle up next. The two favourites both have solid chances with Olly Murphy’s Tamar Bridge stepping up in trip here following a battling win over 2m 4F at Aintree and a rise in the weights of 6lb. The runner up that day (pair pulled clear) was soundly beaten the other day so has a few questions to answer now. Art Approval hasn’t been seen since landing a touch here at the Paddy Power Gold Cup meeting in November and he too has to prove his stamina with a 8lb hike in the weights. Pileon won well at Sandown and stays well so even with a rise of 6lb can go well today (he’s still 1lb lower than when just touched off in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle at the 2020 Festival here). Others with chances include Stoney Mountain who stays well and the David Maxwell ridden Dolphin Square from the same yard as Pileon’s. A tough race with possible stamina doubts over the front pair so it’s Pileon for me each way. PILEON 1 point each way @ 6/1 1/5th 1234 BetVictor Musselburgh 2.50 A small turnout of only five go to post for this 2m 4 1/2F handicap chase and can go to those men Brian Hughes and Donald McCain again with their 8 year old top weight Gaelic Coast. He’s already shown his liking for this specialist track by winning two of his three starts here and had an excuse for his poor effort last time out at Newbury as he slipped on the approach to the first fence and was never travelling from there onwards. Third in that contest was the Paul Nicholls trained Amour De Nuit who, under Bryony Frost is the danger here today. GAELIC COAST 2 point win 4/1 Bet365 GEROMINO/FIVEANDTWENTY/GAELIC COAST 1/4 point win trixie. Cheltenham 3.10 The Relkeel Hurdle is run over 2m 4F and has a warm favourite in Brewin’upastorm who was very impressive when winning at Aintree back in November. Conditions look ideal for him today and he’s the one to beat under Aidan Coleman. Only 3lb behind him on official ratings is the Paul Nicholls trained McFabulous who was actually beaten 5 1/2L by Brewin’upastorm in the National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell in February but is 6lb better off now. He’s a horse I’ve always liked and despite an absence of 268 days does go well fresh and re-appears here having had the obligatory Nicholls wind operation since last seen. At the prices I’ll take him to beat the favourite. McFABULOUS 2 points win @ 11/4 Bet365 fd1972uk, Wildgarden, calva decoy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black rabbit Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) Simpley the betts 2 00 che 1/4 pt win 15/1 Bobby dazzler 2 35 che 1/4 pt win 11/1 First Impression 2 10 muss 1/2 pt win 11/2 Tide Times 2 25 ext 1/4 pt win 10/1 Greig 1 30 Leop 1/4 pt win 40/1 P/L = + 120 pts Edited January 1, 2022 by black rabbit The Equaliser, calva decoy, The Brigadier and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fd1972uk Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 US (Tampa) will be my main bets for tomorrow but will have a flutter here. Geromino is a defo, had decent luck with that horse previously so will stick with it. Paddy Power is doing a free yankee bet, so will tske that too. Also backed My Demi at 100/1 ew at Ascot (aus or nz cant mind what one) tomorrow morning. Also put on another e/w at 100/1 who has a better record. black rabbit, azzybear, calva decoy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calva decoy Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Fairyhouse 1220 - MOTOWN MAGGIE 11/4 345 - TED HASTINGS 9/4 2 Singles & a Double . The Equaliser, black rabbit, azzybear and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLARKE Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 NH selection Catterick 2.15 SOCIALIST AGENDA 8/11 The Brigadier, Wildgarden, The Equaliser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLARKE Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 BET365 4/1 Offer. I have reviewed my records for this and all races with less than 7 runners show a loss so I am going to exclude these going forward. CHEL 1.25 Millers Bank 7.00 MUSS 1.40 Stoners Choice 4.00 CHEL 2.35 Whatsupwithyou 16.00 The Brigadier, fd1972uk, Wildgarden and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathtime For Rupert Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 All prices Bet365: 12.15 Cheltenham - 1pt e/w Doctor Ken @ 16/1 Not sure why he's such a big price here - he wasn't impressive last time but possibly it came too soon after his seasonal reappearance and of these runners, looks one of those who will benefit most from conditions. His two half siblings were very smart and I think there's more to come from this one. 12.50 Cheltenham - 2pts win Undersupervision @ 9/2 Very keen on this one today - has run well here a few times recently including last time out when the small field didn't play to his strengths. Wants a true test which he'll get today on this ground and I think he can win this. 1.43 Southwell - 1pt win Straitouttacompton @ 15/2 Whilst the surface is different at Southwell now, quite a lot of course form has held up and this course specialist ran really well on seasonal return after wind surgery last time out. Didn't get a great run through that day but with fitness now on side, looks to have another good chance. 2.00 Cheltenham - 1pt e/w Kauto Riko @ 18/1 Looks fairly treated still and ran well last time so a bit surprised about the price here - a stiff test over this trip on soft ground is spot on and was competing in top handicaps here with credit last season so no reason why there shouldn't be another big run. 2.35 Cheltenham - 1pt e/w Spiritofthegames @ 12/1 Another one who can definitely win off his current mark and the return to hurdling looks a good move having failed to fire over fences last time. Relishes a good test which he'll get today and looks a big each-way player. Wildgarden, The Equaliser, black rabbit and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzybear Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I am maximus 12.15 incas prince 12.30 The Brigadier and black rabbit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzybear Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 miss polly shelby 12.20 ew The Brigadier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigwilliam Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Sou 108 Nine Elms 9/1 ew 4pl. skybet. The Brigadier, azzybear and black rabbit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzybear Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 alnadum 2.oo just the one TV bet mine field TV racing The Equaliser and The Brigadier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equaliser Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Very tricky today at Cheltenham; I have gone for my Trixie elsewhere 1.35 Catt Tommie Beau 11/8 1.40 Muss Geronimo 3/1 2.50 Muss Amour De Nuit 2/1 1 x 4 pt win Trixie = poss return of 57.12 pts Singles: 2.00 Chelt Simply the Betts 0.5 pts win at 10/1 2.35 Chelt Tamour Bridge 1 pt win at 11/2 2.10 Muss Christopher Wood 1.5 pts win at 4/1 & a saver bet of 0.6 pts on Tommy's Oscar at 5/2 Total points staked = 7.6 today azzybear and The Brigadier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fd1972uk Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Took millers bank 125 che Dbl - tommie beau and poetic music Mus dbl - geromino and tommys Oscar Free yankee che Destinee royale The glancing queen Tamar bridge Brewinupastorm The Equaliser and The Brigadier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equaliser Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 37 minutes ago, The Equaliser said: Very tricky today at Cheltenham; I have gone for my Trixie elsewhere 1.35 Catt Tommie Beau 11/8 1.40 Muss Geronimo 3/1 2.50 Muss Amour De Nuit 2/1 1 x 4 pt win Trixie = poss return of 57.12 pts Singles: 2.00 Chelt Simply the Betts 0.5 pts win at 10/1 2.35 Chelt Tamour Bridge 1 pt win at 11/2 2.10 Muss Christopher Wood 1.5 pts win at 4/1 & a saver bet of 0.6 pts on Tommy's Oscar at 5/2 Total points staked = 7.6 today A dismal show so far. 2 pts win on Armour De Nuit at 2/1 2.50 Muss. It would be nice if at least one of my selections ran to form wouldn't it? Total stakes now 9.6 for the day azzybear, black rabbit and The Brigadier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fd1972uk Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Well that was an absolute bomb. US tonight it is. Still have a couple on the yankee, and brewinastorm can win a small 8/1 free bet I had, but poor show today. The Brigadier and The Equaliser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilzalian Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 20/1 last night Aurora Thunder I'll take that all day long for a start to 2022 The Brigadier and The Equaliser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fd1972uk Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Lol, if it wasnt so dangerous fornthe horse Id have thought that was scripted with Brewinupastorm. Thankfully just a fun Racenight tonight as woulsve been closing the purse strings after today. Tommys oscar again keeps up winning. Disappointed didnt have the balls to do dolphin square e/w, 28/1. The Equaliser and The Brigadier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equaliser Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 7 hours ago, The Equaliser said: Very tricky today at Cheltenham; I have gone for my Trixie elsewhere 1.35 Catt Tommie Beau 11/8 1.40 Muss Geronimo 3/1 2.50 Muss Amour De Nuit 2/1 1 x 4 pt win Trixie = poss return of 57.12 pts Singles: 2.00 Chelt Simply the Betts 0.5 pts win at 10/1 2.35 Chelt Tamour Bridge 1 pt win at 11/2 2.10 Muss Christopher Wood 1.5 pts win at 4/1 & a saver bet of 0.6 pts on Tommy's Oscar at 5/2 Total points staked = 7.6 today RESULTS UPDATE Only one winner and a save bet came in today. I feel that I got my full 50p's worth on Simply the Betts today; you have to be mindful of Paul Nicholls at the big meetings. At least my nap bet won and I had the courage to back it as the first two legs went down of my Trixie. the horse made a bad mistake at one stage though and all credit to Bryony Frost for getting the horse settled again and coming through to win. The upshot of this is -1.5 points on the day. Hence my cumulative YTD is the same. Some class racing tomorrow though I may have to add in some class 4 races to look at to make the numbers up. Not too bad a start for 2022 MCLARKE and The Brigadier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLARKE Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 13 hours ago, MCLARKE said: NH selection Catterick 2.15 SOCIALIST AGENDA 8/11 Won. BSP 1.69 11 / 21, lsp + 10.57 gbettle, Wildgarden, The Equaliser and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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