It’s difficult to be confident about any bet (although I think Defi Du Seuil will win on Thursday and he’s my nap of the meeting)
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Verdana Blue the Forgotten Mare
At 40/1 Verdana Blue is a daft price for the Champion Hurdle. I can only imagine the bookies have taken trainer Henderson’s oft stated word
Three Against The Field in the Ultima
This is always a cracking race and one of the few handicaps at the festival I like to take an interest in. Singlefarmpayment is one
50/1 Slate House to 4 Places Worth Taking
The best value bet for me on day one is EW Slate House in the Arkle (2.10). On the form of his three steeplechases so
Going Preferences for All Runners On Day One 2019 Festival
Courtesy of Chris Bagnall, founder of the superb Horseracebase.com I’ve tweaked the going charts to remove good ground (that allows me to get softer than
Speredek a Big Fat Blot on the Handicap
Saturday’s Imperial Cup (Sandown, 2.25) will, as always, be the final appetite whetstone before the festival. It’s a chance to fill your betting coffers and
