Cheltenham Live Blog
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Limini wins! Freddie’s treble comes in thanks to Vautour and Thistlecrack
And they’re off!
Tension can be cut with a knife here at Perspective Palace as we wait to see if Limini will win our treble for us!
Couple of minutes to go!
5 minute warning! Get those teas made
Not long now until the next race. Limini up next for us
Sad news: Niceonefrankie has had to be put down after a heavy fall
Just tried out the Racing Post horse name generator….not sure I’ll keep that one
Spotted: A St Paddy’s day full-kit at Cheltenham! Brilliant stuff
Hopefully all the horses are ok. Lots of heavy fallers in that one
Couple of races to go at Cheltenham today. Looking at Limini for the 4.50pm to complete Freddie’s treble!
Shame about the result there for us. Was hoping that Stilletto could do something but fell at the second jump!
Empire of Dirt wins at 16/1. Lots of action in that race
Few fallers there with 9 to jump. Messy race this one
Stilletto is out of the race. Sad times for us
And they’re off! Bit of argy bargy at the start gate
False start there. Back to the starting position they go
Here we go! Race 5 is moments away
Here’s what the betting market is looking like for next race:
This lot look like they’re having fun down at Cheltenham on St Patrick’s day.
20 minute break now until the next race. We’ve got eyes on Stilletto for this one.
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Delight for Tom Scudamore on Thistlecrack. Calls the horse ‘the best I’ve ever sat on’
Impressive performances from the favourites today. Luck of the Irish shining on all you favourite backers!
Much happier now at Perspectives Palace! Just need Limini to win for Freddie’s treble to come in
Thistlecrack wins! Never in doubt really and another winner for our tipster Freddie
And they’re off!
Sir Alex Ferguson just spotted at the races. He’ll be hoping for United to get the right result tonight
Just moments to go until the fourth race of the day. Will Thistlecrack live up to expectations?
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Thoughts on the Zabana situation? Punters right to feel hard done by?
Just a reminder of the rest our tips for the day from resident tipster Freddie:
10 minutes to go until the next one! Still time to boil the kettle and get comfy
Thistlecrack getting ready for the next race. Currently at 11/10
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Thistlecrack up next in the World Hurdle at 3.30pm. Can any other horse put up a challenge?
Freddie is much happier now after that one. One down, two to go on his treble
Vautour wins comfortably! Banker of the day landed
And they’re off
Ryanair chase is up next. We’re ready!
Next race in 2 minutes! Freddie is hoping for a change in fortunes
Advert with Tim Peake just came up on Channel 4. Wonder if they’ve ever sent a horse into space?
Just reminiscing over Okazaki’s goal vs Newcastle on Monday night. Freddie will think of anything to take his mind off the first two race results!
Can’t see past Vautour for the next one. Seen some people tipping ‘Smashing’ though.
Next race in 20 minutes! This is what the simulator says:
Freddie isn’t too happy with that one. He’s lucky that he did so well yesterday!
My sneaky pick of Arpege D’Alene comes 2nd. Place money for me! Were you on?
Mall Dini wins!
And they’re off!
Here we go then, next race up very soon
Next race is only 5 minutes away. Let’s hope our pick Cup Final does it for us in this race.
Nothing too inspiring for lunch here Perspectives Palace. A Guinness would go down a treat after that first race result!
So, what’s next?
Paddy Power, Betfair and SkyBet all refunding bets on Zabana
Punters wanting the money back on Zabana after a shambolic start to the race! Davy Russell was unseated after taking a turn as the race started
Great ride from Ruby Walsh to bring up 50 wins at Cheltenham for him
Brilliant achievement for Ruby Walsh. 50, yes FIFTY wins at Cheltenham
Black Hercules wins the JLT Novice’s chase. Bristol De Mai in second.
Ahhhh sad faces all round here! Our pick Garde La Victorie has fallen
And they’re off!
It’s almost race time! Hope you’re feeling lucky!
Racing guru Freddie is feeling hopeful ahead of today’s racing. We think he might have gone a bit crazy:
Sun is out, Guinness is being poured and the first race is only minutes away. Can this St Paddy’s day get any better?!
Looks like a beautiful St Patrick’s day in the Cotswolds
Richard Johnson having an interview on Channel 4. He’s on Garde La Victoire, our favourite for the 1.30 race. Currently available at 4/1
30 minutes to go until the first race kicks off!
Of course we can’t forget that it is St Patrick’s day today. So let’s hope you have the luck of the Irish today with all your Cheltenham bets
Freddie’s flutters! Tipster Freddie has his tips for today’s Cheltenham action
Welcome to the St Patrick’s day live blog! Another spectacular day of racing is ahead of us with the first race starting at 13:30
That’s all from us today. Doctor Harper is our tip for the 5.30pm