Cheltenham ante post update latest.

Martin Colwell provides a video update of what is happening on the festival ante post markets and how his bets are doing.

[@JamieSensible]

Well, I find myself eating humble pie, I laughed when you mentioned West Cork for the County at the start of the season. Yet I have backed him each way at 33/1 for the race the other day for the County. He's jumped like a bag of spanners all season, and I would definitely say you were far too early to get involved, but looks a good bet now at the prices.

[@martincolwell3446]

I was correct about how things would unravel. And I had to put something up early to get the videos started in September. The serious betting comes nearer the week and these bets are just for charity each year.

[@martincolwell3446]

The Skelton's do mess about with entries but do like a go in the handicaps. I will be happy just to have West Cork running in the race, as I know they will be having a go to win it.

[@edwinchester1015]

Would love it if you went back to the format of last year with regular updates and going through all the races. Cheers

[@martincolwell3446]

I dont get the time anymore due to work volumes and keeping an eye on my old mum. I will pick up on all races for the next video though.

[@peterbason2882]

Agree 100% on Honeysuckle not going for her 3rd Champion hurdle.. Could turn out to be one of the most disastrous decisions ever made... Only a few lengths behind Stateman and untried against Constitution Hill... Just mind blowing....🙈

[@martincolwell3446]

I would retire her rather than waste her time in the Mares Hurdle, a race that she has already won in 2020.

[@AggressiveProduction]

I would loved to have seen Honeysuckle try regain the crown however ultimately I’m glad she is getting a run around Cheltenham before bowing out rather than just retiring

[@martincolwell3446]

But she would have got more of a cheer running in the Champion Hurdle if that was the case. The Mares Hurdle is a non event.

[@adamsmith7783]

Looks like West Cork is back over hurdles. Entered 4.10 Huntingdon on 9th Feb

[@martincolwell3446]

Yes, the trainer has seen sense. We may be back on.

[@davidcoffey8542]

Missed that engagement but now entered on 17th . I like the Skelton / County hurdle angle . Had already backed Pikar , now added West Cork 28/1 NRNB 5 places

[@davidcoffey8542]

Just saw PP only 10/1 West Cork . Awful value in all markets with that firm . Bet365 so much better , especially now offering 5 places

[@martincolwell3446]

@@davidcoffey8542 The horse will not run well until the festival whatever type of race it runs in. A plot job.

[@Shanetreacy1]

Nassalam such a cert for ultima if he goes

[@martincolwell3446]

I do like Nassalam but her odds are not dropping and so no point backing her yet.

[@Shanetreacy1]

@@martincolwell3446 ya true it’s a waiting game with nassalam don’t have to rush in just one to keep an eye on

[@peterseymar7189]

Do you watch other racing podcasts ?

[@martincolwell3446]

I watch Road To Cheltenham to see what Ruby thinks. I also watch Upping The Ante for the Craic. But no others, too much gets confusing.

[@OscarBravo7]

Last I heard Corach Rambler is skipping Cheltenham with the Grand National his season target

[@martincolwell3446]

Maybe, but that's just racing chit chat. Dont take any notice of that. I cant see why he would skip the festival in a race he has a chance in. And does he go on the solid ground you can get at Aintree?

[@OscarBravo7]

@@martincolwell3446 just seen the Trainers comments and it looks like he going to defend his Ultima crown on the way to Aintree

[@davidcoffey8542]

@@martincolwell3446 Corach R is rated 146 . Limit for Kim Muir 145 ?

[@martincolwell3446]

@@davidcoffey8542 he can lose a pound somewhere hopefully. It is his race and it would be a shame to not make it.

[@davidcoffey8542]

@@martincolwell3446 . Yes , entered in Grand National trial , where he could lose that lb . I personally like Indigo Breeze for the race . Mistake at crucial stage in DRF ended his chance . Well handicapped when looking at The Real Whacker race in Nov .

[@davidedwards6807]

What about Klassical Dream for the Stayers should give a good account for you’re money already won there

[@martincolwell3446]

A bit in and out for me, but if she went off 8/1 or better I may get involved?

[@hamptonfox2498]

Martin, you could back Gerri Colombe for the BANC, as he hasnt qualified for the NHC (not finished first 4 in a 2M7.5F+ Chase) 👍

[@martincolwell3446]

I will wait until closer to the race and be clearer on where the horse is going?

[@judemallon2579]

Martin, do you know that bookies aren’t the only people who govern prices for racing? Your theory that a group of people sit down and decide to trick punters and tell pundits who to tip in order to influence the market seems far-fetched. The existence of exchanges means prices are determined rather solely by punters.

[@martincolwell3446]

Certain pundits influence a volume of punters, which cause punters to back certain horses regardless of value. This may well be done via exchanges and bookmakers. I am not going to name them obviously. But I know this happens. I hope that makes my point clearer?

[@liamfirkin2145]

Teahupoo form on any Ground with Good in the name: 6th of 6 10th of 10

[@Robbiec966]

Over 2 miles😂

[@liamfirkin2145]

True, still shocking from on GD @ 2 miles. Look at how other 2 milers performed on GD ground in spring that then stepped up to the stayers. Penhill, Nichols Canyon, Faugheen. Never would be consistently tailed off at 2 miles on ground with GD in the description. He wouldn’t be carrying my money.

[@liamfirkin2145]

True, still shocking from on GD @ 2 miles. Look at how other 2 milers performed on GD ground in spring that then stepped up to the stayers. Penhill, Nichols Canyon, Faugheen. Never would be consistently tailed off at 2 miles on ground with GD in the description. He wouldn’t be carrying my money.

[@BitcoinMoney8]

Maria's 🪨

[@martincolwell3446]

People get too excited about a horse needing mud or concrete ground. A good horse goes on any ground. We shall see, I am happy at 11/1 each way.

[@dannybeard4393]

Worried about Marie’s rock going to stayers?

[@martincolwell3446]

I dont think that will happen if the current market favourites stand their ground. But if the field weakens then maybe.

[@HorseRacingLegends]

It is a She