Fairyhouse shock & awe. Weekend review & a 10/1 ante-post top up for Cheltenham

[@peterbason2882]

No need to apologise.. There is alot of pressure putting any selection up...especially if your slightly unsure of your final position on the race. Great forecast...top draw bet...👏👏👏 Love the Friday preview even if there are no selections. The more info you can give us all the better.. ❤

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Ok Peter, thanks for the feedback mate and all the best

[@VinceMurphy1963]

THE crucial piece of info required at the start was duly given, Steve,……”you may need a flask “. I love hearing that phrase as it means there’s gonna be some serious dissecting done!!😂😂. Love it and love the pods. Keep it up, lad!

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Cheers mate, do appreciate that. All the best mate and good luck.

[@johngreene347]

God knows what little gems Mullins has stashed away. Was in a punters club, we has Barney Curley years ago as a guest. He was magnificent. If you've an email address I can send on some of the stories. Keep smiling.

[@peterbason2882]

Log burner lit Coffee in hand Bring it on...👌 Thanks for Sir Gino too..👏👏

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Mmm log burners sounds good to me. And no worries glad you found the winner there well played Sir.

[@gazzwilko6630]

Great stuff for a wet awful Monday thanks very much

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@gazzwilko6630 cheers Gazz and you're very welcome

[@The_Cheltenham_Bandit]

wow what a forecast...when croke park won i was like that bloody steve always speaks about that horse... i bet he has it in his weekend outsider acca lol. Along with cheltenham chat, there are not many more of us ramblers not 'sponsored by a bookie'...keep up the honest un paid for or biased opinions

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@The_Cheltenham_Bandit cheers mate and yea nice horse that Croke Park, jumps fantastic.

[@garethedwards3379]

Brilliant way to fill a few quiet hours on a night shift. I won’t pretend to know the Irish form as in depth as yourself mate but this Lossiemouth really is a conundrum. I couldn’t back her with someone else’s money at 7/4 for the champion hurdle. However. The daylight robbery of giving her a 7lb allowance is surely too much for state man and Sir gino to contend with. But she could be running loose and still not have a hope of beating constitution hill if he’s on top form. Have to swerve the race entirely given its outlook in my opinion. I fancy Gaboriot at Aintee this weekend and think Mr Vango and Regal Blue are worth a bet in the Welsh national trial. But the Welsh national itself, only one winner. Monbeg Genius all day long!

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@garethedwards3379 cheers mate appreciate that. Yea I'd say she's a poor price at the min, could be wrong but I'd have thought she'll be odds against on the day. I think only possible bet at min in the race would be a few pennies on that thing Willie unleashed last weekend at fancy prices, Anzaadam, he clouds the picture still further. Would be a big step up so plenty to prove but at least you're getting a decent price to find out. Haven't looked at the coming weekend yet but I'll have a look at those. Monbeg Genius must be seriously well hcpd if Jonjo can get him back, had him in my 10 to follow last season but he was terrible. I'll check him out too. All the best mate and good luck at the weekend.

[@The_Cheltenham_Bandit]

xmas special....you dont need a flask you need a bucket...thats what we want to hear haha

[@johngreene347]

It'll be a busy time for the Mullins horses if the rain arrives.

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@johngreene347 yea its much needed, should be some stacked maidens and beginners the next few weeks if the weather plays should be exciting.

[@shanesweeney9757]

Well steve . Glad to see the great comments under all the vids, thoroughly enjoying the videos re punts for chelt/analysis. Are we gettin nervous no mention of quai de bourbon in any of the stable tours ?

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@shanesweeney9757 always nervous mate😂. Dont know it was only the last one he wasn't mentioned in and there must have been plenty that weren't, he's got that many. But yea would have prefered him to have said something nice about him. I'm sure plenty will fall by the wayside and if he's one so be it but would love to see him. Cheers Shane, all the best and good luck

[@johngreene347]

I'd prefer my horse to fall on the racecourse rather than on the wayside.

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Noticed today bourbon is entered in the 3m g1 at xmas, doubt he'll run there but would suggest he's alright I think.

[@shanesweeney9757]

@@smoking_cheltenham exciting times seeing the entries today 😀

[@johngreene347]

Great show as usual Steve. I know you like Salvador Mundi for the Supreme. Last season we were told that Saturday's Mullins winner was the best novice in the yard. Regrettably they couldn't get him ready for the Triumph. Described as "special" by Mullins I'm waiting to see how he's going to be campaigned now. Keep smiling 😅

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Cheers John appreciate that. Yea he's some prospect will be exciting to see him out next. No idea how good he is but doesn't have a ceiling at the min

[@markjefferies435]

Great show again Steve, Ballygunner Castle was my horse that interested me.Have had pennies on at 33s for the Bartlett really liked him in his bumpers.Looks a staying type but will be very competitive at 2.5 never even backed him Saturday as i thought 2miles would be to sharp and it was a deep novice hurdle.Wanted your take on Kopek des Bordes and WILLMOUNT of Nickiy's.? If you opinion of Salvator Mundi is correct i am on the same page Kopek could be the Turners novices hurdle chance he is one of my main ante post bets covered him in both races keep the shows coming breaks my week up very enjoyable.

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@markjefferies435 Cheers Mark. Yea I like him mate, good spot so early for the Bartlett, like you say could go 2.5 - 3 and encouraging the speed he showed here. For me Kopek was the most impressive bumper horse we saw last season, along with Jeraboem. I'm not sure, some if Willie's comments would suggest he see's him as a classy staying chaser down the line and wouldn't be a fan of those types generally for winning a supreme or ballymore but then I've seen other comments where he's suggesting supreme or ballymore, but more ballymore. I'm a bit confused with him but all I know for sure is he looked pretty awesome in that bumper. Been honest wasn't as taken with Willmount as most and he's coming off an injury so not for me but could be totally wrong lol. Thanks again Mark and all the best

[@robhotchen6237]

Alright Steve, Nothing to feel guilty about - no need to give it anymore thought. You cover a lot of ground in your videos…….with excellent honest views. Impossible to cover everything. Top marks with the forecast 👍😀

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@robhotchen6237 thankyou Rob I appreciate that mate. I try my best, putting bets up 2 days before I find tricky, lots can change in 2 days. Sounds kinda mad when I'm putting up bets for Months away but I think that's different as your looking for horses who can become big contenders and crash in price. Thanks again for the comment Rob and all the best.

[@Cheltenham-Chat]

Another great show Steve. No Anzadam in the top 3. He was tops for me.

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Cheers for that Mark. Yea he looks a bit special. Was difficult the top 3 but marked him down for running through the last and on form thought it was a little behind Sir Gino who also didn't make the top 3 lol. Looks some prospect though, no idea how good he is the skys the limit.

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Chucked a bit of change at him ew at 33's for the Champion😊. Just incase lol. Tbf unbeaten horse for Willie, could be anything and he's saying the right things about him. Be a massive step up to G1 but all things considered looks big at those sort of prices.

[@Cheltenham-Chat]

I saw one I want to back If I had a PP I’d be having a video bet but can’t get on with them and it’s 50 miles to a shop. Still trying to get on. Where do you think Ballygunner will go ?

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@Cheltenham-Chat yea nightmare trying to get on sometimes 50 miles is a long way to go for a bet lol. Hope you get on and will be interested to see the video. Ballygunner I think ballymore or bartlett. Wouldn't like to say for sure we're all guessing aren't we but I'd lean ti the Bartlett maybe. Just dont see him as a supreme horse and if you cant see them as supreme horses than they tend not to have the gears for a ballymore either. Kinda looks like a classy galloper to me. Could be really wrong though, I think he looks exciting

[@garybnlr]

Good listen once again m8.... its starting to heat up

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@garybnlr cheers mate appreciate that

[@johngreene347]

Azandam

[@johngreene347]

Steve did you read the positive comments about the Mullins juvenile? I took 40s yesterday. He has been cut to 25s today. Wouldn't be in a rush to bet though; I could stop a runaway train. Keep smiling .......

[@smoking_cheltenham]

Yea I threw a bit of change at him at 33's today. Not too often you hear Willie talk like that at those prices worth buying a ticket

[@ashmandundas6875]

Witch 1 was that he's got so meny I'm confused on it now😂

[@peterseymar7189]

Lossiemouth is visually an exciting mare to watch. I’m not sure about champion hurdle. Beating garla Marceau in triumph tellmesomethinggirl in mares love envoi on trials day and teapot over 2 and half mile. Is that champion hurdle form I’m not sure. I think your point of last year’s novices not producing enhances her chances. I also think she’s got a mistake in her and in a champion hurdle your not coming back. Maybe she wins but at this moment not for me. Keep the videos coming 🐎❤️🐎

[@smoking_cheltenham]

@@peterseymar7189 yea she's yet to beat a top class 2 miler and 7/4 is a poor price at this stage I think. She loves Cheltenham though, i think she jumps great and looks all over a Champion Hdl horse to me. We don't know though do we, that's part of what makes this game great and it's gonna be fun to find out. All the best Peter and thanks for your support it is appreciated.

[@Paul-k6h]

Lossiemouth is the real deal,what has Stateman been beating?

[@johngreene347]

I agree. State Man wins in Irelandbut seems to run around a stone worse around Cheltenham. Had Lossiemouth took in last years Champion I think she'd have beaten him.