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I am getting SO excited about Cheltenham already! Who is everyone looking forward to seeing? Any top tips or predictions?

I'm totally torn in the Champion Hurdle as I love Hurricane Fly but they I think The New One was so unlucky to miss out last year ( although I hope he jumps better than he did last time out...) - but will Ruby choose Faugheen over The Fly?

For the World Hurdle I have everything crossed for Rock on Ruby, what a star that horse is :)

I really hope Cue Card has a good run in the Ryanair too.

It's going to be such an exciting few days racing!!
 
Really looking forward to Un De Sceaux and Vibrato Valtat in the Arkle and like you Mariposa, Cue Card and Rock on Ruby real faves of mine. Would also love to see both Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy both back to their best in the Champion Chase - favourite race of the week.

Faugheen looks like a machine but would love to see The New One win the Champion Hurdle. Oh and Many Clouds for the big one for me - would be great for Oliver Sherwood and team

Going on the Thurs, can't wait!
 
Silviniaco Conti for the gold cup. And if any of the big races are going to throw up a shock I think it will be the champion chase, although I would love to see Sprinter win it again :)
 
From what I read in the Times today it looks like Ruby is going to favour Faugheen over the Fly!! I am beside myself too - the Festival comprises my favourite four days of the year :)
 
Me too minesadouble! Am so excited! Last year I had just gone on maternity leave and was all ready to four days of racing bliss and then my daughter decided to make an early appearance. In between contractions my husband was giving me updates! I got so excited when Quevega won the Mares Hurdle that I tried to convince him that our daughter should have Quevega as a middle name (I blame the drugs!) ....luckily he didn't agree....
 
Me too.... I always book the week off work, spend the mornings riding then home in time to catch most of the previews and features on the telly. Swap between C4 and RUK and don't leave the sofa all afternoon. I have been once, the year Garisson Savannah won the big race. I did enjoy the atmosphere but tbh Im not good with crowds or queues and I do prefer the TV coverage, you don't miss anything and you don't get squashed! My favourite week of the year :)
 
Another Cheltenham addict. My week is much like MBC's. I am retired now and stopped riding but I am usually busy helping my daughter with horses and little children. Cheltenham week I try to wear out the dogs in the morning so they sleep all afternoon and I can be glued to the sofa. Will be wishing Sam Twiston Davies a good week and also wondering if Coneygree can pull off something sensational.
 
Everything gets done early morning so I can watch the racing undisturbed, friends know not to ring or call in either.

I use to go every year for the Gold Cup but the crowds have increased every year so I prefer to watch on tv and love all the interviews,latest news etc, Writing about it here Im beginning to get excited.

I doubt I will have a bet as I just want to be neutral, cant wait to see Coneygree, The Young Master, The New One etc, Im sure Willie Mullins is going to be champion trainer again, for an outsider I rather like Special Tiara for the Champion Chase.
 
Who do you think will get the ride on The Fly if Ruby goes with Faugheen ( which I'm guessing he will do after his reply on The Morning Line) ?
 
Even though he unshipped last time I dont think he would have won that day and certainly seems to have come on for the run so it must have been needed more than they originally thought. So pleased for the family!
 
Agree - looked a different horse today. Love this horse and one of those great racing stories - everything crossed for 11th March!
 
I'm torn, I don't know who I want to win out of Sprinter Sacre and Sire de Grugy :/


Beltor ran well today didn't he? Worth a few £ for the Triumph!
 
He looked very impressive. Always love to see these potential stars coming out of smaller yards - sucker for the fairytales! Getting very exciting!
 
I think I want Mr Mole to win the Champion Chase, for AP and because the horse has come on so much since his nutter days. I love Sprinter Sacre though. And Sire de Grugy is my favourite colour, chestnut with a blaze. It is a toughie.
I have booked Weds, Thurs and Friday off as holiday but we are going to Huntingdon on Wednesday as RUK sent us free tickets. I am assuming Cheltenham will be on the big screen.
Love it, I really like Aintree too but Cheltenham is my favourite. I can't wait for the Triumph as well, more than the Champion hurdle, actually. I like the youngsters.
 
I got sent 2 complimentary tickets from RUK for Wincanton on Sun 22nd Mch .... which clashes with my first team chase of the season. Bum! If anyone wants them, shout and will post. Shame to waste them and most of my friends either not horsey or not local enough
 
EKW said:
Sire De Grugy is back on course for the Queen Mother after an exemplary tound of jumping at Chepstow - giving 20lbs away to the next horse.
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Yes I believe on paper he had to run off 170 to win and he did it easily . Thought it was a brave move to take him to Chepstow at this time of year but I can understand why!
 
Didn't he jump the second last like a stag? I don't think I can remember another jumping so impressively since Sprinter Sacre! He flew it!
 
Darn Alevels/school....I always return at the end of the day to capture snippets of the action :(

Not travelling for my gap year, but cheltenham festival and the grand national are on my list of things to do next year.

Will be cheering on Cue Card (Tizzards are local family acquaintances), sire de grungy and rock on ruby. Will teh lovely Annie Power not be making an appearance this year??
 
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