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Final declarations are in for the first day of Cheltenham - Tuesday!

It looks to be a wide open Champion Hurdle, the Mares race may be tighter between the top 2 in the betting- Bennie Des Deux and Honeysuckle.

We have Big River in the Ultima, he was placed in it last year so no reason why he shouldn't run well in it again!

But my eyes will be on big Bucket Heid! He steps up to 2m4f in the Novices chase for the first time, I know he will stay the trip but will he stay it first time round at Cheltenham!?! I truly hope so!
 
Altior’s got a problem which is a shame but hopefully he’ll be okay even if misses Cheltenham. Love seeing the pictures of the lorries starting to arrive - apparently the first Mullins lorry was just belongings and equipment which I can fully believe. Serious level of organisation needed.
 
Well
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I don't know quite what to say. But back to the matter at hand...
This is the first Cheltenham in years I cannot watch live as I have run out of holidays. And I must have Dad over my only day off (Friday) although he will talk incessantly, snore, or watch VERY LOUD videos on his IPad and I will want to kill him.
Humpf.
I do hope Altior comes good.
 
It's a day for the mares! The Arkle and now the Champion Hurdle!

But who will win the Mares hurdle!?!

FYI - 2 wins for Nicky Henderson so far today - Bucket Heid is still to come! Fingers crossed!!!!!
 
I went by train to meet my daughter and changed at Cheltenham, was nearly swept off my feet by the tide of race goers and the smell of alcohol (it was 11.00) nearly ditched daughter and went with the crowd. they were clearly set for a good day out and the guys were dressed to kill, never seen so many tight trousers! Oh dear, showing my age again! I hope everyone has a really good week!
 
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