By Robbie Butler
As is normal for this week of the year, we turn our attention to Cheltenham. Over the past three years, I and others on this blog, have attempted to beat the market, with varying levels of success.
Since 2009 my record stands 3-5. Hopefully 2017 will make it 4-5.
In the past I have attempted to beat the market by selecting my own picks, following the favourite, and backing Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh ridden horses.
My colleague John Considine has asked me to return to my picks for this year. I have obliged and will do my best.
Daily updates to follow.
As is normal for this week of the year, we turn our attention to Cheltenham. Over the past three years, I and others on this blog, have attempted to beat the market, with varying levels of success.
Since 2009 my record stands 3-5. Hopefully 2017 will make it 4-5.
In the past I have attempted to beat the market by selecting my own picks, following the favourite, and backing Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh ridden horses.
My colleague John Considine has asked me to return to my picks for this year. I have obliged and will do my best.
Daily updates to follow.
Day 1:
Total stake €10.
- Bunk Off Early €1 each way.
- Some Plan €1 each way.
- Singlefarmpayment €2 win.
- Footpad €1 each way.
- Edwulf €1 each way.
Total stake €10.
Day 2:
Desperately unlucky on Day 1. Singlefarmpayment was beaten a nose and would have put us ahead for the week. Footpad finished 4th at 18-1 missing each-way money, while Edwulf looked certain to finish second jumping the last only to sadly break down in the final 200 yards.
It will be hard to turn this around now but picks for today are below.
Total stake €8.
Desperately unlucky on Day 1. Singlefarmpayment was beaten a nose and would have put us ahead for the week. Footpad finished 4th at 18-1 missing each-way money, while Edwulf looked certain to finish second jumping the last only to sadly break down in the final 200 yards.
It will be hard to turn this around now but picks for today are below.
- Shattered Love €1 each way
- Automated €1 each way
- Bless The Wings €1 each way
- Next Destination €1 each way
Total stake €8.
Day 3:
An improvement on Day 2. Another day for the bookies but Bless the Wings and Next Destination collected each way money resulting in a return of €7, which almost covers the stake on the day. More required however. Day 3 selections below.
Total Stake €8.
- Golden Doyen €1 each way
- Nichols Canyon €1 each way
- Thomas Crapper €1 each way
- Mall Dini €1 each way
Total Stake €8.
Day 4:
A very successful Day 3. Nichols Canyon won and Thomas Crapper took each way money. A return of €19.40 on the day has us slightly ahead for the week.
Picks for today below.
Just Bapaume collected on Day 4, finishing 3rd in the opener. This resulted in a return of €3 but a lost on the day.
Total Stake €8.
Picks for today below.
- Bapaume €1 each way
- Death Duty €2 win
- Dell Arca €1 each way
- Dodging Bullets €1 each way.
Just Bapaume collected on Day 4, finishing 3rd in the opener. This resulted in a return of €3 but a lost on the day.
Total Stake €8.
Results
Stake for the Week €34.
Return for the Week €29.40.
Another win for the market.
Stake for the Week €34.
Return for the Week €29.40.
Another win for the market.
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