Open Meeting / Ante-Post

    Well, the jumps really kick in tomorrow with the three day open meeting at Cheltenham and whilst it's never been a heavy betting event for me there are plenty of clues for future reference and the action is top notch. I have had one bet in the main feature of the weekend, taking 12/1 about Johns Spirit for the Paddy Power. He won the race two years ago and was only just run out of a repeat last year - he loves the old course and as he will have better ground to aid him than he had twelve months ago he appeals as a sporting each way poke given that he's only a pound higher in the ratings. I'll post more about the race on Saturday.

    I've been quiet on the ante-post front, it's a definite strategy this season to try and avoid having a long list of Festival liabilities and the unfortunate non-runners that come with such a scatter gun policy. I've topped up my position on Peace and Co in the Champion Hurdle simply because Sky Bet did a 24 hour price boost on him.

Paddy Power Gold Cup:

Johns Spirit £15ew @ 12/1

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Champion Hurdle:

Peace and Co £20w @ 13/1

World Hurdle:

Whisper £10w @ 156/10

Ryanair:
Apache Stronghold £14w @ 31/1

Gold Cup:

Don Poli £20w @ 82/10

Holywell £5w @ 43/1