The Novice Tipster

Mail Du Bievre supplemented for the Queen Mother 2:05 Cheltenham - Pont Alexandre 6/4 (nap) (Taquin Du Deuil 6/1 to place) 2:55 Huntingdon - Princely Hero 9/4 - went off 7/1 2:40 Cheltenham - Houblon Des Obeaux 11/1 e/w 3:20 Cheltenham - Mail Du Bievre 16/1 3:35 Huntingdon - Thoresby 7/2 - £45 4:25 Southwell - Goldmadchen 5/1 5:30 Huntingdon - Master Malt 13/8 5:40 Southwell - Seamster 7/2 6:50 Kempton - Compton Rainbow 7/4 -£27.50 8:20 Kempton - Delightful Sleep 4/1 £100 Stake - £72.50 return = £27.50 loss Todays Nap  2:05 Cheltenham - Pont Alexandre 6/4  After he won a Grade 2 Novice Hurdle, the buzz that went round about this horse was mega - Willie Mullins said he is the best Novice Hurdler he has ever had bar Hurricane Fly. I backed him straight away at 3/1. Still he is all the rage and has been backed very short.  I cannot see any other being as good as him, however there is one horse that could give him a race and that's Taquin Du Seuil 6/1 -...

13:30 John Oaksey National Hunt Chase What a race this could be, some very exciting horses are contesting this Harry Topper out and Boston Bob looking unlikely to run, it looks like Rival D’Estruval will go off favourite in this. Rival D’Estruval has been given a little break since his last run in December, as he always runs well fresh. His last race beating Papamoa who has franked that win nicely. He looks very impressive, and looks to go on any ground. Godsmejudge also has a very good chance. His trainer Alan King thinks he is one of his best chances. Not sure if there was excuses for his poor performance in December, when 12 th to Rolling Aces, however he has done nothing wrong since.   Hawkes Point is said to be Paul Nicholls best outsiders chance of the Festival. He was a very close 2 nd to Opening Batsman in December. Which on that form does mean he is in with a shout. The ground should be no issue either. I think he has a great chance to win this. Stats ...

Straight From The Trainers Mouth Day 2 Cheltenham 13:30 John Oaksey National Hunt Chase Merry   King – He jumps grand for a novice and settles well. We don’t know if he’ll get four miles and he is also in the Kim Muir but I think he’d be a really good ride in the four-miler. – Jonjo O’Neill Drawn N Drank – think I'm riding Drawn N Drank for Enda Bolger in the four-miler (John Oaksey National Hunt Chase), if he gets in," said McNamara. "Enda quite likes him but he's not certain to get in just yet. If he doesn't get in I'd imagine I'll be riding one for Jonjo (O'Neill). – JP McNamara Godsmejudge - “I’m very happy with the horse,” said King. “I think he’s one of my best chances.” Alan King Back In Focus - Back In Focus stays all day. He has the same owner as Boston Bob and they won't go for the same race. Back In Focus could go for either the four-miler or the RSA – Willie Mullins Rival D’Estruval – He's on ...