Long-range Cheltenham Festival tip

[Mtoto]

Wouldn't normally get involved in Festival bets at this stage, but I was at Cheltenham today and for what it's worth, I thought Poquelin ran a great trial for the Ryanair Chase in the Paddy Power. Giving 2lb to the winner, hated the ground, Nicholls said afterwards that the Ryanair is the aim when the ground should be much faster. Paddy Power is always a good trial for the Festival race too - Imperial Commander won both last year, Taranis going like a winner in it the season he won in March.

Currently 16-1 with Stan James (having been 20-1 immediately after the race). I'd suggest it's not the worst e/w bet in the world.

 

[Ernest]

Wouldn't normally get involved in Festival bets at this stage, but I was at Cheltenham today and for what it's worth, I thought Poquelin ran a great trial for the Ryanair Chase in the Paddy Power. Giving 2lb to the winner, hated the ground, Nicholls said afterwards that the Ryanair is the aim when the ground should be much faster. Paddy Power is always a good trial for the Festival race too - Imperial Commander won both last year, Taranis going like a winner in it the season he won in March.

Currently 16-1 with Stan James (having been 20-1 immediately after the race). I'd suggest it's not the worst e/w bet in the world.

Mr Williams winner in the 1st looked a likely sort too

 

[Taybha]