Now and again bet 365 give me free bets (quite often as it happens) Tomorrow I have a free bet on any race at Cheltenham. A fiver free bet. So, what do I go for. I ain't won a free bet yet as it stands. But I know we have some knowledgeable folks on here that may give me a better chance. Go....
Pick one that has four legs. That's the extent of my racing knowledge. No, wait... Does Red Rum still run?
Gypsy whisperer 1-43 Southwell , ran well from a bad draw other day . Now has a good draw tomorrow . Ew at 6-1
The last race on the card at Cheltenham [3.50] is a bumper. Andrew Balding is a top flat trainer who has few runners over the sticks. He runs a debutant here called Beyond Boundaries. The horse has the pedigree of a good flat racer, and if fit for his first outing he ought to be able to outclass his rivals here given that there are no obstacles to negotiate. The horse belongs to the King Power syndicate [Leicester City owners] and it would be no surprise if the hope is that this horse will contest the Champion Bumper at the Festival here in March. He is generally priced up at 9/2 [13/2 was available last night - so the horse has clearly been backed.]
Simply the Bets 2.00 Cheltenham….. In early 2000, he won twice in good quality chases and wasn’t disgraced in a third at the same course. He had a bad mistake in race at Aintree since and has moved to Paul Nicholls who is top class. Should be 10/1 region and should be good for 1st five ( or 6 with Sky Bet )
Fantastikas ,12/1 came up against a Nichols hotpot last time but good horse and massive chance off 140 rating
The Wolf. 12.50 Cheltenham. Was swinging away on the snaff before clouting 2 out last time out. Think it wins here. About 7/1. Monster monster.
Drifted in price, which is usually a negative. All I can tell you is I've backed it and I would consider 9/1 a good price. But it's no certainty.