Micro Chelts 2012 Review

The Field of Dreams 2012 served up some moments to remember. The Big 6 favourites were not to be, but hey, that’s why it was 200/1 when I took the prices in January! Hurricane Fly was disappointing. Long Run was less disappointing. Sizing Europe was unlucky. Quevega was immense, but beat nothing. Big Bucks delivered. Sprinter Sacre was scary – wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW.

Sprinter Sacre is the only one I’d bank on again next year, but I also think it’s an insult that Long Run is 10/1 for the Gold Cup next year. Are you having a laugh. £100 e/w slapped. (Hmm maybe I’m emotionally attached!) Sir Des Champs and Bobs Worth were magnificent but can’t possibly be shorter than Long Run. I really hope Henderson considers a jockey switch though. The Racing Post boys have tipped up Zarkandar, Peddlers Cross, Finians Rainbow, Cinders and Ashes and Long Run for various Cheltenham races next year, but with 360 days to go there is no point, says the boy who has just poked £200 on Long Run.

I cannot believe what Hunt Ball has achieved. This horse must be on magic. Last April this horse was a donkey. In November he was rated 69. Today, 142! WTF! Seriously! Went off favourite for 7 races, won 6 and then won the Pulteney by 8 lengths with top weight! WTF! Seriously! Albertas Run must also get a mention. J O’Neill had a solid Cheltenham and Albertas could easily have pulled off the hatrick, but no one was to emulate Henderson this year. This year was his, and well done to the fella who landed a cool million with a £50 Henderson accumulator.

Lessons Learnt (Briefly)

•          Henderson and O’Neill taught me that trainer form is crucial. I knew this, but never really paid attention over the four days.
•          Many of these horses reminded me of the significance of Course and Distance form, but more significantly Festival Form, when the Spring horses come out to play.
•          Ante Post Bets without Non Runner Non Bet – Uber risky
•          Form lines. Check the below out… Recognise any winners (at big prices as well!!!)  On this note, Fingal Bay who beat Simonsig must be one to keep an eye on now. Hoping we get to see him at Aintree hack up. Fingers crossed.

Horses I’ll be following more closely (all fairly obvious) are Sprinter Sacre, Darlan, Sir Des Champs, Bobs Worth, Zarkandar and Boston Bob. 

Cheltenham = £3,200 profit. Bring on Aintree!!!