Angus McNae
Captain’s Blog - It is Cheltenham trials day
28 January 2012
It is Cheltenham trials day and amongst many excitement is at fever pitch. It is hard to imagine that there will be enough energy left in the tank for the Festival itself. It does give many the chance to give the new tweed suit an outing and to see if the blue floral tie on a lilac check shirt partially hidden by a pink jumper on top of custard coloured cords, red socks and brown brogues really does work. This is what trials day is for, after all if it does not quite cut the mustard the colour of the jumper could always be changed. On a serious note trials day is what it says it is and accordingly there are clues aplenty for the Festival in March. My maxim with Festival punting is that the most crucial factor is previous Festival form, if that is not something a horse can boast at least they can get a taste of the Cheltenham atmosphere today. The action is all live on Racing UK and it should be a very enjoyable afternoon.
For most seeing Big Bucks back in action will be the highlight, for me the opening race which is a JCB triumph hurdle trial is a cracker with Baby Mix taking on Grumeti. There are other competitors of course but these are the principal players. Both were impressive in winning first time over hurdles and Grumeti would have won last time but for tipping up at Newbury. Some people believe that Baby Mix did not beat much when he won last time. I never mind what horses beat as long as the time is good and the time that Baby Mix put up was a good one and it was at Cheltenham, for me this gives him the edge on Grumeti, but it should be a cracking start to the meeting. Our build up to this superb day begins at 11.00am with Mark Your Card, be sure to tune in then. I must apologise for not posting a blog yesterday. We had a bit of sickness in the camp, but all iis well again now thankfully. It was probably a break that I needed becasue my tipping in the last few weeks has been shocking and perhaps a day off will have done me the world of good, time will tell no doubt. I hope you have a lovely weekend and whatever you are wearing enjoy trials day, but save a little bit of petrol for the big event. All the best.
Today's Selection
2.50 Doncaster - Wayward Prince (each way 9/1 William Hill)
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