The
Cheltenham Festival is the epitome of horseback racing in the British
Isles. And with the next season just a few months away, we can’t
help but feel thrilled and excited in knowing that the best horses
will once again grace the tracks.
Both
the UK and Ireland will take part in this annual festive gathering,
where top-class racing, betting, and of course – drinking, will be
celebrated with sheer euphoria and glee.
When
and Where Will it Happen?
It
has just been confirmed by the festival’s administrator’s that it
will start from March 13 and will end on March 16. Thus, this will be
a four-day racing event that will be highlighted by the Gold Cup Day.
It
will take place in the Cheltenham Racecourse located at Evesham Rd.,
Prestbury Park, and is very well right in the heart of Cheltenham. It
is expected that there will be more than 200,000 race goers to take
part in this festival.
The
amazing thing about it is that these people are coming from all over
the globe. Through the years, the Cheltenham Festival has transcended
from once becoming a mere racing event for Brits and Irishmen into
now becoming an all-out festival welcoming people from all races.
It’s
even said that next year’s festival will rake in a gargantuan
amount of gambling money that’ll be worth £500 million.
The
Cheltenham Festival is a Great Time to Bet
With
the betting game being said, it makes perfect sense for you to try
your luck in this highly-anticipated festival. It’s not because of
the hype or anything else, but because of the high chances of
winning.
Take
note that the event will be laid out throughout four straight days of
non-stop races from the most professional jockeys and highly-trained
horses from over the globe. With those many races, it’s pretty
clear that you’ve got a great chance to hit a one-time big-time
jackpot.
Add
into the equation the maximum fields and faster gallop pace, and
those lucky in-running plays are surely by your side. However, don’t
get us wrong, because it sure is tempting to empty your wallet
throughout four days. And there’s no guarantee you can get it back.
But
worry not, for the Cheltenham week is all about solving a series of
complicated puzzles throughout the four days of intense racing. Once
you’ve figured it out, then a dazzling amount of money is just
waiting for you around the corner.
Tip
#1: Know More About the Racetrack
There
are a lot of ways to increase
the chances of winning your bets. However, probably the best one
is to simply know more about the racetrack. It’s where your horse
is going to run, and the way they run will depend on their jockey’s
experience in racing on that kind of track. The length of the
racetrack and even the possible weather that day are factors that
affect your horse’s performance.
Tip
#2: Check on the Horses' Daily Form
Cheltenham
is no stranger to providing its race goers with daily forms. These
horse's daily forms contain information on the previous performances
of the horses competing on that day. There might even be articles
that show in-depth stories about horses, as well as the reason behind
the handicaps.
Tip
#3: Never Get Carried Away, Be Patient
There’s
no denying that Cheltenham is a hyped up event. But it has its
grounds as to why the hype is high. It’s because top-class racing
horses will battle it out against each other. And they’re going to
be ridden by world-renowned jockeys.
Add
up the one-year waiting time, and you can't help but feel excited and
get all-too-emotional with your bets. When this happens, chances are
is that you're going to exhaust your entire betting budget on the
first day.
That’s
a big no-no. Learn to be patient, wait for the right timing, and
you’ll land yourself a big pay day. Remember, Cheltenham is about
the quality of the race, not the quantity.
Our
Duke Highly Likely to Race in 2018 Cheltenham Festival
Our
Duke has just won the Irish National last April 17. And with it,
strong 8/1 odds are supported by the content of this Cheltenham
betting information page. The odds point out to the gelding's
possible participation in the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
This
gives the horse a pretty good chance that it will take home the bacon
during next year’s Gold Cup. Having 5 wins out of 5 runs, Our Duke
is no doubt the top pick for Cheltenham next year. Pundits claim that
betting odds for the horse might be from 5/1 to even a whopping 3/1
by the start of 2018.
Sizing
John Eyes Back-to-Back Victory
Sizing
John shares the limelight with Our Duke as two of the top bets for
the 2018 Cheltenham Festival. It’s a humble start for this bay
gelding as he started as 66/1 in the recently concluded Cheltenham
Gold Cup.
Surprisingly,
he took home the grand prize together with its jockey, Robbie Power.
After which, Sizing John has had his fair share of victory in the
Irish Gold Cup getting 15/2.
If
the trend continues, then there’s no doubt that Sizing John will
race in next year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup probably with 6/1 or 5/1
odds to win.