With the turn of the year comes new hopes on both a lifeline front and to a lesser degree on our betting output. With the world in turmoil it often pays to try and enjoy the little things in life and a Cheltenham winner never goes amiss to bring a smile to our faces especially if we manage to identify it two-and-a-half months in advance! So for this edition I am going to put out to tender a few half way house ante-post recommendations that could look a whole lot better come those four magnificent days in March. Some of these maye have already run by the time this column reaches you.
1- BROADWAY BOY- Brown Advisory Chase
There are any number of 'sexier' players at the head of the market in the novice stayers championship race but there are question marks about several of them. Willie Mullins has put it out to tender that three miles is not Gaelic Warrior's trip such is the speed he shows in his races (Turner or even the Arkle could now be his domain) and I am not sure that Three Card Brag or Sandor Clegane are good enough, at this stage, while Stay Away Fay looks to be ground reliant in order to have a slug fest at this distance and also needs to improve the efficiency of his fencing.
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Tragedy Hits Racing Family - Nick Townsend reels from shock attack on John Hunt's wife and daughters
Nick Townsend reels from shock attack on John Hunt's wife and daughters. I will be far from alone in recent days in being overcome by emotions ranging from utter disbelief to revulsion upon hearing of the unspeakable acts perpetrated upon John Hunt's family, resulting in the death of his wife Carol and daughters, Hannah and Louise.
AUDIENCE IS ERUPTING
John Anthony reveals the latest top speedsters after another Glorious Goodwood
HORSE OF A LIFETIME
Graham Buddry pays fresh tribute to track legend Sea The Stars - surely one of the greatest ever
IT'S TIME TO TAKE STOCK
Paul Jacobs looks forward to seeing some big on-track questions answered
PLAYING TO THE WHISTLE
lan Heitman flies about to keep pace with a rush of two-year-old Flat action
WINNING JOY ON A BUDGET
Richard Eagle takes a trip to Windsor to check out peoples' route into the port of kings
GIFT HORSES AND FRENCH LESSONS
Robert Cooper finds 'retirement' is keeping him busy
FEUD GETS THE PARTY ROLLING
Karl Hedley savours the Galway Festival action and picks out the summer highlights at Ballybrit
ROCKING THE MONEY BAGS
Simon Nott reveals his recent experiences from trips to Brighton and Ascot
FLYING EVE'S BORN TO WIN
Nick Townsend talks to in-form trainer Eve Johnson Houghton