As I write this today, with snow covering most of the country and bringing the nation to a pathetic halt, it has crossed my mind that a nice little anti-post bet would be for a day of the festival to be abandoned due to the weather. Titter you may, but it happened last year. I couldn't seem to find any advertised odds for this event but any bookie willing to price it up would have a difficult decision.
Ryanair Chase
This is a tough one to call - no-one knows who will run. Most will go for the Gold Cup and the one who could win this is Exotic Dancer but he always runs in the same race as Kauto Star just so connections know he won't win and will no doubt do the same this year. Tidal Bay would have been my winner at the start of the season but something appears to have gone amiss with him recently. That just leaves a field of old dogs really. The biggest may prevail - Mister McGoldrick.
World Hurdle
No doubt the coverage of this race will centre around the absence of the horse who owned it - Ingles Drever. There will be a void this year without him but it couldn't last forever and his retirement could open the way for a new multiple champion. The tea leaves say Kasbah Bliss.
Triumph Hurdle
To be honest, I don't have a clue on this one. Zaynar and Starluck both look decent but there may be others who could improve on the day. First Avenue could run into a place at a big price.
Gold Cup
The best 'til last. Denman has to be taken on. Reports come to me saying that he hasn't been lighting up the gallops and since he has not made an appearance this season, it has to be asked whether he will even run. The imperious Kauto Star will take the opportunity to land his second Cup, chased home by the brave Joe Lively who in turn will beat War of Attrition. There you have it, the 1-2-3. You can thank me later. A cheque will do.
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