Cheltenham 2016

More of that x the mullins hottie in R4

VYTA DU ROC is on form and the Henderson stable should not be over looked

Like Special Tiara at E/W.. cruised up alongside Sire De Grugy, unlucky not to win that last time.. Will be great to see him get up.. huge task against the top 2..

Well guys you just seen a machine, a better horse I can't remember in this code

Amazing scenes, even Wullie Mullins in awe of Sprinter Sacre as he walked out the ring

I would have to say it's one of the few occasions I can admit to losing a bet and giving a cheer at the same time it's a magic game that has a very special feeling

BY STUART RILEY 3:34PM 16 MAR 2016
Report: Cheltenham, Wednesday

Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+

HORSES are not supposed to make comebacks, but Sprinter Sacre is not a normal horse and proved that once again in the most emphatic fashion to mark himself as one of the all-time greats with a scintillating second win in the Champion Chase.

"Dreams do happen, it's unbelievable," said an emotional Nicky Henderson. "He has been a special horse and to come back and do that after all this time, it was worth the effort. I'd said if he and Tent [My Tent Or Yours] won I'd retire but luckily Tent got beat!"

In 2013, when winning this race by 19 lengths, no-one would have doubted he would be winning the 2016 edition. But an irregular heartbeat seemed to have put paid to such ambitions. He overcame that problem and returned to the track, but looked a shadow of the horse who obtained a rating of 188 in his pomp.

The decision by connections to persist with him was heavily questioned, but two wins this season quelled such talk and he came in as the 5-1 second favourite. He won like a 1-5 shot.

Wonder if anyone got the BA tricast ?

Weatherbys Champion Bumper full result:

1 - Ballyandy
2 - Battleford
3 - Bacardys

For those that missed the Sprinter

Toughest card of the meeting so far. A couple of mug bets for me (lucky 15) and thats it.

What is a lucky 15 and can i play it with our local bookies ie Hollywood, WSB or Betx?

johnnycomelately wrote: What is a lucky 15 and can i play it with our local bookies ie Hollywood, WSB or Betx?

A Lucky 15 consists of 15 bets involving 4 selections in different events. The bet includes 4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 fourfold. If only one selection wins, as a consolation returns are paid to double the odds. If all four selections win, a bonus of 10% is added to total returns. For the bonus to apply, all selections must win (none void or non-runners). For each-way bets the consolation is paid only on the win part of the bet. Lucky 15 bets are accepted on horse racing and greyhounds only. Also Lucky 31 and Lucky 63 exist.