Friday, January 23, 2015

Talking horses: the best bets for Saturday's racing

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The Giant Bolster represents good value at Cheltenham (1.50) in a trial for March’s Gold Cup but watch out for Dynaste


Few things are more wearisome than somebody claiming their horse is underappreciated. But I submit there is a very strong case for saying The Giant Bolster (1.50) deserves a bit more respect, in light of the fact that he is offered at 8-1 for the Betbright Chase, the feature race on Saturday’s card at Cheltenham and a trial race for the Gold Cup in March.


After all, he won this very race last year and I don’t think you could say he beat a weak field, considering that Rocky Creek, Harry Topper and Houblon Des Obeaux trailed him by seven lengths and more. Moreover, The Giant Bolster is unbeaten in three previous visits to Cheltenham for this particular fixture, having also won handicap chases in 2012 (by 17 lengths) and 2011.


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