Because of slight question marks concerning two leading contenders in the QMCC (Sprinter Sacre, Sire De Grugy) I thought Willie Mullins' charge would represent a decent EW bet for this prize given his excellent record at the Festival. Consequently I called Coral this morning for some 11/2 EW NRNB 1/4 odds 1,2,3. With these (rebate) terms if the Ryanair became the chosen target nothing would be lost. Imagine my surprise when Coral refused to lay me an EW bet - to ANY stake! I was offered a win only bet, which I politely declined. Much later in the day they have reduced their price to 5/1 (so perhaps someone got a bet on - but not necessarily EW of course).
Sometimes I don't know why I bother and I think it's high time I hang up my betting boots. I do like to have some interest in Cheltenham's championship races though...
The betfair market has only eight runners priced below 60.0 so surely (if he doesn't fall) he must have a huge chance of being in the frame. So it was over to Paddy Power for the following wager:
3pts ew Champagne Fever to win QMCC Cheltenham @ 5/1 Paddy Power NRNB (1/4 odds 1,2,3)
5/1 NRNB is also "available" with Coral internet and telephone service. Note that Lads and W Hill both offer 6/1 but crucially do not as yet offer the NRNB stipulation.
Six points staked.
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