A break even day yesterday with Copper Bleu paying for the other losers. Wish I’d backed Big Bucks like The Coach told me too...

Maybe I can rectify that decision by backing Kauto Star in the Gold Cup today. The Gold cup is the “Blue Ribband” event of the Festival. It’s not the biggest prize in Chasing, that’s the Grand National which is a handicap. The Gold Cup sees them run off the same weights so is a true test of the Champion three mile chaser.

This race has always been a graveyard for me. I lost most of my year’s grant on Carvill’s Hill in 1992. I never backed Best Mate in the three years that he won it. 2009 was my first big win when Kauto Star romped it to save my week! So I’m hoping for a repeat performance. He’s The Insider’s nap of the week!

The first race of the day is the famous Triumph Hurdle, the four year old hurdlers. These are all very young novice hurdlers and it has produced many future champion horses. However, picking the winner is a nightmare as it often a long price.

The second race is the 28 runner Vincent O’Brien 3 mile handicap hurdle. That’s right, sharpen your pins! I daren’t ask The Insider, it’s below him. Usually best to watch the betting and try and pick the gamble early. Watch the Twitter!

Next up is the Albert Bartlett, a 3 mile novice hurdle. At least they are off level weights, but it’s still one to watch the betting.

The last two races provide more of the same. Watch the Twitter feed for any last minute tips!

Stick with Kauto Star!

Good luck

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