The Muslims have Mecca - we have Cheltenham - 4 days to lose your wife, kids, girlfriend, dog - whatever - time to be at one with yourself and with Cheltenham and bet your bollocks off like a man.
Started a thread - so you can keep all your thoughts on 1 page.
Today - all times Eastern Standard Time
9.30am William Hill Supreme Novices“ Hurdle 4yo&Up £68,340 2miles 110yards Grade 1
10.05 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase 5yo&Up £85,425 2miles Grade 1
10.40 JLT Specialty Handicap Chase 5yo&Up £51,255 3m110y Grade 3
11.20 The Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy 4yo&Up £227,800 2miles 110yards Grade 1
(Whoever wins is the best hurdler in Europe)
12.00 Glenfarclas Handicap Cross Country Chase Chase 5yo&Up £31,280 3m7f
(this is like The Maryland Hunt Cup - but better - going around the inner field over various fences)
I've lost count of the number times I have seen a horse cruising towards the Cheltenham hill and failing to accelerate past the leader. Horses don't accelerate up it; they simply stay on better than the others; just like Champagne Fever has just done to My Tent Or Yours.