Cheltenham Festival - Day 4

A positive final day at Cheltenham and 5 points profit to show for my efforts. I put up seven back-to-win bets this morning. None of them were particularly original, but I felt for a change we might get some value in a few favourites today. The price on the last selection fell short and was a 'no bet', but from the remaining six bets I scored three winners. Among those was the new Gold Cup champion Kauto Star, who answered his detractors in fine style (even though once again he drew a gasp from an expectant crowd as he brushed through the last fence).

I had two lay bets today, and against the recent run of luck I actually managed to get them both matched. I wanted to be against Saintsaire in the Grand Annual Chase because he was running off his highest mark over fences without a win at this level. He was sent off the clear 5/2 favourite, but failed to make the frame. My other lay bet Osana also disappointed.

With 3 points from the win bets, and a welcome 2 points from the lay bets, I moved the account forward 5 points today.