Cheltenham 2018 - how did the Editor's picks get on?

I'm always grateful to see the Editor's Cheltenham selections. He's the only one of us to stick his neck on the block after all.

So how did his early shouts get on in 2018?

The Supreme
What the Editor said: "Slate House has been disappointing of late but vibes from the Tizzard yard encouraging and at 28/1 is a good e/w bet", "the one the editor likes is Kalashnikov".

What happened: Slate House was well held when falling at the last, Kalashnikov was headed close home and lost by a neck.

The Arkle
What the Editor said: "Whilst Footpad is all the rage, I think Pettit Mouchoir can beat him on the day, and at 4/1 currently is a good bet."

What happened: Footpad romped home, Petit Mouchoir was third.

Champion Hurdle
What the Editor said: "Elgin has place claims in what looks a weak race.  A lot depends if Faugheen can back to his very best, as Buveur D’Air looks the part but hasn’t beaten much yet. At 14/ 1 with the mares allowance I like Apples Jade if she takes her chance but she seems booked for the mares race instead."

What happened: Apples Jade did swerve the race, Buveur D'Air edged out Melon to win at odds on, Elgin never got involved and finished a tired fifth on too testing ground.

Mares Hurdle
What the Editor said: "Apples Jade is the stand out if she runs", Benie Des Diux has strong claims"

What happened: Apples Jade was below par and could only manage third, Benie Des Dieux won the race at 9/2.

RSA
What the Editor said: "the one I like at 7/1 is Black Corton.

What happened: "Black Corton led for much of the race but was headed three out and was beaten into a distant fifth.

Champion Chase
What the Editor said: "Special Tiara at 14/ 1 is the standout e/w bet of the race, Min and Charbel along with Ball D’arc could run in to a place, but I only see Altior as the winner, though I don’t think he is any value at odds on."

What happened: Special Tiara was another to be unseated by the heavy ground and was pulled up.  Charbel fell, Min was a distant second to Evens fave Altior.

Ballymore
What the Editor said: "Samcro is every ones banker of the week and it is hard to see beyond", "Next Destination easily best of the rest, and he at 4/1 is a decent bet against the favourite"

What happened: Samcro delivered for favourite backers, Next Destination was nearly eight lengths back in third.

Stayers 
What the Editor said: "I really like La Bague Au Roi who just keeps improving and at around 16/1 looks a great e/w bet to me,"

What happened: La Bague Au Roi was a non-runner.

JLT
What the Editor said: "My preference is for Benatar."

What happened: "Benatar was a distant third behind Shattered Love and Terrefort"

Ryanair
What the Editor said: "Ball D’Arc would have place claims, but it is hard to see beyond Un De Sceau."

What happened: "Ball D’Arc was a non-runner, Un De Sceaux was surprisingly beaten into second.

Albert Bartlett
What the Editor said: "Chef Des Obeaux (6/1) is my pick here"

What happened: Chef Des Obeaux was weakening and out of contention when pulled up before the last.

Ultima
What the Editor said: "I am going to side with Vicente, and in his absence, Coo Star Sivola."

What happened: Vicente wouldn't have enjoyed the heavy ground and was pulled up four out. Coo Star Sivola held on under pressure to win by a neck at 5/1.

Four-miler
What the Editor said: "Gordon Elliotts Jury Duty looks the one here."

What happened: Jury Duty was no danger when unshipping JJ Codd three out.

Coral Cup
What the Editor said: "Le Breuil is a long way down the weights so may not get in this, but if he does he has a standout chance."

What happened: Le Breuil got in but was outpaced three out and came home 16th.