'I'll be having a nice few quid on him each-way at 25-1 because I think he is absolutely made for the race'

How did Tuesday go for you?

Johnny: It was a losing day, but I'm not tailed off yet. I had no bet in the Supreme, but then I had a chunky wager on Majborough in the Arkle. That was a blow. I backed The Changing Man each-way in the Ultima so made a small profit from that, kept away from the Mares Hurdle and laid Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle when he went 4-7. I had a few quid on Total Look and no bet in the last. I lost, but it could have been worse. 

DJ: Haiti Couleurs was my only strong fancy on day one so that was quite sweet. Cheers, Ben. Plus, I tipped him up on Upping The Ante so at least I won't draw a blank for the week with my festival squad. Jade De Grugy, Romeo Coolio and The Short Go were also slight profits from the place part of each-way bets. I'm in front, but there's a long way to go. 

Jonbon - play or lay?

Johnny: I'm not a stats man by any stretch of the imagination, but for some strange reason the Champion Chase has been a graveyard for people like me in recent years. Douvan, Defi Du Seuil, Chacun Pour Soi, Shishkin and El Fabiolo all got stuffed at seriously skinny prices and it puts me off Jonbon. I'd much prefer to have a few quid on Marine Nationale on drying ground.