I thought it was said earlier in the week that Nick Schofield was going to partner Teaforthree but I see on the racecard no jockey has been confirmed yet. Has Schofield been jocked off after 1 ride??
if by non-stayer you mean he was the best horse in last year's national at the weights, but got outstayed by two inferior horses at the weights, fair enough.
If you mean literally he doesn't stay the trip, does that sound a very sensible idea given he was only 9 lengths off being called home a National winner last year?
if by non-stayer you mean he was the best horse in last year's national at the weights, but got outstayed by two inferior horses at the weights, fair enough.If you mean literally he doesn't stay the trip, does that sound a very sensible idea given he
The best stayer in the world can be beat if you make it carry enough weight. It's not a case of not staying, it's the weight differential which comes into effect.Any horse which wins or is even placed over 4 miles stays as far as I'm concerned.
The best stayer in the world can be beat if you make it carry enough weight. It's not a case of not staying, it's the weight differential which comes into effect.Any horse which wins or is even placed over 4 miles stays as far as I'm concerned.
Totally agree Bindaree. That it stays is absolutely without question. What is under question is whether it is well handicapped. My thinking is that it is. 9th in a Gold Cup isn't a bad prep as long as the race hasn't left its mark and in my eyes this horse is definitely the most likely winner.
It won't be carrying my money though, unless its still 11/1 on the day and then I might have a tickle.
Totally agree Bindaree. That it stays is absolutely without question. What is under question is whether it is well handicapped. My thinking is that it is. 9th in a Gold Cup isn't a bad prep as long as the race hasn't left its mark and in my eyes this
up 2lb for finishing 3rd last year,think connections will be well happy with that.
probably try and hold on to him a bit more this year(although he his a free going sort).
up 2lb for finishing 3rd last year,think connections will be well happy with that.probably try and hold on to him a bit more this year(although he his a free going sort).
T43 is above the mark he came second in the WN and his last winning mark. Is he progressive or is he well handicapped? For me niether but he should be on everyones shortlist. Great jumper that stays and has ran in some key races.
T43 is above the mark he came second in the WN and his last winning mark.Is he progressive or is he well handicapped?For me niether but he should be on everyones shortlist.Great jumper that stays and has ran in some key races.
"Wins the 4 miler at Cheltenham" - yep, so it gets 4miles
"2nd in Welsh national carrying" - yep, so it gets 3m5f
However the GN is 4m3f & he didn't stay after the last, as evidenced by the fact that he led over it & still lost the race by nearly 10 lengths.
Furthermore Cappa Bleu (who DOES stay) made up maybe 8L after the last to beat it for second.
Watch for youself from 8:30 onwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unykYn4ni4Y
Horse is treading water by the elbow and didn't stay the full trip.
"Wins the 4 miler at Cheltenham" - yep, so it gets 4miles"2nd in Welsh national carrying" - yep, so it gets 3m5fHowever the GN is 4m3f & he didn't stay after the last, as evidenced by the fact that he led over it & still lost the race by nearly 10 le
Another point is. Easier fences mean that this race is ran at a faster pace now than before meaning its a greater stamina test.I just think T43 needed to be running off 144 142 a different trainer may have achevied this.
Another point is.Easier fences mean that this race is ran at a faster pace now than before meaning its a greater stamina test.I just think T43 needed to be running off 144 142 a different trainer may have achevied this.