Now the champ has just about chosen his ride the price will just reduce all the way till race day . but apart from the jockey i find it impossible to fancy . weight and age are negatives and in his Irish National win the form has been shot to shreds . on the day the weights came out the handicapper said Irish Nationall form was UTTER RUBBISH . Rocky Creek should be the favourite even though i not convinced at all that he will stay trip after his wind operation .
Completely agree with this. Age a slight negative, but runs this season, and time since last run are hugely against it. And its only ran in 6 chases - not enough experience. Even the trend hating form guys must have a problem with this one being jolly!
Completely agree with this. Age a slight negative, but runs this season, and time since last run are hugely against it. And its only ran in 6 chases - not enough experience. Even the trend hating form guys must have a problem with this one being joll
Disagree on one of the points - yes price is ridiculous - but would have this horse in my top 4 easily... I think 11-2 is only 2lb above 11 st mark ... horse in the last 5 years have won off slightly higher... Irish National - Well win any of the nationals puts you in the picture... No stamina issues... trained by soneone who knows how to win a race like this... and age not a concern... and is a good jumper and good jockey on board.
Rocky Creek fav? No - Three of his fancied rivals fell early in his last race... so won easily - think you have to take result with a pinch of salt really... was a lot more flattered ...
Shutthefrontdoor should be favourite but at 10s or 12s certainly not 7s!
Disagree on one of the points - yes price is ridiculous - but would have this horse in my top 4 easily... I think 11-2 is only 2lb above 11 st mark ... horse in the last 5 years have won off slightly higher... Irish National - Well win any of the nat
They will no doubt both go off at silly prices , 5/1 , 6/1.
As much as he was a favourite of mine , Monkerhostin back in the day went off a truly insanely short price.
They will no doubt both go off at silly prices , 5/1 , 6/1. As much as he was a favourite of mine , Monkerhostin back in the day went off a truly insanely short price.
If Goonyella sneaks in on 10 0 , on soft or heavy ground , his price will tumble after hacking up at Uttoxeter. I have little doubt you know who would tip him and I think he could well go off fav ......let's see if he gets in.
If Goonyella sneaks in on 10 0 , on soft or heavy ground , his price will tumble after hacking up at Uttoxeter.I have little doubt you know who would tip him and I think he could well go off fav ......let's see if he gets in.