Grand National
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05 Feb 16
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Has some nice bits of form and I think he looks a likely type for the race. Managed to get a bit on at 66/1 but 50/1 is widely available.
Absolutely hacked up in the Summer Cup over 3m2f at Uttoxeter and looked like he could have gone round again and still has a very nice mark of 146. Thought he ran a pretty good race behind Thistlecrack at Chelts recently staying on very steadily and a couple more spins over hurdles should put him spot on for this.
Absolutely hacked up in the Summer Cup over 3m2f at Uttoxeter and looked like he could have gone round again and still has a very nice mark of 146. Thought he ran a pretty good race behind Thistlecrack at Chelts recently staying on very steadily and a couple more spins over hurdles should put him spot on for this.
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Indeed he ran a cracker at Cheltenham, and goes back there on the weds of the fez
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im on
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didnt make an impression today maybe just prep run for aintree
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I thought it was a great run today, and although not finishing as close, it was not dissimilar to Pineau
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Totally agree sewter. Pretty much the perfect run in the context of the GN.
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yes, inadequate trip over hurdles and ran ok, I've had my eye on this for a couple of weeks and definitely will be backing it
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has anyone got any news on how he took the Cheltenham run and is Aintree still the plan?
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Been all over him since October. Delighted with Cheltenham run. Is it possible though for him to not get in? Number 55 on the current list. It is inconceivable to me that off a mark of 145 he'll struggle to be in the race but is it even possible?
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I backed him at Cheltenham and think he was an unlucky loser. Was settled at back of field and the pace of the race meant that it was an impossible task to win from were he was. Ran amazingly well to finish 8th beaten only 4 1/4 lengths. Handicap mark over hurdles lower than chase mark. Hope he misses the national and runs in the 3 mile handicap hurdle at Aintree. Maximum bet if he does
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Especially when you consider the form of the yard hasn't been great too. Most of hers ran poorly last week and The Romford Pele was easily the bets performance of her week.
Cant find any info sewter. Think someone on this form knows the owners though. |
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my mate knows the owners apparently pissed off with jockey for leaving him too late to make a challenge. will check on the vibes for aintree and get back to you on this thread.
owner has ofalains boy apparently very pleased with gold cup run. also entered for gn |
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m8 says rp will defo get in for aintree
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Think he will definitely get in mate. But will he definitely run?!
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will ask and get back , hope so ive a few quid on it at nice prices
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Thanks mate
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I'm hoping it does run.
This was the quote on January 6th: "His aim this year will probably be the National. He is on a nice mark and will get in and he run his best races on good ground. He ran on soft ground at Cheltenham last time and hated the ground. He will probably have one more run and go for the National." Fingers crossed. |
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Number 47 (could be 46 if winning ballot with other horse on same handicap mark)on list must still be doubt that enough will be withdrawn to get a run. Surely with prize money for National nobody would pass up the chance to run if any sort of chance of winning.
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A lot to like about this one, ran on into 7th in the 3m 3f race at Chelt in Nov. That race has a good record of throwing up horses who run well in the national, Saint Are, Monbeg Dude, Alvarado to name a few. Also like the prep run over hurdles in the Coral Cup, Pineau de re did similar in 2014 but ran in the Pertemps (3rd). Meets most others stats so happy to be involved at 50's.
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Same owners have O'Faolains Boy so could take him out to secure a run Sultan... 6 more required. Looking at the list, Im still confident he will get in.
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There are several above him on the list with entries in the Irish National and would be surprised if a few don't favour that option, especially those who prefer soft ground.
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plus o'faolains boy could go for the bowl.
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I've absolutely no doubt at all that the horse will get in, I think the cut will come with those on 10st 1lb, got a great chance and 50/1 is daft
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I agree have taken 50/1 ew 5 places nr no bet
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the Summer Cup stroll off 139 and the running on 7th (carrying 11-07) off 148 in the 3.5 miler at Cheltenham are very good runs.
the recent Cheltenham run over hurdles shows that the horse is well I think this horse has a real good chance, especially given good ground. Hopefully he will get in |
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historically at this time of year horses from 52 down are sure of a run..its ok saying the top 40 are at this stage all certain or intended runners but a lot are ground dependent etc and will be taken out . and as we all know horses are v fragile and at least 4/5 will be taken out due to injury..my guess at this stage is that the 52nd horse at least will get in..
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Someone has assured me that due to the number left in the bottom horse would be numbered 52,53 or 54 of those still possible today. That agrees with kavvie.
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He was number 59 on the original list.
68 on the list is the highest up there not to get in in the last 15 years. It would be a huge surprise if he doesn't get in, based on recent history. |
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Fingers crossed that he is secure in the field.
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Living Next Door running in the Irish National today. One more down.
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spoke to myconnection today who said was with them at the weekend and confirmed will definatley run and pretty sure will get in. last run was let down by the jockey who left it too late but other than that all happy and looking forward to it apparently
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sorry should have added they also have ofalains boy, who they said ran well at cheltenham but deliberately slowed him down when they knew he would not place. not sure what they may go for at Aintree but RP is the preferred GN horse
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Deliberately slowed down ffs!
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Cheers for posting Dragon.
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no probs ccm will post any more info if i get any
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I wonder if Trevor Whelan will ride him? I've been talking up Whelan for a couple of years now and with him recently teaming up with Curtis and riding a few winners for her he could be in line for the ride.
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Curtis' horses starting to come bang into form at the right time. 2 winners today and 3 yesterday. Encouraging for you Pele fans.
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yes it's a huge positive, they have been in rotten form most of the season, I think 50/1 is a crazy price and I can't stop topping-up
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yes same here
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and me
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