I know this isn’t for everyone. But in my defence last time I posted a trends job (Northumberland Plate) it turned out ok! Anyway, after reviewing the last dozen or so years, there’s about 20 distinct things that can be thrown at the field including the following; Age 8 or 9 (9/10) see below for couple of exclusions and justification Weight not more than 11-8 (11/12) LTO
Don’t know why it has only posted 20% of what I typed up. That’ll teach me to do it in word first! Anyway cut a long story short; Captain Cody (hits all) Stellar Story (only 3m win was a novice otherwise good) Johnnywho (yes that Ultima win is doing heavy lifting, but we’ll-in) Jagwar (yes it’s only 7, but so was our nemesis a few years ago and was staying on fine on only run at or beyond 3m) Gerry Colombe (10 and 2 lb higher than ideal but had a year off so low mileage and the weight trend is upwards anyway) Good luck everyone
Don’t know why it has only posted 20% of what I typed up. That’ll teach me to do it in word first!Anyway cut a long story short;Captain Cody (hits all)Stellar Story (only 3m win was a novice otherwise good)Johnnywho (yes that Ultima win is doing
Think the avoid 7 yr olds stat is getting tested due to race changes it is no where near the challenge it once was, also think French bred 7 year olds tend to be more mature so are backable, i dont mind considering 10 yr plus horses if Irish bred, but the race is still a lottery.
Think the avoid 7 yr olds stat is getting tested due to race changes it is no where near the challenge it once was, also think French bred 7 year olds tend to be more mature so are backable, i dont mind considering 10 yr plus horses if Irish bred, bu
No idea what the trends are nowadays. High weights have won the last 3 years, and the race suits horses that have run well in it before. Trained by Mullins. Iroko and I Am Maximus for the reverse exacta in 2027?
No idea what the trends are nowadays. High weights have won the last 3 years, and the race suits horses that have run well in it before. Trained by Mullins. Iroko and I Am Maximus for the reverse exacta in 2027?