New Posts For Thread: french operahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-operaAny body else think the 25/1 available is a spot of value for the champion Chase?I think all points and questions re his jumping are valid but at big prices, I think he's one to back as he's almost certain to turn up and the race might be very open on the day.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=472787325#472787325I think all points and questions re his jumping are valid but at big prices, I think he's one to back as he's almost certain to turn up and the race might be very open on the day.Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:24:30 -0500I agree with those who like the horse but are worried his jumping will prevent him from winning a QM. To say that Cheltenham form is as important as fluent jumping might not be that far wide of the mark, but if you find a couple with both attributeshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470986377#470986377I agree with those who like the horse but are worried his jumping will prevent him from winning a QM. To say that Cheltenham form is as important as fluent jumping might not be that far wide of the mark, but if you find a couple with both attributesWed, 20 Oct 2010 16:07:43 -0500Banged on about this before but i don't understand long run for the ryanair either, and the fact hes favourite bamboozles me.Won over 3 miles - could potentially compete in gold cup, won over 2 miles - could potentially WIN the queen mother, never ruhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470557749#470557749Banged on about this before but i don't understand long run for the ryanair either, and the fact hes favourite bamboozles me.Won over 3 miles - could potentially compete in gold cup, won over 2 miles - could potentially WIN the queen mother, never ruSun, 17 Oct 2010 13:04:19 -0500Must be targeted at the Queen Mother. NH has Mad Max and possibly Long Run for the Ryanair.Queen Mother could be wide open this year - will Master Minded regain previous form, Tataniano needs good ground, Sizing Europe may go up in trip etc.NH only ohttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470555941#470555941Must be targeted at the Queen Mother. NH has Mad Max and possibly Long Run for the Ryanair.Queen Mother could be wide open this year - will Master Minded regain previous form, Tataniano needs good ground, Sizing Europe may go up in trip etc.NH only oSun, 17 Oct 2010 12:49:58 -0500A good point aka (and I agree with Please.....), unfortunately the 2m trial races are generally run away from Chelt - in particular Sandown and Kempton. I don't think either would really suit the horse who has shown a real liking for Chelt: I hope thhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470538645#470538645A good point aka (and I agree with Please.....), unfortunately the 2m trial races are generally run away from Chelt - in particular Sandown and Kempton. I don't think either would really suit the horse who has shown a real liking for Chelt: I hope thSun, 17 Oct 2010 10:38:40 -0500Yes, possibly a good reason for hoping we never have a 20f equivalent of the Ryanair for the hurdlers. Hard to know from that brief quote what Henderson's intentions for French Opera might be this season. There is a suggestion in the quote that he mahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470304953#470304953Yes, possibly a good reason for hoping we never have a 20f equivalent of the Ryanair for the hurdlers. Hard to know from that brief quote what Henderson's intentions for French Opera might be this season. There is a suggestion in the quote that he maFri, 15 Oct 2010 15:23:55 -0500As pointed out on a different thread though - why aim for the ryanair until you know you can't compete in a Championship race? It's not just Henderson horses, it seems like any 2 miler who might stay a bit further is being touted as perfect for the rhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470275505#470275505As pointed out on a different thread though - why aim for the ryanair until you know you can't compete in a Championship race? It's not just Henderson horses, it seems like any 2 miler who might stay a bit further is being touted as perfect for the rFri, 15 Oct 2010 11:23:16 -0500Henderson is pointing to exactly what i said needs more than 2 miles in top company where his jumping will be less pressurised.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470268201#470268201Henderson is pointing to exactly what i said needs more than 2 miles in top company where his jumping will be less pressurised.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:22:23 -0500a yard full of 2.5m chasers.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470257777#470257777a yard full of 2.5m chasers.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:56:31 -0500Good points, Booster.I see Henderson has issued this comment about French Opera in the ATR stable tour. “Won four out of five last season, never stopped amazing us for a novice winning three handicaps. It won’t be easy off 158 but he did show ushttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/25999305/french-opera?post_id=470238977#470238977Good points, Booster.I see Henderson has issued this comment about French Opera in the ATR stable tour. “Won four out of five last season, never stopped amazing us for a novice winning three handicaps. It won’t be easy off 158 but he did show usFri, 15 Oct 2010 05:51:45 -0500