New Posts For Thread: Arkle - Nicholls' horses and completinghttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completingWhen it comes to the 2 mile chase department quick slick jumping is everything. One thing that strikes me looking back at the last 10 renewals of the Arkle is that Paul Nicholls' horse don't have a great record, especially when it comes to actually fHas there been a suggestion that Murphy wont keep the ride ? I dont see why he should be jocked off, sounds like nonsense. I could envisage a Chapoturgeon type ride by Timmy which will suit very well.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487723553#487723553Has there been a suggestion that Murphy wont keep the ride ? I dont see why he should be jocked off, sounds like nonsense. I could envisage a Chapoturgeon type ride by Timmy which will suit very well.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:35:24 -0600It might be interesting to look at the record of horses that have raced (in chases) only in Ireland prior to taking on the Arkle in terms of how many avoid falling in the race. Nature of the fences in Ireland, together with the often deeper ground ahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487709873#487709873It might be interesting to look at the record of horses that have raced (in chases) only in Ireland prior to taking on the Arkle in terms of how many avoid falling in the race. Nature of the fences in Ireland, together with the often deeper ground aWed, 02 Mar 2011 07:31:13 -0600In defence of Finnians, Henderson has since said that Tinkler was intructed to keep him tucked in behind to help educate him, as in his previous runs / wins he'd never seen an opponent. Therefore, the horse won despite the tactics he clearly didn't ehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487709101#487709101In defence of Finnians, Henderson has since said that Tinkler was intructed to keep him tucked in behind to help educate him, as in his previous runs / wins he'd never seen an opponent. Therefore, the horse won despite the tactics he clearly didn't eWed, 02 Mar 2011 07:24:18 -0600Am absolutely staggered at the price of Ghizao! I know despite what Andy Stewart says that there is plenty of stable confidence, why people are climbing on the bandwagon of the other two at the head of the market is beyond me. Medermit on the book hahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487707401#487707401Am absolutely staggered at the price of Ghizao! I know despite what Andy Stewart says that there is plenty of stable confidence, why people are climbing on the bandwagon of the other two at the head of the market is beyond me. Medermit on the book haWed, 02 Mar 2011 07:07:49 -0600Very interesting. I'm sure the trainer would say he's had plenty of bad luck in the race, but I like the fact you've taken a thought that's occurred to you and had a look back to see if it stands up...Can't understand why more people haven't weighedhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487700921#487700921Very interesting. I'm sure the trainer would say he's had plenty of bad luck in the race, but I like the fact you've taken a thought that's occurred to you and had a look back to see if it stands up...Can't understand why more people haven't weighedWed, 02 Mar 2011 05:47:52 -0600interesting read. wide or better again towards the front is the place to behttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487655989#487655989interesting read. wide or better again towards the front is the place to beTue, 01 Mar 2011 18:18:39 -0600EC, I was considering this last week. But then I thought it cant be a Nicholls thing, as there is stacks of horses who have fallen in the Arkl, whether it is their first time or not. The race in which Twist Magic fell, Dont Push It also took a tumblehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487655289#487655289EC, I was considering this last week. But then I thought it cant be a Nicholls thing, as there is stacks of horses who have fallen in the Arkl, whether it is their first time or not. The race in which Twist Magic fell, Dont Push It also took a tumbleTue, 01 Mar 2011 18:11:57 -0600When it comes to the 2 mile chase department quick slick jumping is everything. One thing that strikes me looking back at the last 10 renewals of the Arkle is that Paul Nicholls' horse don't have a great record, especially when it comes to actually fhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27113361/arkle---nicholls-horses-and-completing?post_id=487652333#487652333When it comes to the 2 mile chase department quick slick jumping is everything. One thing that strikes me looking back at the last 10 renewals of the Arkle is that Paul Nicholls' horse don't have a great record, especially when it comes to actually fTue, 01 Mar 2011 17:45:32 -0600