New Posts For Thread: Somersby's Cheltenham targethttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-targetDo we know if Somersby is being lined up for the Ryanir or the Gold Cup?Henrietta Knight has revised her initial plan of going for the Gold Cup with Somersby following his creditable fourth to Kauto Star in the King George VI Chase.The Lockinge trainer said: "I think the distance of the Ryanair Chase is the right one forhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=514452443#514452443Henrietta Knight has revised her initial plan of going for the Gold Cup with Somersby following his creditable fourth to Kauto Star in the King George VI Chase.The Lockinge trainer said: "I think the distance of the Ryanair Chase is the right one forSun, 01 Jan 2012 10:55:31 -0600or looking at it a different way he has run a decent prep for the Ascot race which would have been the first target of season where he got very close to beating Master Minded. hardly gona be prepped to full fitness for all 4 runs before xmas is he?!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513912431#513912431or looking at it a different way he has run a decent prep for the Ascot race which would have been the first target of season where he got very close to beating Master Minded. hardly gona be prepped to full fitness for all 4 runs before xmas is he?!Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:35:27 -0600I realise that some punters feel that 3 miles will be this rechid horse's trip but when the pressure is applied what will he do?? We all know what will happen..................nothing...no response...With 7 or 8 runners there really will be no excusehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513909757#513909757I realise that some punters feel that 3 miles will be this rechid horse's trip but when the pressure is applied what will he do?? We all know what will happen..................nothing...no response...With 7 or 8 runners there really will be no excuseSat, 17 Dec 2011 04:47:41 -0600It does look like being a small field - maybe only 7 or 8.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513909105#513909105It does look like being a small field - maybe only 7 or 8.Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:18:22 -06002nd in an arkle to the horse than went on to win the queen mother aswel :/ all his form is over 2m and 2m4f against top class horses, constantly placed. if his optimum trip is 3m or further which i think it is, then that form is even better. 15 placehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513895815#5138958152nd in an arkle to the horse than went on to win the queen mother aswel :/ all his form is over 2m and 2m4f against top class horses, constantly placed. if his optimum trip is 3m or further which i think it is, then that form is even better. 15 placeFri, 16 Dec 2011 15:40:06 -0600Excuse horse - end ofhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513895497#513895497Excuse horse - end ofFri, 16 Dec 2011 15:32:03 -0600How is value?Has the horse any serious form at the top level?A couple of placed efforts at Chelters but not a lot else.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513892723#513892723How is value?Has the horse any serious form at the top level?A couple of placed efforts at Chelters but not a lot else.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:30:40 -0600His last run he got his tongue caught on the bit and couldnt breathe..... is 2-2 at kempton, crying out for 3m, has been looked after while he grows and matures, placed 15 times in 17 races (other 2 he was 4th and 5th) with Sizing Europe and Master Mhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513888583#513888583His last run he got his tongue caught on the bit and couldnt breathe..... is 2-2 at kempton, crying out for 3m, has been looked after while he grows and matures, placed 15 times in 17 races (other 2 he was 4th and 5th) with Sizing Europe and Master MFri, 16 Dec 2011 12:43:57 -0600Do they still run the dog race at the Festival.Be odds on favourite for that.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513873343#513873343Do they still run the dog race at the Festival.Be odds on favourite for that.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:55:11 -0600His last run was poor thats for sure, but other than that he has been a most consistant horse. He's only 7, and Irish bred, far too early to say he is in decline imo.As much as I admire Hen Knight, I don't think she has campaigned this horse very welhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28300169/somersbys-cheltenham-target?post_id=513871615#513871615His last run was poor thats for sure, but other than that he has been a most consistant horse. He's only 7, and Irish bred, far too early to say he is in decline imo.As much as I admire Hen Knight, I don't think she has campaigned this horse very welFri, 16 Dec 2011 01:18:45 -0600