New Posts For Thread: Simonsig 4/1 for 2013 Arkle with Sid James and Spoylehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoylewhich way is he 'leaning' over fences hope its to the left if he wants to run at Cheltenhamhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525355249#525355249which way is he 'leaning' over fences hope its to the left if he wants to run at CheltenhamMon, 22 Oct 2012 11:17:28 -0500Racing Post report that Neptune winner Simonsig has schooled over fences. Henderson quoted as saying that is the way he is leaning.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525347647#525347647Racing Post report that Neptune winner Simonsig has schooled over fences. Henderson quoted as saying that is the way he is leaning.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:54:31 -0500If he starts over hurdles, then he'll probably stay over hurdles. Hendo is not one for over racing horses in general and Festival fancies in particular. He's unlikely to have more than 3 runs before March and if they favour the Arkle, then I believehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525206173#525206173If he starts over hurdles, then he'll probably stay over hurdles. Hendo is not one for over racing horses in general and Festival fancies in particular. He's unlikely to have more than 3 runs before March and if they favour the Arkle, then I believeWed, 17 Oct 2012 16:58:26 -0500be interesting to see where he starts off...does everyone think they'll put him in a novice chase straight off the bat or run him over hurdles?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525205589#525205589be interesting to see where he starts off...does everyone think they'll put him in a novice chase straight off the bat or run him over hurdles?Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:41:20 -0500Anyone who thinks that a decision has been made regarding the current season's campaign without the owner's full involvement needs their head examining. However, he used to ride in point to points, still hunts and generally acquires horses for pointihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525184025#525184025Anyone who thinks that a decision has been made regarding the current season's campaign without the owner's full involvement needs their head examining. However, he used to ride in point to points, still hunts and generally acquires horses for pointiWed, 17 Oct 2012 03:28:09 -0500Hi n6! I would not be surprised if the trainer wanted to keep some of his horses away from the champion! Personally I think Simonsig would come out on top of his Champion bunch but I think they should go chasing. He was built and bought for it. It ishttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525166595#525166595Hi n6! I would not be surprised if the trainer wanted to keep some of his horses away from the champion! Personally I think Simonsig would come out on top of his Champion bunch but I think they should go chasing. He was built and bought for it. It isTue, 16 Oct 2012 14:48:01 -0500well as hes a chaser according to the person who should know best,the one who works with him every day,then i presume the Arkle would be the best race for the horses owners.And i would think they have had an opinion on this anyway.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525162309#525162309well as hes a chaser according to the person who should know best,the one who works with him every day,then i presume the Arkle would be the best race for the horses owners.And i would think they have had an opinion on this anyway.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:03:31 -0500true Carver....but also put the horse with a trainer who is going to put it in the best race for the horses owners not his championship points;-)can debate it til we're blue in the face but I suspect tyronesam is correct but agree with Howdi!!thing ihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525161543#525161543true Carver....but also put the horse with a trainer who is going to put it in the best race for the horses owners not his championship points;-)can debate it til we're blue in the face but I suspect tyronesam is correct but agree with Howdi!!thing iTue, 16 Oct 2012 12:43:59 -0500I agree Budd. As they say in another context, if you are going to keep a dog, dont bark yourself...https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525159269#525159269I agree Budd. As they say in another context, if you are going to keep a dog, dont bark yourself...Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:39:09 -0500Trainers are paid to make decisions on whether to stay hurdling or go nov chasing.Hendo has said all along hes a chaser,as he did with Sprinter Sacre,thats why hes going nov chasing,and not hurdling this season.I dare say SS may have won the CHurdle,https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002011/simonsig-41-for-2013-arkle-with-sid-james-and-spoyle?post_id=525157583#525157583Trainers are paid to make decisions on whether to stay hurdling or go nov chasing.Hendo has said all along hes a chaser,as he did with Sprinter Sacre,thats why hes going nov chasing,and not hurdling this season.I dare say SS may have won the CHurdle,Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:56:25 -0500