New Posts For Thread: KING GEORGE/LEXUS and the GOLD CUP and Bobs Worthhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worthDo you think a horse can win the Gold Cup having NOT run in either the King George and the Lexus. Bobs Worth although winning the Hennesey in good style did not turn up for either the Lexus or the King George, most winners of the Gold Cup do followOn better ground I think Sir Des Champs would get the trip better but surely Bob's Worth would improve by at least the same. As for Cue Card, he was brilliant in the Ryanair but wouldn't't really fancy slogging it out in the last 2 furlongs of a Goldhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529896441#529896441On better ground I think Sir Des Champs would get the trip better but surely Bob's Worth would improve by at least the same. As for Cue Card, he was brilliant in the Ryanair but wouldn't't really fancy slogging it out in the last 2 furlongs of a GoldSat, 16 Mar 2013 14:30:17 -0500Cue Card i should add is another that could figure,as im sure he will be given another chance to see if he stays 3m.This time on decent ground rather than the bog at Kempton last xmas.Gut feeling is he will be a 2-2m and a half horse at his optimum,bhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529884713#529884713Cue Card i should add is another that could figure,as im sure he will be given another chance to see if he stays 3m.This time on decent ground rather than the bog at Kempton last xmas.Gut feeling is he will be a 2-2m and a half horse at his optimum,bSat, 16 Mar 2013 05:41:32 -0500Yep totally agree,although have to give SC another chance as he fell when still going well.Also the ground had a bearing on things,and it would have affected SDC chances of winning somewhat,so on better ground he could challenge Bob.Having said thathttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529884663#529884663Yep totally agree,although have to give SC another chance as he fell when still going well.Also the ground had a bearing on things,and it would have affected SDC chances of winning somewhat,so on better ground he could challenge Bob.Having said thatSat, 16 Mar 2013 05:37:34 -0500Very difficult to see any of the horses he beat yesterday or any of this season's novices being good enough or strong enough sayers to beat him next season if they can keep him sound. That was a performance of real power and class from 3 out.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529883715#529883715Very difficult to see any of the horses he beat yesterday or any of this season's novices being good enough or strong enough sayers to beat him next season if they can keep him sound. That was a performance of real power and class from 3 out.Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:22:28 -0500Yes resner,think you right there mate,can see him running 2 maybe 3 races a season maximum.Hes proved he can manage with 2,so fair enough.That way they have more chance of keeping him sound for future seasons,which does seem a popular theme with somehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529883301#529883301Yes resner,think you right there mate,can see him running 2 maybe 3 races a season maximum.Hes proved he can manage with 2,so fair enough.That way they have more chance of keeping him sound for future seasons,which does seem a popular theme with someSat, 16 Mar 2013 03:32:48 -0500Have to say I was thinking the same Bud. Bobs Worth not be as flashy or brilliant as Kauto or Denman but does seen incredibly suited by the course and the race conditions. My only concern with him is how many tough races can such a small horse take?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529883251#529883251Have to say I was thinking the same Bud. Bobs Worth not be as flashy or brilliant as Kauto or Denman but does seen incredibly suited by the course and the race conditions. My only concern with him is how many tough races can such a small horse take?Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:26:39 -0500Yep,if you have a proven stayer, thats proven at Cheltenham, and has probably the best form going in to the race,you dont need to have run in the King George or the Lexus,or had a prep run.You do need an exceptional horse though,and Bobsworth is certhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529883119#529883119Yep,if you have a proven stayer, thats proven at Cheltenham, and has probably the best form going in to the race,you dont need to have run in the King George or the Lexus,or had a prep run.You do need an exceptional horse though,and Bobsworth is certSat, 16 Mar 2013 03:12:36 -0500and the answer is you can win the Gold Cup without a prep run in the Lexus or King George...! Great achievement by the yard.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529875251#529875251and the answer is you can win the Gold Cup without a prep run in the Lexus or King George...! Great achievement by the yard.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:12:30 -0500and the answer is you can win the Gold Cup without a prep run in the Lexus or King George...! Great achievement by the yard.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=529875239#529875239and the answer is you can win the Gold Cup without a prep run in the Lexus or King George...! Great achievement by the yard.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:12:08 -0500i aint trends person either booster,never have been,never will be.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29635377/king-georgelexus-and-the-gold-cup-and-bobs-worth?post_id=528613251#528613251i aint trends person either booster,never have been,never will be.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:27:41 -0600