New Posts For Thread: Douvan/Vautour/Djakadamhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadamSo what's the prediction for next season folks?Going for a bold prediction:Vautour - Champion ChaseDjakadam - RyanairDouvan - Gold CupAs I've stated on another thread, I'm convinced Djakadam is their Ryanair horse next season and it all depends if thYhe impression remains that Douvan is Ricci WPMs jewel among their chasers. Still seems a big price at 16s for Gold Cup in 2 books for Gold Cup. Cant see Ricci winning it with Djakadam or Vautor, and now Ricci fancies a step up in trip next season ahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548536061#548536061Yhe impression remains that Douvan is Ricci WPMs jewel among their chasers. Still seems a big price at 16s for Gold Cup in 2 books for Gold Cup. Cant see Ricci winning it with Djakadam or Vautor, and now Ricci fancies a step up in trip next season aThu, 28 Apr 2016 14:21:24 -0500If Vautour wins easily tomorrow the 10/1 will be slashed for the CC. However, on a right handed track running over a distance he hasn't gon ein 2 years I think he might actually struggle to win tomorrow.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548502641#548502641If Vautour wins easily tomorrow the 10/1 will be slashed for the CC. However, on a right handed track running over a distance he hasn't gon ein 2 years I think he might actually struggle to win tomorrow.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 07:30:23 -0500Vautour can be backed at 10/1 here for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham next year; this is value surely if he wins at Punchestown easily next week over similar distance.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548494501#548494501Vautour can be backed at 10/1 here for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham next year; this is value surely if he wins at Punchestown easily next week over similar distance.Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:23:35 -0500@cyclops, they know he stays, that wasn't Mullins issue. The problem going for the GC was whether they could beat DC or CC and after failing to beat CC in the KG Mullins took the easier path and provided us with 'not working well' excuse. The Ryanairhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548493737#548493737@cyclops, they know he stays, that wasn't Mullins issue. The problem going for the GC was whether they could beat DC or CC and after failing to beat CC in the KG Mullins took the easier path and provided us with 'not working well' excuse. The RyanairSun, 24 Apr 2016 09:30:35 -0500^ And potentially may not run again.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548491987#548491987^ And potentially may not run again.Sun, 24 Apr 2016 07:33:05 -0500Don Cossack ruled out of Punchestown after picking up a tendon injury - your move Mr Mullins!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548491191#548491191Don Cossack ruled out of Punchestown after picking up a tendon injury - your move Mr Mullins!Sun, 24 Apr 2016 06:33:15 -0500timtin Vaniteux was being pushed along heavily along with Sizing John from 3 out. Ruby hadn't moved an inch on Douvan who was cruising and put in a great leap 2 out when Vaniteux made his mistake. Douvan still on the bridle when Vaniteux came to chalhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548490893#548490893timtin Vaniteux was being pushed along heavily along with Sizing John from 3 out. Ruby hadn't moved an inch on Douvan who was cruising and put in a great leap 2 out when Vaniteux made his mistake. Douvan still on the bridle when Vaniteux came to chalSun, 24 Apr 2016 06:02:08 -0500Vautour going for the Punchestown 2 miler seems to indicate a preference for shorter targets.The Punch Gold Cup could have resolved whether he truly stays or not.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548490765#548490765Vautour going for the Punchestown 2 miler seems to indicate a preference for shorter targets.The Punch Gold Cup could have resolved whether he truly stays or not.Sun, 24 Apr 2016 05:49:15 -0500Maybe you should explain why he couldn't get rid of him then. Overall times mean nothing in horse racing, especially over jumps. Sectionals do indeed point to quality horses but CC and Arkle were run in much different styles. People keep forgetting ihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548489759#548489759Maybe you should explain why he couldn't get rid of him then. Overall times mean nothing in horse racing, especially over jumps. Sectionals do indeed point to quality horses but CC and Arkle were run in much different styles. People keep forgetting iSun, 24 Apr 2016 01:00:10 -0500Unbeaten hurdler and unbeaten chaser who won the Arkle a second quicker than Sprinter Sacre won the Champion Chase. No one in their right mind genuinely thinks Vaniteux would have served it up to him had he stayed on his feet surely?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30682749/douvanvautourdjakadam?post_id=548489025#548489025Unbeaten hurdler and unbeaten chaser who won the Arkle a second quicker than Sprinter Sacre won the Champion Chase. No one in their right mind genuinely thinks Vaniteux would have served it up to him had he stayed on his feet surely?Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:03:39 -0500