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Captain Chris would have won today with a more positive ride from the jockey even with the jumping mistakes. Next time out in the Arkle the ground will be better again for him which will accentuate his better finishing pace than Medermit's even more than today.
Medermit in to 7s, Captain Chris in to 10s the Arkle is cutting up pretty badly now it looks like Ghizao, Finian's Rainbow, Medermit, Captain Chris and Realt Dubh have it between them now as a 5 horse race and a few outsiders tagged on. All to play for for these 5 on a stiff Cheltenham track where some have good experience jumping around, Ghizao winning there and both Captain Chris and Medermit coming 2nd there this season and the others will be doing it the first time on the day. Course experience will prove invaluable in the Arkle imo. |
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Which ones don't ,Rob ?
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Aintree Novice Hurdles, both Menorah and Peddlers Cross (Chelt G1 winners)carried the same weight in these two G2's as every other horse
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Cheers mate.
Nick Luck said he'd have a penalty for the 20f race. Maybe he's wrong. |
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when/where did he say that, don't think connections have even considered that in their plans though
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Sometime after the race today.
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thanks fb
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“Happy Days Are Here Again” was ringing loudly around Barbury Castle at evening stables on Saturday, a brilliant treble being highlighted by an impressive success for Medermit in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown, our first Grade 1 celebration since Voy Por Ustedes captured the Melling Chase at Aintree two years ago. Medermit, who started 5-2 favourite, led at the Pond fence, and, though Captain Chris closed him down all the way up the hill, the grey always looked like holding on, having jumped better than his rivals all the way round and produced a thoroughly professional performance. Bookmakers quote Medermit at 10-1 for the Arkle, and, while Alan refused to confirm that the Grade 1 chase would be the preferred option over the newly instituted Grade 2 Jewson’s Novices’ Chase, the fact that he would get a penalty for the longer race is likely to tilt the scales towards the Arkle.
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Entries in weekender allcarry 11.4 mares allowed 7lb
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I can confirm that there are no penalties for grade 1 winners in new race - I know realt dubh owner
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If Medermit and CC run in the Arkle it will make it much easier to build a double with FR in the Arkle and the winner of the Jewson. I must get my tounge out of my cheek but without a fall see no reason why either Medermit or CC would beat FR!
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on sportinglife.com p.hobbs has said captain chris for the arkle if its soft ,or the jewson if good /soft
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captain chris needs further- might even stay 3m
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