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RSA - Which horse is the toughest battler?

marychain1

13 Mar 11 10:22

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I'm looking to oppose Time For Rupert, not by laying but by finding an alternative as an each way punt, but cant make my mind up who to go with. TFR is obviously class, and should be prominent in the Gold Cup market next year, but I think he could have done with an extra run over fences as most winners of this have a bit more experience.

Unlike the Arkle. I'm not too bothered by hurdles class but just want something with a lot of heart, a bit of a plodder. What's everyone else gone for?

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Report Regular Fries • March 13, 2011 9:39 AM GMT

I'm already on TFR, but agree it would have been nice to get another race in since his last.

The Giant Bolster could tick some boxes at a bigger price. The way he won on trials day carrying top weight and also was still in the race prior to that when falling. At 20/1 could be a decent each-way sort, but it's quite a competitive race I think.

Report dogbolter • March 13, 2011 10:55 AM GMT

Bostons Angel probably wouldn't quite be my pick in this race, but he's arguably proven more than most that he can get into a fight and win given that's what he did in his last 2 races (both Grade 1s)

Report stevo1 • March 13, 2011 10:56 AM GMT

Wayward Prince is a battler, whether good enough to win another story?

Report marychain1 • March 13, 2011 12:50 PM GMT

Cheers for the replies lads. Bostons Angel was one I had considered, not sure it will quite be good enough but should get a run for the money at 16s. Presume Power will be on board, but the expected good ground could be a concern.

Report sintonian • March 13, 2011 12:55 PM GMT

Quel Espirt battled a lit bit on his Chase Debut, little evidence though.

BA shown his guts and trainer had Horner Woods placed at 66/1 in the race two seasons ago.

Report Glossy • March 13, 2011 1:03 PM GMT

If it's value you're after, I'd be happy to go with The Giant Bolster e/w. Has bags of stamina and jumps well. Won at Cheltenham in January and could well run into a place.

Report Slabster • March 13, 2011 1:35 PM GMT

Boston's Angel and Magnanimity are both tough as nails.

Report booster • March 13, 2011 1:51 PM GMT

I don't think there's a tougher horse than Wayward Prince in this but he needs to show he's good enough. He was off the bridle for a long way round Aintree but led late on there so trip shouldn't be a problem.

Report mythical prince • March 13, 2011 1:54 PM GMT

surprised aiteenthirtythree is such a big price. think after this race we'll all be scratching our heads that we allowed a nicholls horse that won its last novice chase by 50 lengths to go off at such odds.