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Fingal Bay - Neptune Investment Novices' Hurdle
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Fingal Bay will run in the Neptune - that's already been decided, I don't understand why there's still debate and I strongly believe he'll win. Boston Bob is the only conceivable danger, but he looked to need every yard of the trip to win last Sunday, and that was in soft ground. I think he'll end up in the Albert Bartlett, I think Simonsig will run in the Supreme and I really think there's a chance the Neptune could really cut up and only a field of 8 or 9 will take their chance, in which case Fingal Bay will be nearer Evens than the 5/1 currently available which makes him and outstanding ante post bet.
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Aikideau (FR) (The Stewart Family) Richard Rowe.................................. 5 11 7
Aland Islands (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Tim Vaughan......................................... 6 11 7 Alderwood (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Thomas Mullins, Ireland ........................ 8 11 7 All The Aces (IRE) (Mr A. D. Spence) Nicky Henderson ........................................ 7 11 7 At Fishers Cross (IRE) (Mr G. Costelloe) Rebecca Curtis ...................................... 5 11 7 Aupcharlie (IRE) (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ............. 6 11 7 Avoca Promise (IRE) (Bailey-Carvill Equine) Charles Egerton ............................... 7 11 7 Baldadash (IRE) (Mr R. Cooper) George Baker................................................ 7 11 7 Ballycasey (IRE) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ................................ 5 11 7 Ballyclough (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Jonjo O’Neill.............................................. 5 11 7 Ballygarvey (FR) (The Dark Horse Syndicate) Henrietta Knight ........................... 6 11 7 Ballyrock (IRE) (Pearn’s Pharmacies Ltd) Tim Vaughan................................. 6 11 7 Bally Sands (IRE) (Mr Robin Mathew) Robin Mathew............................................... 8 11 7 Ballysteen (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) M. Hourigan, Ireland........................ 6 11 7 Batonnier (FR) (Mr H. R. Mould) Alan King................................................. 6 11 7 Benefficient (IRE) (A Shiels/Niall Reilly) A. J. Martin, Ireland.................................. 6 11 7 Black Thunder (FR) (Donlon, Macdonald, Fulton & Webb) Paul Nicholls ........ 5 11 7 Boston Bob (IRE) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) W. P. Mullins, Ireland..................... 7 11 7 Brass Tax (IRE) (Mrs Carolyn Kendrick) Ben Case......................................... 6 11 7 Broadbackbob (IRE) (Mr Anthony Speelman) .............................. 7 11 7 Brough Academy (IRE) (Mr W. F. Caudwell) Lawney Hill....................................... 6 11 7 Buddy Bolero (IRE) (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) David Pipe................................... 6 11 7 Bygones In Brid (IRE) (Mr Harry Redknapp) Alan King........................................... 6 11 7 Cape Dutch (IRE) (Bloomfields) John Ferguson..................................................... 5 11 7 Captain Conan (FR) (Triermore Stud) Nicky Henderson......................................... 5 11 7 Captain Sunshine (Mrs Julien Turner) Emma Lavelle ........................................ 6 11 7 Close House (Mr R. S. Brookhouse) David Pipe ..................................... 5 11 7 Corbally Ghost (IRE) (Mrs M. Cahill) Noel Meade, Ireland.................................... 5 11 7 Cotillion (Mr P. J. Vogt) Ian Williams ............................... 6 11 7 Cotton Mill (Bloomfields) John Ferguson................................ 5 11 7 Crescent Beach (IRE) (Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke) Jennie Candlish................ 5 11 7 Cross of Honour (IRE) (C Booth, J Hughes, M Ogilvy, R Perkins) Charlie Longsdon.... 5 11 7 Dawn Commander (GER) (Mr Alan Halsall) Charlie Longsdon............................ 5 11 7 Dedigout (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) A. J. Martin, Ireland ............................ 6 11 7 Destroyer Deployed (The Craftsmen) Tim Vaughan ........................................ 6 11 7 Diamond Life (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) Warren Greatrex ................................... 6 11 7 Divapour (FR) (Mr M. Offenstadt) G. Cherel, France................................................ 5 11 7 Dont Back Down (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Gordon Elliott, Ireland..... 5 11 7 Double Ross (IRE) (Options O Syndicate) Nigel Twiston-Davies.......................... 6 11 7 Ericht (IRE) (Mrs Christopher Hanbury) Nicky Henderson ..................................... 6 11 7 Fairy Rath (IRE) (Mrs C. L. Kyle) Nick Gifford................................................... 6 11 7 Felix Yonger (IRE) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ................... 6 11 7 Fingal Bay (IRE) (Mrs R. J. Skan) Philip Hobbs ..................................................... 6 11 7 Fiulin (Mr R. J. H. Geffen) David Pipe ........................................ 7 11 7 Forgotten Gold (IRE) (Mr & Mrs R. Cornock) Tom George.................................. 6 11 7 Fourth Estate (IRE) (Out The Box Racing) Nicky Henderson............................... 6 11 7 Go All The Way (IRE) (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership) J. T. R. Dreaper, Ireland....... 7 11 7 Hadrian’s Approach (IRE) (Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin Hughes) Nicky Henderson .. 5 11 7 Hasty Times (IRE) (Mr Colm White) John Joseph Murphy, Ireland ..................... 7 11 7 Hazy Tom (IRE) (Mr Alan Halsall) Charlie Longsdon....................................... 6 11 7 It’s A Gimme (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Jonjo O’Neill ......................................... 5 11 7 Jigsaw Puzzle (IRE) (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) Warren Greatrex ...................... 6 11 7 Jimbill (IRE) (Mr M. E. Moore & Mr B. Ead) Tim Vaughan...................................... 6 11 7 Joxer (IRE) (Mrs W. Harney) W. Harney, Ireland ............................................. 5 11 7 Keys (IRE) (Seasons Holidays) Nicky Henderson ..................................... 5 11 7 King’s Realm (IRE) (Alison Thorpe & Don Jones) Alison Thorpe......................... 5 11 7 Knight Pass (IRE) (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) Warren Greatrex .......................... 6 11 7 Knock A Hand (IRE) (Mr Alan Halsall) Richard Lee................................................... 7 11 7 Lord Gale (IRE) (Mrs Robin Birley) W. P. Mullins, Ireland......................................... 6 11 7 Lord Windermere (IRE) (Dr R. Lambe) J. Culloty, Ireland ..................................... 6 11 7 Lyreen Legend (IRE) (Lyreen Syndicate) D. T. Hughes, Ireland ............................ 5 11 7 Make A Track (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Charlie Swan, Ireland .............. 6 11 7 Make Your Mark (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ......... 5 11 7 Malt Master (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Nicky Henderson.................................. 5 11 7 Marasonnien (FR) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland .................................... 6 11 7 Marble Walk (IRE) (Winterfields Farm Ltd) Richard Rowe ..................................... 7 11 7 Master of The Game (IRE) (Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin Hughes) Nicky Henderson 6 11 7 Molotof (FR) (Mr S. Munir) Nicky Henderson..................................................... 5 11 7 Monksland (IRE) (Mrs Patricia Hunt) Noel Meade, Ireland ..................................... 5 11 7 Mono Man (IRE) (Mrs Christopher Hanbury) Nicky Henderson .......................... 6 11 7 Mount Benbulben (IRE) (Mr Barry Connell) Gordon Elliott, Ireland ................. 7 11 7 Nagpur (FR) (Miss S. Douglas-Pennant) Venetia Williams ................................... 6 11 7 Natural High (IRE) (Mr L. M. Power) Paul Rich......................................... 7 11 7 Nelson’s Bridge (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Nicky Henderson .......................... 5 11 7 Ohio Gold (IRE) (Mr P. M. Warren) Colin Tizzard ............................................... 6 11 7 Open Hearted (The Queen) Nicky Henderson................................. 5 11 7 Oscara Dara (IRE) (BG Racing Partnership) Nicky Henderson ............................. 7 11 7 Perfect Gentleman (IRE) (Mrs J. M. Mullins) W. P. Mullins, Ireland .................... 7 11 7 Perpetually (IRE) (Bloomfields) John Ferguson .................................... 6 11 7 Persian Snow (IRE) (Mr D. R. Peppiatt) Philip Hobbs .............................................. 6 11 7 Pickapocketortwo (IRE) (YITBA Racing Club) W. P. Mullins, Ireland.................. 8 11 7 Poole Master (Mr G. Thompson) David Pipe ........................................... 7 11 7 Prospect Wells (FR) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) Paul Nicholls ............................... 7 11 7 Regal Park (IRE) (Mrs Ann Gloag) Gary Moore.......................................... 5 11 7 Rowan Tiger (Mr Paul Jenkins) Dr Richard Newland....................... 6 11 7 Saint Roque (FR) (Mr Chris Giles & Potensis Limited) Paul Nicholls.................. 6 11 7 Salubrious (IRE) (The Johnson & Stewart Families) Paul Nicholls ........................ 5 11 7 Savello (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) A. J. Martin, Ireland ................................. 6 11 7 Sheer Genius (IRE) (O. Finetto) John Joseph Murphy, Ireland............................... 7 11 7 Shernando (Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr) Nicky Henderson................................................. 5 11 7 Shotavodka (IRE) (Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse) David Pipe.......................................... 6 11 7 Simenon (IRE) (Wicklow Bloodstock Limited) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ................... 5 11 7 Simonsig (Mr R. A. Bartlett) Nicky Henderson................................ 6 11 7 Sivola de Sivola (FR) (D O’Donohoe, S & P Nelson & D Silvester) Tom George.......... 6 11 7 Sizing Symphony (IRE) (Alan & Ann Potts Partnership) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland.. 6 11 7 Sous Les Cieux (FR) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland......................................... 6 11 7 Sunny Ledgend (Mr Andrew J. Martin) Andrew Martin............................................ 7 11 7 Super Villan (Mr Mark Tamburro) Lawney Hill................................... 7 11 7 Sword of Destiny (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Noel Meade, Ireland ........ 6 11 7 Terminal (FR) (Favourites Racing) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ............................ 5 11 7 Theatre Guide (IRE) (Mrs Jean R. Bishop) Colin Tizzard ........................................ 5 11 7 The Bosses Cousin (IRE) (Mrs J. M. Mullins) W. P. Mullins, Ireland..................... 7 11 7 The Druids Nephew (IRE) (The Stonehenge Druids) Andy Turnell.................... 5 11 7 The Last Night (FR) (Mr T. D. J. Syder) Emma Lavelle............................................ 5 11 7 The Tracey Shuffle (Mrs Jo Tracey) David Pipe........................................ 6 11 7 The Way We Were (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) E. J. O’Grady, Ireland............ 6 11 7 Thomas Crapper (Apis.uk.com) Robin Dickin ................................................. 5 11 7 Toostrong (FR) (Gigginstown House Stud) W. P. Mullins, Ireland .......................... 5 11 7 Turban (FR) (E. O’Connell) W. P. Mullins, Ireland................................................ 5 11 7 Valid Reason (M. J. Yarrow) Dean Ivory............................... 5 11 7 Veratan (FR) (The Bellamy Partnership) Venetia Williams ........................................ 5 11 7 Vesper Bell (IRE) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland................................... 6 11 7 Walter de La Mare (IRE) (Mr Philip Caffrey) John Joseph Murphy, Ireland..... 5 11 7 Waterunder (IRE) (Mrs S. Clifford) David Pipe...................................... 5 11 7 All Annalena (IRE) (Mr and Mrs A. E. Pakenham) Lucy Wadham........................ 6 11 0 Queens Bay (Mr R M Fear & Mrs R R Dickinson) Colin Tizzard........................... 6 11 0 Theleze (FR) (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ..................... 5 11 0 Secret Edge (Nigel Bunter & David Anderson) Alan King ........................................ 4 10 12 |
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when was that decided dwm??
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Philip Hobbs is likely to send Fingal Bay to the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham without the aid of another run.
Hobbs had been undecided whether to aim his Timeform 156p-rated hurdler at the intermediate trip of two miles and five furlongs or step him up to three miles. However, the Minehead handler now believes he has enough experience, and is not keen on stepping up to three miles for the first time in the white-hot heat of the Festival. "We thought about giving him another run but I think he'll go straight to Cheltenham now," said Philip Hobbs. "If that's the case, it looks more and more likely he'll run in the Neptune, as you wouldn't want to run him in the Albert Bartlett without having run him over three miles." |
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cheers BJG,although i see he still has both entries
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Dwm wishful thinking if you think 8/9 runners, never been less than 12 in last 10 seasons.
Will be shocked if less than 12 tbh,always few just out for day. |
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Noel Meade is set to skip the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on February 12 with his exciting prospect Monksland and instead aim straight for the Cheltenham Festival.
Winner of all his three starts under Rules, the five-year-old won the Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas last time out, opening his account in graded company without coming under pressure, and runner-up Lyreen Legend franked the form when chasing home Willie Mullins' impressive prospect Boston Bob last weekend. Meade said: "I don't think he's going to run in the Deloitte, we're looking at going straight to Cheltenham. I've been very happy with him since Naas, I just haven't spoken to his owner for a bit to confirm it." He added: "I've always thought he'd be happier on better ground but he seems to have handled soft ground well enough. "It can be a danger expecting them to improve for better ground, so I'm certainly not going to say he doesn't handle it soft. "We've got other entries in the Deloitte, but we haven`t firmed up plans yet. "The likes of Formidableopponent and Il Fenomeno are under consideration but Il Fenomeno might run this weekend (in the Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle). If he doesn't run this weekend he'll run in the Deloitte." |
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Hobbs said on Sporting Life a few weeks back the plan was straight to the Neptune, then he confirmed on At The Races Saturday, no more run, freshen him up for the Neptune.
stevo1 - that's fine mate, horses there for the day out are what they are and the bookies will realise. The double entry and the threat of Boston Bob are the only things holding his price, although on here they're both clear favourite for the Neptune & the Albert Bartlett, which is about as good an indication as you're going to get. |
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Off the top of my head, Noel Meade victories at the Cheltenham Festival...3!? Monksland!? Nah!
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Dwm not sure I would read too much into that statistic. However he has trained the Supreme/Neptune winner 3 times since 2000 which is as good or better than any other trainer including PN and WM.
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A very wise man once told me you follow Noel Meade's horses up to Christmas & then leave them alone. It's how he trains them, they're always better early on in the campaign.
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DWM that's not a bad plan re Meade's domestic runners but Arklearkle's point above is valid. His record in these races is bl**dy decent given the lesser numbers he's had to play with - with an awful lot more darts thrown at these contests someone like NJ Henderson has won zip over the same period.
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Fingal Bay is the one to beat. But having been with Batonnier the last two runs he looks really progressive. I was keen on Barbatos, hence why Batonnier came to light in the first place. At 20/1 I am growing the opinion that he is one of the best each way bets around at the moment.
Am I blinded by the fact that I've been supporting him of late, or is he progressing enough to make the frame? |
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IC have to say he isn't the worst shout in the world...
Does look to be progressing nicely and the keenness shown in his earlier races appears to be a distant memory...not sure he would be good enough to win what looks a pretty good renewal but he is going the right way and there are worse 20-1 shots that don't have the progressive profile this horse has... think he looks a lovely long term project... |
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THE exciting Fingal Bay looks set to stay at 2m5f for a tilt at theNeptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, trainer Philip Hobbs has said.
The unbeaten six-year-old figures at the head of the market for that race and the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle over 3m but Hobbs is keen to stay over the shorter trip. "It has to be the Neptune Novices' Hurdle," the trainer said. "I am sure he will go three [miles] but we don't know that for certain. As far as the ground is concerned anything on the softer side of good will be fine. I feel that softer ground plays to his strength more but I don't think it matters. "There was not really a race after the Challow but we did not really want to run him again. He has had a short break and he will go straight to Cheltenham." |
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Scratching made for 41
The remainder pay scratching deadline fee Aikideau (FR) (The Stewart Family) Richard Rowe..................................................... 5 11 7 Aland Islands (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Tim Vaughan......................................... 6 11 7 Alderwood (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Thomas Mullins, Ireland ........................ 8 11 7 All The Aces (IRE) (Mr A. D. Spence) Nicky Henderson ........................................ 7 11 7 At Fishers Cross (IRE) (Mr G. Costelloe) Rebecca Curtis ...................................... 5 11 7 Aupcharlie (IRE) (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ............. 6 11 7 Avoca Promise (IRE) (Bailey-Carvill Equine) Charles Egerton ............................... 7 11 7 Baldadash (IRE) (Mr R. Cooper) George Baker........................................................... 7 11 7 Ballyrock (IRE) (Pearn’s Pharmacies Ltd) Tim Vaughan............................................. 6 11 7 Batonnier (FR) (Mr H. R. Mould) Alan King................................................................... 6 11 7 Benefficient (IRE) (A Shiels/Niall Reilly) A. J. Martin, Ireland.................................. 6 11 7 Boston Bob (IRE) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) W. P. Mullins, Ireland..................... 7 11 7 Brass Tax (IRE) (Mrs Carolyn Kendrick) Ben Case ..................................................... 6 11 7 Brough Academy (IRE) (Mr W. F. Caudwell) Lawney Hill....................................... 6 11 7 Bygones In Brid (IRE) (Mr Harry Redknapp) Alan King........................................... 6 11 7 Close House (Mr R. S. Brookhouse) David Pipe ........................................................... 5 11 7 Cotton Mill (Bloomfields) John Ferguson.......................................................................... 5 11 7 Crescent Beach (IRE) (Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke) Jennie Candlish ................ 5 11 7 Cross of Honour (IRE) (C Booth, J Hughes, M Ogilvy, R Perkins) Charlie Longsdon.................................................................................................................. 5 11 7 Dawn Commander (GER) (Mr Alan Halsall) Charlie Longsdon............................ 5 11 7 Dedigout (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) A. J. Martin, Ireland ............................ 6 11 7 Destroyer Deployed (The Craftsmen) Tim Vaughan ................................................. 6 11 7 Diamond Life (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) Warren Greatrex ................................... 6 11 7 Divapour (FR) (Mr M. Offenstadt) G. Cherel, France................................................ 5 11 7 Dont Back Down (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Gordon Elliott, Ireland..... 5 11 7 Double Ross (IRE) (Options O Syndicate) Nigel Twiston-Davies.......................... 6 11 7 Felix Yonger (IRE) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ................... 6 11 7 Fingal Bay (IRE) (Mrs R. J. Skan) Philip Hobbs ............................................................. 6 11 7 Fiulin (Mr R. J. H. Geffen) David Pipe ................................................................................ 7 11 7 Go All The Way (IRE) (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership) J. T. R. Dreaper, Ireland ...................................................................................................................................... 7 11 7 Hasty Times (IRE) (Mr Colm White) John Joseph Murphy, Ireland ..................... 7 11 7 It’s A Gimme (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Jonjo O’Neill ......................................... 5 11 7 Jigsaw Puzzle (IRE) (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) Warren Greatrex ...................... 6 11 7 Jimbill (IRE) (Mr M. E. Moore & Mr B. Ead) Tim Vaughan...................................... 6 11 7 Keys (IRE) (Seasons Holidays) Nicky Henderson .......................................................... 5 11 7 King’s Realm (IRE) (Alison Thorpe & Don Jones) Alison Thorpe......................... 5 11 7 Knight Pass (IRE) (Mr Malcolm C. Denmark) Warren Greatrex .......................... 6 11 7 Knock A Hand (IRE) (Mr Alan Halsall) Richard Lee................................................... 7 11 7 Lord Gale (IRE) (Mrs Robin Birley) W. P. Mullins, Ireland......................................... 6 11 7 Lord Windermere (IRE) (Dr R. Lambe) J. Culloty, Ireland ..................................... 6 11 7 Make Your Mark (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ......... 5 11 7 Marasonnien (FR) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland .............................................. 6 11 7 Molotof (FR) (Mr S. Munir) Nicky Henderson............................................................... 5 11 7 Monksland (IRE) (Mrs Patricia Hunt) Noel Meade, Ireland ..................................... 5 11 7 Mono Man (IRE) (Mrs Christopher Hanbury) Nicky Henderson .......................... 6 11 7 Mount Benbulben (IRE) (Mr Barry Connell) Gordon Elliott, Ireland ................. 7 11 7 Nagpur (FR) (Miss S. Douglas-Pennant) Venetia Williams ......................................... 6 11 7 Natural High (IRE) (Mr L. M. Power) Paul Rich.......................................................... 7 11 7 Nelson’s Bridge (IRE) (Mr John P. McManus) Nicky Henderson .......................... 5 11 7 Ohio Gold (IRE) (Mr P. M. Warren) Colin Tizzard ...................................................... 6 11 7 Perfect Gentleman (IRE) (Mrs J. M. Mullins) W. P. Mullins, Ireland .................... 7 11 7 Pickapocketortwo (IRE) (YITBA Racing Club) W. P. Mullins, Ireland.................. 8 11 7 Poole Master (Mr G. Thompson) David Pipe ................................................................ 7 11 7 Prospect Wells (FR) (Andrea & Graham Wylie) Paul Nicholls ............................... 7 11 7 Rowan Tiger (Mr Paul Jenkins) Dr Richard Newland.................................................. 6 11 7 Savello (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) A. J. Martin, Ireland ................................. 6 11 7 Sheer Genius (IRE) (O. Finetto) John Joseph Murphy, Ireland............................... 7 11 7 Simenon (IRE) (Wicklow Bloodstock Limited) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ................... 5 11 7 Simonsig (Mr R. A. Bartlett) Nicky Henderson.............................................................. 6 11 7 Sivola de Sivola (FR) (D O’Donohoe, S & P Nelson & D Silvester) Tom George........................................................................................................................... 6 11 7 Sizing Symphony (IRE) (Alan & Ann Potts Partnership) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland ............................................................................................ 6 11 7 Sous Les Cieux (FR) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland......................................... 6 11 7 Sunny Ledgend (Mr Andrew J. Martin) Andrew Martin............................................ 7 11 7 Super Villan (Mr Mark Tamburro) Lawney Hill............................................................. 7 11 7 Sword of Destiny (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Noel Meade, Ireland ........ 6 11 7 Terminal (FR) (Favourites Racing) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ............................................ 5 11 7 Theatre Guide (IRE) (Mrs Jean R. Bishop) Colin Tizzard ........................................ 5 11 7 The Bosses Cousin (IRE) (Mrs J. M. Mullins) W. P. Mullins, Ireland..................... 7 11 7 The Druids Nephew (IRE) (The Stonehenge Druids) Andy Turnell.................... 5 11 7 The Tracey Shuffle (Mrs Jo Tracey) David Pipe............................................................ 6 11 7 Toostrong (FR) (Gigginstown House Stud) W. P. Mullins, Ireland .......................... 5 11 7 Veratan (FR) (The Bellamy Partnership) Venetia Williams ........................................ 5 11 7 Vesper Bell (IRE) (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland................................................ 6 11 7 Walter de La Mare (IRE) (Mr Philip Caffrey) John Joseph Murphy, Ireland..... 5 11 7 All Annalena (IRE) (Mr and Mrs A. E. Pakenham) Lucy Wadham........................ 6 11 0 Theleze (FR) (Ann & Alan Potts Partnership) W. P. Mullins, Ireland ..................... 5 11 0 Secret Edge (Nigel Bunter & David Anderson) Alan King ........................................ 4 10 12 |
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Extremely worrying drift
 3rd fav now on here with nothin up to lay |
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Problem.
More tomorrow.... |
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Small problem with FB acc to Hobbs, will let everyone know tomorro
Why nt just say now  Looks a likely NR with the price now anyway |
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Layed my Simonsig bet off a day to late
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Day too early - it's been a long day!!
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I reckon Boston Bob wins the Neptune anyway.
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This adds more confusion now.
It could be the two new antepost favs don't turn up and Monksland can be favourite! Long odds that happening though, can see at least one of Simonsig and Boston turning up |
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Really disapointed that they wont let us know till tomorrow
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a sleepless night
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So do i Arkle,but he has to be in the race!!
Really think hes the best novice hudler around at further than 2m. |
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/cheltenham-cheltenham-festival-fingal-bay-on-the-drift-for-neptune-after-injury-scare/991482/top/
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Was just about to post that Stront
Hobbs told racingpost.com: "I'm not sure at this stage if this will prevent him from running at the festival. We'll monitor the situation and will know more next week." |
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what's the issue?Boston Bob wins this anyway
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not if he runs in the AB!!
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I hope so boy - it would make my AB book look a lot better if he doesn't run there.
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For the zillionth time THERE IS NO CHANCE THAT BOSTON BOB WILL RUN IN THE ALBERT BARTLETT
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I hope you're right,but i keep hearing it said.
Imo would be stupid to run the best staying nov hurdler in the AB when he would win the higher profile Neptune,but then unfortunately it aint up to me. |
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Boston Bob won't run in the Neptune. End of.
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You can't both be right.
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As much as I think BB is a fantastic horse I'd have slight reservations whether he'd be quick enough just with the sheer size of him. Also there is a ? over the ground
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I'm not saying he'll run in the Albert Bartlett! Connections won't send him over if it's rattling fast ground on the Friday, that's the concern at the moment which is why he's available at a decent price for the race! He won't run in the Neptune though, it's only under consideration if it comes up heavy which it won't!
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Isnt there a big negative stat in the Neptune about 7yr olds as well? I.e. one 7yr old winner ever
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