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tony2914
07 Mar 12 19:32
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have backed menorah and i am optimistic about his chances . does anyone agree ?
Pause Switch to Standard View does anyone give menorah a squeek ?
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Report Glossy March 7, 2012 7:36 PM GMT
I'm on e/w @ 11/1.

I think he has more than a squeak. Very good record at Cheltenham and a festival winner. High rated hurdler which fits the profile of an Arkle winner.

The concern is his jumping, however there is a school of thought who feel that a faster pace in a (slightly) bigger field will actually assist him. He will not have time to ponder his fences which is his problem IMO. He's also spent some time with Yogi Breisner (along with Captain Chris) who has a good record of correcting bad jumping habits.

If it is in with a chance in the run in, there aren't many who will be travelling better
Report tony2914 March 7, 2012 7:42 PM GMT
cheers glossy my thoughts exactly. im on at 14s each way. im just worried as its looking to be a small field maybe the pace will not be as fast as everyone anticipates.
Report Glossy March 7, 2012 7:47 PM GMT
Cue Card will take up the running to ensure the pace is genuine, Tizzard has said as much.

Whilst the race is cutting up, it won't be anything like the fields of 3 that have seen Menorah make his worst jumping errors.
Report ACStafford March 7, 2012 7:53 PM GMT
It definitely has a squeak. The way the race is cutting up, as long as he stays on his feet, he surely can't be far off the places.
Report andy85 March 7, 2012 7:58 PM GMT
I'm on this one.  Think given the course form and the lack of strength in depth in the race he is more than a good chance of at least a place.
Report kingG111111 March 7, 2012 8:51 PM GMT
im on menorah, straight win, **** e/w, absolutely no point mugging yourself off with e/w


                   GET ON!!!
Report paulo47 March 7, 2012 8:56 PM GMT
Imo he doesnt ponder his fences , he has exactly the right attitude but seemingly little brain , rythmic jumping would be fine which means adjusting your stride to a similar take off point which hopefully , as you say YB has worked on . He has all the other attributes . Not sure CC can jump quick enough to lead this lot .
Report andy85 March 7, 2012 9:17 PM GMT
I've done to win too a few days ago with the Paddy Power offer
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