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eric_morris
16 Mar 12 16:31
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After the amazing Best Mate then Kauto Star and Denman era we are now back to handicappers winning Gold Cups. Excellent bah humbug. Sad
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Report Far From Trouble March 16, 2012 3:47 PM GMT
We've got Sir Des Champs + Bob's Worth to look forward to Cool
Report eric_morris March 16, 2012 4:53 PM GMT
With Synchronised thats O'Neill, Mullins and Henderson to rely on.  I'm out.
Report thieveslikeus March 16, 2012 5:02 PM GMT
Don't forget Last Instalment.  Hammered Flight Lieutenant at Leopardstown on good ground in a faster time that the Lexus on the same card.
Report eric_morris March 16, 2012 5:06 PM GMT
Not interested tbh the damp squib started with Hurricane Fly, moved onto Sizing Europe, Big Bucks the only glimmer of light, then Boston Bob setting it up for a poor Gold Cup. Not worth all the grief and lies from connections in the build up orthewait since last year.

Never thought I'd say this but roll on the flat had enough of the NH connections bullsh1t.
Report eric_morris March 16, 2012 5:10 PM GMT
The usual green and gold duck egg winners nobody does a thing about the ridiculous rides and form improvements when it matters, punters being shafted all over the place then it is rewarded with a Gold Cup winner. As I say I'm out.
Report FOYLESWAR March 16, 2012 5:41 PM GMT
eric he was rated officially 3rd best ,won a major gold cup trial and was an unexposed horse who had had only 8 chase runs ,some handicapper!
Report judorick March 16, 2012 5:53 PM GMT
it's the same argument as "Al Ferof beat SS in the Supreme last year so should do so again"

It doesn't allow for improvement and after just a handful of runs the winner was entitled to improve. Was already a proven stayer.
Report brandyontherocks March 16, 2012 5:56 PM GMT
its a unique race that throws up crazy priced place horses

we have been spoiled with the class horses the last few years and this year we have witnessed a poor winner imo

but hats off to connections and backers

hopefully some of this years novices will come thro for next year
Report thieveslikeus March 16, 2012 6:25 PM GMT
Not a poor winner, just a normal winner!  Same as last year.  Same as most years until Kauto, Denman and Imperial Commander came along.
Report judorick March 16, 2012 6:28 PM GMT
looks a fast time thieves
Report magic carpet March 16, 2012 7:27 PM GMT
People constantly underestimated this horse and i'm not one bit suprised he won.If you want to appreciate a true sportsman who gives so much to the sport of horseracing then see John McManus
Report unclepuncle March 16, 2012 8:36 PM GMT
eric_morris
When: 16 Mar 12 17:06
Not interested tbh the damp squib started with Hurricane Fly, moved onto Sizing Europe, Big Bucks the only glimmer of light, then Boston Bob setting it up for a poor Gold Cup. Not worth all the grief and lies from connections in the build up orthewait since last year.


PMSL Laugh

Eric backed all the obvious short priced favourites and crys when they lose - what a shrewd operator.Cry

As usual Eric my biggest bet of the year was on the going and I told everyone on here that the best bet I'd ever seen was the 7/2 on good ground - the race results were irrelevant after that came in, though I still won 3 out of the 4 days.ExcitedCool
Report zilzal1 March 16, 2012 8:38 PM GMT
Glad to see that Eric's taken it in such a sporting manner as usualMischief
Report judorick March 16, 2012 8:46 PM GMT
yes he might as well have said "must be shitt because I lost"
Report Eeternaloptimist March 16, 2012 9:00 PM GMT
I underestimated the horses ability to go with them and hearty congratulations to connections. I hope it doesn't sound like sour grapes but had the race been run as it has in recent seasons then I think he would at best have been second.
Report Howdi March 16, 2012 9:49 PM GMT
As usual Eric my biggest bet of the year was on the going and I told everyone on here that the best bet I'd ever seen was the 7/2 on good ground - the race results were irrelevant after that came in, though I still won 3 out of the 4 days.


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