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Willie Mullins chase watch
Willie Mullins chase watch
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I once read on another thread a comment saying if wullie wasn't a racehorse trainer he would be a politician, how true that comment is, politicians are liars, and fleecing the public purse with expenses most the time while wullie keeps everyone in the dark while mopping up the prices on set races by running his novice horses over wrong distances
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The best comment I read over the last few days is how Willie Mullins has a tendency to aim his Chasers at Grade 1 without getting the experience first. A case in point being Champagne Fever whose one mistake at Grade 1 pace did for him. I am intrigued that Ballycasey who was one time favourite for todays Leopardstown race then was made a non runner. I wonder if after CF's travails on Thursday if Ruby might have suggested a little more practice at a lower grade might make more sense before taking on Grade 1 horses?
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I reckon todays race was fairly competitive and may take its toll. Dont think WM normally runs his RSA horses over long distances before the festival especially if the opposition looks strong.
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Any update on ballycasey?
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Don't hold your breathe. Even Ruby has had the Mullins muzzle put on him by the Oirish Howard Johnson.
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Would ideally like to see Ballycasey get another two chase runs before Cheltenham but time is getting short for that. Although he didn't run at Christmas I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. A nice little graded race over 2m 4f would be ideal.
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id like to see him run twice aswell but if its only the once so be it, quite clear they are not prepared to see him run on bottomless ground like some of their others
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Maybe he will run in 2ml 5f grade two in Leopardstown on the Saturday of the Irish Champion Hurdle meeting. Texas Jack beat Lord Windermere by 1/2 length in last years renewal.
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You'd hope they'd learn the lesson from Boston Bob last year where he only had 2 races prior to RSA. Ballycasey also hasn't had much racing so lacks a lot of experience. I'm on at 36 in here and 33/1 SJ so hoping to see him twice more before the RSA. Think he should appreciate sprig ground as well
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Boston Bob was unlucky last year though to be fair
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Tell me bout it Bally that horse cost me last twice at Festival big time, got Ballycasey in nice doubles with Faugheen.
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Agree he was Balky and I was as gutted as anyone - had at 8/1 and also in a 25/1 double with the fly. I'd moved down to the raised standing area by the first fence so happened right in front of me - was dejected.
Doesn't take away from the fact that maybe a reason was his lack of chase experience. 1st and 2nd had run three or fours times beforehand |
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Mean 'Bally' and last fence! Damn safari on iphone!
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I was on Boston Bob at 8/1 and Lord Windermere at 33/1 25/1 16/1 so I wasn't totally bothered about his fall lol...if lyreen legend had won I'd have went to counselling!!still.....jane mangan falling off Oscar delta at 28/1 was Gods revenge.stupid cow
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You do wonder whether if he had an extra race under his belt whether he would've stayed on feet...if he jumped the last he would've won.
I'm on Ballycasey also and want him out running Mullins. |
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Think you might be the first lord Windermere backer Bally who has actually admitted that Boston Bob would have won!
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Bally......I backed both Lyreen and Oscar Delta
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I'm adamant Boston Bob would've won yes.
Fabulous...feel your pain. I was watchin Foxhunters just next to parade ring and gettin excited...when that cow fell off some guy went "yes and started laughing"...turned to him with the evils and my mate had to calm me down from attacking him!!28/1 I had for 50ew. |
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I'm just laughin to myself waiting for someone like Graeme83 going "after timing!prove it!if you didn't tell me then it couldn't have happened!etc etc...lol
Hence posted bets this year on stevos thread. The Lord is in there but he ain't winning nothing in March |
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i hope you thanked your mate bally after
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28's for me too Bally, though only for a tenner, was a sore one. One day I might laugh at it
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I did Alleged lol...followed by a few sherberts!
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Sir Des Champs out no surprise...when laying off Silvi last night there was nothing on lay side for SDC
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