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Belfast
03 Mar 13 22:14
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I had this as my NB bet of the festival, but i'm not too sure if he will appreciate the better ground as much as the rest of the field. His sires progeny statistics show a much better strike rate on heavy than good-firm. Should this be a worry?
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Report judorick March 3, 2013 10:17 PM GMT
yes
Report Graeme83 March 3, 2013 10:48 PM GMT
no - good ground would be ok...but we wont get good ground anyway
Report Ballydoyle March 4, 2013 8:29 AM GMT
Very surprised if this gets up the hill with its flat speed breeding
Report Ramruma March 4, 2013 9:18 AM GMT
By the time the Triumph comes around, we shall have a far better idea of the going.
Report Byerley_Racing March 4, 2013 9:51 AM GMT
the horse has won at Navan, Naas, Roscommon & Leopardstown which are probably 4 of the 5 stiffest finishes in Irish Racing. The 5th is Galway where he was beaten a short head by a plot horse. His form on the track wouldnt lead you to having many concerns about getting up the hill.
Report Ballydoyle March 4, 2013 10:05 AM GMT
Flat form less than mile n a half...Jeremy in its breeding...not for me
Report Tory March 4, 2013 10:11 AM GMT
Agreed Bally - those are the two issues with him. Looks very impressive however
Report Graeme83 March 4, 2013 10:16 AM GMT
Countrywide Flames sire won a 5f sprint. Don't listen to the two above me on this occasion, especially Ballydoyle who i'd be suprised if he was even old enough to bet. Being flat bred is not a negative for the Triumph. Infact it's the opposite.
Report sintonian March 4, 2013 10:18 AM GMT
he has sadlers wells in his breeding. If the horse gets beat it won't be because of stamina.
Report bellfunk March 4, 2013 10:19 AM GMT
Very true Graeme, i like the horse and have it at 16-1 AP, but may well look for an alternative on the day depending on the going.
Report Ballydoyle March 4, 2013 10:31 AM GMT
Graeme83 04 Mar 13 10:16 Joined: 21 Sep 07 | Topic/replies: 7,820 | Blogger: Graeme83's blog
Countrywide Flames sire won a 5f sprint. Don't listen to the two above me on this occasion, especially Ballydoyle who i'd be suprised if he was even old enough to bet. Being flat bred is not a negative for the Triumph. Infact it's the opposite.
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Report Graeme83 March 4, 2013 10:34 AM GMT
Don't worry, you'll get your own back Bally, when FL goes for the Ryanair. All the talk is of rain, which will send him to the Ryanair.  Whoops
Report bluebirdfan March 4, 2013 2:58 PM GMT
Looks a solid each way bet, the Irish have a poor record in this though; due to the 3yo's running on completely different ground all winter?
Report Tory March 4, 2013 4:52 PM GMT
Graeme, I absolutely was not saying that being flat bred is an issue, far from it. The point I was alluding to is that 9/10 winners were by a G1 winning sire, and all of the winners who had run on the flat had placed at 1.4m+.

I certainly wouldn't put anyone off backing but those are two trends he would need to overcome
Report sintonian March 4, 2013 5:36 PM GMT
Katchit was thoroughly exposed plop on the flat before hurdling.
Report Tory March 4, 2013 6:04 PM GMT
He had also come 2nd twice at 1.5 miles and was by a winner or the arc
Report Ballydoyle March 4, 2013 7:28 PM GMT
Tory speaks sense....and people should listen imo
Report sintonian March 4, 2013 9:27 PM GMT
I know Tory.

But he was exposed before hurdling, more runs than Our Conor and a lower rating.

You should probably read who Our Conor is related to if you want to talk breeding.
Report alleged22 March 4, 2013 9:32 PM GMT
you mean saddlers wells/northern dancer lines sint?
Report sintonian March 4, 2013 9:36 PM GMT
plenty of stamina on dam's side, family of Le Moss, Levmoss etc.
Report sintonian March 4, 2013 9:37 PM GMT
^ taken from Weatherby's bloodstock man on twitter.
Report Byerley_Racing March 6, 2013 3:58 PM GMT
here is the sales catalogue page from the day OC was bought in Tatts.

http://www.tattersalls.ie/sales/sept2010/00000193.pdf
Report yort March 6, 2013 7:13 PM GMT
ground shouldn't be an issue as he looks to be a good mover and the NH stats regarding his sire are misleading because his (few) jumping progeny have mainly raced in Ireland and could only race on bad ground so far
Report workrider March 6, 2013 7:26 PM GMT
The 3rd dam was some mare , I remember her running a cracker she was...Having backed Dakali against him lto out , Hoping to add to my ante post bet on him ,To say i was shocked is putting it mildly  ...I 'm hoping against hope that he can turn it arond next week ...With that pedigree you should have no worries about him coming up the hill ....
Report CheltenhamRoar March 6, 2013 7:41 PM GMT
When was the last time the Triumph was won by a NH Bred Horse?
Report Ballydoyle March 7, 2013 8:07 AM GMT
Lovely place lay thisCool
Report sintonian March 15, 2013 4:03 PM GMT
My biggest single winner of the last 6 months.
Report sintonian March 15, 2013 4:03 PM GMT
My biggest single winner of the last 6 months.
Report sintonian March 15, 2013 4:03 PM GMT
My biggest single winner of the last 6 months.
Report Howdi March 15, 2013 6:12 PM GMT
least you knew yr fate early ballydoyle
Report saxon farm March 15, 2013 7:37 PM GMT
The most impressive Triumph winner I have ever seen.
Report sintonian March 15, 2013 11:45 PM GMT
Lol Howdi.

I'm sure Bally will learn from this and deep down is a good egg. Cool
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