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Boston Bob 25/1 Gold Cup NRFB BetVictor
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True,the world hurdle looks to sharp for BB judging on his Albert Bartlett run
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 Jasey...6 miles lol |
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Jasey, he won over 20f last time out. He also won a Grade 1 chase over 21f last season.
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On bad ground tho and normally a sedate pace in Ireland as well m8.
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Willie wouldn't just run a horse in the Gold Cup 'for the sake of it'. He's said that the Wylies want to go the World Hurdle and anyway, Willie has Rubi Ball for the Gold Cup.
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Galmoy Hurdle this Thursday looks another penalty kick on paper for Boston Bob.
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It would not surprise me if this horse does run in the Gold Cup. He was a def for the Galmoy but now it's the Cleeve. Big Bucks beats him and hey presto change of plan Gold Cup. Willie Mullins, just don't listen to him as all pie in the sky.
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I must be fcuking crazy but i've just taken some 5/1 ew for the Cleeve Hurdle. He either runs here or nowhere, and Un Beau Martin just finished 2nd in the Galmoy who was thrashed by BB last time out.
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That's fair enough Sint. If Big Bucks has any chinks then every chance. Boston Bob was given a bit of stick when Brindisi Breeze beat him, but that horse could have been a monster. Sadly we'll never know. However, if the field can't beat Big Bucks on Saturday then no hope in March IMO.
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Agreed. Boston Bob is race fit and receives 4lb, too. It's his big chance. Has to be backed as he is an eachway bet to nothing imo. You can look at his rating and think he has a lot to find, but the fact is this is only his 2nd run out of novice company, so it's pretty likely it will improve.
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Only thing I would say is that Un Beau Matin(134) ran to his mark today if you work it out with Mala Beach and Boston Bob was getting 8lb from Un Beau Matin when they met. Therefore needs a lot of improvement to get to 160ish which he'll need against some of these.
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what now?
running out of time and excuses. |
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Gold Cup or miss this year at Cheltenham. No alternative as I see it.
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overhyped horse imo end of.
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Had his ideal conditions today and came up short.
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don't see how they can run him in the Gold Cup when he won't have run over fences for the best part of a year, will be coming off two consecutive falls and has had physical problems which were part of the reason he reverted to hurdles in the first place.
It would be a tad irresponsible to run him in the Gold Cup unless he has a successful prep run over fences beforehand. |
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I thought he ran well considering trip was 3 mile short of the distance he needs
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Ridiculous thing to say Jasey. I think now he is basically not good enough. The form of the RSA from last season is hardly strong.
Nothing to do with 3 miles not being long enough. |
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Last time i'll be backing him in Grade 1's anyway.
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The RSA form is poor from last year. However, he was going to beat them easily IMO. Having said that I doubt he'll win the Gold Cup and doubt we'll see him this year at Cheltenham. Wylies best chance is Tidal Bay and he's 13 but still worth his place but would be amazed if he could pull it off.
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Think they've had an idea aim him at a handicap chase tbh. Think he'd be interesting in old Billy Hill on first day. 2 runs over hurdles probably helped his confidence jumping. Might get some respite of English handicapper and be given 150 or lower possibly.
I'd love to see him sent for a race like the Whitbread tbh. |
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Can see the angle about getting him some confidence/handicapped, but he finished tamely today. I even though a drop back in trip might be suitable.
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Cross country coulld suit him,slow pace and long distance
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What position was hin in when he fell in last years RSA
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In first the race at his mercy
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does he really get three miles on soft ground ?
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Entered in the Grade 3 Chase at Kempton towards the end of next month (used to be Racing Post Chase).Mullins stated in Racing Post this morning he could still go for World Hurdle but 'wants better ground'.
The Kempton race looks potentially quite hot (in comparison to previous years) at initial entry stage so I suppose if BB goes there and runs well he might still turn up in the Gold Cup. |
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They actually need to get him to place in a 3 mile chase IF they want to run in the Grand National. At the moment he does not qualify under their new rules, but has an entry.
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had n't realised that, sint - that sounds a more plausible plan.
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What's the latest? Was 6/6 lto beaten 50 lengths.. something amiss or what?
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you'd be forgiven for thinking so, taken out of both Kempton chase and Bobby Jo on Saturday.
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