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2 to follow this season
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Was Alan King's assistant. Now has his own licence to train.
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Carobee was trained by David Nicholson wasn't he ?
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Carobee was trained by David Nicholson wasn't he ?
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Yes but he was still in the yard at Jackdaws when Alan took over - couldn't get him sound enough to run. Noel was clearly saddened by his inability to stand the training when I was in his company a few years ago with the person who sold the horse to the Duke.
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At Fishers Cross is defo one to follow this season (as it was last season).
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Looking forward to following At Fishers Cross and Benefficient
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Bit disappointed with the lack of creativity here. Put your head on the block guys and gals. Nominating Festival winners is hardly 'one to follow' material!
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After some of the noises coming out of the yard last year I'll be keeping a close eye on Wonderful Charm. World Hurdle was way ahead of his ability last year, and it sounds like his breathing wasn't right anyway. I was taken with his run in the persian war and can see him mopping up some novice chases in the next few months.
Sticking with PFN, I really think that Rocky Creek will develop into a top class staying chaser. He had a bad time at aintree on good ground, but I reckon he's got bags of stamina, and I'll certainly be taking an interest in him in the hennessy. |
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Puffin Billy for me he was injured/ill on the lead up to the festival last year but looked mightily impressive beforehand.
Diamond King won his bumpers impressively and will be winning now that he goes over timber. |
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^looking forward to diamond king immensely, think he's got huge potential
also agree with what has been said about at fishers cross |
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Anyone any thoughts on Arvika Legionnaire?
I see he's only in the betting for the Champion Chase, of which I think he'd have no chance. I would, however, be interested in the Ryanair. There were times last year when he looked awsome, and then times when he frustrated, but on his last race it looked like it all clicked in to place, and he looked a class apart. I think the intermediate distances would be perfect for him, and could have some tasty battles with Flemenstar over the winter. |
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I was just starting to get excited about him during the arkle when he messed a couple up and dropped away, that wasn't his running at all and he made up for it next time, I'd be very interested in both him and hidden cyclone from Ireland if they ran in the paddy power.
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Cant name 2.
But for me the few to follow are: At Fishers Cross - not had a race yet, reckon he will be a top class stayer. Al Ferof - Group 1 winner over varying distances, i have him as a KG winner, hope Ruby is on board that day. Cut The Cards - A JP mare who is still well ahead of the handicapper. Well Sharp - After his jumping season i had him at least 30lbs ahead of the handicapper after they more than strangled him on his final hurdle outing, then he went to the flat and the rest is history. He will return to jumping no doubt. Merehead - Hopefully they will make full use of his ratings, hurdling or chasing. |
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Oscar Rock
Boston Bob |
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Hey, Sonko's had more than two. In that case I'll add Boston Bob to my two.
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I think I'll use my additional pick on Le Bec then. Very impressed with the run earlier on. Liked the horse last year but it always looked as though it wanted a fence. It showed that today, winning very nicely ahead of the useful Bears Affair. Could be a lively one for the Jewson.
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Broadway Buffalo
Caid du berlais |
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Shutthefrontdoor. Makes his Chase debut at Aintree on Saturday.
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Silviniaco Conti, Faugheen.
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Just noticed that my main horse to follow 'Wrath Of Titans' has recently been switched from Gordon Elliot to Dessie Hughes (it's owned by the Ryanair guy).
No idea what the reason is, but assuming the horse isn't injured I have to say I see this as a massive positive with regards to the horses chances at Cheltenham.  |
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Ptit Zig is my other one
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West wizard
My tent or yours |
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Doctor Harper
My Tent Or Yours |
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Have to admit that despite winning Wrath Of Titans was a bit disappointing yesterday and hardly looked a Cheltenham Festival horse.
Hopefully some hurdles and a longer trip will see him in a better light. |