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wellchief
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I thought this race deserved a thread of its own.  Usually overshadowed by the Supreme and Neptune (and largely has been this year as well), but I think this is the most competitive out of the three of them this year.

At this stage we've usually got a pretty short favourite, (the likes of Boston Bob, Bobs Worth, Briar Hill, At Fishers Cross etc have all gone off very short) but this year is wide open with four at the top of the market all looking potentially very good horses.

No More Heroes is bred to stay and put in an excellent performance against Shaneshill, a Grade 1 winning bumper horse.  I think he'll appreciate the step up in trip, and if a few of the Giggi ones put in performances that we think they might, there could a lot of cash waiting to go on him on the day.  Going from pretty average bumpers and maiden hurdles to straight into a G2 hurdle race against Shaneshill says they must think a lot of him.

Black Hercules is another one with good bumper form last year, although he didn’t turn up at Punchestown.  He has won a couple of hurdles races already this year, and is another one who will appreciate 3m.  There has been none of the Willie Mullins “which race will he run in” debate, as this has been his target all year.

Blaklion (same connections as The New One) was mightily impressive in winning a good 3m race at HQ giving weight away all round.  Horses like Kings Palace and Coneygree have won this recently, and although for one reason or another, weren’t in the mix in the Albert Bartlett, both have shown this year they are two good quality horses.

He also has very close form with Parlour Games, current favourite for the Neptune, so he has got the form in the bag.

Value at Risk is now with Dan Skelton (from Philip Fenton), and is another one with a touch of class.  Didn’t show his true form in the Champion Bumper, but then ran very well at Punchestown, only finishing 2 lengths behind Shaneshill and a head with Silver Concorde.  Skelton has said that he might not be at his best on spring ground, and he will make a lovely chaser next year, but if he is to take his chance, he warrants respect.

I couldn’t really split the top three in the market at the moment, and Value at Risk could be the wildcard.  I’m not sure if Vyta Du Roc is an intended runner either, but there appears to be decent quality throughout the field, rather than maybe just one or two like in previous years.
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Report TheCollector January 13, 2015 8:08 PM GMT
Black Hercules for me at 10-1. Back to lay job.

Barry Geraghty says No More Heroes needs a bog.
Report SoYouThink January 13, 2015 8:13 PM GMT
Elliott has made know secret of No More Heroes and the regard he has for him but I have a slight inclination they are not prepared to take any kind of risks at this stage of his career. They keep talking about next season and the horse being a chaser. For that reason, I am inclined to hold tough on him until the trainer makes some firmer commitments as regards plans for him.
Report bluebirdfan January 15, 2015 10:37 AM GMT
Last year aside you usually just back the favourite in this and collect
Report Desmond Orchard January 15, 2015 11:17 AM GMT
4 winning favs in 10 runnings, 2 x even money, 11/8, 15/8.
Not exactly a golden goose.
Report tomdeane January 15, 2015 11:57 AM GMT
As a close friend so eloquently put it, this is a 'sac ripper' of a race. It's a brutal test of stamina for young horses and I wouldn't fancy running a big weak baby if I owned him/her, however big a chance he/she looked to hold.
Report Mr Eboue January 15, 2015 12:03 PM GMT
It's a joke race that's what it is.

2m5f of the royal and sunalliance, or whatever the hell it's called nowadays, is fine for a staying novice hurdler.
Report harry callaghan January 15, 2015 12:36 PM GMT
nothing wrong with this race probably my favorite race of the week and deserves its place at the festival
Report Mr Eboue January 15, 2015 12:37 PM GMT
Are you serious?
Report harry callaghan January 15, 2015 12:50 PM GMT
yep it is for stayers whereas the neptune is for speedier types

it has contained far more better horses for the future than the neptune in recent seasons

i love the race
Report TheCollector January 15, 2015 1:57 PM GMT
Should be Supreme and Neptune and that's it. If you need 3 miles wait for Aintree.
Report harry callaghan January 15, 2015 2:28 PM GMT
milsean let the form down of no more heroes today whom he beat in a nhf last year...disappointing run from milsean tbh
Report cufcno1 January 15, 2015 2:59 PM GMT
Tapped for toe,potato race ideal for milsean !
Report bigben the horseman January 15, 2015 8:48 PM GMT
vyta du roc looks taylor made to me. he doesn't shirk a battle and has enough speed to get himself involved
Report wellchief January 15, 2015 10:19 PM GMT
Went for Blaklion and Black Hercules in the end. Both of those will hopefully like good ground, whereas a few have said that the ground may be against No More Heroes.
Report wellchief January 19, 2015 5:00 PM GMT
Blaklion entered in the Cleeve on trials day - bit of a bold entry.

Also entered into a 3m G2 at Doncaster and 2.5m Neptune Trial at Cheltenham on the same day.  Would hope if a big run in one of those two.
Report wellchief January 25, 2015 11:15 AM GMT
Blacklion and Value at Risk both fluffed their lines a little bit yesterday, and a new candidate in Carraci Apache has entered the picture.

I wouldn't give up on the first two though.

No More Heroes running today, and he is another one where we might find out how good he is on better ground.
Report shockster February 10, 2015 12:16 PM GMT
PROMISING novice hurdler Value At Risk is a Grade 1 horse, reckons trainer Dan Skelton who is hoping the six-year-old can fulfil his potential in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham next month.

Beaten when favourite for a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time, Value At Risk is a general 10-1 chance for the Albert Bartlett in which he could provide Skelton with his first festival winner.

The trainer, whose other top-level runner at Cheltenham is likely to be outsider Bertimont in the Stan James Champion Hurdle, said in a Q&A with Racing Post readers on Monday night: "Value At Risk is a Grade 1 horse we think and we're looking at the Albert Bartlett for him."
Report wellchief February 10, 2015 6:43 PM GMT
The worry about VAR for me would be the ground.  Quotes below are from the start of the season

Skelton said: 'Value At Risk is very high calibre. We will be going novice hurdling with him and he has come in fit.

'We would like to get him out pretty soon so that if we want to go for a good novice hurdle later in the winter we can.

'The guy who owns and bred him is a bit nervous that the quicker spring ground is not really his cup of tea.

'So, although we have big novice hurdle aspirations in the spring, they would not be the be all and end all. We have one eye on chasing the following season.'


Blaklion is still the one for me in this.  Got mugged on the line last time out at Donny, were the front two took each other one miles too far out.  14's is a big price imo.
Report delsie777 February 14, 2015 8:24 PM GMT
This is a tough race to get a handle on. Year after year a lot of the main protagonists are lightly raced because connections are never keen to run their novices over a staying trip too regularly. I think it would need to be pretty soft for Value At Risk to take his chance and Fenton kept saying last year that he needed softish ground. It could be soft of course, but I was disappointed that he couldn't win the last day. Time may show that No More Heroes had a more difficult task than first thought when beaten by Outlander etc last time but his previous run against Shaneshill which propelled him to favouritism for this has been devalued a bit by the Mullins camp insisting Shaneshill was not right. The Mullins represenative looks like being Black Hercules and there seems to be a confidence building. Last year they had a similar type in Briar Hill who was backed in the weeks leading upto the festival from 10/1 to 2/1 - only to be wrestled to the ground by David Casey. the Mullins team are due a change of luck in this race, but for a stable who you would imagine this race would be made for, their record is uninspiring. I'm sure that Black Hercules will go off favourite if he makes it - and probably at a much shorter price than the 8/1 currently generally available. However, it may be worth waiting to see the final field and looking for the value then. Perhaps a Gigginstown runner from a less fashionable stable.
Report Can't Catch Me February 14, 2015 8:44 PM GMT
That's utterly ridiculous delsie. Casey didn't do anything wrong.
Report sintonian February 14, 2015 8:52 PM GMT
VAT won his maiden by 22 lengths (form boosted several times since) then finished 2nd in a Grade 2 over 20f where he battled on to the line. Step up in trip is right up his street. He'll ''give you a run for your money'' but might be vulnerable to something more classy, though he was only 2 lengths behind Shaneshill in the Irish Bumper last season. Good horse.
Report delsie777 February 14, 2015 8:54 PM GMT
Sorry CCM - you're quite right. Just one of those things. Pocket talking - was on Briar, Arctic Fire and On His Own that day. One faller and 2 nose losers. What can I say? Thought I was with Ruby or Townend and ended up with Casey.
Report Ibrahima Sonko February 14, 2015 9:02 PM GMT
I think i will be on Blak Lion, even thou his isnt quite good enough to win but his hurdling is the best i seen from a novice this season, cant see him being worst than 4th.
Report Can't Catch Me February 14, 2015 9:31 PM GMT
I'm no Casey fan, but he was unlucky on Briar Hill. That was my biggest low point of last years festival. Has a number of ante post singles and cost me a decent ante post trixie Sad
Report delsie777 February 14, 2015 9:35 PM GMT
With Vautour and Faugheen CCM?
Report Can't Catch Me February 14, 2015 9:38 PM GMT
Faugheen and Quevega mate.

Sadly, I didn't have a penny on Vautour yet he was still the stand out winner last year for me.
Report delsie777 February 14, 2015 9:44 PM GMT
Yeah - he was awesome wasn't he. Not sure what to make of his season. One mistake seems to have cost him his reputation and a crack at The Arkle. Perhaps we will see him at his best in the JLT. I dunno - looks like a Cheltenham 2 miler to me. Do you fancy him over 2 and a half CCM?
Report SoYouThink February 14, 2015 9:47 PM GMT
I also find myself leaning towards Blaklion at the moment although there's something about this race that's telling me to look past those near the top of the betting. And that's not just because outsiders like Bertie's Dream, Brindisi Breeze & Very Wood have won this race recently.

Black Hercules - Only the two runs over hurdles and I suppose it's an obvious thing to say and it gets said so often about novices around now but what has he beaten? It also looks like he'll be heading there without a run since 07Dec14. Also I remember in the lead-up to the Bumper last year the Mullins camp were saying he wanted soft ground (and Shaneshill wanted good ground).

No More Heroes - I like him but the "one for the future" type comments worry me. This horse was minded last season with the future in mind and I think they are taking a careful approach with him again. I know he had excuses on his most recent run.

Caracci Apachi - I thought he took an age to wear down Blaklion. Blaklion probably went for home too soon too.

Value At Risk - Have not seen either of his races but looks short enough in the betting for a horse who was beaten last time out.

So for Blaklion by default but will be looking at those down the betting when plans firm up a bit. Also I'll keep an eye on here to see if anyone can make a case for a dark horse.
Report SoYouThink February 14, 2015 9:52 PM GMT
On the case for Blaklion, I like the fact that he has a bit more experience over hurdles than his main rivals. Also quite experienced from his days as a point to pointer. He hasn't been disgraced in losing to a fancied horse for the Neptune and on his last race he went for home too soon and seemed to get wore down by a very strong stayer. He might even improve for the better ground (two wins on good ground last season) and he's a winner at Cheltenham which is always a plus for any horse going into the Festival.
Report Ibrahima Sonko February 14, 2015 9:53 PM GMT
SYT, what we need is an irish expert to tell us which ones will like the better ground.
Report delsie777 February 14, 2015 9:56 PM GMT
Martello Tower is an interesting one at a price. His attitude is first class and he refuses to ever lie down. If he goes on the prevailing ground I could see him hanging around for a long way. If he got into a battle he might take some holding. This is a race where you often see horses empty in the straight - they go from looking like they have a ton to treading water in a heartbeat. If you watch Martello's races it gives you hope that he might be the type to dog it out.
Report Can't Catch Me February 14, 2015 10:25 PM GMT
Tbh Delsie I do. Going to cost me a packet as I have a few quid on him for The Arkle. But the way he won last time, and the way he seemed to power through the last furlong, he looked like a horse who would easily go further. I know you shouldn't change targets because of one horse, but UDS does look something special, and I have to say, if he was mine, Id fancy the JLT.

Fortunately I have a few bob on at 6-1 to win any race, but it will only get me marginally in front after all the Arkle losses Sad
Report stevo1 February 14, 2015 11:51 PM GMT
Delsie im on Martello Tower,got cracking chance on form,and could improve further for better ground.
Still a big price for this,also backed Thomas Brown who also is
tough as nails.
Report delsie777 February 15, 2015 12:01 AM GMT
Good luck stevo. I do think he has a good chance. Hopefully you'll clear some more to pile on Hargam!
Report wellchief February 15, 2015 9:54 AM GMT
Black Hercules - Only the two runs over hurdles and I suppose it's an obvious thing to say and it gets said so often about novices around now but what has he beaten?7

Agree with that STY.  I have backed him at 10's, but I do think based on what he's achieved so far, he shouldn't be the market leader.  Although he finished well ahead of VAR in the Cheltenham Bumper, that was well and truly reversed at Punchestown.  VAR also has much stronger hurdles form, so I don't see why he should be a bigger price than BH.

That said, with the usual Mullins/Walsh factor, Black Hercules will no doubt go off fav, and probably quite short.  Probably not as short as Briar Hill last year, but pretty short anyway.

I keep coming back to Blaklion at 14's.  Backed him before his defeat at Donny at 11's, but that hasn't put me off him, as I think there are genuine excuses.  I'm tempted to go in again, as outside of the handicaps, I don't think there are many better value 14/1 shots out there at the moment.
Report festivalfanatic February 15, 2015 10:27 AM GMT
Agree about Blaklion wellchief. As long as he doesn't miss the gig, there is no other race for him. Course form and won't mind quicker ground. Hard to keep out of the frame, especially if STD can ride.
Report blackngold February 15, 2015 9:19 PM GMT
What's your views on  fletchers flyers run Yesterday...went for hone Early on ground he didn't seem to relish.  Does anybody know if the spud race is the target still?
Report easygold February 15, 2015 9:46 PM GMT
Killultagh Vic........... is by far the dark horse of the race, when non-runner no-bet comes available........... I have no doubt this fellow will stay 3 miles and hopefully his connections are out spoken and plan a trip across. IMO his jumping improved when the pace is solid t/out, I was shocked to see him run over 2 miles but it did show he can jump fluently at speed. The pace was sedate last timeout and he did miss a few but to his credit he stuck on well. A solid pace at Chel....... he will be a danger to all.
If he does not make it over Blacklion has to be the call to make it a double for the connections in the week. (TNO)
Report bluebirdfan February 16, 2015 7:32 AM GMT
Anyone know why Black Hercules hasn't been seen out in the last few months?
Report wellchief February 16, 2015 11:41 AM GMT
After Nichols Canyon won the other week, Wylie said they were trying to find a race for BH and Shaneshill as they were ready to run, but if they couldn't find one, they'll head straight to Cheltenham.
Report buddeliea February 16, 2015 5:04 PM GMT
Trying to find a race cos they need one??
umm!!
Report SEATHESTARS....NO1 February 16, 2015 6:54 PM GMT
I wonder if shaneshill could A: Run in the supreme and B: Be the dark one that gets quietly gambled on in the days before? Just remembering the champagne fever gamble lol.
Report shockster February 16, 2015 7:34 PM GMT
Has there been any news re Beast Of Burden running. I was quite impressed by how he put Mendip Express away with no fuss.  He was upped from 2m to 3m and took it in his stride.  Now I'm not saying a 4 runner novice at Bangor is the festival but 25/1 interested me for an EW bet.  Can't see it running in a different race after this prep, but the question is will he run?  For the record I've already backed Value At Risk for this.
Report SoYouThink February 16, 2015 7:41 PM GMT
Shaneshill will definitely improve for the better ground. Hard to be sure where he'll run though .... probably avoid Nichols Canyon but then where will he run?

My own opinion is both would be best suited to two miles but the fact they have the same connections along with the trainer having a multitude of options means they will be kept apart.
Report gazovic February 16, 2015 7:55 PM GMT
shockster. Agree with your impressions and Ive backed this horse NRNB 50/1 with Boilsports for the Neptune after Curtis' comments post race at  Bangor. I dont know the owner but doesnt seem like the type to push his trainers around, so not sure 25s for the AB appeals at this stage but I do like him as an ew. seemed to win that well against a decent yardstick
Report shockster February 16, 2015 8:14 PM GMT
Wish I'd heard the comments Gaz, but would seem odd to go from 2m to 3m then go in between come the festival when the horse appeared a genuine stayer.  Just checked Curtis has 10 entered for this however only BoB lucks to have any chance. Carnigli may be ok in time.  She has 5 entered for the Neptune and again only the 2 mentioned have a squeak.

Time will tell but odds on here look more likely the AB or at least I hope so.
Report gazovic February 16, 2015 9:26 PM GMT
From the RP post race blah. Nothing set in stone of course, I''ll have a small interest in either race

QUOTES: We hoped Beast Of Burden would be a Cheltenham horse and although we´re sure he would stay three miles there, we might be more inclined to go over two-mile five [Neptune Investment Management Novices´ Hurdle] - Rebecca Curtis, trainer.
Report shockster February 16, 2015 9:30 PM GMT
Cheers Gaz. Not long before we find out for certain. My pocket wants AB.  A nice prospect whatever they decide.
Report wellchief February 17, 2015 5:40 PM GMT
Dermot Weld now saying Windsor Park likely to go here if we get good ground, over the Neptune.

25/1 is a massive price on him imo
Report Giddy February 24, 2015 7:36 PM GMT
Surprised not more talk on this thread re Definitly Red. Thought his last time out win over Fletchers Flyer was seriously impressive
Was a tad novicey at a few and in my view will come on for that run. He would have finished a lot closer to Black Hercules in last year's bumper if he
hadn't been significantly eased inside the last. 3 miles will be the making of him and I reckon his last piece of form is being underrated,and for me is the best
of the Brits. Any cut and he's a huge player IMO.
Report Can't Catch Me February 24, 2015 7:37 PM GMT
Been keeping everything crossed that was going to happen wellchief. Really, really like him for this race.
Report Can't Catch Me February 24, 2015 7:47 PM GMT
On at 25's as well. PP lowest at 12-1. Does seem a massive price.
Report delsie777 February 24, 2015 7:50 PM GMT
Did pricewise tip up Windsor park for the neptune today?
Report wellchief February 24, 2015 8:28 PM GMT
Yeah, Windsor Park pricewised today for the Neptune.  Took the 10's NRNB for that, to go with the 25's for the AB.  I was hoping Tom wouldn't pick him, in case he drifted for the Neptune, but still happy with 10's.

I think he is a serious horse, and fancy him to place at the very least in which ever race he goes for.  If he goes for the Neptune, I think he'll reverse the form with Nichols Canyon - he was making headway after the last, and the Neptune distance will suit him more than Nichols Canyon imo.

With that though, I think he'd also have a massive chance in the Albert Bartlett.  With Black Hercules not being seen for ages, No More Heroes wanting soft ground, Value at Risk stamina doubts and Blaklion getting beat last time, Windsor Park would have a great chance (even though he too may have stamina doubts), even better when 25/1!

I really like Blaklion, but if Windsor Park lined up in this, I'd fancy him to win it (although I admit that the Deloitte to Albert Bartlett isn't the most natural route).
Report delsie777 February 24, 2015 8:42 PM GMT
He'll have to jump better, Chief and lay up better too. so he will. The thing that puts me off is Weld's festival record. That said, I'm struggling to find a bet in the AB. Don't think he would see which way Nichols Canyon went in the Nep.
Report wellchief February 24, 2015 8:49 PM GMT
I do think Windsor will end up in the Neptune to be fair.  He's ran over 2.5m, but if Weld thought he was a stayer, it was a strange decision to drop him down to the Deloitte.

It was a strange ride both him and Silver Concorde were given in the Deloitte; never of them really ever put into the race.

Yeah, Weld hasn't the best record (no hurdle wins I think), but he's had some decent places - Unnaccompanied and Hisaabaat placed in Triumphs, and Rite of Passage in the Neptune.  His most recent fancy was Galileo's Choice but he should never have gone off fav for the Supreme.
Report delsie777 February 24, 2015 8:58 PM GMT
Aaagghhh... Rite Of Passage - fingers still burning!
Report wellchief February 24, 2015 9:04 PM GMT
Even more fingers burnt in the Bumper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk4Wwx0WDtw

3mins 16s - I was in the stands: "....and here comes Rite of Passage and he's travelling well" (Cue a massive roar from the crowd).."but not as well as Dunguib!" (Cue an even bigger roar from his fans).

Fantastic commentary.  I loved the way he built Rite of Passage's fans hopes up, only to crush them one second later Laugh
Report wellchief February 24, 2015 9:06 PM GMT
....most impressive bumper performance I've ever seen to be fair.
Report ZEALOT February 24, 2015 10:18 PM GMT
The horses in DUNGUIBS bumper on dec 14th , 3 months before the festy  -- boosted the form no end - a spectacularly strong contest
Report DECALEC February 25, 2015 11:45 AM GMT
wellchief
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THINK HE TRAINED RARE HOLIDAY WON TRIUMPH OR SOMETHING BUT MAYBE WRONG AS IM NOT OFTEN RIGHTShocked
Report festivalfanatic February 25, 2015 12:03 PM GMT
You are right DECALEC - 1990. 25/1 poke and the ground was rattling quick.
Report sintonian February 25, 2015 8:06 PM GMT
Why do you think VAR has stamina doubts, Wellchief?
Report wellchief February 25, 2015 8:36 PM GMT
Just think a strongly run Neptune would be more up his street to be honest mate.  Last time at trials day it was a bit of a stop start race, and he travelled and jumped really well, but didn't have the speed to go with them at the end.

However, I think in a Neptune with a good strong gallop, it will play into his strengths where he can use his jumping at pace as an asset.  I don't automatically think a step up to 3m is necessarily what he wants, although I do think I'm in the minority!

He was coming back at at them after being headed, but one of the ones he went past was Vago Collonges, who I thought didn't stay and was dropped back to 2m after, so that might over emphasize VAR's staying ability imo.

I get that Windsor Park is untested at the trip, and he's likely to go to the Neptune anyway, but Windsor is twice the price so worth the risk to find out.
Report sc1883 February 26, 2015 10:45 AM GMT
Vyta Du Roc 16/1 NRNB - Job done!!!
Report TheCollector February 26, 2015 1:03 PM GMT
Black Hercules 10-1
Martello Tower 16-1
Thomas Brown 16-1

All in the book. Anyone else on any of these?
Report bigben February 26, 2015 1:09 PM GMT
I really like Martello Tower. I think he would be a fair bit shorter if he came from a more powerful yard.
Report stevo1 February 26, 2015 4:50 PM GMT
On two of those Collector,like Bigben really like Martello Tower, big price imo still.
Report johnslad February 26, 2015 5:01 PM GMT
Neptune - NH thinks he'll drop Vyto Du Roque back in trip to run in
this instead of the Albert Bartlett.     

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Vyta Du Roc 16/1 NRNB - Job done!!!
NRNB A BIG HELPWink
Report bluebirdfan February 26, 2015 6:40 PM GMT
Don't like the lack of a prep run for Black Hercules. Can see Martello Tower running a big race but don't know if that will be enough
Report sc1883 February 26, 2015 7:33 PM GMT
Typical Hendo, he said on Tuesday defo the 3 miler lol. Also had NRNB 20/1 in the Neptune but i get the feeling Barry would like to ride parlour games in the neptune so will try and convince that Vyta is a stayer! Heard Out Sam working well which may be the reason for the change in heart?
Report stevo1 February 26, 2015 7:50 PM GMT
He stated 2 days ago Vyto goes AB, no runners in Neptune
Report sintonian February 26, 2015 8:36 PM GMT
Think his lack of speed is exactly why he needs 3m, Wellchief. It was only his second start over hurdles and for new trainer too so they'll both be learning.
Report SEATHESTARS....NO1 February 26, 2015 10:41 PM GMT
Out Sam was one of my quick nip down to the bookies have a bet on him for the Neptune after his last time out win. Was also the quickest loser this year too! Backed him for AB soon after hearing that news at 16s so in theory got 12s (same stake as neptune) though i don't like him in that half as much as i would have done in the neptune.
Report SEATHESTARS....NO1 February 26, 2015 10:44 PM GMT
In fact scrub that, ive just checked my file on computer and i aint backed it for AB at all, which could be a blessing in disguise seeing the size of the odds now on here compared to what price he was.
Report shockster February 27, 2015 5:59 PM GMT
"Beast Of Burden is in good form will go for either the Neptune or the Albert Bartlett, probably the Neptune," said Rebecca Curtis.

"Carningli will probably run in the Albert Bartlett and Foryourinformation will probably run in that race as well.
Report sc1883 March 5, 2015 8:10 AM GMT
Vyta Du Roc confirmed for the Neptune, personally think 3 miles more suitable but believe Out Sam working well at home so rather than having 3 in one race and zero in the neptune they have sent Vyta to the 2.5 mile race.
Report alleged22 March 5, 2015 8:36 AM GMT
that's good news for me Happy
Report wellchief March 5, 2015 8:44 AM GMT
And me. For ages I've never understood why Vyta was 33 and Parlour Games 6's for the Neptune was a neck in it.

Just need Windsor Park in this and I'll be well happy with my position in both.
Report ImSoLuckyLucky! March 11, 2015 8:49 PM GMT
TTT
Report wellchief March 13, 2015 8:06 PM GMT
Well done to Delsie and Stevo who put Martello Tower up in this a month ago.

Blaklion didn't jump well at all, and could tell miles out he was never going to be involved - he was one of my strongest fancies for the week, espcially after Vyta and Parlour Games in the Neptune.

No More Heroes looks like a really good RSA type for next year.  Front three look hard as nails.

Don't know what to make of Value at Risk and Black Hercules after that.
Report marvinho March 13, 2015 8:18 PM GMT
That's the second time that Value at Risk has travelled like a very good horse and found relatively little off the bridle.  Trainer has I think said he's very much a horse for the future so perhaps they haven't pushed him too hard this year?
Report festivalfanatic March 13, 2015 9:54 PM GMT
I am a big fan of Bryan Cooper and mistakes happen but this was one of the worst rides of the week. He will have better days.
Report Eeternaloptimist March 14, 2015 12:08 AM GMT
I'd be interested to know what he was thinking there.
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