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33/1 generally available and worth taking IMO before he runs today. Hopefully no mishaps and we'll see where we stand. Can't see the differential in prices between him and Favourite Bellshill 8/1. Using Balko Des Flos & Gangster as yardsticks there's little between them and if anything I'd have COI in front. He also got within 3l of Uknowwhatimeanharry in the Albert Bartlett and has other course form meaning we know he acts around Cheltenham. Ballyoptic has since been easily beaten by Uknowwhatimeanharry (Basically World Hurdle Fav now) but he'd previously took the scalp of Bellshill. There are of course many with chances but 33/1 is way too big given the form facts.
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Adequate start beating 135 rated Duelling Banjos 27L eased down. Jumping can only get better although never looked like falling. It will be interesting to see where he goes next and should be upped in grade.
Did the job without getting you sitting up in your chair taking notice of the performance IMO.
Agree Duffy, but hard to do that against 2 horses. As I said adequate start.
Before today, I had a slight inclination of he would end up in the 4 miler. But that is just a personal view of Albert Bartlett horses being stepped up rather than staying at 3 miles. Today didn't really strengthen or weaken that view. I agree RE: 33/1 being a nice price for the RSA. It's a shame you can't bet EW on the 16/1 available on any Festival race. Hard not to be impressed with the chasing debut though
Heard a few people make the same association between the AB and the 4miler. However, 5 of the last 7 RSA winners actually ran in the previous season's AB with varying success. Therefore, If COI is good enough, then I think he should run in this. One problem I do foresee though is if Thistlecrack ends up in this race then he may not run due to Tom Scudamore being unavailable. Although doubt he'd beat him anyway.
Fagan should be given a mention on his 2nd in the AB and available at 50/1 but heard no plans on what he's doing.
From what we've seen so far this season I think Henderson has a strong hand with Different Gravy & 00Seven and 25/1 would appeal to me if this was the target but JLT might be where he goes.
Fagan should be given a mention on his 2nd in the AB and available at 50/1 but heard no plans on what he's doing.
From what we've seen so far this season I think Henderson has a strong hand with Different Gravy & 00Seven and 25/1 would appeal to me if this was the target but JLT might be where he goes.
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