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Willoughby Court is Fav here and looks the one to be on. More so to me because of his Neptune win over Neon Wolf than what he's achieved over fences. Also the lack of competition makes him look stronger. Yanworth, Footpad, Sceau Royale, Petit Mouchoir all seem likely to contest other races. Where will Finians Oscar go but wherever it is he needs to improve his fencing but has obviously got an engine if he can put it all together. Benatar looks like a runner and I'm sure will run well. Of the others Sutton Place looks like he could be very good, but does he need soft? Bamako Moriviere has some very smart form, but news on him is very quiet if non existent. So it's hard to get away from Willoughby Court IMO.
I really like Fountains Windfall for the RSA and have backed him for that with Monalee, but he is 40/1 NRNB for this and entered on Saturday in the Listed Chase over 2m4f as well as the 3m Hcp at Kempton. I believe he'd have beaten Black Corton at Xmas and he's rated 155 so think he'll go 3m route but NRNB 40/1 has to be worth a small go in an open looking JLT. If he were to run in the listed Chase and go close it may sway connections.
I really like Fountains Windfall for the RSA and have backed him for that with Monalee, but he is 40/1 NRNB for this and entered on Saturday in the Listed Chase over 2m4f as well as the 3m Hcp at Kempton. I believe he'd have beaten Black Corton at Xmas and he's rated 155 so think he'll go 3m route but NRNB 40/1 has to be worth a small go in an open looking JLT. If he were to run in the listed Chase and go close it may sway connections.
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I should add that Fountains Windfall also needs to learn to jump but that's in the price. 
Al Boum Photo would have interested me but not at the 33-50% reduced nrnb odds - bloody waste of time.
Would be handy to know what the owners are thinking re Footpad and Sceau Royale.
Both in the Arkle? or split them up?
Both in the Arkle? or split them up?
They've said that they have no objection to running them both in the Arkle Bud and they do have form for doubling up in races.
Nonetheless, I couldn't have Sceau Royale for any race at Cheltenham, lovely animal, but it doesn't seem to be his course.
Nonetheless, I couldn't have Sceau Royale for any race at Cheltenham, lovely animal, but it doesn't seem to be his course.
Cheers Des
That sounds like its not set in stone,so we will probably have to wait until the week before we know for sure.
Personally I think it is the best race for both, but we do know how some of the owners like to have a go at winning two races.
That sounds like its not set in stone,so we will probably have to wait until the week before we know for sure.
Personally I think it is the best race for both, but we do know how some of the owners like to have a go at winning two races.
The below courtesy of RUK website sounds like it's RSA Only. NRNB so not too worried.
Anthony Honeyball is keen to get a run into Fountains Windfall this weekend before stepping back up in class for the Reynoldstown Chase at Ascot next month.
He holds two entries at Kempton and one at Warwick after falling when leading the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
"I've put him in all sorts, my head is a bit scrambled when it comes to him, I'm just trying to get some luck," said Honeyball.
"He's in a Listed chase at Kempton but I'm sure that won't be the right race for him, he's in a three-mile handicap and one that was reopened as well. I just need to get a clear round into him somewhere.
"To say he's fallen the last twice, he's not a bad jumper. I watched Kempton again and he jumped fantastically but just gave one a nudge and laid down basically.
"The Reynoldstown is where I want to run him and I need something between now and then. We've been to the races twice and not had a hard race so it would be a good to get a run now then it's a month to the Reynoldstown and a month until the RSA."
Anthony Honeyball is keen to get a run into Fountains Windfall this weekend before stepping back up in class for the Reynoldstown Chase at Ascot next month.
He holds two entries at Kempton and one at Warwick after falling when leading the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
"I've put him in all sorts, my head is a bit scrambled when it comes to him, I'm just trying to get some luck," said Honeyball.
"He's in a Listed chase at Kempton but I'm sure that won't be the right race for him, he's in a three-mile handicap and one that was reopened as well. I just need to get a clear round into him somewhere.
"To say he's fallen the last twice, he's not a bad jumper. I watched Kempton again and he jumped fantastically but just gave one a nudge and laid down basically.
"The Reynoldstown is where I want to run him and I need something between now and then. We've been to the races twice and not had a hard race so it would be a good to get a run now then it's a month to the Reynoldstown and a month until the RSA."
Al Boum Photo is very interesting, Tycoon Prince franked the form earlier in the season and could turn out to be a fair chaser - one to note if turning up in a handicap too.
Personally, I feel Aintree would suit him better, so maybe a disappointing effort at Cheltenham ??? and then you never know biggish odds for Liverpool in a smaller field.
TBF the RSA is a minefield so far this season, I have backed Monalee at 16/1 and Mia`s Strom at 33/1 and both have fallen last timeout but if the going is proper good to soft I can see Mia`s out running those odds.
TBF the RSA is a minefield so far this season, I have backed Monalee at 16/1 and Mia`s Strom at 33/1 and both have fallen last timeout but if the going is proper good to soft I can see Mia`s out running those odds.
If the RSA is a minefield this race is quicksand after the scratching of Death Duty whose injury I'd apportion blame on connections running him in a 2m chase when clearly the horse would find the speed too pacy (probably) resulting in his season-ending injury. Both the market leaders ie Willoughby Vurt and Finians Oscar are not natural jumpers, the rest I have little knowledge of.
My two representatives in the RSA are Yanworth (courtesy of his 2nd in the Neptune) and Finians Oscar (Tolworth winner) but again both are not natural fencers. Hopefully, the extra 4f would compensate for that inadequacy.
My two representatives in the RSA are Yanworth (courtesy of his 2nd in the Neptune) and Finians Oscar (Tolworth winner) but again both are not natural fencers. Hopefully, the extra 4f would compensate for that inadequacy.
Slap a pair of cheekpieces on Finian's Oscar on better ground and he'd be a different animal. He actually has a lovely jump in him as proved when he bolted up around Cheltenham 3 runs back. They made a mistake running him over 2 miles and it was a cracking effort last time in Ascot when he would have given Benatar 5lb and a beating in a few more strides. (Having been too careful over his fences on the first circuit). He jumped well on the final circuit in Ascot so we know he can jump, and we know he has a massive engine. I can't wait to see him next time out. Im confident he will jump well all the way around next time and he will look a silly price(12s in a place at the moment)for the JLT. People are too quick to crab horses. Especially horses of this lads calibre. Every Novice has to learn their trade. Some just take a little longer than others. Team Tizzard still have 9 weeks to get him jumping solidily. Thats loads of time. One thing is for sure which i am 100 per cent confident in and is that Finian's is a more talented horse than Willoughby Court. (whom i think should be going RSA).
Looks like connections may disagree,talking about reverting back to hurdles for a tilt at the Stayers.
Have to say,he aint looked a natural to me over fences.
Have to say,he aint looked a natural to me over fences.
I am a big fan of THE STORYTELLER in this race. I have considered all handicap options and all graded options and to me he is clearly a 2m4f play. Entered in Grade 3 over the trip in Ireland on Saturday and if he won that by 2 or 3 lengths he would be over the 145 rating for the Close Bros Novice Hcap, and fall firmly into this races radar. Got on at 20/1 NRNB for the JLT this evening. Left all of the other races, and fingers crossed for Saturday.
Fountains Windfall now has an Official rating of 158. Obviously not going to run here, but a serious player in the RSA. Invatation Only quite impressed me over the weekend for this, could go RSA but not ran over 3m to date and with doubts about many runners in this, I'd run him here.
As an Invitation Only RSA backer at 33's I hope you are wrong shockster!!
Think Al Boum Photo might be the key.. he looks the speedier of the two and if he impresses at the Dublin Festival, I could see him being Ruby's ride in this, leaving IO for the RSA... fingers crossed anyway.
Think Al Boum Photo might be the key.. he looks the speedier of the two and if he impresses at the Dublin Festival, I could see him being Ruby's ride in this, leaving IO for the RSA... fingers crossed anyway.
do you think invitation only will definitely run at cheltenham can't catch me?
serious question by the way, i'm not convinced they won't just wait for fairyhouse
serious question by the way, i'm not convinced they won't just wait for fairyhouse
I suppose you never know with WPM, but I see no reason why not if he's fit and well harry. He looks one of their very best novice chasers, possibly only behind Footpad in the pecking order imo, and they always want their best at Cheltenham. Wylie always keen to have as many runners there as possible too.
He only missed last year because he had a setback, but was being talked about as a Cheltenham horse all season.
He only missed last year because he had a setback, but was being talked about as a Cheltenham horse all season.
i think you have a nice voucher if he rocked up in rsa but mullins on about not running him now till meeting it is just a bit smelly, who knows
Why smelly?
Similar campaign to a horse like Getabird for instance? In fact one more run... He has said other top prospects like Next Destination may go staright there? The Dublin festival might come a bit quick after his last run and there probably aren't many options after that.
Especially if he is going for the more gruelling RSA... makes sense to keep him nice and fresh. Only 8 weeks to go after all and he ran a few days ago!
Similar campaign to a horse like Getabird for instance? In fact one more run... He has said other top prospects like Next Destination may go staright there? The Dublin festival might come a bit quick after his last run and there probably aren't many options after that.
Especially if he is going for the more gruelling RSA... makes sense to keep him nice and fresh. Only 8 weeks to go after all and he ran a few days ago!
just these comments below can't catch me, when he says "if he goes to cheltenham he will go straight there" make of that what you will but i wouldn't be certain he would definitely go and the powers gold cup must be in the back of there minds tbh but if he ran he would have a big chance no doubt...i'm just trying to sort him out
Invitation Only was cut to as short as 6-1 for the JLT Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Mullins senior confirmed his charge could now head straight to Prestbury Park. He said: "He was very good and I thought his jumping was very good."I thought he was only idling in front. He's a horse that's starting to show the promise he showed early in his career."It's a nice stepping-stone for him. If he goes to Cheltenham he might go straight there. We were looking at the Dublin Racing Festival but maybe we don't need to go there and he could just go straight to Cheltenham for something there."We'd be looking at a longer trip, I suppose, as he stays and he jumps. He can run in anything."
Invitation Only was cut to as short as 6-1 for the JLT Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Mullins senior confirmed his charge could now head straight to Prestbury Park. He said: "He was very good and I thought his jumping was very good."I thought he was only idling in front. He's a horse that's starting to show the promise he showed early in his career."It's a nice stepping-stone for him. If he goes to Cheltenham he might go straight there. We were looking at the Dublin Racing Festival but maybe we don't need to go there and he could just go straight to Cheltenham for something there."We'd be looking at a longer trip, I suppose, as he stays and he jumps. He can run in anything."
Brace yourself everyone,...Finian's Oscar could be heading this way once again, his trainer has opined (apparently).
Well he didn't stay 3 miles on Saturday so their only hope is back at 2.5 with a wind op. They are running out of ideas though.
Novicey jumping against stamina limitation, the two conundrum of Finian's Oscar. His 1st foray into 3m was on atrocious heavy ground thus the general consensus was he did not stay the distance. However, if the ground is good or better at the forthcoming Festival together with a quicker pace of the JLT compare to the RSA the JLT distance would not be in his favour - the RSA would be more suitable, I believe. Similarly, the Stayers, I'd think.
Prior to his run in the Cleeve Hurdle connections were adamant the Stayers was the race - no more fences this season - and 3m would not be an issue; a knee jerk decision making process seldom bear fruit in the long run. Each to his own.
Prior to his run in the Cleeve Hurdle connections were adamant the Stayers was the race - no more fences this season - and 3m would not be an issue; a knee jerk decision making process seldom bear fruit in the long run. Each to his own.
Unless the horse and the stable make a massive improvement I can't see FO winning anything at Cheltenham-may be a novice chase at Aintree.
With Finian's Oscar (FO) having been subjected to indifferent running plans so far maybe the Aintree Hurdle over 2m 4f could be the (only) race for him this season. I agree, on present form unlikely to be winning anything at the Festival for both horse and trainer.
Tizzard races his horses into the ground. They're past their best by time March rolls along. I'd freshen Oscar up and keep him over hurdles for maybe one more race then go to grass. Bring him back next season over fences with another year on him. He's only 6
He had a very productive season last season when running mainly over 2m 4ish. His best run by far this season has been when he has lined up over 2m 4ish (At Cheltenham). Now, (finally) it has been decided he will run next over 2mile 4ish. Correct decision by connections to go back to the distance that the horse has been most successful at.
Hells teeth! Is there a thread that Finian's fkin Oscar is yet to infest?
Bad enough he has his own, vastly over-populated, thread - but at least you can ignore that.
I thought all the Yorkhill speculation was ridiculous, but at least he's been there and done it.
I don't get the obsession with this lad. There will be approx 90 horses that run into a place at this years festival, I doubt he's one of them.
Bad enough he has his own, vastly over-populated, thread - but at least you can ignore that.
I thought all the Yorkhill speculation was ridiculous, but at least he's been there and done it.
I don't get the obsession with this lad. There will be approx 90 horses that run into a place at this years festival, I doubt he's one of them.
I dont really get it either, but it is rather funny reading some of the comments.
tricky race this one, what's the consensus as to why Willoughby Court lost last time out? Is it because he made a bad mistake at a fence near the end? Monalee looks a real danger, but will Invitation Only improve for the better ground and likely quicker pace?
Only a small interest in Finian's Oscar (win any race at the Festival) after my main bet Death Duty had been sidelined for the season due to an injury; Willoughby Court stuffed me at the last Festival beating my banker the ill-fated Neon Wolf so could be my nemesis again. But Monalee had decent form this season and last thus could be the one with the best chance of all.
Finian’s Oscar has been a buzz horse all his life! Just doesn’t appear to be as good as everyone thinks! It’s very simple
Looks like the stable are clutching at straws now, just to get him to Cheltenham!
But it could be the stable. I suspect that Hobbs and Tizzard both have a low grade infection which is stopping a lot of horses running to form.
That’s very true, just seems more than an infection to me as it’s been all season with Finian’s Oscar!
does anybody know which race Cyrname is being aimed at? got a good form line with Sceau Royal through Shantou Rock
Finians started off by being very cautious at fences but still won comfortably enough at Chepstow and Cheltenham. Since then, like most of his stablemates, things have gone downhill.
Bloob - entries for this race & the Arkle. Will surely go JLT route & on his last running looks appealing to me... 33s on exchange & 20s on street currently. Longer in betting for the Arkle.
Modus back on the track tomorrow at Kempton. Looked very good over fences first two runs and then fell last time out in heavy going at Exeter. A good winning return could see him shorten significantly for the JLT. Hope he pulls it off. AP pocket talking !!!
like the look of Gary Moores Benatar, Pulled the whole way round at Ascot as if they weren't going quick enough for it and he rates it very highly. looks a good play to me at about 10's as most of whats above it in the market have other more likely targets.
Just taken advantage of Sky's offer of money back as a free bet
£20 on Modus 9/1,
Liked his jumping at Kempton and think hes value.
£20 on Modus 9/1,
Liked his jumping at Kempton and think hes value.
I like Modus too. Have done since first couple of runs over fences. Set back at Exeter when he fell but he will be a big winner for me should he get home. Been betting on him for a few months and got a range from 12's to 20's. Really hope Willoughby Court makes it to the Festival. I have him in a few big price multiples/acca's. All getting very real all of a sudden and thus exciting.
Willoughby Court confirmed to be missing the Festival.
Must be tempting for connections of Monalee to switch to this race now...
Can see your point CCM, having beaten Invitation Only last time, but Monalee looks every inch a 3 miler to me, so I'd still go RSA, despite it looking like a tougher race.
I might have a bit of the 9/2 NRNB though, just in case - he has a huge chance in which ever race he goes for.
I might have a bit of the 9/2 NRNB though, just in case - he has a huge chance in which ever race he goes for.
I think there has to be a chance connections will move Monalee to the JLT. Davy Russell, who has ridden both, has made it very clear he thinks Presenting Percy is a better horse and Monalee has beaten just about everything else including Invitation Only over 2m5f. He is 2/2 over 2m4f and 2m5f. If he was mine he would be switched the the JLT. And for once this is not my pocket talking. Just common bl00dy sense !
noel fehily can ride him in the rsa so no drama there tbh...the rsa is far less competitive to me and i can't remember a gold cup horse running in the jlt and that is where monalee future lies...he should run in the rsa with fehily on and he'll take the beating in that race imo
Sir Des Champs springs to mind Harry, he was second in 2 GCs after winning a JLT.
I think Monalee will run in the JLT and I think its the weakest of the 2 races.
I'd say there's every chance Fehily will ride him anyway
I think Monalee will run in the JLT and I think its the weakest of the 2 races.
I'd say there's every chance Fehily will ride him anyway
so would you call the jlt a trail for the gold cup?
i would not
i would not
The Arkle is surely the best Gold Cup trial...Sizing John, Long Run, Best Mate, War Of Attrition, Kicking King
totally agree or the rsa
anyway i'm not a fan of the jlt and have put a lot of research in and really want to bet the horse for the rsa so will be sickened if they change route tbh as he is my nap if running in the rsa
anyway i'm not a fan of the jlt and have put a lot of research in and really want to bet the horse for the rsa so will be sickened if they change route tbh as he is my nap if running in the rsa
He'll have a big chance whichever road he goes.He's beaten Invitation Only last time and he's now fav for the JLT, which is why I think they will be tempted. Gigginstown will have multiple runners in both races so I'd be reasonably sure Fehily will ride regardless. I could be way off though and the RSA may well be the target.
he would obviously have a clear chance in both yes
however i think there is only one race for him and think it'll be an error to change and you have to remember they must have there money on...anyway here's hoping they run him against the percy horse and the percy horse takes the money
however i think there is only one race for him and think it'll be an error to change and you have to remember they must have there money on...anyway here's hoping they run him against the percy horse and the percy horse takes the money
Got outstayed over 3m at the Festival last year Harry. Must be on their mind.
can't catch me... lets not talk nonsense in regards the horse's staying ability please, he was just beaten by a better horse on the day but he certainly stays hence why he ran at christmas over 3 miles and has won 2 hurdle races over staying trips...
everyone says the elliott horse didn't get home that day but elliott openly says the horse didn't travel well and had came up light in the lead up to the race...so is he a short runner i don't think so, time will tell
anyway we have a difference of opinion in regards the race he should run in but i'll be peaved if they go the other route and trying to find a proper bet at this meeting is proving not easy to find and is fecking me off tbh ha ha
everyone says the elliott horse didn't get home that day but elliott openly says the horse didn't travel well and had came up light in the lead up to the race...so is he a short runner i don't think so, time will tell
anyway we have a difference of opinion in regards the race he should run in but i'll be peaved if they go the other route and trying to find a proper bet at this meeting is proving not easy to find and is fecking me off tbh ha ha
Have to agree that the JLT will suit his style of running,loves to bomb out and is electric over fences. Think doing that in the RSA he's a sitting duck but good luck with the bets!!!
harry - I 100% agree the RSA is a better GC trial. I 100% agree Noel Fehily being onboard is not a negative. My point was that Davy picking PP over Monalee definitely is a negative. I 100% agree Monalee gets 3m. However, I think the JLT is an easier race for him to win and the owner is a small owner (2 horses I think) and I am sure he would love to win a Championship race at The Festival. And for the record I think Presenting Percy could be a bit special. Time will tell. A Monalee JLT and Presenting Percy RSA double appeals !!!
Apologies for talking nonsense for having a different opinion to you Harry.
I think PP will outstay him in the RSA. Let's see what happens in a couple of weeks.
I think PP will outstay him in the RSA. Let's see what happens in a couple of weeks.
He's obviously got a decent shout in both but I'd go for the JLT if he were mine as there are more ticks in the box imo - sorry Harry.
apologies if i sounded funny catch me it wasn't meant to but in regards staying, i don't agree
anyway the consensus appears to be he should run in the jlt on here in fact it's everyone against me lol
i disagree with russells opinion and know which camp i'm in...it could be an expensive experience if they both face off for me...lets hope the race takes place between the 2 horses and fingers crossed people take russells opinion on who is best so we can get a good price on the good horse
anyway the consensus appears to be he should run in the jlt on here in fact it's everyone against me lol
i disagree with russells opinion and know which camp i'm in...it could be an expensive experience if they both face off for me...lets hope the race takes place between the 2 horses and fingers crossed people take russells opinion on who is best so we can get a good price on the good horse
I could be wrong but i thought Davy has an agreement to ride all of PJ Reynolds' (PP owner) horse's? Definitely heard something like that before. Regardless i think he'd have some loyalty to an owner/trainer who have given him 2 recent Cheltenham winners. Wouldn't read too much into the riding arrangements myself.
I'd agree Monalee has a better chance here - he's beaten Invitation Only already - than the RSA. I think Presenting Percy is a special dish there (I hope).
Not everyone Harry....looks an RSA horse to me.
But of course he could be capable of a big run in the JLT as well, hes very good imo.
But of course he could be capable of a big run in the JLT as well, hes very good imo.
I think the JLT will develop into a major Gold Cup trail in time. It's suffering from being new and so not quite as 'big' a pot as The Arkle or RSA, but that will change.
We will never know, but had they not changed their mind on Vautour (and that horses subsequent death), it could easily have a Gold Cup winner on it's roll and as has been pointed out, Sir Des wasn't far away.
Given the attritional nature of the RSA, which used to have a reputation for destroying horse - unfairly in my view, I expect more and more top prospects will take in the easier option.
As regards Monalee, I see him as RSA type, I know he's won over the shorter distance, but they'll be going faster in a JLT and I think his stamina is his strength. I don't see the race as a penalty kick for PP at all, sure he's good and has a good chance, but it's not like he's head and shoulders above the others. I wouldn't be afraid to take him on with Monalee at all.
We will never know, but had they not changed their mind on Vautour (and that horses subsequent death), it could easily have a Gold Cup winner on it's roll and as has been pointed out, Sir Des wasn't far away.
Given the attritional nature of the RSA, which used to have a reputation for destroying horse - unfairly in my view, I expect more and more top prospects will take in the easier option.
As regards Monalee, I see him as RSA type, I know he's won over the shorter distance, but they'll be going faster in a JLT and I think his stamina is his strength. I don't see the race as a penalty kick for PP at all, sure he's good and has a good chance, but it's not like he's head and shoulders above the others. I wouldn't be afraid to take him on with Monalee at all.
Same here Des, I think Presenting Percy is good, but far from unbeatable.
To me Monalee is a 3 miler, but I do think his connections have a dilemma. Play to the horses strengths and put him in the race that will suit him best (RSA?) Or put him in the one where it all might be a bit quick for him, but holds the current fav on form and looks a weaker race (JLT?)
I think there are 3 good ones at the top of the RSA betting (Percy, Monalee and Black Corton), but I'm struggling to find any in the JLT. Invitation Only might prove me wrong, but could never bring myself to back him after the build up he had as a novice hurdler but ultimately failed (me having done a few quid) - blinkered view I know.
I like the JLT as a race and I like 2.5m as a distance over hurdles and fences, especially for novices. They don't get run off their feet, but it doesn't really bottom any of them.
To me Monalee is a 3 miler, but I do think his connections have a dilemma. Play to the horses strengths and put him in the race that will suit him best (RSA?) Or put him in the one where it all might be a bit quick for him, but holds the current fav on form and looks a weaker race (JLT?)
I think there are 3 good ones at the top of the RSA betting (Percy, Monalee and Black Corton), but I'm struggling to find any in the JLT. Invitation Only might prove me wrong, but could never bring myself to back him after the build up he had as a novice hurdler but ultimately failed (me having done a few quid) - blinkered view I know.
I like the JLT as a race and I like 2.5m as a distance over hurdles and fences, especially for novices. They don't get run off their feet, but it doesn't really bottom any of them.
There is practically no difference in the pace that the RSA and JLT are run at. If Monalee makes the running, which he probably will, then he's going to go at his same cruising speed regardless of which race he runs in.
I'll have to take your word on that FTV, not something I've looked at but assumed they go quicker over a shorter distance, but take your word for it 
Henry de Bromhead has confirmed the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase as the preferred Cheltenham Festival target for Monalee.
Speaking on Racing UK's Luck on Sunday programme, the trainer said: "We'd be leaning towards the RSA on what you would call normal Festival ground. That would be our preference, but if it came up soft or heavy, maybe we'd start looking at the JLT a little bit more. We'll see what way the ground is nearer the time, but at the moment our preference would be the RSA."
Speaking on Racing UK's Luck on Sunday programme, the trainer said: "We'd be leaning towards the RSA on what you would call normal Festival ground. That would be our preference, but if it came up soft or heavy, maybe we'd start looking at the JLT a little bit more. We'll see what way the ground is nearer the time, but at the moment our preference would be the RSA."
i won't be betting anything now budd until i know the ground
Terrefort is interesting. NH previously stated he probably would miss Cheltenham but now I think the owner keen to run. The softer the better for him.
Finian's Oscar (FO), like Unowhatimeanharry in the Stayers, seems to be the forgotten horse here. I believe he has the 2nd highest rating over hurdles and fences after Modus yet 6th best in the betting; Benatar only just beat him when receiving 5lbs despite FO making a couple of mistakes early. And barring a major mistake he could be the hidden value horse.
Tizzard is bullish about the prospects of FO after his wind-op. He worked well in cheekpieces and will wear them in the JLT.
Benator looks a tough sort @ 8/1 NRNB. Could be a very small field........
Beautifully with cheekpieces, according to Tizzard.
He is that sort of 'talking horse.'
See them often. He doesn't convince.
See them often. He doesn't convince.
Horse has had awful campaign,not for me thats for sure.
Dont care what Tizzard says.
Dont care what Tizzard says.
To be fair, FO has been messed about eg 2m, 2m 4f and then 3m. He also has had a wind-op (successfully); the likes of Invitation Only, Terrefort and Benatar do appeal to me. Monalee a big danger but he is likely RSA bound.
I think FO has the best hurdling form and rating too.
I think FO has the best hurdling form and rating too.
Well i aint backing a horse that has jumped like he has.
But good luck,you never know, he may come out next week and do something he aint done yet,jump well enough to win a decent chase.
But good luck,you never know, he may come out next week and do something he aint done yet,jump well enough to win a decent chase.
Monalee could be this way bound. He's just been promoted to the fav position here.
Monalee for me also. Once confirmed he'll be a 13/8 shot
Shattered Love for me, left alone for a couple of months since a productive pre-Christmas set of races.
Monalee definitely looks like going here now, out to 11 for the RSA with nowt looking to get on
Surprise, I thought he'd be a good thing here,...the silver lining is it has become easier for Finian's Oscar.
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