Cheltenham Festival
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Cant see Emitom in any race, never mind
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Correct. Greatrex has a column for the Sporting Life but I don't believe he told anyone of his intentions. If that was the case you have to wonder what is the point?
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are you gents referring to/have you seen this?
'matt tombs @thespieler on Twitter Some interesting scratches in the Festival novice hurdles: Blackbow, Emitom and Tornado Flyer out of all Supreme - Getaway Trump Ballymore - Al Dancer, Grand Sancy Bartlett - Valtor (RH: not sure that's particularly interesting) Triumph - Carlo Biraghi and Jon Snow' |
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No, I just had a look on Oddschecker noticed it had been removed and then confirmed it by the entries on Racing Post. Never heard of Matt Tombs.
If you take a literal interpretation of the Ffos Las form then Emitom is by far the most interesting. The horse he beat on the bridle is now almost favourite for the race. It is always disappointing when a big price doesn't make it. Perhaps he is injured? |
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just had another look - somebody asked Greatrex on Twitter on 17/2 whether he was still being aimed at the Ballymore or would wait for Aintree he replied: 'Wait for Aintree. Have run out of time for Cheltenham'
Communication is so ad hoc though (not specific to Greatrex, just generally) Assume they'd go for Sefton Novices Hurdle at Aintree - only 3 weeks between the Albert Bartlett and that race this year, every chance some of the opposition will still be feeling it after their exertions in the AB. |
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John Mc Connell wouldn't be top of your list for Cheltenham winners but actually thought he has a candidate in Go Another One,was quite taken with his win today at Thurles,he seemed to have improved,accept the race was maybe run to suit.
A lively outsider at 33/1 imo if he takes this up.(JMcC non committal post race interview). |
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33/1 nrnb^
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What are peoples thoughts on Dickie Diver? Won as well as you would like there like he should have. He's not the typical type of winner of the race but he looks to have massive potential. A lot of people fancy Lisnagar Oscar but I would be confident Dickie Diver is a much better horse who has improved past him.
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Some people love stats for this race. The winner isn't always an exposed type with loads of runs. I just ignore them and look for a horse who stays well and has the potential to improve.
I thought Dickie Diver won very easily today. Not a fan of Coleman at all and although he would probably say he was trying to teach the horse I think he made the task a bit more difficult than it should have been. I think Lisnagar Oscar appeared to take a big step forward last time. Both have their chances but I would doubt Dickie Diver is a MUCH better horse. |
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anyone know plans for rockpoint ? did run down field at haydock other week ( trainer said he wanted to get a run into him before festival as puts a lot of weight on after races ). not mentioned hoss in rp interview.
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ASs far as i know its this race for him still,not heard any different.
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Bl00dy hope so anyway!!
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good
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I really fancy Gordon Elliots, Dinons, for this.
Not sure he will turn up at Cheltenham as he is 20/1 + for all the races he is entered in over the week. He is as short as 14s (can still get 20s with some firms) in the AB which is clearly an open race this year. The +ve's >> His form could easily show an unbeaten horse in 7 hurdle races after falling when well clear on his second run and really badly hampered at when about to deliver his challenged and going smoothly at the time. >> His average winning distance is just under 20 lengths and he is visually impressive. >> He has won at Cheltenham over the distance (in a quicker time than Lisnagar Oscar over a slightly shorter distance). >> It is a plus to have got experience into your novice in this gruelling race >> He seems to just eat up the ground smoothly >> seems to see out his races well indicating an abundance of stamina needed for this race The -ve's >>there is no real form to hold it up against some of the principles in the market so we have no measure of what he has beaten. >>Has this just been good placing by Elliot? >> has smashed through the odd hurdle (but seems to jump better the faster the go) Does anyone know if the plan is bring him over? The price with NRNB is too tempting for me, especially for one who has won multiple races I think it is a lot more open than the market suggest and I honestly believe there are several at big odds that |