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If so, correct decision. For a minute I thought it could be info from the Sporting Life preview on Facebook.
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Extraordinary that it took so long for running plans to become transparent. The Grade 1 winning Quilixios has earned the right to compete in the Grade 1 Triumph. Might not win but he goes into the race with a leading chance.
The mind boggles if the Fred Winter was ever a serious consideration. |
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The Boodles theory was based on:-
1) Elliott barn had Zanahiyr nailed on for the Triumph 2) Boodles is more likely to have cut in the ground Anyway, it's academic after the transfer to HdB. |
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No such thing as a nailed on certainty at the Festival. Just ask backers of Goshen in last year's race.
Zanahiyr and Quilixios are rated within 2lbs of each other and the New Course would appear to favour the latter over the former. |
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Agree entirely Cash. I just hope the change of stable & routine won't have blunted Quilixios.
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Why is everyone still ignoring Duffle Coat? Is he a doubtful runner for the Triumph? Course winner, dismissed the best UK 4yo hurdler giving him weight and proven on good/soft.
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The issue for me Sage is that Elliott usually sends his third or fourth best juvenile to that Cheltenham meeting as a sighter, to see where he stands relative to the British horses. If they thought Duffle was one of their best he'd have run at Leopardstown at Christmas/February.
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Not if they think he needs good ground. Ireland has been soft or heavy since December. I will wait for the overnights but if Duffle Coat runs, he is my choice.
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Quixilios taken out of the Boodles at the 6-day stage.
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No surprise there
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As posted previously, Zanahiyr and Quilixios rated within a couple of lbs of each other and anything can happen in a horse race as supporters of Envoi Allen discovered to their cost in the Marsh.
Quilixios won the Triumph well. Nothing flukey about that performance. |
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Adagio has always looked miles ahead of the rest of the English but he had no answer to Quilixios. Don't forget that Duffle Coat also beat Adagio giving him 3lb though. I don't know why Duffle Coat has not run since, must have a problem.
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Actually, Monmiral looks miles ahead of the rest of the English.
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Blackmore rode another beautiful race. Adagio ran as well as he could, but Quilixios is a better horse; Zanahiyr clearly underperformed. Punchestown beckons.
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