New Posts For Thread: *** King George VI and QE Stks ***https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stksMarket's up today. Cirrus is definitely going apparently. Camelot's entered.Aiken Astrology Athens Await The Dawn Beaten Up Brown Panther Camelot Cirrus Des Aigles Dancing Rain Danedreamyou are prob right slabster.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522260911#522260911you are prob right slabster.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:17:51 -0500ILWAB,I wouldn't say St Nic is necessarily better on an undulating track. He looked positively unbalanced against Midday and took an age to get past her, he seems to have learned a lot since then and was far better around Epsom this year. A year agohttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522253249#522253249ILWAB,I wouldn't say St Nic is necessarily better on an undulating track. He looked positively unbalanced against Midday and took an age to get past her, he seems to have learned a lot since then and was far better around Epsom this year. A year agoWed, 25 Jul 2012 07:24:30 -0500It would be about 50 years ago that M.W.EASTERBY was quoted as saying,"there's only two things can make a man look a fool, 'osses an' women".Very sage all these years later.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522230637#522230637It would be about 50 years ago that M.W.EASTERBY was quoted as saying,"there's only two things can make a man look a fool, 'osses an' women".Very sage all these years later.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:45:29 -0500stomach watcher, I agree that he could go for both but I think this will only happen if they target the Arc. Gosden tends to be a target man and if that is the Champion then they will by-pass the Arc.Another reason he may miss the Arc will be becausehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522226087#522226087stomach watcher, I agree that he could go for both but I think this will only happen if they target the Arc. Gosden tends to be a target man and if that is the Champion then they will by-pass the Arc.Another reason he may miss the Arc will be becauseTue, 24 Jul 2012 12:54:06 -0500If he does go for the Champion Stakes no doubt Frankels connections will have all the excuse they need not to go. Race against a serious horse? perish the thoughthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522224345#522224345If he does go for the Champion Stakes no doubt Frankels connections will have all the excuse they need not to go. Race against a serious horse? perish the thoughtTue, 24 Jul 2012 11:58:47 -0500owners of Nathaniel will be more interested in his stud value than having a crack at the Arc,imo. Champion Stakes back at Ascot has to be a big player imo.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522221655#522221655owners of Nathaniel will be more interested in his stud value than having a crack at the Arc,imo. Champion Stakes back at Ascot has to be a big player imo.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:39:50 -0500Roobuck - I don't think either were beaten in the Champion Stakes due to racing 13 days before...they both acquitted themselves really well, and my general point is that for a hardy performer, two races within a fortnight isn't too arduous, and Nathahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522219737#522219737Roobuck - I don't think either were beaten in the Champion Stakes due to racing 13 days before...they both acquitted themselves really well, and my general point is that for a hardy performer, two races within a fortnight isn't too arduous, and NathaTue, 24 Jul 2012 09:49:54 -0500The Japanese horse is the chief threat, and is guaranteed to run, barring injury. Definately best value compared to Camelot, Nathaniel, who may not even turn up!!!https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522219667#522219667The Japanese horse is the chief threat, and is guaranteed to run, barring injury. Definately best value compared to Camelot, Nathaniel, who may not even turn up!!!Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:48:00 -0500And neither horse won either race.I backed Nathaniel for the Arc pre Eclipse so I want him to show. Godsen nominated 4 races in could run in and stated that most likely take part in two. In truth part of me hopes he goes to York and is put in his plhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522218865#522218865And neither horse won either race.I backed Nathaniel for the Arc pre Eclipse so I want him to show. Godsen nominated 4 races in could run in and stated that most likely take part in two. In truth part of me hopes he goes to York and is put in his plTue, 24 Jul 2012 09:28:33 -0500yes the breeders form is not particularly good.he is brilliant on tight tracks tho.there is not a horse currently in training i would back against st nick at either chester or epsom over 12f on good or better.i mean maybe nathaniel is a better horse,https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/29163439/king-george-vi-and-qe-stks?post_id=522218815#522218815yes the breeders form is not particularly good.he is brilliant on tight tracks tho.there is not a horse currently in training i would back against st nick at either chester or epsom over 12f on good or better.i mean maybe nathaniel is a better horse,Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:27:25 -0500