SOMERSBY AND SIZIN

I'm not surprised about Somersby. He's always looked a 2 miler to me.
What are the plans for Sizing ?

on bout startin over 2m 6f trainer said

That is surprising. Cheers.

What are the plans for Somersby?

SOMERSBY will be campaigned over two miles this season and is therefore unlikely to be aimed at the Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, trainer Henrietta Knight said on Wednesday.

The six-year-old finished second behind Sizing Europe in this year's Arkle Chase, but didn't get the trip when subsequently upped to two and a half miles in the Totepool Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree, finishing a nine-length second to Mad Max.

Speaking to At The Races, Knight said: "I think we'll keep him running over two miles this season; he didn't quite get home at Aintree on his last run."

Somersby has been quoted at as short as 12-1 for the Gold Cup, but his trainer stated that a shot at the big race was unlikely to be part of the plan.

"He's much more likely to run in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham - he probably won't be a Gold Cup horse," she added.

Thanks Bobby.

he'll probably have one this year, going down to none in future years as hen wraps him up in cotton wool. i wonder what would happen if they sent somersby to jim bolger?

one run

incidentally the horse that beat somersby at aintree, mad max, is destined for the very top (imo)

myth knows

Mad Max gold cup winner in waiting imo

Bit surprised if SE is not trained for QM.Not surprised at Somersby staying at 2m.
RE Mad Max- be surprised if 26f round Cheltenham would suit him.

Im not convinced that any trip at Cheltenham would suit him personally.

budd how are you?
Looking fwd to some quality arguements with your goodself over the coming months.

Remember when Mad Max career was under threat last season now he's seen as a Gold Cupprer

ran pretty well in the arkle.. needs a longer trip

Mad Max did look special at Aintree - not convinced Somersby does n't stay but still young enough to take in Ryanair this year possibly en route to Gold Cup in 2012. Might be same with Long Run but probably depends on what happens at Kempton on Boxing Day.

long run confuses me

kempton - awesome
chels - distinctly below par

may be a flat tracker

He may well be better on a flat track. But i just wonder if having nine runs in twelve months took there toll?

that and the fact that he's only 5. Actually thought his RSA run was pretty decent if you take away the hype going in to the race.

good point Ben

the winner of thre RSA some horse round Cheltenham Id have him fav. if he was fit.

agree Howdi - would n't rule him out yet either after his stable's Solwhit escapade last season.

By: downallstar When: 02 Sep 10 15:27
budd how are you?
Looking fwd to some quality arguements

Ok mate,having a rest over the summer.Need a break from April - November to recharge!! All starts again then for me and look forward to a few exchange of views!!

Back to Mad Max. He ran well in the Arkle which i was a bit surprised to be honest,but despite that i really feel that Cheltenham is not his ideal track,and the further the distance i think the track will get the better of him.

I would be surprised if Somersby didn't end up in the Ryanair this season. Looks a pretty logical step as I don't think he's quite quick enough for the Queen Mum and the trainer is hardly going to be running him in the GC this season.