i dont like any of the 3 zippie but gl!
fkin mongrel
Funny game of opinions as ever! It's Long Run that I don't like in this bet.
Binocular is a hard horse to catch right but second run of the year - and this race - has worked well in the past. He wins again for me, and I am confident Grands Crus will absolutely smash up in the Feltham. Just believe he is a real monster and a future Gold Cup winner with much more class than the other two admittedly very good horses.
But Long Run, although a supremely talented horse, should never be 5/4 in such a good race. It's a way better renewal than 12 months ago and there must be a lingering doubt as to the quality of last term's formlines with Kauto not at his best all season. Add to that the fact that his jumping is an ongoing issue (worse than ever at Haydock, and more pace than usual up front here to make this a real test) and Sam Waley-Cohen is never going to outride the likes of Ruby or Barry in a close finish, and this horse cannot possible be a 5/4 chance. I still make him the likeliest winner but I think he should be nearer 9/4 or even 5/2, and for that reason.... I'm out.