going for the Double Whammy, CCM. Good luck.

CCM, I've not seen you mention him, so am going on the stable, but one of my birds has been twittering too, if I'm right. A nice price in a weak looking race. That said my biggest AP punt of the festival 2 years ago was SFTH, same bird, disappointing outcome.

Sorry CCM, my comment about being there wasn't directed at you personally....it was to everyone on this board! If you won't pay to go and watch this, then frankly the game is not in your blood.

Fair enough I have not tried to be argumentative just trying to share my opinions. It's important we all have different ones. Have followed the horse from his very first bumper so I have always had a huge amount of confidence in the horse. Those who didn't really expect him to win at Kempton can probably justify thinking that it was a bit of a non event and Peddlers ran a stinker. I was confident he would beat PC and even said to a few mates I thought he would win by a few lengths. Granted I wasn't expecting him to win by that far but was no surprise after he was allowed to dominate the race. Plenty of people who disagree though so I'm sure we will find out who was right or wrong very soon. Personally I can only see SS's price contracting tbh unless Al Ferof wins the VC well. Interesting both PC and AF have Champion Chase entries. If one or the other go you would have to think SS would be huge at 5/2.

If Henderson didnt have Finians, he'd probably be tempted himself...

Completely agree with the poster who said anyone who hasn't backed him will be hoping they are right, and also that this race (please let all the big guns get there) is the most exciting I can remember for the Festival for many a year. I'll be there and I'll be very excited as the tapes go up.

As I've said, I think 5/2 is a rotten price simply because of the extreme depth in the race, but I do love this horse and it would not surprise me to see him prove as good as he has looked. It really is an incredible punting conundrum, and I suspect he will go off at something approaching 6/4 -7/4. If that is the case I would be sorely tempted to hit the lay button - is it really only a 4/6ish chance that any of the other runners including Peddlers Cross, Al Ferof, Menorah, Cue Card, Blackstairmountain will win?

Such a fascinating race!

** how is the CC weaker than the arkle**

Not sure about that either,but i think CCM said arguably weaker.Hes right,there is definitely an argument alright!!

I know a lot of the stats merchants are going on about the age of SE and BZ,but for me they are still the best 2 milers around till something comes along and beats them.As i have said before imo they are the best 2 milers we have seen since MF.
The Arkle horses have had 2/3 runs each over fences.
No contest in my book.

we do seem to be on the same side tonight mate,but i think weve had disagreements before,if not you're the only one on here i aint disagreed with!!

6/4 top price.

SPRINTRE SACRE - One of the most exciting horses we have seen for years, Baz G was in awe of the horses perforance, and he knows a good one!The vibes were strong about this horse before he even jumped a fence, Nicky mentioned him favourably in every tour. He laughed at Peddlers cross, posting a really good time. (so called excuses for PC). Today he breaks the track record on softish ground just about making all! With a performance like his I dont even look at the opposition because it was clear he had 20lbs + in hand so whats the point. I therefore agree that he is no value at evs but how can you back against him? If we see any 6/4 on the day i'd say get stuck in!

that was in jan btw