COCOZZA wins the Lincoln. From gate to post. That´s why Joe Fanning has been booked. And other than Philip Robinson and Frankie....Do you know a better front running jockey? Johnny Murtagh said this horse was a Group horse the first time he sat on him. And knowing what it takes to win a Lincoln....Suggested this route. He´s a stone in, and as long as the track doesnt ride like the M25,you know the story.
The Cheka should outclass and eat them in the second race and goes well fresh.
MEYDAN: St. Nicholas Abbey
As a Trixie it´s my NAP.
P.S. Anyone know what Pricewise selection is for today?
I hear ya Duncan...But John Oxx trained the horse for this race. Marco Botti´s only been ticking him over for the last month and a bit. And for good measure you only have to look at how well John Oxx´s horses have wintered and started the season. He had a a nice third in a competitive maiden at Leopardstown, then won the Irish Lincoln. And the following day a lovely Filly won a 20 runner maiden first time out.
This thing is for sure a group three horse, and this should be his last appearance in a handicap.
But by 3:17 we should have the answer. Good luck!!!
BONK
I hear ya Duncan...But John Oxx trained the horse for this race. Marco Botti´s only been ticking him over for the last month and a bit. And for good measure you only have to look at how well John Oxx´s horses have wintered and started the season. H
Tis not the first horse they´ve had with Oxx, and i believe it was simply in the horses best interests.
And one of the syndicate are connected to Marco Botti in another forum.
In any event, the horse doesnt require this info, so we shouldn´t get tooo hung up on it.
Just hoping the ground isn´t like a road, that´s all.
Reckon Fanning will time each furlong like an atomic clock, and if he doesnt go gate to post, will never be far off the pace. either leading or tracking the leader. Fingers crossed xxxx.
P.s. What did pricewise put up, and anyone know the ground condition from the morning line. No doubt one of those plonkers were out there this morning poking holes in the ground. Am in Spain and searching all by internet.
BONK
Don´t Believe that´s the case gooch.Tis not the first horse they´ve had with Oxx, and i believe it was simply in the horses best interests.And one of the syndicate are connected to Marco Botti in another forum. In any event, the horse doesnt requi
Tis not the first horse they´ve had with Oxx, and i believe it was simply in the horses best interests.
And one of the syndicate are connected to Marco Botti in another forum.
In any event, the horse doesnt require this info, so we shouldn´t get tooo hung up on it.
Just hoping the ground isn´t like a road, that´s all.
Reckon Fanning will time each furlong like an atomic clock, and if he doesnt go gate to post, will never be far off the pace. either leading or tracking the leader. Fingers crossed xxxx.
P.s. What did pricewise put up, and anyone know the ground condition from the morning line. No doubt one of those plonkers were out there this morning poking holes in the ground. Am in Spain and searching all by internet.
BONK
Don´t Believe that´s the case gooch.Tis not the first horse they´ve had with Oxx, and i believe it was simply in the horses best interests.And one of the syndicate are connected to Marco Botti in another forum. In any event, the horse doesnt requi
Doncaster Going: Good (Watered) GoingStick: 7.1 Weather: Overcast 11 degrees, 10mm applied last week. Average of 10mm applied this week. 3-4mm applied to the straight course Friday.
Racing Post, don't watch the morning line
Gl
DoncasterGoing: Good (Watered) GoingStick: 7.1Weather: Overcast 11 degrees, 10mm applied last week. Average of 10mm applied this week. 3-4mm applied to the straight course Friday.Racing Post, don't watch the morning lineGl
That's a feeble excuse, imo, not a reason. Gooch's reason is much more convincing.
Is Fat Dodgy around? Cocozza was high on his list of horses to follow last season.
Cocozza is out of a Sadler's Wells mare, so perhaps he does need soft ground to be at his best, and is why he didn't live up to expectation last year.
bonk 31 Mar 12 12:08 THe switch was for a UK campaign i believe That's a feeble excuse, imo, not a reason. Gooch's reason is much more convincing.Is Fat Dodgy around? Cocozza was high on his list of horses to follow last season.Cocozza is out of a
Bonk,thats what i was told.The owners spent alot of money on horse whispers and the like after he sat down in the stalls.Going to sales was a smoke screen to take the horse of oxx only.
Bonk,thats what i was told.The owners spent alot of money on horse whispers and the like after he sat down in the stalls.Going to sales was a smoke screen to take the horse of oxx only.
duncan, and taking on board what the trainer said, YSFC.
Well I do apologise for my generalisation, but in my experience of looking at pedigrees, when SW is close up in the pedigree, they tend more often than not to want some cut in the ground.
duncan, and taking on board what the trainer said, YSFC.Well I do apologise for my generalisation, but in my experience of looking at pedigrees, when SW is close up in the pedigree, they tend more often than not to want some cut in the ground.
Sadlers Wells has umpteen Group 1 winners on fast ground and, acc. to Racing Post, a better strike rate on g/f than softer..only got a couple of decades evidence tho! who the SFC?
Sadlers Wells has umpteen Group 1 winners on fast ground and, acc. to Racing Post, a better strike rate on g/f than softer..only got a couple of decades evidence tho! who the SFC?
I havent seen the race as am in spain on the mobile. But obviously according to the market, Cocozza drifted like a barge and obviously never put a foot forward. What happened? Didn´t break? Ground to hard? what´s the verdict?
Although the Cheka won nicely, and As suspected Eton Forever never placed. Not too bad on the day so far, although St. Nicholas Abbey should bring the double.
Can´t wait to see the race.
Any opinions greatly welcomed.
B
I havent seen the race as am in spain on the mobile. But obviously according to the market, Cocozza drifted like a barge and obviously never put a foot forward. What happened? Didn´t break? Ground to hard? what´s the verdict? Although the Cheka wo