A typical Stoute attempt at winning a top handicap with a potential Group horse. Like the way this horse is progressing and Stoute has sure to have left a bit in the tank to win this race this afternoon. Should plenty of toe to stay on strongly last time to win nicely. His jockey will ride him with plenty of confidence after the win of Kingman and I would be astonished if this horse is out of the frame quite frankly. The course will definitely suit his style of running and most of these will be crying enough is enough inside the final furlong. I reckon any price around 6/1 should be taken and 2.2 a place first 4 or drop down a notch for first 5. A big gamble may develop on this one through the day. ABSEIL 5.00 ROYAL ASCOT.....GL.
"I would be astonished if this horse is out of the frame" - that's a very bold shout although he's the obvious one to beat.
Remember Bankable? He had about a stone in hand a few years back but even the place money was lost - he was an insane 7/4 fav!
"I would be astonished if this horse is out of the frame" - that's a very bold shout although he's the obvious one to beat.Remember Bankable? He had about a stone in hand a few years back but even the place money was lost - he was an insane 7/4 fav!
I wouldn't try to put anyone off it...it's a 6/1 poke as opposed to the skinny price Bankable was - if it's placed, there's a small profit.
Good luck squire...though I'll probably row in with a 33/1 rag that's tailed off!
I wouldn't try to put anyone off it...it's a 6/1 poke as opposed to the skinny price Bankable was - if it's placed, there's a small profit.Good luck squire...though I'll probably row in with a 33/1 rag that's tailed off!
FV won it off 101 and then contested group races and running respectably including that seasons sussex stakes without winning before running in the hunt cup again the following year off of 113.
FV won it off 101 and then contested group races and running respectably including that seasons sussex stakes without winning before running in the hunt cup again the following year off of 113.
Paul - maybe that 6/1 is actually good value as I reckon this year's Hunt Cup seems full of exposed handicappers when usually there are a few progressive sorts in it.
I reckon Ayaar could be a bit of value at 20/1 as he could find some improvement from the move to Cumani from Channon's yard.
Paul - maybe that 6/1 is actually good value as I reckon this year's Hunt Cup seems full of exposed handicappers when usually there are a few progressive sorts in it.I reckon Ayaar could be a bit of value at 20/1 as he could find some improvement fro
My only reservation is Abseil's lack of big-field experience, plus the likelihood of the dreaded near/far split. Hopefully those with a pace angle have a better idea than me about a likely slingshot horse. I've also had a fun bet on Tales of Grimm, but I don't expect anything to come of it.
My only reservation is Abseil's lack of big-field experience, plus the likelihood of the dreaded near/far split. Hopefully those with a pace angle have a better idea than me about a likely slingshot horse. I've also had a fun bet on Tales of Grimm, b
I was in Epsom the day it won. It pulled hard all the way to the start and for a lot of the race. If this horse settles today it could rout these. To win as it did, it must have some engine
I was in Epsom the day it won. It pulled hard all the way to the start and for a lot of the race. If this horse settles today it could rout these. To win as it did, it must have some engine
ground faster today the ward horse will light up the arena clocked a 11.39 per fur 1st time ! the irish runner looks fast , but nothing will get near the ward horse expect min 4 length winner best 2yr old he has ever sent paul
ground faster today the ward horse will light up the arena clocked a 11.39 per fur 1st time ! the irish runner looks fast , but nothing will get near the ward horse expect min 4 length winner best 2yr old he has ever sent paul
to save other doing a calculation its around a third of a sec per fur faster than the irish raider , might not seam a lot but say a length still 5 len faster and was its 1st run irish horse had had a run under its belt !
to save other doing a calculation its around a third of a sec per fur faster than the irish raider , might not seam a lot but say a length still 5 len faster and was its 1st run irish horse had had a run under its belt !