1.55 leopardstown

and in the two big handicap races out of a total of 30 runners, he has 2.

its a joke and broken model in racing when a Grade 1 is like this

Willie, 43 runners over the 2 days, 7 out 14 forecast favs.

StillLearning ,I don't think this is the game for you mate. Its a G1 and you are asking if they are trying. Tell me a owner who doesn't want to win a G1 and I'll show you a fool...If you look at Willies runners in G1 over the years you will see he has provided several shocks . Try another game mate there's a good lad...

Fair play to Willie for running them all in the arkle trial, looks a great race.

Another Townend masterclass and if you want a shortie beat put him on them.

Feb 4, 2023 -- 10:50AM, workrider wrote:

StillLearning ,I don't think this is the game for you mate. Its a G1 and you are asking if they are trying. Tell me a owner who doesn't want to win a G1 and I'll show you a fool...If you look at Willies runners in G1 over the years you will see he has provided several shocks . Try another game mate there's a good lad...

ok fella

Ok fella? The knowledge that man has could fill a book,you would have trouble with a postage stamp

Well Still I hope that result answers your question...

If you owned one of the lesser lights among Willie's 6 shots at a Group 1, wouldn't you rather see the horse in a race it could win? Like a Grade 2 novice in England for example. As usual, Elliott is more pragmatic and sent one to Sandown and hey presto, Gerri Colombe is now favourite for Cheltenham and they won £45k.

I would imagine the owner would be asked if they want a shot at the big time or a lesser target?