Fred 2/1 City Of Troy

At least I hope.

Or a lay 1-2 places at 1.53 here. He wins or he bombs imo.

Agree impossible, couldn't be backing or laying him
If he wins at 5/4,no big deal

The three O'Brien horses are all easy to back tomorrow.

I do wonder that unless they get rain, whether this will be too much of a speed test for him. Are the 3yo's that much better than the older horses?

City of Troy was just trading at 2.52 on BF Exchange - Looks like free money to me!
AOB and connections still talking about him like Pegasus.
Derby form looks really solid.
Obviously Eclipse win was much less visually impressive than expected, but the ground was terrible that day. The 2nd went out and won a top German Group 1 by 5 lengths next time, and the 4th (which was beaten over 7L in the Eclipse) only just lost out to Opera Singer (now 2nd fav for the Arc) in the £377k G1 Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.
On much better ground with a pacemaker to help, I can see him blowing this lot away.
Steam in, I say!

City of Troy was just trading at 2.52 on BF Exchange - Looks like free money to me! Be very careful with "Free Money" quotes. There are not such things in Life. I don't think AOB horses have been firing all season, might win, might not.

If The [b]Lion In Winter[/b] and Los Angeles go in, obviously he will be shorter. If not, I can see 7/4 before the off!

Zarakem looks value in the Place and w/o Favourite markets?

freddie bottled it, must be getting old.  stuck it in a double with ruling court (9/2 the pair)

I thought COT was idling at Sandown and there was plenty more left in the locker. But this field is in a different league to the one's he beat at 2 and in the Derby & Sandown. For this reason he has to be taken on at the current prices

CoT is 365's superboost today at 2s

I have to be with Alflalia at the prices. I make him a single figure price so it's a very easy decision to back him. The quick going, trip and track are all perfect for him. Looked very rusty on his reappearance at RA but ran with huge credit and then LTO I thought he won when everything was against him, couldn't get much cover and the very slow pace that was on but he displayed a really willing attitude and looked very strong at the line. The 17/18 on here is exceptional value in my book. GL lads.

40 max b365

Only £10 max for me. I'm gutted. Here only 7/4 - same max stake.

decent arb, just knocked it in 2.44 >> 2.36, fill ya booties

All the 2.3 u want

Still looks too big

The contraction of City Of Troy could be due to bets running with The Lion In Winter; further contraction if Los Angeles is triumphant too.

You smashing it then Fred?

Anyone betting PRE RACE?

bookies now fearing ryan  moore treble

a lot easier post race whippin

Any other opinions PRE RACE?

gone zarakem ew  good 2nd to August Rodin and when that one is good he is very good ,

yeah, it does appear to be the case Foyles.

GL Foyles. Both of ours are very chilly in market

Good race this year. Good Luck which ever horse you're with

They are desperate to make COT a quicker horse than he has appeared to be thus far, he looks like he wants 12f and more, but I suppose the breeding sheds appreciate a superstar miler these days. It'll need to be a really strong test and that big long straight will aid him to get going...fascinating race.

Never seen Aiden that nervous

Surprised to see City Of Troy at 2.38 considering 2 others went in! Could be an incredible price!

20 on here.....incredible price. I make it an 8/1 poke. lol

hope  City of Troy wins easily, and backs up Aidan's opinion of him. the game needs Champions.

good luck whippin

12 - 1  sf/c

Please ride Hans Andersen with some respect in the blinkers. Is out of Frankel, don't ride him like an idiot. Will probably finish last but don't go stupid pleaseee

Are you smashing Trident or are  you waiting for after the race?

Aug 21, 2024 -- 9:29AM, Whippin Piccadilly wrote:

Are you smashing Trident or are

gl xmoney and foyles.

Aug 21, 2024 -- 9:29AM, Whippin Piccadilly wrote:

Are you smashing Trident or are

I'm looking forward to this race. CoT looks value @ 2/1 with Bet365.. whatever stake they will allow. The betting is difficult to get a handle on; Calandagan is tempting stepping up in class @ 9.6.

I was tempted!- But went with Calandagan ew Good Luck everyone. Great race

You all in on COT, Trident?

ok gl

gl m8

On my breeding ratings:

Maljoom
Zarakem
Ghostwriter 

all about 50s
Chunk on each, green-up IR single figures

Israr win and top 4. Very smart horse

Here we go

Great Performance, pacemaker not needed.

Great run and performance

Great win in spite of seemingly hanging right down the straight

yes very good performance

City of Troy was just trading at 2.52 on BF Exchange - Looks like free money to me! Be very careful with "Free Money" quotes. There are not such things in Life. I don't think AOB horses have been firing all season, might win, might not.


Good job thet arent in form

Didn't expect him to make it! Well done winners. Bookmakers smashed, which I enjoy personally.

That was brilliant

Should have kept it simple. Mine fell out of the stalls and was the first beat. I think COT won with plenty in the locker again. I for one, won't be taking him on again.

Crowley and Havlin competing for 'useless old man ride' in the big one there...both truly awful

Well he certainly took the bull by the horns there... That has been rated a top quality performance.

If only we never heard he was a wonder horse, he will never get the credit he deserves now, fantastic horse.

needs a quicker pacemaker

Aug 21, 2024 -- 9:42AM, broady wrote:

City of Troy was just trading at 2.52 on BF Exchange - Looks like free money to me! Be very careful with "Free Money" quotes. There are not such things in Life. I don't think AOB horses have been firing all season, might win, might not.Good job thet arent in form

Happy to get that wrong

coarse record

Ambiente Friendly, hopefull all illusions have now been shattered.

Very good performance, decent field well strung out

brilliant performance

another freebie form Denise

It also just shows how good a clock Ryan Moore when he makes it.

Very impressive and an extremely enjoyable race watch.

front 2 are top quality.  french thing sluiced past the rest of them like they were standing still.

Aug 21, 2024 -- 9:25AM, Angela Rebecchi wrote:

Never seen Aiden that nervous

So relieved. Great to see

bar the 2nd had em strung out like washing at the finish

Breeders Cup Classic now a possibility.

Good horses are tactically versatile. City Of Troy Absolutely brilliant from horse and jockey. Smashed Sea The Stars record"

And icing on the cake...
Matt cops the needle when Ryan tells him "no more to say"

Breeders Cup now, surely?

wouldn't completely rule out Calandagan turning the tables on Troy with a more heads up ride

Impressive, very impressive, and second looks a good horse too.

Might give it a race if kept closer, and tries to overtake on the left of c o t.

The winner is special and the 2nd ran a rock solid race. G1 winner in waiting as long as he can avoid COT

City Of Troy ain't going to The Arc, and neither is Calandagan. The latter is a gelding. The rest were Gp2 at best.

Shut up matt Chapman

Aug 21, 2024 -- 9:56AM, Regbutler wrote:

Shut up matt Chapman

Can he not speak properly? He sounds as though he's commentating when he's talking.

Where is Chapman from? Not the East End?

He's a good horse. Great shame he did not perform when I needed him to in the Guineas. Nonetheless, payback aplenty since.

COT to BC, Calandagan Champion stakes?

Is Calandagn eligible for the Champion Stakes here or in Ireland? If so, start queueing at the payout. No photo finish will be needed either.

wd those who tipped Calandagan and Ghostwriter for EW value.