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Hurdle debut, having been placed in the Derby at one point.
Nothing in the sire/mare background to suggest they produce a decent NH type.
Preferred top of the ground on the level - not gonna get that tomorra.
Fav on the machine currently.
Anyone making a case for it?
Nothing in the sire/mare background to suggest they produce a decent NH type.
Preferred top of the ground on the level - not gonna get that tomorra.
Fav on the machine currently.
Anyone making a case for it?
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High cruising speed but lacking a bit of bite.Potentially smart but like you suggest,likely alien conditions for his introduction.
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I wouldn't oppose it, I remember Billy Fury's Anselmo, 4th in the Derby and 3/1 paper fav on its hurdles debut, even after drifting to around 14s, it bolted up under the great Johnny Haine.
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I'd not back it today; the ground will not be to his liking. Until he rediscovers his mojo or geest for racing again it's financially prudent to steer clear of him. He's 7 at the moment.
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a lot of these high class flat horses dont take to hurdles and then ineffective when switched back to the flat and career pretty much over - some notable exceptions like purple moon
this horse when on form on the flat was travelling like a dream and not really finding much - cant imagine him digging in too much up the hill at cheltenham all that said i wont be laying him and hope im wrong and he either takes to hurdels or find his form back on the level as looked potentially very good as a 3 year old |
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Interesting race to watch, especially as AF has had a wind op, which may help him to finish his races.
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tricky yard..if drift they norm dont win..they nah the time of day.
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gone sour, no experience over hurdles & ex-flat horse tackling bad ground...fancy this be off the board
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very keen to post
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he'll pull like mad & he'll be off the board imo
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A big lay. He's running to freely.
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considering that actually run pretty well albeit a moderate 4th
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bit keen but still disappointing..winner was huge drifter late on..skellers dont norm get it wrong.
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2/1 3 out..imposs123 just copped the lot. wd.
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Not 'disappointing' at all
A very pleasing debut |
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I don't think anybody could be pleased with it
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That drifted cos Harry was clearly going to employ exaggerated waiting tactics on the walk-in, never mind the race. Bit scruffy jumper, too.
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Pleasing is an appropriate description for the run. A bookie's friend, however.
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he's done it all wrong only natural ability got him 4th & I'd say they knew he had natural ability 2nd in a derby
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no I'd say a punter's friend because that was a total stripe out @ 6/1 imo
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wen skellers hosses dubble late they rarely win.
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jumped really well and ran well considering how free but unless theres tons of improvement to come he’ll just be fairly moderate over jumps imo
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drifted because going to get the drop out ride & kept away from best ground...won despite it likely v nice horse
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very odd for a flat horse to be ridden like that first jumps surely - throttle out, or did jock not have a choice...?
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didnt lead by default..intended..
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Running round for buttons over Jumps when he would clean up if they sent him to Australia ffs.
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Probably end up Horse Of The Year down under.
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Considering the bad ground was probably against him and the fact that he wasnt fancied to win by connections, AF ran a terrific race, not putting a foot wrong and keeping on well when beaten. I reckon hes got tons of improvement in him and I wouldnt be surprised to see him back here in March.
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Better ground on a flat track ... weighed in.
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keeping on well ,WENT OUT LIKE A LIGHT
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Unfortunately, for four place layers, it kept on a little bit too well.
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Another US Army Ranger type of horse. He's definitely a strong candidate to the poor house if backing him again.
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A runaway that is extremely unlikely to be slowed down by any of my money
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What would be the point of running in a Novice at Stratford?
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Another promising young horse blown apart by competing in the Epsom Derby. A few horses seem to thrive on the place but the majority never get over it.
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It was a complete fruitcake before Epsom, sage.
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It's very rare that we ever see the best of those loons that fight the jockey. The Derby was actually the exception in his case.
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2.23 today.
Promising enough first time out at Chelters. Sharp track ought to suit, appears to be the positive. |