Patricks on him, so no chance. If Townend was id agree, but he won’t get off Galopin.
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The 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup
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Of course. Just shows you how much thought I put into Cheltenhan in advance any more.
Heard someone say something the other day.
Dont quote me on the specifics, but Patrick hasn’t won a Cheltenham race other than the bumper against pro jockeys. How many rides that actually is I dont know. And I know he’ll only be on 2nd and 3rd strings but still. Townend won his fair share when no.2 to Ruby.
Yet all we’ll hear all week is Patrick is an amateur only in name.
Id actually make Gaelic Warrior fav if Townend was on.
Did the exact same thing with Chacun Pour Soi a few years later.
Imagine Townend falls off one this week and does his arm. Would Willie seriously be putting him up on the 1st string?
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That is the biggest risk to Willie's yard that no one ever talks about. It's why I think Mark Walsh will be riding there next season.
vikingflagship
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Out for season apparently
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granger
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Spare a thought for Patrick
vikingflagship
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GW now favourite
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Ian_Davies
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14 confirmed entries.
edgt
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Don't forget Spillane's Tower
granger
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Imagine this story with a charming bovine vet as the owner
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It's such a wide open race this year. I was hoping GDC would do the business so rather gutted he is missing out.
There's no way in my opinion you can back Inothewayurthinkin with much confidence, and for me there are ?s around Jango Baie and The Jukebox Man getting the trip and dealing with the undulations.
That said, I have no idea who wins. Wouldn't surprise me to see Gaelic Warrior stay on and grind it out.
There's no way in my opinion you can back Inothewayurthinkin with much confidence, and for me there are ?s around Jango Baie and The Jukebox Man getting the trip and dealing with the undulations.
That said, I have no idea who wins. Wouldn't surprise me to see Gaelic Warrior stay on and grind it out.
I thought you liked being slapped down Jin.
Sorry
vikingflagship
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What's happened to Fastorslow not ran since December after year out injured
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I was told all is well with the horse so I'm surprised he's scratched.
Ian_Davies
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I think there's a few in this who won't get the trip.
Anyway, if Stellar Story hunts round (a la Grittar in 1982) and finishes within 20 lengths of the winner on Friday, the beast wins the Grand National with his head in his chest, enabling me to relocate to a bunker in New Zealand, which is apparently the place to be in the event of a nuclear war.
Anyway, if Stellar Story hunts round (a la Grittar in 1982) and finishes within 20 lengths of the winner on Friday, the beast wins the Grand National with his head in his chest, enabling me to relocate to a bunker in New Zealand, which is apparently the place to be in the event of a nuclear war.
