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Yes. It's the unexposed angle that still gives me hope for my 20/1 antepost dockets. As I say, I was very keen last week when noticing his winning time in sandown was the exact same as Defi on the same day. The Nube Negre run has dented my confidence and enthusiasm somewhat, but happy enough...

"The plan is to go straight to the Arkle with Esprit Du Large. He has had three runs before Christmas and won a Grade One. "There is no point slogging him around in January and February with penalties on his back, as really and truly the spring is when we want him. Had he needed the experience...

Why not? Because he goes best Fresh? Surely if that's the way to get the best performance out of a horse then that's what you do, no? Esprit du Large has had his 3 runs over fences. An acceptable amount for a novice going to Cheltenham. Whether he's good enough or not is an entirely...

Was always the plan. Trainer said it the week after Sandown I think. Horse hasn't had any issues. Possibly trainer believes he goes best fresh?

Not sure that's as much a move as it is NRNB kicking in with a few firms and others who are not NRNB, but still can't contract their price too. Still 20's available with some books and on the machine. Was keen on Esprit myself last week, but disappointed Nube Negre didn't Frank the form on...

Wasn't alluding to any horse in particular, as we're not sure yet what WPM will throw at it. But you can be sure whatever they are, he'll have a very strong chance. Aramon and Tiger Tap Tap are 2 potential candidates that come to mind. Why is Ciel de Neige not qualified?

What's the asterisk for On the Slopes? Was hoping he'd get a couple more lbs, as I'd quite like his chances in the Grand Annual off bottom weight. Unlikely he'll get in off 136, isn't it?

You forgot the county hurdle

I was more asking about the NRNB element, but I take your point. What's your view on Battleoverdoyen - or more so what would your view have been prior to him getting beaten in the Flogas? I have him for the RSA in some antepost multiples at 16/1 and prior to the Flogas he was a general 8/1...

On whether 3/1 Antepost is a shrewd bet, I suppose we'll just have to agree to disagree. Would you really advocate taking 3/1 today Antepost, as opposed to 11/4 NRNB ?

Yes, I was alluding to these antics earlier tiggers. It was on the Road to Cheltenham programme on RTV last Thursday. Ruby highlighted how far he ran and how lit up he was before the race even started. Some might say for Notebook to expend that much energy and still win, only means he's an...

I feel like we’re involved in 2 slightly different debates on this thread at the moment. 1. Notebook's form and his chance in the Arkle His form is top class. He has done everything right so far and he’s proved himself the best 2m novice in Ireland. Yes, I think Notebook had a particularly...

Similarly in 2018, only 2 horses went on from DRF to win at Cheltenham. Footpad & Samcro.

No, that's not what I'm saying at all. I like Notebook and think what he has done so far has been top class. And I would love to be on at a bigger price and still can see myself having him onside on the day. But right now at 3/1 antepost, he doesn't interest me as a bet. Why will he be 11/4...

Only 2 horses won at both the DRF and Cheltenham Festivals last year. Envoi Allen and Klassical Dream. That's 2 out of 15. Granted there are varying reasons for that. Some winners at DRF didn't make it to Cheltenham and others ran below par or got injured etc. But overall it's a low return...

Was balls deep myself. And was watching it in a local pub with a load of moron's at the bar. At the same point you would have been thinking, "not too far Nico", a complete Buffon, Moron, **** head, drunk ****, problem gambler turned to everyone shouting.... " don't worry, native river will...

Is this for real ?!?

You're hatred and distain towards TNO is almost as strong as your love for Hurricane Fly!!! Very close race. Photo finish [emoji1]

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I'm a fan of Notebook and what he's done so far over fences has been very impressive. However, that was a tough tough race at DRF. Him and Cashback were battered all the way up the run in. It was maximum effort! DRF to Cheltenham is 5 weeks 2 days - and it's not unreasonable to factor in the...