Aintree 2016
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I think i've a way to go yet...posted plenty of losers in the past, but cheers.
Tanlic
Senior Jockey
WPM said that? Very strange when he has Faugheen and Annie in the wings unless he knows something we don't that would be a crazy route to go.
My question to him of air would have been "Is Faugheen's injury worse than you are saying"
granger
Senior Jockey
They must have heard you he's fav for the Arkle
Ruby must have given him some ride at Cheltenham.
I think he'd benefit from being ridden aggressively over 2 miles.
They have the GIGI mare, Annie and Faugheen for next year's champ hdl
granger
Senior Jockey
This Alisier is an interesting runner today. With Douvan likely being the second coming, hoping for a good run from this boy
I'm going to push my luck.
4.20 - Aintree - Rock D'Apsis. 1.5 pts e/w. Available at 8/1.
A Listed Handicap Chase over 25 furlongs and the key trends are:
5 of the last 6 winners have been rated between 134 and 138.
Only one horse in the past 12 years has carried more than 11 stone to victory.
11 of the last 19 winners had run at the Cheltenham Festival.
19 of the last 23 winners winners ran in March or April.
7 of the last 12 winners had raced prominently.
2 of the last 4 winners were Novice Chasers.
Only 2 of the last 17 winners were aged ten plus.
The Irish have never won this race. (39 renewals).
Philip Hobbs and Jonjo O'Neill are trainers to note.
Roc D'Apsis won two of his first three starts over fences this season and was stepped up to three miles for the first time last time out at Kempton. In a hot Grade Three handicap he caught the eye finishing well, despite not fencing fluently. He will need to jump better today but his Trainer reports that he has been well schooled since that race and hopefully that will reap it's rewards this afternoon. He has plenty of potential for further improvement over today's trip and the cheekpieces he has worn to good effect in his last two starts are retained today. Paddy Brennan, who has been on board for his three victories in this country, resumes the partnership and the yard could hardly be in better form. They are also represented by the favourite Cernunnos who possesses a progressive profile.
6.10 - Aintree - Nabucco. 0.75 pts e/w. Available at 25/1.
4.20 - Aintree - Rock D'Apsis. 1.5 pts e/w. Available at 8/1.
A Listed Handicap Chase over 25 furlongs and the key trends are:
5 of the last 6 winners have been rated between 134 and 138.
Only one horse in the past 12 years has carried more than 11 stone to victory.
11 of the last 19 winners had run at the Cheltenham Festival.
19 of the last 23 winners winners ran in March or April.
7 of the last 12 winners had raced prominently.
2 of the last 4 winners were Novice Chasers.
Only 2 of the last 17 winners were aged ten plus.
The Irish have never won this race. (39 renewals).
Philip Hobbs and Jonjo O'Neill are trainers to note.
Roc D'Apsis won two of his first three starts over fences this season and was stepped up to three miles for the first time last time out at Kempton. In a hot Grade Three handicap he caught the eye finishing well, despite not fencing fluently. He will need to jump better today but his Trainer reports that he has been well schooled since that race and hopefully that will reap it's rewards this afternoon. He has plenty of potential for further improvement over today's trip and the cheekpieces he has worn to good effect in his last two starts are retained today. Paddy Brennan, who has been on board for his three victories in this country, resumes the partnership and the yard could hardly be in better form. They are also represented by the favourite Cernunnos who possesses a progressive profile.
6.10 - Aintree - Nabucco. 0.75 pts e/w. Available at 25/1.
granger
Senior Jockey
Everything comes easy for him. What a cruising speed.
Jumping bit sticky but nothing is stopping him.
He'd win either the Punch or Sandown 2m feature before season ends if asked
Jumping bit sticky but nothing is stopping him.
He'd win either the Punch or Sandown 2m feature before season ends if asked
Tanlic
Senior Jockey
He just keeps getting better. I honestly have him ahead of Sprinter Sacre at this stage of his career he's just so damn fast off any pace put to him.
Still a way to go but this horse will bust a hole right through the 200 barrier if he stays sound
Still a way to go but this horse will bust a hole right through the 200 barrier if he stays sound
Tanlic
Senior Jockey
How good is Ruby? They all look like it's their first time on the racecourse when anyone else rides!
Yeah but Ruby would have fallen off at the 3rd
How good is Ruby? They all look like it's their first time on the racecourse when anyone else rides!
is this a joke post Townend has given both horses excellent rides this afternoon
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Tanlic
Senior Jockey
He reminds me a bit too much of him. Everytime I see him I think back to the Gallacher Gold Cup when A cut down MH........but don't want to go there or the 212 brigade will come out of the woodwork and start bashing me
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Tanlic
Senior Jockey
2017 a certainty 2016 he'll go Aintree 2m4f then King George at Xmas.....you read it here first :lol:
The way he jumps and makes ground between fences is also pretty reminiscent ... Also temperament wise it seems they are similar friendly quiet animals .