Arkle 2014

[thehorsesmouth]

Arkle decs not til the morning.

 

[hezz]

Hope so JamesRB. A large chunk of my antepost bets revolve around FY in the JLT.

I got an email from horsetracker saying he's been declared for the arkle.

 

[Frankel]

Decision made. Trifolium for me

 

[clivex]

I cant have the front two. Really not enough experience in either case and regardless of ground conditions, you get a feeling that all has not been what it should be with them to have run so little Neither has exactly looked foot perfect either

I couldnt consider Grandouet for this at all.

 

[Diamond Geezer]

I think this is the hardest race from the first day, can't form an opinion at all.

 

[EC1]

thats one of the best Arkle's visually i've seen for a while

 

[fonz]

Wonderful race
Go on Scu
Genuinley pleased for the lad

 

[chroniclandlord]

Gutted for Champagne Fever, but well done to Tom Scudamore.

 

[EC1]

what was Diamond Geezer saying about first time head gear here?..not a bad start

 

[granger]

No science behind it, but I reckon that race will bottom one of the top three or so

 

[Flagship uberalles]

And the bookie's benefit begins... did anyone have a bean on that one?

 

[TheBear]

Money done at 3rd fence. My record in this race is shocking. CF still impressive in defeat. Will he be stepped up in trip next season?

 

[Euronymous]

No doubt about it.

 

[SlimChance]

Wonderful race
Go on Scu
Genuinley pleased for the lad

It was an absolute cracker. I love 2 mile hurdles/chases.

 

[Harbinger]

Great to see Westerner get a big winner.

 

[Euronymous]

Did my stones on Trifolium but thoroughly enjoyed that. It's why the Festival is so great, brilliant action and always a chance to get your money back.

Defeat might ensure CF is a backable price for the Gold Cup as well

 

[granger]

His win in the Irish Hennesy next year might thwart them plans Nick

 

[chroniclandlord]

I just hope he stays sound.

 

[Euronymous]

His win in the Irish Hennesy next year might thwart them plans Nick

I'll be on him before then.

 

[Colin Phillips]

Did Ted Veale get up OK?

 

[granger]

Did Ted Veale get up OK?

Reported to be ok

 

[clivex]

Great ride . Ruby did

Great ride. Sometimes jockeys get pigeon holed as "good" or "bad" which is simplistic. They have good moments and bad. There isn't as much difference between them as is often suggested

Ruby didn't look too happy

 

[Ardross]

I am still trying to work out , as is my bank balance , how Champagne Fever got chinned - as was said behind me in the stands this afternoon as WW came to challenge - who the **** is that ?

 

[JamesRB]

great race. winner a complete rogue though and won't go on to do much i reckon.

 

[Tout Seul]

Any of you sectional guys got a view as to why Champagne Fever got beat?
Does anybody think Ruby made an error?