Time for an update as it's getting close.
We start with the supreme and I'm hoping FACILE VEGA returns to form but if if impaire et passe runs I will be backing that.
In the arkle all the talk is about the favourites but I still think SAINT ROI 25/1 taken could spring a surprise.
The Ultima
I took 40/1 Fortescue but I'm not sure he can lay up with them but should stay on late.
I've had a good look at the race and I've had a look at the trends.
Paul Nicholls is 0/25 in this race and hasnt had one placed since 2009.
The hcap band is 137 to 145.
So I'm backing THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE 14/1 trained by PN and rated 150.i also like Monbeg genius. 14/1 as a back up. But Threeunderthrufive is my nap of the first day.
I've looked through the Boodles and the form has totally confused me.
Bo zenith was my pick but it's being saved for aintree.
I've backed THETYS at 25/1 but I dont think it will get in.
I think it would be wise to wait for the day as a lot of bookies will be going 6/7 places.
PUNTA DEL ESTE 14/1 D.Skelton is the one I like.
Was a good third to Bo Zenith.
LUDUS is a G.Elliot outsider to consider.
but it really is a minefield.
I'm hoping CONSTITUTIONAL HILL wins easily.
I've done Mister Coffey in the NH chase but it seems like the favourite is home and hosed from the views I've read.
On wednesday
I've done GREANETEEN in the queen mother at 33/1 and could surprise
The coral cup is super competitive but if MIGHT I runs in this then it will be my pick.
But I read today that the M.Pipe is the aim.
Another that is in both is IROKO and he is on the shortlist
Grand annual.
3 on my shortlist.
Grey diamond,Rouge Vif and
FRERO BANBOU 33/1 taken.
I watched a replay of last years race and it wasnt on the screen for 5 fences it was well off the pace.made steady headway and finished 3rd btn 6L and it blundered the last.
Had 6 runs before last years race and only 4 this time and is 6lb better off.and is 11lb better off with the 2 that beat him.
Thursday.
My nap of the week runs in the pertemps.
MAXXUM 7/1 winners of qualifiers have a bad record in the final so they say.when this horse won it was rated 120 and so it needed to win well to make sure it got in and Jack Kennedy made sure it did win easily by 16L and got put up 18 lb and with the bha tax of 7lb means it will have to carry a lot of weight of 145.
Touted as a possible for the stayers so must be well thought of.
At the moment I dont have a fancy for the Plate which is unusual for me.
In the Kim Muir I've done RAPPER 25/1 but will have another look closer to the race.
At this moment of time the one I like in the county is
PETITE TONNIERE 25/1 I think this 2m will suit as it has been travelling well over two miles 5f.
Threeunderthrufive
Punts del este
Frero banbou
Might I
Petite tonniere
Maxxum (nap)
More updates later.
Good luck.
We start with the supreme and I'm hoping FACILE VEGA returns to form but if if impaire et passe runs I will be backing that.
In the arkle all the talk is about the favourites but I still think SAINT ROI 25/1 taken could spring a surprise.
The Ultima
I took 40/1 Fortescue but I'm not sure he can lay up with them but should stay on late.
I've had a good look at the race and I've had a look at the trends.
Paul Nicholls is 0/25 in this race and hasnt had one placed since 2009.
The hcap band is 137 to 145.
So I'm backing THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE 14/1 trained by PN and rated 150.i also like Monbeg genius. 14/1 as a back up. But Threeunderthrufive is my nap of the first day.
I've looked through the Boodles and the form has totally confused me.
Bo zenith was my pick but it's being saved for aintree.
I've backed THETYS at 25/1 but I dont think it will get in.
I think it would be wise to wait for the day as a lot of bookies will be going 6/7 places.
PUNTA DEL ESTE 14/1 D.Skelton is the one I like.
Was a good third to Bo Zenith.
LUDUS is a G.Elliot outsider to consider.
but it really is a minefield.
I'm hoping CONSTITUTIONAL HILL wins easily.
I've done Mister Coffey in the NH chase but it seems like the favourite is home and hosed from the views I've read.
On wednesday
I've done GREANETEEN in the queen mother at 33/1 and could surprise
The coral cup is super competitive but if MIGHT I runs in this then it will be my pick.
But I read today that the M.Pipe is the aim.
Another that is in both is IROKO and he is on the shortlist
Grand annual.
3 on my shortlist.
Grey diamond,Rouge Vif and
FRERO BANBOU 33/1 taken.
I watched a replay of last years race and it wasnt on the screen for 5 fences it was well off the pace.made steady headway and finished 3rd btn 6L and it blundered the last.
Had 6 runs before last years race and only 4 this time and is 6lb better off.and is 11lb better off with the 2 that beat him.
Thursday.
My nap of the week runs in the pertemps.
MAXXUM 7/1 winners of qualifiers have a bad record in the final so they say.when this horse won it was rated 120 and so it needed to win well to make sure it got in and Jack Kennedy made sure it did win easily by 16L and got put up 18 lb and with the bha tax of 7lb means it will have to carry a lot of weight of 145.
Touted as a possible for the stayers so must be well thought of.
At the moment I dont have a fancy for the Plate which is unusual for me.
In the Kim Muir I've done RAPPER 25/1 but will have another look closer to the race.
At this moment of time the one I like in the county is
PETITE TONNIERE 25/1 I think this 2m will suit as it has been travelling well over two miles 5f.
Threeunderthrufive
Punts del este
Frero banbou
Might I
Petite tonniere
Maxxum (nap)
More updates later.
Good luck.