On 22nd November, my notes tell me I wrote this about the last run of Cepage (2.25 Cheltenham)
"Didn't win but that was a right good blowout, wasn't it. An honest ride, I thought. I'm not sure the course would be his favourite experience; don't know why: just an impression.
As for distance, his blood just says stay, stay , stay. Strange then, that most of his winning has been over less than 3m. Looking at the races he's had at around 3m, he's run well in great handicap company in fast pace contests. I wonder, with that bloodline, whether they'd consider a marathon distance, you know. It does seem weird that they'd try it so late in his career but he has only had 29 races in all that time.
Having shared that thought, I should add that I wouldn't be perturbed if they dropped him in trip."
Well here we are and, indeed, he's dropped in trip and class and down a massive 5Lbs for that run. What's more, they reach for the first-time pieces. That's a real bonus and I backed him two days ago at 8/1. Inevitably is has now been cut to 5/1 and, even at that price, offers ew possibilities of a 1-2-3 place in this 9 runner field. A little worrying is the shortening this morning. Even as I write, I see it's shortened again to 9/2. You know I hate a daytime gamble.
Cepage 2.25 Cheltenham 8/1 Ew
I see no reason not to be backing:
Grey Dawning 12.40 Cheltenham 7/4 win
That last Haydock win was achieved in the style of a quality horse and I'll be backing him to follow up today. Goodness me, he beat Apple Away 14L that day, giving 7Lbs and look how that horse won yesterday. My biggest concern is why my selection isn't a shorter price. Frankly, imo, he should be nearer evens fav.
So:
2 X singles
1 x win double
Good luck
"Didn't win but that was a right good blowout, wasn't it. An honest ride, I thought. I'm not sure the course would be his favourite experience; don't know why: just an impression.
As for distance, his blood just says stay, stay , stay. Strange then, that most of his winning has been over less than 3m. Looking at the races he's had at around 3m, he's run well in great handicap company in fast pace contests. I wonder, with that bloodline, whether they'd consider a marathon distance, you know. It does seem weird that they'd try it so late in his career but he has only had 29 races in all that time.
Having shared that thought, I should add that I wouldn't be perturbed if they dropped him in trip."
Well here we are and, indeed, he's dropped in trip and class and down a massive 5Lbs for that run. What's more, they reach for the first-time pieces. That's a real bonus and I backed him two days ago at 8/1. Inevitably is has now been cut to 5/1 and, even at that price, offers ew possibilities of a 1-2-3 place in this 9 runner field. A little worrying is the shortening this morning. Even as I write, I see it's shortened again to 9/2. You know I hate a daytime gamble.
Cepage 2.25 Cheltenham 8/1 Ew
I see no reason not to be backing:
Grey Dawning 12.40 Cheltenham 7/4 win
That last Haydock win was achieved in the style of a quality horse and I'll be backing him to follow up today. Goodness me, he beat Apple Away 14L that day, giving 7Lbs and look how that horse won yesterday. My biggest concern is why my selection isn't a shorter price. Frankly, imo, he should be nearer evens fav.
So:
2 X singles
1 x win double
Good luck
