Irish Champions Weekend

I hope so, Luke, and it's also a weekend to enjoy. The weather probably won't be great, the Curragh is far from presentable, there might have been stronger opposition for Churchill, and more overseas challengers generally, but there is no doubt the Irish Champions weekend concept has been a success and we have a weekend to look forward to.

I suspect Churchill's reign on the track is over and that we've seen the best of him. I also think a line to follow betting wise is that one or two other Ryan Moore mounts for AOB which get beaten by stablemates.
 
Euronymous said:
Have a few bets at this meeting.

Backed Beckford at 7s for the National Stakes. I think Glustav Klimt is hellish unders and the form of his win on the July course has not worked out. The Elliot beast is crying out for this trip and I unloaded each way earlier in the week. Race will cut up surely.

I'm also against Ballydoyle in the Moyglare and the Matron. I've gone with Qemah in the latter admittedly when I thought Winter was heading for the big race and Alpha Centauri in the former as I think time spent growing into her frame since the Royal meeting will have done her the world of good. I also think the Ballydoyle 2yo filsters are much of a muchness with the 3rd string beating Happily and September in the Debutante.

Also considering backing Cliffs of Moher in the Champion as Success Days participation means he won't be sacrificed like he was at York.
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What do you reckon about Dartmouth in Irish Leger, Euro? Playing for a place only?
 
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I can see her needing it before an Autumn campaign, a bit like Found in the Yorkshire Oaks last year. I was toying with taking the 25s about her for the CS at Ascot but I've read they are aiming her at the Breeders Cup (yawn) so an unlikely runner I think.
 
an capall said:
Family responsibilities prevent attendance. Enjoy it.
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Me too -5 hours of training with my 7 year old this morning- got home just in time for Sprint Cup but he wanted to watch last few minutes of Liverpool /City.It wasn't like that in the seventies.
 
Grey said:
I hope so, Luke, and it's also a weekend to enjoy. The weather probably won't be great, the Curragh is far from presentable, there might have been stronger opposition for Churchill, and more overseas challengers generally, but there is no doubt the Irish Champions weekend concept has been a success and we have a weekend to look forward to.

I suspect Churchill's reign on the track is over and that we've seen the best of him. I also think a line to follow betting wise is that one or two other Ryan Moore mounts for AOB which get beaten by stablemates.
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Hope you stuck to your guns with Ballydoyle outsiders.
 
Bloody hell, Roger Charlton doesn't send Decorated Knight to Ireland for nothing does he! That's 3/3 now in Ireland, with a win at Meydan, making overall win form record away from England 4/5. He was a knocking each way bet with the benefit of hindsight! I actually backed him the last day when fifth at York but this doesn't surprise me! I wish I'd looked at the race today closer but had a lot on my plate recently and not been too well either. Well done Decorated Knight anyway.
 
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LUKE said:
Hope you stuck to your guns with Ballydoyle outsiders.
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I'm afraid I ended up backing Winter, LUKE. Doh

Today I think Muirin is overpriced in the Moyglare. The ground is an unknown for her, but her sire handled cut so maybe she will too. She won very well I thought on her debut and the form has worked out quite well.

I'll also be hoping Freescape goes well in the sales race because it's owned by a friend, but the favourite looks very hard to beat.
 
Place laying Caravaggio today - The gradual lowering of sights has started but he's Gone at the game imo, these flashy American breds seem to have next to no longevity.
 
I'm sort of in cover mode today. The 7s I have on Beckford looks very juicy but I've been in similar possies in the very recent past (Librisa Breeze in the Hungerford and Dartmouth in the Lonsdale) and not collected so I've backed Verbal Dexterity at 11/4 and have Rostropovich in a double with Clemmie, who I also have in a single as protection on my nice Alpha Centauri position (have her at 5s).
 
LUKE said:
Verbal Dexterity to start favourite and win the National Stakes.
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As good as any of his recent winners of the race according to Bolger - a noteworthy statement in itself from the man, and bound for the Dewhurst
 
Just back from Ireland. I won't be returning for next year's renewal if they insist on using the Curragh again for the second day. The strong winds and absence of solid shelter made yesterday a miserable experience.

Part of the reason for sticking with the Curragh is that it's supposed to have the better sprint track. But look at the draw bias yesterday, if you weren't near the stand rail you had no chance. It's not acceptable for top class racing, and Leopardstown wouldn't be any worse until it's dealt with.
 
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