King George VI Chase

[Guest_]

Huge effort from Long Run - this is his track.

Kauto - not the horse he was, a legend.

 

[chroniclandlord]

Outstanding performance from Long Run. Some day for Henderson.

 

[Irish Stamp]

Love him

 

[EC1]

i'll eat my words about Long Run..jumped well and won easy really

think KS has lost his edge now..the races are catching up

 

[granger]

Just like Moscow they can age badly in a year.

Long Run was immense

 

[chroniclandlord]

I was doubtful beforehand about Long Run's jumping under pressure, but he never put a foot wrong.

 

[On The Bridle]

It would take McCoy to get him beat!

 

[Grasshopper]

Superb performance from LR.

 

[Kauto]

I wonder what they do with Kauto now? Clearly not the horse he was by the proximity of Nacarat. Great performance by Long Run I wonder if they will target the gold cup?

 

[EC1]

I was doubtful beforehand about Long Run's jumping under pressure, but he never put a foot wrong.

thats the difference from the last run isn't it..jumped superbly

 

[EC1]

I wonder what they do with Kauto now? Clearly not the horse he was by the proximity of Nacarat. Great performance by Long Run I wonder if they will target the gold cup?

I'd like to see him retire tbh

 

[Irish Stamp]

Superb performance from LR.

Agree Grassy - some of us have seen it coming for a while

 

[granger]

Still don't think i'd back LR at Chelt

 

[Euronymous]

No. There has been a big over-reaction the Gold Cup market.

 

[Kauto]

Could it be the Gold Cup would be a better race for Kauto with it more of a test this as he seemed to be plugging on before the 2nd last fence blunder?

 

[chroniclandlord]

Maybe, but he looked a shadow of the horse that won at Kempton in 2009.

 

[Kauto]

Yup agreed although the preparation cant have been ideal although I accept that is the same for them all.

 

[EC1]

Could it be the Gold Cup would be a better race for Kauto with it more of a test this as he seemed to be plugging on before the 2nd last fence blunder?

i don't think he is in love with the game ..i didn't get any encouragement from todays race for him

 

[chroniclandlord]

Nicholls seems to agree that Cheltenham may suit Kauto Star better now than Kempton.

 

[EC1]

Nicholls seems to agree that Cheltenham may suit Kauto Star better now than Kempton.

thats one hell of a change then..its always been exactly the opposite

mmm

 

[granger]

1520: The question of retirement was thrown at both, Smith said: "I don't think that's his last race. Let's get him home and see after a week or so. If there are any signs at home that he is ageing then we'll call it a day and Clifford Baker will tell us."

 

[chroniclandlord]

mmm

My reaction too.

 

[Hamm]

Long Run you beauty. Delighted he has started to fulfill his potential.

Never has a race given me so much enjoyment, just brilliant to see that kind of performance. Don't forget he had just turned 6; he looks a superstar.

 

[EC1]

I don't want to see a Mill House type regime for KS..i doubt that would happen..but I would hate any harm coming to him at this stage in his career

 

[LUKE]

Riverside Theatre would have been my result of the year so far.85 ante post and a nice little each way double with Darwins Fox.
Regarding Kauto-the game is over he is still capable of picking up Grade 1s but not the ones that really matter.If he was mine I would race on.
Long Run-well done to Hamm and all the others who touted him.I am glad for the jockey-I always said he was entitled to ride the horse.
Riverside Theatre -if he runs in the Ryanair I am having a scary place lay.