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Leopardstown/Limerick Christmas

Some trier that Quel Destin, loves a battle - that's the fourth time I haven't backed it tho, too short every time

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Seems the O'Learys have decided that lack of a proper test was responsible for Samcro's poor showing at Newcastle, and appear to have taken steps to ensure it won't happen again. However, they can't control the weather, and I'd doubt he has the gears to cope with Melon on the likely ground at Leopardstown today.
Have taken the f/c @ 5.85.
 
Not worried about Melon being first time out Reet ? I know he won first time up last year but this could be a sterner test. Big fan of the horse myself but couldn't dive in on him today. I know Sharjah was beaten quite comfortably by a few of these a couple of races back and it would probably be foolish to take the Faugheen form literally but as I have it that was a big step up for him on figures by quite some way the best I have for him. I'll be interested to see how he fares against these if they do set a proper gallop which I would imagine is guaranteed. The race is too close to call for me so it'll be a watching brief but I have a small ante-post interest on Sharjah for the champion so I'll cheer him on. If Melon gets beats today and drifts in the Champion hurdle market to a reasonable price then I'll probably add him to the portfolio.
 
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Petit Mouchoir is some horse to be pacemaking-could see him running a massive race.Bedrock having his 13th run since March-could see him blow out completely.
 
Danny said:
Not worried about Melon being first time out Reet ? I know he won first time up last year but this could be a sterner test. Big fan of the horse myself but couldn't dive in on him today. I know Sharjah was beaten quite comfortably by a few of these a couple of races back and it would probably be foolish to take the Faugheen form literally but as I have it that was a big step up for him on figures by quite some way the best I have for him. I'll be interested to see how he fares against these if they do set a proper gallop which I would imagine is guaranteed. The race is too close to call for me so it'll be a watching brief but I have a small ante-post interest on Sharjah for the champion so I'll cheer him on. If Melon gets beats today and drifts in the Champion hurdle market to a reasonable price then I'll probably add him to the portfolio.
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Any punts today Danny ?
 
Danny said:
Not worried about Melon being first time out Reet ? I know he won first time up last year but this could be a sterner test. Big fan of the horse myself but couldn't dive in on him today. I know Sharjah was beaten quite comfortably by a few of these a couple of races back and it would probably be foolish to take the Faugheen form literally but as I have it that was a big step up for him on figures by quite some way the best I have for him. I'll be interested to see how he fares against these if they do set a proper gallop which I would imagine is guaranteed. The race is too close to call for me so it'll be a watching brief but I have a small ante-post interest on Sharjah for the champion so I'll cheer him on. If Melon gets beats today and drifts in the Champion hurdle market to a reasonable price then I'll probably add him to the portfolio.
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I've had to go against you here. Even though over 2 miles Melon and Sharjah are probably better, I think Supasundae beats them both. Fairly annoying Jessie keeps sending him over 2, as I honestly believe he'd clean up the staying division. Melon is prone to run an absolute stinker, I think Samcro is nowhere near a CH horse, and that'll show today. Supasundae made a living stealing races like this last year when the big guns wilted, I think it'll be the same today. Taken 9/2.

I'll probably stick the Supaasundae, Melon, Sharjah tricast on as well.
 
Melon had the opportunity in the Champion Hurdle to do to Buveur the same thing that was done to him the other day by Verdana Blue, but unlike the mare he didn't have the guts to go through with it.

I've gone for Supasundae as well. It seems ground matters to him more than trip and it should be fine for him today.
 
Disagree with that he's no quitter Buvi is a brilliant hurdler and to be able to chase him up in the Champion Hurdle like that is 10 times more noteworthy than in a trial
 
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Grey said:
Melon had the opportunity in the Champion Hurdle to do to Buveur the same thing that was done to him the other day by Verdana Blue, but unlike the mare he didn't have the guts to go through with it.

I've gone for Supasundae as well. It seems ground matters to him more than trip and it should be fine for him today.
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A little bit harsh maybe Art. It was only a nk and he has had a funny sort of career with a rushed novice career. Am sure a March Buv is far more primed than a Dec hurdle Buv also
 
DJ not really against me I quite like Supersundae too for me the race is just too close to call and just a watching brief.

TRR - I'm currently out at the moment and can't really post in depth. I went through the main races today and couldn't really come up with a very solid opinion I think the market leaders are fairly strong in the main. The likes of Lady buttons looked solid but I drew the same conclusion as Simon Rowlands that over the longer trip I'd let her go unbacked at the price.I'm a huge fan of Champ but tbh after the way he ran last time I'd rather have seen him dropped back in trip I'd be thinking supreme rather than Ballymore. He has every chance of course but I did feel that Getaway Trump is a very decent sort too and if forced to make a play I'd probably go the reverse forecast route. Taking on board that rowley has put up the other one but my take was he was quite keen last time over a shorter trip and whilst he could be anything Trump is more experienced and Champ just looks like an absolute beast between them they set a high standard to be beating on just the horses second start over timber and first at the trip.

In the others I quite liked Ballydine and Commodore Barry but nothing really to get excited about at the prices.
 
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Well played with Sharjah Dan, race played exactly how I thought, Sharjah winning though rather than Supasundae.

I'll be going in on Supasundae for Stayers again, stayed on well for second. Whatever prices you got on Sharjah will be long gone.
 
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Well played with Sharjah Dan, race played exactly how I thought, Sharjah winning though rather than Supasundae.

I'll be going in on Supasundae for Stayers again, stayed on well for second. Whatever prices you got on Sharjah will be long gone.
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Yeah he's done that nicely hasn't he I wasn't 100% sure what I'd got for him last time was correct or that he'd reproduce it but it seems as though good ground and a strong pace to aim off is all he need to strut his stuff.

In other New Carloes Destrier nuts Ballydine ....the amount of chances I gave that horse last season and I think a few others on here did too but I'd completely given up on him, sickener.
 
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i'm not even sure its the trip with samcro. he's travelling well enough through these races. he was cruising after the 2nd last today but he's just not seeing it out after the last.
 
Danny said:
DJ not really against me I quite like Supersundae too for me the race is just too close to call and just a watching brief.

TRR - I'm currently out at the moment and can't really post in depth. I went through the main races today and couldn't really come up with a very solid opinion I think the market leaders are fairly strong in the main. The likes of Lady buttons looked solid but I drew the same conclusion as Simon Rowlands that over the longer trip I'd let her go unbacked at the price.I'm a huge fan of Champ but tbh after the way he ran last time I'd rather have seen him dropped back in trip I'd be thinking supreme rather than Ballymore. He has every chance of course but I did feel that Getaway Trump is a very decent sort too and if forced to make a play I'd probably go the reverse forecast route. Taking on board that rowley has put up the other one but my take was he was quite keen last time over a shorter trip and whilst he could be anything Trump is more experienced and Champ just looks like an absolute beast between them they set a high standard to be beating on just the horses second start over timber and first at the trip.

In the others I quite liked Ballydine and Commodore Barry but nothing really to get excited about at the prices.
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Very informed post as always Danny , much appreciated . You had champs race bang on . Best of luck with your new work role . If I was your boss you’d be on very lite duties ie out the back marking my card for the days racing ahead lol
 

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