chaumi
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Ben Jones has admitted he messed it up at the last at Kempton. That was mildly painful for my wallet! He'll be a little worried about the ground today.
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chaumi
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Ran a lovely race, BJ. Looked the likely winner 2 out. I went for Gericault, just didn't get the last right but fought hard.
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Your Darling was a gallant third having attracted a little support - 17/2 from 10/1.
Nothing today, but Henderson’s Fantasy World was bought (600,000gns) out of the Balding yard for a tilt at the Triumph and it’ll be interesting to see how he goes.
Nothing today, but Henderson’s Fantasy World was bought (600,000gns) out of the Balding yard for a tilt at the Triumph and it’ll be interesting to see how he goes.
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Fantasy World wasn’t really worth the watch. He raced in the leading group of four, but wasn’t jumping comfortably and when push came to shove he was already at the back of the group and didn’t even get a nudge let alone a shove. Lots of work to be done and little time to do it, but he’s in the right hands and Henderson has pulled more chestnuts out of the fire than most.
Nothing today.
Nothing today.
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Assuming it’s not chucking it down we’re off to Newbury tomorrow (anyone else?) although it’s not an inspiring card. Only four runners in the first race and two of them notebooks.
Quebecois - 24/1 put in his best chase effort over this shorter distance. Look for same conditions, same distance.
Old Cowboy - 29/12 he had come flying down to 9/4f from 12/1 and made it look as easy as that would suggest. Needs good ground? 10/1 going easily the best, he came to win his race moving into the lead before two out, but tipped up there. Didn’t look a comfortable fall, but he’s worth another go.
Looks like Quebecois will be odds-on and probably rightly so, but I might take a chance with Old Cowboy who won as easy as you like here late December. He was raised 5lbs for that, then stuck up another 4lbs for falling at Kempton two out looking threatening. This one is not a handicap so may be an easier task for him. He looks to have a lot to find with Quebecois, but I think there’s more in the tank and maybe worth a chance at the price.
Other than that it’s God knows what.
Quebecois - 24/1 put in his best chase effort over this shorter distance. Look for same conditions, same distance.
Old Cowboy - 29/12 he had come flying down to 9/4f from 12/1 and made it look as easy as that would suggest. Needs good ground? 10/1 going easily the best, he came to win his race moving into the lead before two out, but tipped up there. Didn’t look a comfortable fall, but he’s worth another go.
Looks like Quebecois will be odds-on and probably rightly so, but I might take a chance with Old Cowboy who won as easy as you like here late December. He was raised 5lbs for that, then stuck up another 4lbs for falling at Kempton two out looking threatening. This one is not a handicap so may be an easier task for him. He looks to have a lot to find with Quebecois, but I think there’s more in the tank and maybe worth a chance at the price.
Other than that it’s God knows what.
Ian_Davies
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I considered going to Newbury tomorrow - I could have organised a free ticket as they're part of the R4R scheme nowadays - but I didn't much like the look of the card, I find Newbury a bit soulless tbh and the bottom line was I cba!
I hope you have a great day, though, and that the weather is kind.
I hope you have a great day, though, and that the weather is kind.
chaumi
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Have a great day, BJ. I will watch for the illustrious-looking gentleman at the finishing post tossing his hat in the air while dancing with glee as the winners go past.
