Novice Chasers 21/22

[granger]

From today's reporting both Appreciate It and Ferny Hollow will go over fences

“I imagine Appreciate It is going novice chasing. I haven’t really sat down and thought about it but he has schooled over fences and he’s a good jumper.
“At the moment we are just getting him fit. At his age though [Appreciate It turns eight in January] I think that would be the way to go.

“Ferny is in great shape. I imagine he will go chasing although I haven’t spoken to connections. We haven’t made any plans made yet for anything to start off. We’re only in early October,” Mullins said on Monday.

 

[Maruco]

From today's reporting both Appreciate It and Ferny Hollow will go over fences

Noticeably less conclusive with Ferny Hollow. Surely they should see if he can be a Champion Hurdle horse first. He still has time to go novice chasing later, and the Cheveley Champion Hurdle alternative for open hurdles Quilixios, is likely to have a tough season as a 5 year old. I'd suggest that they might have a re-think with Ferny.

 

[granger]

I do think Quix is the telling horse here

If he is deeemd good enough - perhaps they will be brave with FH

Ferny already missed a season, so if he doesnt chase now, maybe he never does

 

[Maruco]

True but they also have Ballyadam for the Arkle, so that’ll also come into their thinking.

 

[Grasshopper]

Ballyadam surely goes up in trip? Marsh horse for me, rather than Arkle.

 

[granger]

Wonder for how long Appreciate It and Bob Olinger are kept apart?

They could clash at Fairyhouse or Leop but we'll see

 

[granger]

Intermediate chase at NA is a good race for a UK Sunday

BMG is an interesting entrant

 

[granger]

Can't wait to see Bob Olinger after that

BMG had a fine fencing debut. Think he will need 3m as a minimum

 

[granger]

Ballyadam surely goes up in trip? Marsh horse for me, rather than Arkle.

Runs Tuesday

 

[Grasshopper]

Runs Tuesday

Yep - over 2m1f.....maybe they do view his as an Arkle horse.

 

[granger]

Yep - over 2m1f.....maybe they do view his as an Arkle horse.

more so an early season minimum trip. He should be capable of winning and then there is a 2m 4 at Limerick over Christmas

 

[Maruco]

If Ferny Hollow goes chasing rather than a crack at the Champion Hurdle you'd think he and Ballyadam would go opposite directions.

Bravemansgame was good yesterday, and served as a form boost for others, the standout being Ahoy Senor which is still 40/1 for the RSA with 365.

 

[wilsonl]

Not a great start for Ballyadam :blink:

 

[Grasshopper]

If Ferny Hollow goes chasing rather than a crack at the Champion Hurdle you'd think he and Ballyadam would go opposite directions.

Bravemansgame was good yesterday, and served as a form boost for others, the standout being Ahoy Senor which is still 40/1 for the RSA with 365.

Ahoy Senor one of my Tracker horses, Paul.

Has been kept to flat/galloping tracks this far under Rules, and UR'd in his maiden Point on an undulating track. Just a mild negative for the Festival at this stage for me, and Lucinda obviously has plenty of time to put such concerns to bed.

 

[granger]

Not a great start for Ballyadam :blink:

Him and the jock will be a bit sore in the morning