The 2022 Derby Thread

I think Lionel is a solid each way bet for the Irish version at 10s. Tuesday is the most likely winner obviously but I'm not convinced about the rest of the opposition. I'm not certain the track will suit Westover (was his waywardness at Sandown greenness or maybe he has a preference for going left handed). I have no idea about the Job horse but his little brother's looks a stone non-stayer to me. Lionel's Goodwood form I think is ok, Lysander ran as well as could be expected at Ascot last week given it was his first go on decent ground.
 
Euronymous said:
I think Lionel is a solid each way bet for the Irish version at 10s. Tuesday is the most likely winner obviously but I'm not convinced about the rest of the opposition. I'm not certain the track will suit Westover (was his waywardness at Sandown greenness or maybe he has a preference for going left handed). I have no idea about the Job horse but his little brother's looks a stone non-stayer to me. Lionel's Goodwood form I think is ok, Lysander ran as well as could be expected at Ascot last week given it was his first go on decent ground.
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He does look a nice horse but I'd imagine most of us were thinking St Leger?
 
Yeah with Euro on Lionel.

I think he's likely to improve a lot and although Tuesday just won an Oaks and Westover was unlucky in the Derby, how much more improvement will they find?

Lionel at the prices. Come on Spencer ha.
 
This race has been the aim for Lionel and I can see him running well. Bit of juice will clearly help. Does look like he wants a trip.
 
I think Westover is the only one with the ability to test her, if that were the plan. The others might well burst themselves trying. He probably ended up with the harder race at Epsom, has to travel and even if he is 100% she might just improve the more.

But I don't plan putting money on it so I'll be happy to see a performance worthy of a traditionally strong race from either of them or, indeed, any other sudden improvers.
 
Piz Badile is alot better than we saw at Epsom

The Derby may not have been a great race so an upset here would not surprise me.

Piz Badile EW for me
 
One in the eye for knockers of the Derby form, and those who claim Westover unlucky to lose it need their bumps feeling.
 
Race favoured the front runners and nothing came forward. Best horse won but still feel Desert Crown is better. Hopefully they will meet in the King George?
 
Desert Orchid said:
But I don't plan putting money on it so I'll be happy to see a performance worthy of a traditionally strong race from either of them or, indeed, any other sudden improvers.
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Not long home and only just worked through the replays. Obviously a waste of time entering Tuesday. Take her out and Westover has won as we could have expected. Great performance.
 
Tanlic said:
Piz Badile is alot better than we saw at Epsom

The Derby may not have been a great race so an upset here would not surprise me.

Piz Badile EW for me
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2nd 18/1 says it all about the race. I certainly wouldn't be ina rush to back him for the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes
 
Marb said:
5/6 Frankie rides her next time 13/8 he doesn't!
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Who could ever doubt he would ride Emily next time out?

Despite a legion of punters and one or two Frankie Dettori haters taking the 13/8 with me the past fortnight, in Paddy Poweresque fashion, I am now paying out the 5/6!!! :)

What a book that was. :)
 
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