The 2024 'Should Be Odds-on' Thread

[tiggers1972]

Buddy One jumped 3 out very hesitantly and had clouted one or two before that. Euro was spot on to cast doubt on his jumping and I think it’s nonsense to say he wasn’t there to win

Trying to get him handicapped for March maybe?

 

[Outsider]

I disagree completely. Not saying it can't win but odds-on?? No way - He doesn't look the most natural of jumpers for a kick off. I'd sooner back him than the short Jonjo thing but I got 9/2 Hyland earlier in the week and I'm happy enough with that.

Good call. Euro.

 

[Desert Orchid]

I'll have a good look at the race and reply, viking.

BO did fiddle a couple but nothing dramatic (imo) so my disappointment at the run centres around why it didn't show anything from approaching the home turn.

I have to conclude it just wasn't fit (don't know how it looked beforehand) or wasn't letting itself down on the ground but it was a very long way below form and when it won over hurdles at the track it fairly scooted up the hill so it does have a finishing kick which wasn't there.

My guess is that another race is the plan but which?

The Hennessy?
The Ultima?
The Grand National?

It has now qualified for the GN and will be a second-season 8yo novice, the ideal type. If they get its mark down to 147 (from yesterday's 154) he'll get in at the bottom of the weights.