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I do genuinely worry that the two hugely fanciable ones this year, Intense Raffles and Iroko, are both just seven. Even though Noble Yeats busted a long-standing trend when he won at that age I just wonder if they have the physical strength to cope with the demands of the race.

Horses well known for their exploits in the big staying races have weakened noticeable in the GN at age 7, including Coko Beach and Vieux Lion Rouge.

I'd rather have them onside than not but it's eyes-wide-open stuff and they're not the types I'd actively encourage people to back.

[QUOTE="Desert Orchid, post: 2696926, member: 65242"] I do genuinely worry that the two hugely fanciable ones this year, Intense Raffles and Iroko, are both just seven. Even though Noble Yeats busted a long-standing trend when he won at that age I just wonder if they have the physical strength to cope with the demands of the race. Horses well known for their exploits in the big staying races have weakened noticeable in the GN at age 7, including Coko Beach and Vieux Lion Rouge. I'd rather have them onside than not but it's eyes-wide-open stuff and they're not the types I'd actively encourage people to back. [/QUOTE]

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