The 2025 Old Borough Cup (Handicap)

[Ian_Davies]

25 entries for this 1m6f Haydock Park feast and it's 7/1 the field.

Ante-Post Betting: https://www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing/ante-post-racing/flat/old-borough-cup-handicap/winner

 

[Ian_Davies]

I don't see 7/1 The Reverend with William Hill lasting much longer - he's up 4lb for winning at Ripon, but he didn't half win easily and the runner up franked the form with a good run at York.

He's got stamina to prove but, if he properly stays the extra 2f, what beats him wins it, I think.

 

[Robicheaux]

Hes been a beaten favourite 5 times in his short career. Risks attached.
Master Builder, if he runs may carry my shillings. Impressive winner of the 3yo handicap on this card last year. Finished a length in front of The Reverend at York last October, think he's going to be better off as well.

 

[Ian_Davies]

I couldn't put you off Master Builder - he looks as well handicapped as anything in the race.

 

[Ian_Davies]

I don't see 7/1 The Reverend with William Hill lasting much longer

6/1 best now.

 

[Ian_Davies]

17 declared.

Betting: tbc

 

[Robicheaux]

Hes been a beaten favourite 5 times in his short career. Risks attached.
Master Builder, if he runs may carry my shillings. Impressive winner of the 3yo handicap on this card last year. Finished a length in front of The Reverend at York last October, think he's going to be better off as well.

With Buick booked. Managed to get the 16s ew.

 

[Ian_Davies]

With Buick booked. Managed to get the 16s ew.

It's part of my two-pronged (The Reverend being the other) "Oldfolio" too.

 

[Ian_Davies]

It's part of my two-pronged (The Reverend being the other) "Oldfolio" too.

Nothing to add to this - The Reverend @ 7/1 would be a good result, but Master Builder @ 16/1 would be even better.

Unless Mini Cooper has chucked a load of water on tonight, I think it will be Good ground tomorrow.

 

[Ian_Davies]

I don't see 7/1 The Reverend with William Hill lasting much longer - he's up 4lb for winning at Ripon, but he didn't half win easily and the runner up franked the form with a good run at York.

He's got stamina to prove but, if he properly stays the extra 2f, what beats him wins it, I think.

Normal service is resumed - just!

That was MUCH NEEDED.

 

[Barnestormer]

Good shout Ian

 

[Outsider]

Well done Ian.

 

[reet hard]

Good shout Ian

Echo!

 

[Ian_Davies]

Echo!

Thanks reet - much appreciated.

And thanks everyone else too.

 

[Slim]

Well done but Saturday punting is so overrated.

 

[barjon]

Nice one

 

[Ian_Davies]

Well done but Saturday punting is so overrated.

It's a fair cop - a winner isn't really a winner unless it's in fading light at Bellewstown on a Monday evening.

 

[Slim]

It's a fair cop - a winner isn't really a winner unless it's in fading light at Bellewstown on a Monday evening.

I'm enjoying watching the racing today but it's some madness. I'll stick to my lane midweek.

 

[Danny]

A decent performance all round uncle smart arse.