Street Cry is associated with speed, being from the Raise A Native (pure speed)/Mr Prospector (classic speed)/Machiavellian tail-male line. However, the dam side is crammed with stamina and he should prove best at 10 furlongs or further.
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Street Cry is associated with speed, being from the Raise A Native (pure speed)/Mr Prospector (classic speed)/Machiavellian tail-male line. However, the dam side is crammed with stamina and he should prove best at 10 furlongs or further.
Indeed not (apart from Midday of course). Well done on getting the 5/4, I was rushing around this morning and settled for evens.
Bar the Bull
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Do pure speed sires get Melbourne Cup winners?
Is the dam side that crammed with stamina, when you look at the progeny of the dam?
Indeed, in addition to the ones I mentioned, the dam's half sister produced a Godolphin 6f/7f horse called Floristry.
I think if Midday is close to her best, she wins.
If she is not, then for me it is who is unexposed and likely to improve past their current mark. For me that horse is Sajihaa, and I think 13/2 is more than fair as an each way bet.
If she is not, then for me it is who is unexposed and likely to improve past their current mark. For me that horse is Sajihaa, and I think 13/2 is more than fair as an each way bet.
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I'm not convinced by this I must say. Looking at his run in the Racing Post Trophy he was slightly tapped for toe outside the 2f marker but subsequently stayed on strongly in a race that looked to run at a relatively sedate pace for a Group 1.
He didn't have the requisite tactical speed for that assignment, but does that automatically make him a slow boat that at least needs 12f? It may well do, though I would prefer to take a considerably more positive view of that run for the time being.
Given that O'Brien has a relatively positive record in the race in the past few years (its seemingly logical that his runners here should be relatively straight, given this is in all likelihood their only run before Epsom), I'm happy enough to take 15/8 for reasonably small money.
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Bar the Bull
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I think you are along the right lines, but I am not sure which of the others to back. Reluctantly, it is a no bet race for me, as I cannot bring myself to back Music Show, even though 7/1 looks large.
Bar the Bull
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Feck this, I'm off to the bookies to watch the racing for the afternoon. I won't be missed in here.
Pretty much how it happened. Well done Midday backers.
Will they plan even one race this season against the colts for Midday?
I'd like to Sajihaa go for the Windsor Forest - she travelled best of all for a long way and Midday had too much for her at the end. She should be up to winning a Group 2 at least.
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On The Bridle
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Me too!! He was very dissappointing....
No my point is not pure speed. He is "associated" with speed in his top line only. Machiavellian get those beyond his own range on a racecourse. You have to go back three generations to Raise a Native in CH's top line for "pure speed".
...missed it. Had to be content with evens. I'm £100 up on the day on my two bets though, so those at the counter of the Counting House at 6pm can have a beer.
Is that an invitation Steve?! I will be there.. little convincing needed ..
My main fancy of the day goes in the next at Salisbury, Crystal Etoile, who I'd be very disappointed if she finishes out of the frame. A half sister to my favourite horse in training, Crystal Capella. 15/2 each way a nice proposition..
My main fancy of the day goes in the next at Salisbury, Crystal Etoile, who I'd be very disappointed if she finishes out of the frame. A half sister to my favourite horse in training, Crystal Capella. 15/2 each way a nice proposition..
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...it's okay I can buy you one (...or two).
Bar the Bull
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I am going to be backing Negotiate in the last race at Gowran today. I have heard she is working well at home (how many times have I heard that?). I have had a small bet each way at 20/1 with Hills, and another bet at 17/2 with Paddy Power each way without the favourite.
Ignore her run on soft ground the last day.
The Wachman yolk should win, but there doesn't seem to be a huge pile else to fear in the race.
Ignore her run on soft ground the last day.
The Wachman yolk should win, but there doesn't seem to be a huge pile else to fear in the race.
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