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Daily Racing Thread Sunday 29th November 2020

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by OddDog, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. OddDog

    OddDog Mild mannered janitor Staff Member

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    Envoi Allen imperious again - never touched a twig and just shot clear when asked. Brilliant.
     
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    N'golo was doing his best work at the end, he also was caught in a pocket rounding the home turn, he will appreciate the Cheltenham hill I'd say.
     
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    OddDog Mild mannered janitor Staff Member

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    Agreed - picked up really well after the last. Lovely pale grey horse too <ok>
     
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    Anyone for 3rd? Disappointing not to land one but no complaints as they finished where they should.
     
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    OddDog Mild mannered janitor Staff Member

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    The mare did it well and remains unbeaten but take Ronald Pump out of the race for the Stayers Hurdle - flew after the last
     
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    Hi Oddy. I did have a good each way bet on him last Festival at 25/1 and he had a terrible run to the last. I’ve backed him twice at 20/1 for this year’s race. He’ll be less now and will run a very big race- the most improved stayer in training last season.
     
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    Still available at 20s which I'm a bit surprised with.
     
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    OddDog Mild mannered janitor Staff Member

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    Nice one Tam. I do think Thyme Hill will take all the beating though (at this very early stage of the season) <ok>
     
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    Yeah, I think the problem was that the horse wants a decent pace to aim at and when they didnt go fast enough the young jock thought he had better do something about it. He got outpaced early in the straight but maintained the gap from the last. He is in the right zone regarding his mark, may even get a couple more back today, so he will be winning soon.
     
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    No. It’s one a friend sent me on WhatsApp. Pretty good I thought.
     
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    4th..not the best from the jockey who took her right round the inside which doesn't help on that ground at Leicester..
     
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