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Daily Thread - Monday 31 October 2011

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by GDC, Oct 31, 2011.

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  1. GDC

    GDC Active Member

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    Today we have racing from Plumpton, Kempton Park and Wolverhapmton with the Irish enjoying Wexford.

    Great shout yesterday from ROTO, you are deffo back with the winners mate <applause>
     
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  2. antidistinctlyminty (ADM)

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    Morning all
     
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  3. NassauBoard

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    Morning all,

    Exceedance to win the maiden at Wolverhampton.
     
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  4. GDC

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    Nass: Weird Al looked very good in the Charlie Hall, owner has done well to move him to Donald McCain. Could well be a contender this season now :grin:
     
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  5. Sir Barney Chuckles

    Sir Barney Chuckles Who Dares Wins

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    Morning, all. Nothing for me today and therefore the 'no bet' banner is being waved. Given that today is old Halloween though I wonder how many &#8216;tips&#8217; on here today will be &#8216;tricks&#8217; and how many &#8216;treats&#8217;?!?

    Yet more money this morn, by the way, for Camelot in both the 2,000 Guineas and Derby.
     
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    Gaz, if he stays fit. I think the race was run perfectly for him and he got a lovely ride.
     
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  7. GDC

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    Nass: Agreed with that, Donald McCain will love having him and IMO the horse can only improve. Ian Williams did a gran job but is not in the top 30 NH trainers so there must be a good chance that IF Donald can sort out Weird Al's problems or 'head' if that's where the problem lies, this horse could be a nice one. Goes on any ground but is better with cut so Saturdays performance was very good, shame Diamond Harry did not turn up though.
     
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    Morning all, which race would Weird Al go for at the festival? Could be worth a AP bet.
     
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  9. NassauBoard

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    Gold Cup? Can't see them going for anything else.

    Its a shame that he is so fragile.
     
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    "Robin Hood, what a crook!
    Gave away, what he took.
    Charity's fine, subscribe to mine.
    Get out and pick-a-pocket or two"

    Brief but to the point from Willie

    14:45 Wex
     
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  11. GDC

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    Don - Deffo Gold Cup but there is no value now mate <ok>
     
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    Nass - Wonder if Mick will be doing his 'nuts' on Somersby today?
     
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    Can those who finished behind the first two in the Charlie Hall, be written off as serious contenders for the rest of the season?
     
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  14. NassauBoard

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    Gaz, Somersby will surely be too short today for any of that business?

    Cyc, always allow one bad run, especially Poq who didn't stay.
     
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    I was surprised at how little Poq gave Nass.
     
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    Ron Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I would definitely write off Poquelin for the Gold Cup. I didn't give him a chance in the Charlie Hall and I don't give him a chance in the Gold Cup; way above his station imo. The only 2 that might shake up Long Run are Time for Rupert and Diamond Harry. All you have to do now is see what else is running. <laugh>
     
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  17. GDC

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    Pocquelin did not look that keen either but without doubt did not stay and also can almost be called a Cheltenham 'specialist' now. The rest are what they are i'd say <ok>
     
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  18. NassauBoard

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    Poq will return to shorter trips I would expect and around his beloved Cheltenham.

    Diamond Harry is another frustrating horse, a talented one but is always injured or likely to be!
     
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    Morning chaps - interesting thoughts regarding Weird Al. Personally I would back Time For Rupert to beat him if they ever meet again. However nothing in that field is capable of stopping Long Run. Unless another contender emerges from somewhere I see it is a 20 lengths + victory for LR
     
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    Nass/Ron: I think it will be very interesting to see what Weird Al does next! Will they give him a rest as he obviously goes best fresh or will they give him a short break and see what happens under a different training regime?
     
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