Too many thumbs Ron Grizzly: I just got 33's about Unaccompanied for the CH - and just in case I also took the 8's available for the DN Mares! Taking on the current champions will be a massive task for her, but with a bit of juice in the ground, either are more than possible Re: Danny DeVito - made his name in the series Taxi! then went on to Hollywood fame. Twins with Arnold Schwartzenager is one that springs to mind
Just joking Oddy. I didn't know that he was in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. He's a class act. I loved him in the tv series Taxi. Christopher Lloyd had a wonderful role in it too.
Reebok - 33s is a great bet I think, not often the bookies make mistakes but the fact she was only 26 last night suggests they've been a bit slow to react. I hate the 8s for the Mares though, I really don't see her going for the race at all, Quevega is a certainty to take this option and almost a bigger certainty to win it. If she wins today she'll be 14s/16s I reckon....
Good morning chaps... Not seen anything of the cards yet as ive just had to move a couple of big branches that fell in the near gale force winds last night... At least i have some wood for the fire, but if its too windy the smoke gets blown back into the front room... Bloody wind... Hope the forums up to hitting the winners again today... And hopefully i can add to the list myself... Back in a bit...
Just to reiterate, my nap is Luscivious in the 3.40, he ticks all the boxes for me. A course winner who handles the ground well and also runs with the pace. He drops in handicap band here and he is up against a plethora of horses either untested or found to dislike the sand. He is the class act and he should win today.
Looking forward to the novice chase at Leopardstown today 12.55 Hidden Cyclone, Shot From The Hip and Celtik Folklore and chuck in Stonemaster who is ok starting to think if the value for the RSA may well be with Hidden Cyclone or even Back In Focus. Nothing from England is going to be getting the better of GC if he runs in it rather than the Gold Cup. Hidden Cyclone has lots of potential and is available at 25/1 whilst Back In Focus is a stand out 50/1 with Boylesports. Have backed both for small stakes today especially BIF who may well not be seen untill there is some heavy ground
Like the look of PRANKSTER E.W in the opener at Donny. I have Ile De Re down as the one to beat but the price has gone and Prankster was good on the flat when trained by Andre Fabre. He beat a horse called Royal Mix by 2 lengths back in 2009 - that one is now with Paul Nicholls and arrived with a big reputation. Prankster has also finished runner up to Manighar in a listed heat at Deauville before finishing 5th of 6 in a Group 3 at Longchamp. He returns after a long lay off but if retaining his ability I expect him to run a big race here and for me he is the value at 12s
Last Instalment was very impressive yesterday but of course his price (8/1) for the RSA reflects that. I think you have struck a good bet on Hidden Cyclone at 25s - if he hoses up today he will be half that, and even if he doesn't he is bound to come on for the run.
Today's the acid test of Unaccompanied's Champion Hurdle hopes isn't it? You'd be wanting to beat Thousand Stars a few lengths anyway, as we all know where that one stands with the Fly. My tuppence worth is I'd be surprised if she can even beat Thousand Stars, nevermind the Fly. If she gets well beat today you'd be forgetting the Champion Hurdle. Interestingly her performance also show us where Zarkander stands in the CH picture, so it'll tell us quite a bit...
Yep price gone on Last Installment. I really liked his performance after I calmed down about Davy R picking the wrong one Hopefully a good round of jumping today from HC Lie Forrit runs here will be interesting to see if connections will go for the RSA with him if he continues in good form
I agree Beef . I think Thousand Stars wins today Paul Nicholls just tweeted this Just heard from vets re Master Minded. He is comfortable and progressing as well as could be at this stage.
Good old HRH, gave me my first winner of the day. Doubled a bit up with this Hendo hotpot in the 12:40
Nicky Richards novice Realt Mor looks a decent ante post dabble for the RSA - was cantering round at Wetherby in the One Man Novices Chase (Moon Indigo well held) before falling at the last. I thought that was a cracking chase debut and will bring him on loads.
