Daily Thread- Friday 17th February- FREE FRIDAY AKA SUPER SATURDAY

[NassauBoard]

With all these track records I'm beginning to question the validity of the performances. Sprinter Sacre looked very impressive but why did he break the track record when there was nothing to run against him for the last half mile? Did Long Run's race look like a track record worthy performance? Big question marks for me.

Wind?

 

[Quelesprit]

quel---only just thought the very very slightest--just watched again and think my quote fiddle was bit harsh.long run needed the blow out and as francome says,some of the stable have had bet on burton port in gc.could be worth a nibble being fresh.

16/1 is a definite each way proposition. Beat LR in the RSA so we know he's not a mug around Cheltenham. I'd be fairly keen at 16/1. Not so much at anything shorter. The w/o the front two would be interesting.

 

[Quelesprit]

That's true - wind might be doing it. Is it blowing at Newbury? We'll probably never really find out.

 

[OddDog]

Something in my waters tells me Soldatino is going to run a big race in the next

 

[Dexter]

Oddy did you back the SS LR double?

 

[NassauBoard]

Something in my waters tells me Soldatino is going to run a big race in the next

I do hope not, that would really irritate me. This horse has cost me so many times.

 

[rainbowview]

I have backed Zarkandar - saver on CICERON who was cantering last time out but didn't get home - had been impressive before that

 

[OddDog]

Oddy did you back the SS LR double?

Nah mate - good idea though wasn't it?

 

[woolcombe-folly007]

I did

 

[Quelesprit]

What stops me getting stuck into Zarkandar is that just because he's obviously 10lbs (minimum) better than 151 doesn't really mean much if something down the bottom of weights is 15lbs better than its current mark. The best horse isn't really meant to win handicaps after all.

 

[woolcombe-folly007]

payed just over even money!

 

[Dexter]

No one likes a smart ar*e Wooley

Well done mate

 

[woolcombe-folly007]

Cheers

 

[CHIEF MECHANIC]

seeing i have a few minutes free in my schedule,i may as well give you all a winner for theneet----IMPERIAL FONG.
spiced rums a plenty when this one goes in.

 

[OddDog]

That's true - wind might be doing it. Is it blowing at Newbury? We'll probably never really find out.

Surely the effect of the wind will cancel itself out? It might be blowing from behind in the back straight but it will be in their faces in the home straight. Unless it's blowing in circles.

Surprised at Nass suggesting that tbh

 

[Quelesprit]

Well done Wooly - that double was 7/4 with WillHill around 11am this morning????

 

[rainbowview]

Chiefy

Nass I am surprised you haven't backed Ericht

 

[woolcombe-folly007]

I did bet it with Ladcrooks- so the price will never be great lol It just looked to simple not to lol. Should have a done a treble with Zarkandar- but have a done LR & Zarkandar double- pays 15/2 last night

 

[NassauBoard]

RV, think he is being prepped for a handicap run at Chelts.

Oddy, wind doesn't blow universally, so they could have a strong directional movement in one part of the course but lesser in another area. Also wind could be reason for the faster than suggested ground.

Do keep up

 

[King Shergar]

I've backed Zarkandar, but ive got a bad feeling about it. His price looks to good to be true, with the way the Triumph form has worked out