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Cheltenham Day Two thread

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by stick, Mar 13, 2012.

  1. redcgull

    redcgull Well-Known Member

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    Well done lads if you were on Simonsig there...<applause>
     
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  2. hawkeye

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    should probably of won the supreme with it but i guess conections are justified now. will look forward to the rematch with fingal bay!
     
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  3. Quelesprit

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    Arkle horse next year? Well done ZEn. I think he's landed a bit of a punt there.
     
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  4. TopClass

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    Well done Zen and other backers- outstanding performance.


    Little bit annoyed that Cotton Mill forced Monksland to be snatched up when staying on. Might not have got to Simonsig though.
     
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  5. Dexter

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    There,see...thats two people who think Nicky Henderson is a nice person..SBC and Simonsigs owner.
     
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  6. Quelesprit

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    Monksland's chance totally killed by Cotton Mill. Wouldn't have got to the winner.
     
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  7. L_M

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    I don't think Cotton Mill would've beaten Simonsig today, but Nicky Henderson described the winner as "seriously good" before the race - one wonders if Fingal Bay would've beaten him today. The layers sure took a hammering on the exchanges with Simonsig!
     
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  8. Wayward Lad

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    Dont think anything was catching Simonsig very impressive, another one against the bookies :)
     
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  9. Quelesprit

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    Mullins horses ran very well though. That's massively confidence boosting for the Albert Bartlett.

    Surely nothing that can beat him in that after today.
     
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  10. GGW

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    "Jack Quinlan back on board next time" Francombe. <laugh>
     
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  11. OddDog

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    I can see them bringing Simonsig back to 2 miles for the Champion Hurdle next season - he has serious speed
     
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    Dexter - if Bob's worth wins the next even I'll bloody say Nicky Henderson's a nice person!
     
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  13. rainbowview

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    Might not have toppy lol. NO CHANCE was monksland ever getting there. Good good horse that winner
     
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  14. Quelesprit

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    He's a chaser in the making, no?
     
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  15. GGW

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    I like Nicky Henderson to be fair.
     
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  16. Dexter

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    Yeah,well done Zen on your AP voucher..he is a lovely prospect.can't belive he touched 11/4 earlier.

    Used to be trained in NI,where i'm at now.
     
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    Someone was telling me that the Feltham winner has never won the RSA. I can't actually believe that - anyone know if it's true?
     
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  18. Dexter

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    <laugh> Dan...evolution of a new Non606 fan club.

    I like him too George.
     
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  19. GGW

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    I think Grand Crus will get beat (by join together but that's another matter). Who's with me?
     
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  20. hawkeye

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    it's true, no feltham winner has won the RSA. think 17 have tried
     
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