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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Ascot 29th July 2017

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by Bostonbob, Jul 19, 2017.

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  1. SaveTheHumans

    SaveTheHumans Well-Known Member

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    Did Jack Hobbs get stripped of his classic title or have I missed something?
     
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  2. Black Caviar

    Black Caviar 1 of the top judges in Europe

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    He was 10/1 last week but nearly every shrewdie going has latched on to him and hes now rightly second fav.
     
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    Enable could well be a cut above these but she is another one with possibly question marks over the ground.

    I don't really want to discount Jack Hobbs but can't overlook how bad his last run was. Highland Reel (if the rain stays away it will be hard to resist an each way bet) but if enable doesn't win then I think the value is with the improving horses BENBATL or ULYSEES
     
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  4. Black Caviar

    Black Caviar 1 of the top judges in Europe

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    He even won the Sheema Classic for good measure.
     
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  5. Black Caviar

    Black Caviar 1 of the top judges in Europe

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  6. floridaspearl

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    Id be worried about jack Hobbs ,if he finishes down the field that's his lot. I think retirement beckons.
     
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  7. Black Caviar

    Black Caviar 1 of the top judges in Europe

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  8. Archers Road

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    I have always ignored Dubai form in Europe, & that strategy has never let me down. See Highland Reel for recent evidence.
     
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  9. SaveTheHumans

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    The Irish Derby is the premier classic race for 3 year olds in Europe. Jack Hobbs won it by 5 lengths recently.
     
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  10. OddDog

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    All things considered, Enable for me. Not a great price but I don't bet anyway. I think the rest are much of a muchness and she is potentially a star - I hope she can go out and prove it today.
     
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  11. Bustino74

    Bustino74 Thouroughbred Breed Enthusiast

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    Are people sure Enable likes soft ground? She may but when she won the Oaks it was not soft. It was raining heavily that's all.
     
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    1st and 2nd
     
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    Impressive, whoosh...
     
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  14. SaveTheHumans

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    Routed them she did.
     
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    Bustino74 Thouroughbred Breed Enthusiast

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    She's a good filly
     
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  16. ChelseaCOE2012

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    Hope they retire jack hobbs
     
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  17. Bostonbob

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    Very impressive horse. She's proven herself today.
     
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  18. Davidquinn

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    That's why I was torn between Enable and Ulysses, two most progressive horses in the race on any ground
     
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    Superstar. Fabulous performance from the filly. Hope she stays sound for the Arc.
     
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  20. Archers Road

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    My three favourite words on the racecourse...

    "Go on Frankie..."
     
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