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Cheltenham 2018: Antepost Thread

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by DreverSpur, Mar 20, 2017.

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  1. OddDog

    OddDog Mild mannered janitor
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    We've no idea what Samcro has really achieved in winning his races this season - could possibly be a load of old ****e he has been beating. He may be a future champion but that is no reason to run scared of him and it certainly doesn't harm to look for some value against him. His price is probably adding value into the rest of the market <ok>
     
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  2. Pilgrim

    Pilgrim Well-Known Member

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    God hear you.
     
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    Pilgrim, Feb 16, 2018
  3. Sir Barney Chuckles

    Sir Barney Chuckles Who Dares Wins

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    If he is to oblige Native River needs to overturn a monumental stat. Since the year 2000 67, I say 67, times horses have tried to win the ‘Cheltenham Gold Cup’ after having failed to win the race at their first attempt. People, all 67 attempts have been beaten!
     
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    Sir Barney Chuckles, Feb 16, 2018
  4. woolcombe-folly007

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    Every year the Irish have a re incarnation of Pegasus and more often or not they get beaten - Death Duty, Arvika legionnaire, Dunguib, Boston Bob just a few that comes to my mind all bankers and all beaten!!
     
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    woolcombe-folly007, Feb 16, 2018
  5. CaptainPops

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    Records are there to be beaten and I think he can do it....
     
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    CaptainPops, Feb 16, 2018
  6. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Douvan goes straight to Cheltenham. No run since last March is hardly a positive but will add some intrigue to the Champion Chase.
     
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    Chaninbar, Feb 17, 2018
  7. Bostonbob

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    Quevega did it for years. I bet Faugheen’s performances this year have played a part in that decision. Seemingly run his best race on reappearance. Today’s race at Gowran looked like a terrible idea in retrospect
     
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    Bostonbob, Feb 17, 2018
  8. Chaninbar

    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Quevega apart not many gave done it though have they. To have last year's 2/9 fav lining up even without a run against Altior and the others makes it a much more appealing spectacle. One thing you can rely on is that if he turns up Douvan will be fit enough on the day.
     
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  9. Bostonbob

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    Spot on Chan. He's fit or he doesn't run. Mullins trains on a hill.
     
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    Bostonbob, Feb 17, 2018
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    Great booking ride imo Feihly to ride Our Duke in the Gold Cup!
     
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  11. Ste D

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    I don't think Our Duke jumps his fences quick enough to win in a GC Wooly but I've known to be wrong!
     
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    Ste D, Feb 18, 2018
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    They actually said that he doesn't get into a good rythym until he is jumping at pace, which he should get in the gold cup.
     
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  13. beeforsalmon

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    McManus owned ESPOIR D’ALLEN out of the Festival. Logic would surely suggest they’ll send APPLES SHAKIRA for that race now rather than the Mares Novice? Not a race I’ve formed any sort of a view on but she’ll certainly add interest with her allowance....
     
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  14. Pilgrim

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  15. Bostonbob

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    And me...

    Ballymore could be a classic.
     
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  16. OddDog

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    I've been very impressed by Mr Henderson's On The Blind side thus far .............. he may well get my vote in the old Ballymore but will be betting on the day with Ladbrokes so value is assured any way <laugh> <doh>
     
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  17. stick

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    Without the favourite one would hope!
     
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  18. OddDog

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    Dunno mate, seen plenty of Irish good things down the tears ....... remember Boston Bob in the Albert Bartlett? Good old Brindisi Breeze
     
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    This one DOES NOT get beat!
     
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  20. OddDog

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    Too late to back the fecker now though
     
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