When do we get to see Zarkandar? His form is getting boosted left right and centre. Nicholls said the Kingwell might be his starting point. Really looking forward to seeing him on the track at last.
Have to agree with RV on Unaccompanied in the CH. She won by what a length and a half today (effectively getting 3lbs in comparison to Cheltenham) with a very shrewd tactical ride by young Paul Towned. However, HF routinely beat TS by probably 4-5 lengths on average last year off levels. Am I missing something here?
Not sure you're missing anything obvious but I said a while back that Unaccompanied is just 4 years old, had just 6 hurdle races and is still improving, she will be OK on the ground and has less questions to answer than most. She also slammed a Breeders Cup winner last Spring, not many NH horses have that on their CV
I think the Lexus Chase winner yesterday would have beat SNA that day. Unaccompanied was slammed on the flat recently by a horse that can not win a maiden hurdlle . If I was going for a younger horse would be Zarkander who is the same age and has already beat her at Cheltenham and then again I don't think he is good enough. The Fly or Spirit Son imo
Grrizly I don't think SNA was quite right that day but I get what you're saying. She's an improver for sure but reagrds today I don't think Ruby Walsh rode his finest race there. I'd think there's be a strong possibility of the form being reversed at Cheltenham under a stronger gallop and, in my opinion, HF will be finishing in front of TS... The biggest concern is whether Mr Mullins will have him, HF, ready or not
Fair points Gents - I do believe there's more to come from her, I do worry about duel code horses though, unless specifically trained with a programme in mind they never seem to get proper rest. Overturn does OK (at a probably slightly lower standard) but he is three years older and physically stronger.
I have backed Rustarix in the next at Donny starting to look fairly well treated off a mark of 116. In the bumper I see the money is down for my selection. Now just need to hold off Pipes which is a full bro to Mossley and the John Ferguson horse
I just wanted to post up Deslayer in the last at Kempton tonight. It is a bit nippy out today as i am sure you have recognised, and Amy Ryan i am sure could think of better things to do than drive down to Kempton from Southwell for one ride in a class 6 race this evening. I have looked at the form and it has a good a chance as most and has been going close when drawn poorly on last couple of all weather runs, although not drawn wonderfully tonight a mid draw should be ok and at 8-1 i think could give a run for a small stakes.
Air Force One... Didnt see that one getting up... Had a little on Benefical Reform and thought he might hang on... Air Force One last 6 runs PP/PFU3... Jeez if you picked that me out, well thrown...
just back, some good stuff on here again today have a treble and a patent EW on the last 3 races King Mak Victor Hugo RANSOM
