Daily Racing Thread Friday 28th. Dec. 2018

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Each way with only 7 runners? Very risky proposition with Apples Jade and Faugheen in there AND he’s been off nearly a year.
I know Oddy. As I said earlier in the thread, they couldn't have picked a harder race for him. But I've been waiting for this horse so can't not have a nibble. Either he's been showing enough at home to throw him in against this lot or they want to see how he travels in this class before getting him ready for Cheltenham. I suspect the latter
It's interesting though that Elliott has Apple's Jade and Cracking Smart in the race. He must know how they stand. Elliott and Mullins have 5 of the 7 runners
 
leopardstown,1 20:

well,i d say,5 of the 6 runners are very much on the same level,class-wise,so not easy to say,who ll come out on top,but TOWER BRIDGE has some very useful hurdles form from last season,especially his third at aintree,and though rather disappointing on his chase debut,can make amends today..
 
limerick,1 40:

a similar story here,as theres not much between the principals here,but a narrow vote goes to triumph hurdle winner FARCLAS.hasnt shown the same form since his cheltenham heroics,but probably had excuses since then,especially in the hattons grace,which was maybe too hot a race for him,and still wasnt too far beaten,apart from the runaway winner.so,if all is well today,can run a big race..
 
Jade runs them ragged. Faugheen ran a great race but I think the relentless pace just found him out. He's fine
 
Cracking Smart sauntered round in 3rd most of the way, got overtaken and sauntered the rest of the way going further and further behind. May have been pulled up - couldn't see. Question now is will he line up at Cheltenham. Will have to wait and see what the trainer says
 
As usual ruby ends up on the floor yet AGAIN last fence and 2nd last hurdle, not pocket talk either, he's getting worst imo

Not today but it is pretty much evident in general that Ruby purposely loses a lot of races these days, he's the #1 name in the business so he can get away with it and have it swept under the rug but he definitely does throw a lot these days. Can't blame him though, probably makes 4-5 times as much as he does if he'd win on it
 
3:00 Leopardstown - Disko 16/1
3:05 Leicester - Sparky Stowaway 20/1

Ew singles and ew double
 
leopardstown,3 00

ROAD TO RESPECT was a really impressive winner of the jnwines chase at down royal last month,and though this looks a deeper contest today,he should be bang there,if in the same vein of form..big shout!
 
My best bet of the Xmas period tomorrow -3.00 Leopardstown ROAD TO RESPECT - 9/4 I took 3/1 earlier this week and can only see him getting shorter whilst all the trainers are moaning about the lack of rain. This horse loves good ground - and on a good ground gold cup he will be some force. His 4th on ground he hates in this years gold cup says everything you need to know about how good he is. The main market rival this week was taken out at the last point (presenting Percy) because of the ground. Next in the betting is Bellshill who can’t go left handed at all. Monalee IMO doesn’t stay a truly run 3m, Shattered love could turn up as I do fancy her this season to win some good races ad will love the step up to 3m. The only one who could up set the party is Disko but his absence has to be a worry and will probably just need this for later targets in the season. However this guy will NOT BE BEATEN!
Got squashed for room and nearly went throught the railings and then stumbled at a crucial point!! Winner looked good tho!!