Godsmejudge - hope I didn't put you off it Brough! Monsieur Cadou start at the back, stay there and pull up - what sort of tactics are those?
Disappointing but he should come on for that. Will find out more next week, feedback from Hillstar was that Moore was delighted with the run, said he couldn't have asked for more
Hard lines ROTO. Always a very big ask in a 25 runner handicap mate. Take a breath, and build back up gradually- don't panic bet now for any loss chasing.
Netminder bolts in by 11L. I put him up for the abandoned Eider Chase at 33s and was beyond excited about him (as you all probably don't remember). There's a horse in there somewhere. I know a couple of the lads had him in their trackers. Hope you snaffled some 12s guys. Bittersweet my end, I went with the second!! FFS.
**** me that was a good race as well. 40k to the winner. Dare I suggest that possibly explains his 2 poor runs latest, a lovely 10lb drop in the weights to get him off 10 stone dead (1lb out of the handicap). Either that or he's inconsistent. Given that I've been backing the 2nd and 3rd in recent weeks and think they're both well in and that Netminder has Bolted up (capital B) I expect that whatever mark he's given he'll be able to win off. Shame we'll probably have to wait 7-8 months. Think he might show to be better over 4 than he is over today's 3 miles as well.
One at Nottingham at a big each-way price but tread with caution because the ground might just be a touch too quick. 6.00 Black Annis Bower 33/1 runs, if you include the claiming jockey (who is useful), a full EIGHTEEN pounds lower than when starting last season. The concern is that winning form has come in proper soft conditions, but last year he was out of form on all ground, so perhaps the handicapper has given him a proper chance here. Tread cautiously, and if it needs the run today keep your eyes peeled on this one in the future.
Have just got in and watched the replay. Like Reebs disappointed Monsieur Cadou was kept so out the back but to be honest he looked like he never got going.. Luckily for me Fill the Power took 5th and as I took 20s that saved the day. Didnt win a penny but didnt lose a penny either...literally all my stake back.
