Daily Racing Thread Tuesday 27th. Dec. 2016

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OD; what are your views on the best price of 5/4 being offered on Thistlecrack in the Cheltenham Gold Cup? With these offers I will wait for Trials Day before topping up my already substantial wagers at 8/1. Surely price cannot collapse any more no matter the performance in the Cotswold (?) Chase at the end of January.
 
Quite keen on the chances of Peter Bowen's Pearl Swan at Chepstow today. The form of his Ffos Las victory has been boosted by the second scoring since, and he gets in here with just 10-03 off a mark of 127. If you look at some of his form over hurdles on soft ground (6th to Killultagh Vic in the Martin Pipe off 138, 4th to No Planning off 137 in a Pertemps Hurdle at Haydock) that chase mark looks very workable.
 
bayernkenny said:
OD; what are your views on the best price of 5/4 being offered on Thistlecrack in the Cheltenham Gold Cup? With these offers I will wait for Trials Day before topping up my already substantial wagers at 8/1. Surely price cannot collapse any more no matter the performance in the Cotswold (?) Chase at the end of January.
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Let's see what happens in the Lexus tomorrow Kenny - if something comes out and wins head in chest it may cause Thistlecrack to lengthen somewhat. Wouldn't want to be taking 5/4 now, probably bigger on the day.
 
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OddDog said:
Just re-watched the King George. Firstly the time, 0.5 seconds under standard on good ground. Almost exactly the same time as Kauto Star's only victory in the race on good ground (2008, beating Albertas Run 8L). Secondly the manner - in the box seat all way round, jumping superbly and exuberantly, and not even ridden out by Tom Scudamore. The most impressive part of his race was after the 4th last, the acceleration off the bend putting 5 lengths between him and Cue Card and then allowed to saunter up the straight, not even hands and heels. Scudamore celebrating 20 yards before the finish line allowing the others to close - ridden out he could have won 20 lengths. I think Cue Card is a better horse with more cut in the ground, hence the bunch finish for second, but the winning time bears out the fact that this was a sensational performance.

My favourite thing about the horse is his slightly bowed head-carriage, not bowed in deference but looking supremely noble. Very beautiful animal.
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So you were impressed then <laugh>
 
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Please explain how 3/1 looks good for a race like this. I was looking to get him beat at 6's two days ago. 3's had me spitting out my eggnog all over the laptop yesterday eve!
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I'm happy with my 6's each way - this morning, with the race yet to run
 
OddDog said:
Let's see what happens in the Lexus tomorrow Kenny something comes out and wins head in chest it may cause Thistlecrack to lengthen somewhat. Wouldn't want to be taking 5/4 now, probably bigger on the day.[/QUOTE
Think Zabana might run a good one in the Lexus; seems to like fairly decent going. Might have an investment at 33/1 in the CGC. Will be interesting to see how Valseur Lido and Djakadam perform as the latter has definitely been the better of the two so far. Outlander = Ryanair?
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On my merry way to what looks like a cracking card at Ltown.Over at Limerick Willie has a good chance to land a double with Some Neck & Chambord Du Lys in the first two races 6/1.In the big one at Chepstow I'll be siding with Carole's Destrier who should be bang on in there come the last!Looking forward to seeing Douvan in perfect flight and hoping to bag a few winners!
 
Ooooopsie daisy!

Also having a wee look at Alary in the CGC. Just of top class in France.

Late Edit; just looked at form again. Has been placed in each of France's two top steeplechases. Surprised to see he is only a six year old so it could be the Gold Cup in 2018 as an eight year old.
 
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Just watching the racing from yesterday and for me, no way is yanworth winning the champion hurdle. He will be getting going when the rest have finished . Btw I'll be glad to see the back of graham Cunningham , talk about stating the bleeding obvious. I'd give the pundits job to Shergs.
 
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Stick what wins the bumper at Chepstow? Wazza has 2 former point winners entered which doesn't make things easier - Sheehan on the one with bumper experience. Aye Aye Charlie's form ties in with Elgin
 
OddDog said:
Stick what wins the bumper at Chepstow? Wazza has 2 former point winners entered which doesn't make things easier - Sheehan on the one with bumper experience. Aye Aye Charlie's form ties in with Elgin
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What went wrong with Cruiseaweigh on his hurdles start btw? He slammed Elgin on the bridle in his 2nd bumper and then got pulled up and beaten out of sight in 2 hurdle runs! Something amiss?
 
STH - he hung badly left going right handed on first run and they thought something was amiss so pulled him up. Found nothing and ran again following week and he bled in that race. Frustrating start but clearly talented.
 
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Placepot for Kempton
Dreamcatching
One Big Love
Stephanie Frances
Sire De Grugy
Apsatou
More Buck's
 
Housesofparliament rocking up in a maiden hurdle here! Interesting to see what he has to offer. Can only win once he jumps ok.
 
Win double Defi De Seuil and Riven Light (think this will be Ricci's supreme horse - have backed him at 20s ew)

Small stakes e/w Lucky 15

Pearl Swan (12.50 Chep)
Just Minded (12.55 Weth)
Goulanes (2.40 Chep)
The Crafty Butcher (3.00 Leop)
 
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