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Been told by one of the owners of Very Much So don't be worried about the time off the track he is as fit as flea.
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Ruby gave VMS a positive mention at a preview evening as well.Originally posted by jonthehammer View PostComment
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That is good news, I am on at 16s and if Ruby rides he will not be that on the day.
Should run his raceComment
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So Augusta Kate goes to the champion bumper...7/1 does look a bit big now it's confirmed.Comment
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Winsome Bucks
Great name
and overpriced imo.
"He's been entered for the bumper at Cheltenham.
"He was sick last year and is just really coming to himself this year and hopefully he has improved since Leopardstown. He's a horse with a high cruising speed but he stays well, so he should have no problems up the hill.
"Leopardstown gets soft to heavy, but it never really gets to be that really deep ground, so it was OK for him. He's a good-actioned horse and that deep ground wouldn't really be for him.
"We skipped an opportunity at Naas with him and the horse that was third at Leopardstown won that race, which was nice to see.
"We wouldn't really want to be losing his novice hurdler status at this stage of the year, so that wouldn't really be the plan. He has options though."Comment
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I'm on at 16/1.. wouldnt be rushing to back her at 7s thoughOriginally posted by TheRowebot View PostComment
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They are on one page in saying she does nothing at home but will be bigger for racing than Vicky P if Kate wins.Comment
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Been a massive fan of Augusta Kate since her effortlessly impressive debut win but I wonder why Mullins never had the champion bumper in mind, all the noise suggests this is an afterthought....Comment
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Listowel Double - Augusta Kate & Gangster ?Originally posted by Istabraq View Post
"She's bred very well - her mother won a Grade 1, Feathard Lady, and who knows she might be as good as her," said Patrick Mullins after he glided home on the hugely impressive Augusta Kate (6/5 favourite) in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Listowel.
The record-breaking amateur then added: "She's a funny type at home. She doesn't maybe do a whole lot but Ruby (Walsh) gave her a bit of work last week and he said there's lots under the bonnet. She just keeps it until she really needs it."
The victorious Yeats four-year-old was always on the pace, she led three furlongs out, and she streaked away over the closing couple of furlongs to defeat L'Atmosphere by no less than twenty three lengths.
Willie Mullins, doubling up after his win with Gangster earlier, said: "She's obviously alot better on the race track as in her work at home she was just staying on. She showed gears there today that she hasn't showed at home.
"I'm not sure where she will go next. She could go for the mares bumper at Navan, and she could go hurdling this season. We will have to have a think about it.
"There are seven in the Masters Syndicate. Ant and Dec, Chubby Chandler, Lee Westwood, Alan Shearer and Graham and Andrea Wylie."Comment
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Champion Bumper leading hope Aspen Colorado to miss Cheltenham for Limerick.Comment
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I've watched Alan king's criq Rock closely all season and when it beat bags groove I thought it had showed everything you want from a bumper type. Decent turn of foot, travelled well and had the gears to go through the field and then the most important bit, he proved he can fight off the bridle which is a massive for me as plenty will come here after mopping up easy races.
After criq rocks run the other week I did think it was barely put in the race but thought it might have been a bit of pocket talking until I seen quotes from king to say it missed newbury on the 13th due to a bad scope and had actually been on antibiotics. It seemed to make sense then - they had a month to get it ready and had said for months it needs a run. The race he went in now seems like it was thrown in for the experience being the only race it could go in to leave enough time to recover from the medication and then the run in time for cheltenham.
Hutchison Hadnt made a move 3 out the other week in a race that was always going to suit front runners from the off. Compare it to when he beat bags groove when he began making a move 6 out!
He gave bags groove 7lbs there and bags groove has just franked that massively, pulling clear with one he was conceding 8lbs too. That winner of ellisons brought decent form and that race had to be ok considering kings favourite was backed and the yard have won 3 of the last 7. Henderson also had a second season bumper which should hint at ability and greatrex had one that hosed up last time.
On form lines and ignoring criqs last run there's an argument to say he could well have set the standard when beating bags groove so I think he's huge at 33/1.
Since 2006 king has only had 2 runners in this race and one was yanworth so I'm hoping the trouble they've gone through with this is a hint in itself. There's no way a horse runs within 2 weeks of antibiotics under normal circumstances.Comment
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^ good case
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I cant back any more but interested in this from Old Melling Report
Ben Pauling ‘only bet’ of the meeting is on BattleFord for Willie Mullins in the Champion Bumper. Ben bought and trains the horse that used to work up alongside this Mullins horse. Mullins bought this one and Ben got BALLY GILBERT – he really likes this horse, and told us all to look out for him when he runs in a bumper – I suspect the word will be out and he will be short – but I get the impression he is expected to hose up. It is Ben’s appreciation for what he has on his hands that makes him appreciate the Mullins horse..Comment
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I think Ballyandy sets the standard.
Battleford probably the best of Mulins imo but a very trick race.Comment
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Covered High Bridge after reading article on LRs link.Comment
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