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Bunk Off Early is the fourth foal but none of her other offspring have gone on to be NH horses. The furthest any of these half siblings have run is 1m1f but they have mainly operated at 6f. The sires of these half siblings would also tend to have more stamina influence than Zebedee too.
I'm not saying that the breeding should discount Bunk Off Early from being a potential top class horse, but it certainly concerns me, especially at Cheltenham.
At least one BOE half brother, Rocket Ronnie, finished second over 10 furlongs but when looking at Zebedee I think you have to take into account that he only had his 2yo season racing so no-one knows how far he might have got in time. He's certainly not your typical Supreme sire but I'm happy that form over-rides breeding. For what it's worth, he was recommended to Willie by his flat trainer, Andy Oliver, who did the same for Long Dog and Willie thinks he might even get two and a half in the right circumstances.
Everyone can, and will of course, make up their own mind and I've certainly no issue with anyone opposing him.
At least one BOE half brother, Rocket Ronnie, finished second over 10 furlongs but when looking at Zebedee I think you have to take into account that he only had his 2yo season racing so no-one knows how far he might have got in time. He's certainly not your typical Supreme sire but I'm happy that form over-rides breeding. For what it's worth, he was recommended to Willie by his flat trainer, Andy Oliver, who did the same for Long Dog and Willie thinks he might even get two and a half in the right circumstances.
Everyone can, and will of course, make up their own mind and I've certainly no issue with anyone opposing him.
Andy Oliver has provided plenty of ex-flat recruits to the jumps game so it's a very valid point. Breeding is a lot of science but there will always be exceptions.
The preview night in Newry, County Down i was involved in arranging takes place tonight. To say my nerves are wrecked is an understatement! Peter Casey is unable to attend due to ill health so our updated panel is:
Andrew Lynch
Sean Flanagan
Danny Mullins
Colin McBratney
Noel McParland
Hope it goes well! I'll post up a review of what was said as soon as i can!
The preview night in Newry, County Down i was involved in arranging takes place tonight. To say my nerves are wrecked is an understatement! Peter Casey is unable to attend due to ill health so our updated panel is:
Andrew Lynch
Sean Flanagan
Danny Mullins
Colin McBratney
Noel McParland
Hope it goes well! I'll post up a review of what was said as soon as i can!
The preview night in Newry, County Down i was involved in arranging takes place tonight. To say my nerves are wrecked is an understatement! Peter Casey is unable to attend due to ill health so our updated panel is:
Andrew Lynch
Sean Flanagan
Danny Mullins
Colin McBratney
Noel McParland
Hope it goes well! I'll post up a review of what was said as soon as i can!
Relive every minute of our Cheltenham Festival Preview Night, which took place at The Goat Bar in Dublin. The Final Furlong podcast team - Emmet Kennedy and ...
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