Fox Hunters Chase 2018

[doctorwu]

Just can’t see it myself doctor. He’s got a decent chance clearly, but I just don’t see any reason why he deserves to be a hot fav. Only decent race he’s run in was last time and he came up short. Didn’t look to get home to me either and the extra distance and the Cheltenham hill don’t look ideal for him.

More hype than substance for me.

I haven't got anything (except Nichols 5/1) for this race. They quote the Gilgamboa form.

[Middle_Of_March]

Not sure. Think Wonderful Charm could well go off fav myself. But even if he hasn’t it will still be too big.

I’d be suprised if BA goes off bigger than 11/4 tbh

I expect 5/2 for him

[Middle_Of_March]

I haven't got anything (except Nichols 5/1) for this race. They quote the Gilgamboa form.

If Gilgamboa was able to run in this, he’d be a short priced favourite and the classiest entry this race has had. The fact that BA ought to have beat him but for some hesistant riding and the ground not suiting him too, BA is deserving favourite.

He’s an improving hunter who could be better than this race in time. Everything else is at the end of their careers and on the downgrade.

[Sirbetalot]

Originally Posted by doctorwu View Post
He won't have the fav though

Not sure. Think Wonderful Charm could well go off fav myself. But even if he hasn’t it will still be too big.

If it wasn't for OTF last year Wonderful Charm would have went off a hot Fav, he has course form just beaten under a poor ride and running well winning his last warm up race for this, so I would pick WC over BA as BA has too prove himself up that hill and I could see them coming in again for WC and that going off Fav.. IMO

[doctorwu]

If Gilgamboa was able to run in this, he’d be a short priced favourite and the classiest entry this race has had. The fact that BA ought to have beat him but for some hesistant riding and the ground not suiting him too, BA is deserving favourite.

He’s an improving hunter who could be better than this race in time. Everything else is at the end of their careers and on the downgrade.

BA certainly looks like a great plot. And yes, he's still unexposed.

[Can't Catch Me]

BA certainly looks like a great plot. And yes, he's still unexposed.

I’m not sure he qualifies as a ‘plot’ does he?!

But good luck. We all see it differently which is what makes for healthy debate

[kinloch brae]

If Gilgamboa was able to run in this, he’d be a short priced favourite and the classiest entry this race has had. The fact that BA ought to have beat him but for some hesistant riding and the ground not suiting him too, BA is deserving favourite.

He’s an improving hunter who could be better than this race in time. Everything else is at the end of their careers and on the downgrade.

I can't see what was hesitant about the ride. He produced the horse to win and he didn't. I think he was at pains to produce him as late as possible so connections can't be entirely sure about his stamina. Seems likely we will see a Salsify type ride so will need luck in running as well.

[Kevloaf]

Unioniste
David Maxwell, winning jockey and owner, said: "He jumps like a buck. He will go to the Foxhunter now at Cheltenham. I think he is pretty much the only one I have qualified.

"He is a lovely horse. Mine are usually 40-1 or 50-1 chances at the Festival. He will be a nice each-way bet."

[Sirbetalot]

Nice quote if your a WC fan...

Paul Nicholls reckons his best chance at the Cheltenham Festival will be in the St James's Place Foxhunter Chase, the race which supplied his only victory at last year's meeting.

trainer believes Wonderful Charm, who will be ridden by Gold Cup-winning amateur Sam Waley-Cohen after his father Robert bought a share in the horse, offers his best route to the winner's podium.

"Wonderful Charm has a massive chance," said Nicholls during an event hosted by his sponsor the Morson Group at his Ditcheat yard on Monday.

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Jamie Codd confirmed to ride Burning Ambition; be very short on the day now surely

[KingSprinterSacre]

Jamie Codd confirmed to be onboard burning ambition

[ComplyOrDie]

Jamie Codd confirmed to be onboard burning ambition

Big booking that!!!

[Can't Catch Me]

Great to hear. One of my biggest winners of the week

(That was to the Wonderful Charm post!)

[Kevloaf]

MoM will be pleased.

No doubt its a big booking and statement of intent.

10/3 now?

If you're not already on... how does that price look?

I have a feeling this news will divide opinion... people who are on, think he wins, people who aren't think he is crazy short... with no-one in the middle?

[kinloch brae]

I don't know how many rides but Codd has never won the race. So the idea of whatever he rides wins has never worked before.