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The Arkle looks as if it might be really good and then maybe the Ballymore but after that?
Perhaps we don't have that many superstars or perhaps where we do there is a lack of competition? I am thinking of the likes of Buveur D'Air and Altior.
The Arkle looks as if it might be really good and then maybe the Ballymore but after that?
Perhaps we don't have that many superstars or perhaps where we do there is a lack of competition? I am thinking of the likes of Buveur D'Air and Altior.
Champion Chase would go down in history as a brilliant renewal if Douvan turned up ... and Min to some extent?
Would say its pretty good tbh... CC would be top class if Douvan vs altior vs min. GC is 100% better than last years so would say that was a good renewal. RSA looks ultra competitive. JLT definitely lacks a little, along with Ryanair if WP misses it. Supreme SEEMS to lack a potential superstar but that could easily change should Getabird hose up. Triumph looks class too with all the potential talent to be put to the test. Overall I'm happy with how the festival is shaping up to be.
The Arkle looks as if it might be really good and then maybe the Ballymore but after that?
Perhaps we don't have that many superstars or perhaps where we do there is a lack of competition? I am thinking of the likes of Buveur D'Air and Altior.
I'm thinking Faugheen , Douvan , Our Duke, Presenting Percy, Apples Jade, Samcro , Getabird , Hollowgraphic, Laurina , Footpad , Un De Sceaux , Apples Shakira , lAmi Serge , Cause of Causes , Burning Ambition and Fagan will all be my superstars.
I'm thinking Faugheen , Douvan , Our Duke, Presenting Percy, Apples Jade, Samcro , Getabird , Hollowgraphic, Laurina , Footpad , Un De Sceaux , Apples Shakira , lAmi Serge , Cause of Causes , Burning Ambition and Fagan will all be my superstars.
Lots to agree with there BF but L'ami Serge a superstar - I'm actually laughing out loud at that one
Champion Chase would go down in history as a brilliant renewal if Douvan turned up ... and Min to some extent?
I think many have been hoping for a top form Altior against a top form Douvan but I doubt that we are ever going to see that now.
Obviously, it will still be a fantastic meeting but Samcro, Presenting Percy and maybe On The Blind Side apart I don't think I am looking forward to as many novices (chasers and hurdlers) going forward as in previous seasons. The Champion Hurdle should be a penalty kick, the Gold Cup is competitive but lacks a superstar and similar for the Stayers. Arguably the best horse won't be in Ryanair although I am hoping Cue Card could provide the story of the week.
Might Bite vs Native River vs Our Duke vs Road to Respect vs Sizing John
or
Djakadam vs Native River vs Cue Card vs Sizing John vs Outlander
Just to pinpoint a few in the markets. I'd argue all are better and stronger races compared to last season? Obviously Buveur D'Air looks an almost penalty kick with how the season has played out but if you had said at the start of the year you would have Buveur D'Air vs Faugheen vs Yorkhill then that would have been an unbelievable race to look forward to.
The Arkle is absolutely better.
The Ballymore (Samcro vs On The Blind Side vs Next Destination or Neon Wolf vs Bacardys vs Messire des Obeaux)
RSA (Presenting Percy vs Monalee vs Black Corton or Might Bite vs Whisper vs Bellshill)
Would also be other races i'd highlight. The JLT is looking a bit weak but I struggle to pinpoint many races where the previous year looks better than 2018 (on paper)
Add to the fact that the handicaps look even more competitive on first look...I'm not sure I get the downbeat attitude towards this season or festival (it has been an ongoing and consistent thought by many to be fair throughout the season)
Obviously all this is in hindsight. I'm always reluctant to judge the quality or strength of races before they are run.
Could be completely wrong but and i'll come back at the end of the season and read this back
L'ami Serge = Zarkander.
Travel well and flatter to deceive over three miles and don't appear to go through with it (at least consistently, and need everything to drop right) Therefore should be bigger price in a good Stayers line up.
But a fast run 2 miles and a bit on a stiff track and they look like Hardy Eustace.
The trouble with assessing quality is that it's only in 2/3 years time will we really know.
At this stage I think the Ballymore is above average and the Supreme and potato races below average, but if the Supreme produces the next champion hurdle and Arkle winner I'll have to retract that.
The Gold Cup is already stronger with last years 1,2,3 showing up again as well as Might Bite, Our Duke and a couple of others.
The Stayers looks underpar possibly.
Handicaps will always be competitive and I don't have a strong view on the bumper, but the time to judge is probably April 2020...
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