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DP has RPRs c.166 and good festival form.....and betting fairly short suggests poss run
TR best ratings are 160.....and obviously i'm all in on the Tiger as backed him on all his big races.....incl 40-1 for National (pre festival price)
Will take good horse to beat Tiger..... and this race may see for left-field entries....just think given its Elliott DP might be an interesting small stake bet, with a run
DP has RPRs c.166 and good festival form.....and betting fairly short suggests poss run
TR best ratings are 160.....and obviously i'm all in on the Tiger as backed him on all his big races.....incl 40-1 for National (pre festival price)
Will take good horse to beat Tiger..... and this race may see for left-field entries....just think given its Elliott DP might be an interesting small stake bet, with a run
I see he's 10/1 NRNB so you might as well take that.
I don't think Don Poli is the right klind of horse for the Cross Country myself. I absolutely love Don Poli though... love love love.
Don Poli surely not nimble enough with the constant need to turn,twist and everything else that comes in this race. Would be a big surprise to me if he was.
Don Poli surely not nimble enough with the constant need to turn,twist and everything else that comes in this race. Would be a big surprise to me if he was.
Having just watched the Cheltenham trial from the 14th back I am convinced that Willie is doing with Ballycasey what Gordon has done in recent years with Cause of Causes and Tiger Roll. That was as obvious an educational ride for Ballycasey as it was for others that have gone on to win in March having basically used this as a schooling session. Sat out the back, asked zero questions, then slices through the field before being 'asked' a few questions up the hill before being eased off to finish 5th. I was impressed with the way he took to his obstacles and think 20/1 is a decent price. Mick Fitzgerald was quick post race to say that he was the eye catcher and one to take from the race - I completely agree. I have a fairly big position on Tiger Roll but I will definitely be covering with Ballycasey @ 20/1
Having just watched the Cheltenham trial from the 14th back I am convinced that Willie is doing with Ballycasey what Gordon has done in recent years with Cause of Causes and Tiger Roll. That was as obvious an educational ride for Ballycasey as it was for others that have gone on to win in March having basically used this as a schooling session. Sat out the back, asked zero questions, then slices through the field before being 'asked' a few questions up the hill before being eased off to finish 5th. I was impressed with the way he took to his obstacles and think 20/1 is a decent price. Mick Fitzgerald was quick post race to say that he was the eye catcher and one to take from the race - I completely agree. I have a fairly big position on Tiger Roll but I will definitely be covering with Ballycasey @ 20/1
Just watched it myself & agree he was extremely eye catching. Sat out the back early then travelled right into it on the second circuit, then seemed to be allowed to drop back before getting into it again, was the last off the bridle coming into the racecourse. Was giving up a stone plus to all the horses ahead of him too apart from Josies orders so the conditions of the race in March will be in his favour.
20/1 is a big enough price to make me have a second or third look.
Is there a strong case to be made that the distance in this race is over stated and a 2 mile 4f horse has the exact right amount of pace for when they get to the hill?
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