J.L.T Novices Chase 2019

[Can't Catch Me]

Could be wrong Scooby but i have a funny feeling he was entered for a bumper there during the Open meeting and was pulled really late.

Seem to remember that myself folski. Was very well backed on the day I think

[Can't Catch Me]

I'm considering taking a chance on bags groove at 36/1 for this.
I'm not too worried about what anyone thinks of the horse and I know he's in deep Friday.
But iv noticed he hasn't ran at Cheltenham to date.

Does anyone know any reason that he wouldn't go there?
Any preference for right handed tracks?

I already have him backed at 33/1. Seems to be a really improving horse, and it looks certain this will be his race. I don't think there is any reason he won't run myself. I think good ground is absolutely key to him though, and I just have a feeling we will be getting more soft ground Festivals than good going forward.

[Folski]

Seem to remember that myself folski. Was very well backed on the day I think

He was, he was favourite, was pulled for unsuitable ground.

[boopa]

Le Richebourg is on the radar for this. Want bigger than 20/1 though.

[Can't Catch Me]

Ground conditions will dictate where the exciting Vinndication will make his second start over fences.

The Kim Bailey-trained five-year-old won a Ludlow bumper and each of his three starts over hurdles last season, completing his hat-trick in the Listed Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle at Huntingdon in February.

After sidestepping the spring festivals, Vinndication made his eagerly-awaited chasing debut at Carlisle earlier this month and maintained his unbeaten record with an accomplished display.

Bailey is keen to step his charge up in class – but only when there is some cut in the ground.

He said: “We are just waiting for the soft ground with him and he won’t be running until we get it.

“We were lucky at Carlisle that it rained and that is the ground he wants.

“I’m not going to rush him as he is only a baby.

“The Grade Two race at Ascot just before Christmas is a race that I would be interested in. That is very much a possibility.”

[taylorch1990]

Le Richebourg is on the radar for this. Want bigger than 20/1 though.

Was tipped up on upping the ante on racing post on YouTube was pushed out to 28-1 by redzone bet who seem to be a sponsor. Hadn't heard of them before.

[Scooby91]

Le richebourg has done nothing different to what he did last year at the moment apart from jumping a bigger obstacle. Wait until he goes up in grade

[boopa]

Shouldn't be 20/1 on the bare form. Would want at least 33/1.

[charlie]

I hope Paul Nichols follows the same path with Topofthegame as he did with Modus and Politilogue. 10/1 in places now, 20/1 with Hills which I am taking

[Scooby91]

I hope Paul Nichols follows the same path with Topofthegame as he did with Modus and Politilogue. 10/1 in places now, 20/1 with Hills which I am taking

That's a bold call you might find he runs over 3m at the weekend

[archie]

Drinmore 5 day forfeits

https://www.irishracing.com/card?race=Fairyhouse_Sun_2nd_Dec_2018_1_35&prc=088&prd=201812021335

[Rhinestone_Cowboy]

I hope Paul Nichols follows the same path with Topofthegame as he did with Modus and Politilogue. 10/1 in places now, 20/1 with Hills which I am taking

You’ll see on the RSA thread SeanRock has previously made a good case for TOTG in that race. His entry on Saturday over 3 miles which he is most likely to take this weekend would suggest the longer trip is a genuine possibility

[Kevloaf]

I'd want a nicer price because I think Topofthegame will be a 3 miler too BUT it isn't out of the realms of possibility that TOTG gets beaten and they consider bounding him out over this trip.

Not one for me at this stage but can see why charlie has had a flyer

[Rhinestone_Cowboy]

I'd want a nicer price because I think Topofthegame will be a 3 miler too BUT it isn't out of the realms of possibility that TOTG gets beaten and they consider bounding him out over this trip.

Not one for me at this stage but can see why charlie has had a flyer

Fair enough Kev, but if (and I’m not saying this is the case with Charlie) you only spotted the Friday entry and saw the way he was priced up for both races you would be forgiven for thinking that he was being aimed at the intermediate trip. The Saturday entry would bring that into question

[SeanRock]

I’d anticipate Topofthegame running in the 3m Chase on Saturday, he started him out over 2m 6.5f at Newbury last season and with another year to strengthen up and mature I don’t see him dropping back down to 2m 4f. The galloping track should suit so I’d be hopeful of a promising run despite giving away race fitness.