J.L.T Novices Chase 2019

[JackieMoon33]

Good point, after his first run I was very encouraged with how he jumped, I think perhaps the big blunder has stuck in my head over anything else he did that second race which probably has clouded my view a bit. I see he's entered in the dipper new years day so will be a good chance to see him around Chelts, which over this distance I think could suit him well, so fingers crossed there are no big errors this time out.

The entries to The Dipper are competitive so it should be a good test. It’s also good to get another run under his belt at Cheltenham. Tizzard is aiming high with him so that’s encouraging.

[Faugheen_Machine]

Get that big old boat Kalashnikov up in trip

Has to be a possibility!

[Kevloaf]

Has to be a possibility!

Most of his 2 mile form hurdle was on bad ground, suggesting that step up in trip would suit.

I hope they don't rule it out.

[TimRiggins]

Most of his 2 mile form hurdle was on bad ground, suggesting that step up in trip would suit.

I hope they don't rule it out.

She said he'll get an entry in the JLT, too.

[Kevloaf]

She said he'll get an entry in the JLT, too.

Was that after defeat today? Or prior?

[Faugheen_Machine]

Was that after defeat today? Or prior?

She said at the start of the season that they'd happily step up in trip if the horse needed it. Jack was flat to the boards when they came out of the fog so I'd be hopeful that they go up in trip.

Admittedly, it's my pocket taking on that though

[Kevloaf]

She said at the start of the season that they'd happily step up in trip if the horse needed it. Jack was flat to the boards when they came out of the fog so I'd be hopeful that they go up in trip.

Admittedly, it's my pocket taking on that though

Ah right, yeah I knew that.

Was hoping it was today.

KAlashnikov for this race is about the first thing I can remember us talking about after the festival had died down

[Innoko]

She 'mentioned' the JLT today. But said he had shown enough speed for 2 miles thus far.

[Kevloaf]

She 'mentioned' the JLT today. But said he had shown enough speed for 2 miles thus far.

He HAD, until he stepped up in class!

In her/their defence, it puts him no worse off than Lalor...as the same horse beat him too - but then on their BEST chase form, Lalor has a much better piece of form in the book.

Will wait and see

[TimRiggins]

Amy Murphy said of Kalashnikov:

"There is not a lot I can say, as I couldn't see it. He has run very well - his best half-furlong was from the back of the last.

"Jack (Quinlan) said he took a mile to warm up today, which is not like him. He has run a good race and is home safe and sound. It (track being sharp enough) was always going to be, but we had to come here.

"I'm delighted with the way he has run, but those big galloping tracks suit him better.

"He will get an entry in both (JLT Novices' Chase and Arkle). Up until now he has shown he has plenty of speed for two (miles), but we will keep plenty of options open."

That was today, Kev.

[Kevloaf]

Amy Murphy said of Kalashnikov:

"There is not a lot I can say, as I couldn't see it. He has run very well - his best half-furlong was from the back of the last.

"Jack (Quinlan) said he took a mile to warm up today, which is not like him. He has run a good race and is home safe and sound. It (track being sharp enough) was always going to be, but we had to come here.

"I'm delighted with the way he has run, but those big galloping tracks suit him better.

"He will get an entry in both (JLT Novices' Chase and Arkle). Up until now he has shown he has plenty of speed for two (miles), but we will keep plenty of options open."

That was today, Kev.

Brilliant, thanks Tim.

None of the bookies really taking a chance, he's been cut in quite a few places.

[Quevega]

Amy Murphy said of Kalashnikov:

"There is not a lot I can say, as I couldn't see it. He has run very well - his best half-furlong was from the back of the last.

"Jack (Quinlan) said he took a mile to warm up today, which is not like him. He has run a good race and is home safe and sound. It (track being sharp enough) was always going to be, but we had to come here.

"I'm delighted with the way he has run, but those big galloping tracks suit him better.

"He will get an entry in both (JLT Novices' Chase and Arkle). Up until now he has shown he has plenty of speed for two (miles), but we will keep plenty of options open."

That was today, Kev.

He had to come here, my arse he did. Bad placing for a horse that needs stamina to come into play.

[jono]

On The Blind Side confirmed to make his Chase debut in the Dipper at Cheltenham on New Years Day. Likely to take on Defi du Seuil and Lostintranslation and Black Op

[ComplyOrDie]

On The Blind Side confirmed to make his Chase debut in the Dipper at Cheltenham on New Years Day. Likely to take on Defi du Seuil and Lostintranslation and Black Op

Lovely race that will be. OTBS will come on for the run whatever happens in it I'd imagine. Down to DDS for me personally. Only have Lostintranslation 'any race' and nothing on Black Op.

[Scooby91]

Does defi de seuil go on decent ground?
He was held up off a slow pace on heavy ground last time.