Arkle 2019

[Kevloaf]

Looks like Kelashnikov is coming here Amy Murphy tells ATR
http://www.attheraces.com/news/2018/...th-kalashnikov

It says plans remain fluid? A little misleading to think he definitely goes for the Arkle based on that article... could easily need further over fences.

Money doesn't say so at this stage but the only thing we know is that he's going to go chasing. I don't like his price at all.... lack of obvious competition is the negative at this stage BUT Footpad wasn't even a thought in my mind at this time last year so there are plenty of horses to come out and throw their hoofs into the ring

[Folski]

Had my first antepost bet in this race... Lalor at 33/1 (bet365).

I was at Aintree when he won the bumper the year before last and was really taken with him that day. He's an absolute brute of a horse and looks every inch a 2m Chaser. Really think fences could be the making of him, and the fact he is with such a small stable means he's overpriced and somewhat overlooked in my eyes.

Bit of an in and out season over hurdles last time, he looked as if he might win all three of his races at Exeter, Ascot and Chelts, travelling like the best horse in the race, only failing to pick up close home each time. Great to see him handle Chelts so well in the race he was beaten by Western Ryder, and the pair were nicely clear and showed too much toe for Summerville Boy.

Obviously he disappointed in the Betfair Hurdle, but was friendless in the market and happy to forgive him one bad run. Bounced back to form in no uncertain terms in the Grade 1 Novice at Aintree and that was an excellent performance. Struggle to really see why he's a bigger price than Vision de Flos personally.

I think he has been running well on soft ground, but will likely be better on better ground. Set to make his chase debut at Exeter next week in the race Yanworth won last year. Obviously there is a danger he could be a JLT horse, but he's not available in the Any Race markets and breeding does suggest the minimum trip will be the way to go with him.

Johnson in his betway blog.

Pleased with Lalor’s schooling

I schooled Kayley Woollacott’s Lalor at Philip Hobbs' yard last Friday and we were very pleased with him. He felt well and looked great.

We’ll probably school him again in a couple of weeks’ time. There’s an option for him at Exeter next week, but Uttoxeter may be more likely in early November.

He’s a Grade One novice hurdler winner, so he’s a very nice horse to be going chasing with. He’s a big, rangy type and has a lovely long stride on him.

You’d think that he should take to fences, but you never know until the day comes. I’d like to think he’ll be up to Grade One level over fences.

https://blog.betway.com/horse-racing/richard-johnson-betway-blog-chepstow-and-lalor-15-10-18/

[Kevloaf]

Had my first antepost bet in this race... Lalor at 33/1 (bet365).

I was at Aintree when he won the bumper the year before last and was really taken with him that day. He's an absolute brute of a horse and looks every inch a 2m Chaser. Really think fences could be the making of him, and the fact he is with such a small stable means he's overpriced and somewhat overlooked in my eyes.

Bit of an in and out season over hurdles last time, he looked as if he might win all three of his races at Exeter, Ascot and Chelts, travelling like the best horse in the race, only failing to pick up close home each time. Great to see him handle Chelts so well in the race he was beaten by Western Ryder, and the pair were nicely clear and showed too much toe for Summerville Boy.

Obviously he disappointed in the Betfair Hurdle, but was friendless in the market and happy to forgive him one bad run. Bounced back to form in no uncertain terms in the Grade 1 Novice at Aintree and that was an excellent performance. Struggle to really see why he's a bigger price than Vision de Flos personally.

I think he has been running well on soft ground, but will likely be better on better ground. Set to make his chase debut at Exeter next week in the race Yanworth won last year. Obviously there is a danger he could be a JLT horse, but he's not available in the Any Race markets and breeding does suggest the minimum trip will be the way to go with him.

Such a good case in fact, I have also added this one. I missed that Lalor was going chasing but with that in absolutely no doubt, a g1 hurdler is under estimated at 33/1 as you say.

[Can't Catch Me]

You may (or may not) be pleased to see Sean Boyce also fancies Lalor... from the ATR website. You make a better case than his few lines

One horse that does stand out as over priced to my mind, and one which only some firms are quoting here, is LALOR. Kayleigh Wollacott’s stable star boasts bumper and hurdle form that puts him right in the mix for top novice chasing honours. The trainer has suggested the horse may prove more of a natural over fences and he is an easy ante post pick at a price which seems to underestimate his ability.

Put me down in the 'may not' camp Kev

[Can't Catch Me]

Johnson in his betway blog.

Pleased with Lalor’s schooling

I schooled Kayley Woollacott’s Lalor at Philip Hobbs' yard last Friday and we were very pleased with him. He felt well and looked great.

We’ll probably school him again in a couple of weeks’ time. There’s an option for him at Exeter next week, but Uttoxeter may be more likely in early November.

He’s a Grade One novice hurdler winner, so he’s a very nice horse to be going chasing with. He’s a big, rangy type and has a lovely long stride on him.

You’d think that he should take to fences, but you never know until the day comes. I’d like to think he’ll be up to Grade One level over fences.

https://blog.betway.com/horse-racing...alor-15-10-18/

Nice one folski.... hadnt seen that.

Assume they mean the Kalahari King Chase which River Wylde won last year over 2m.

[Kevloaf]

Colin Tizzard:

He missed last year with a splint which we couldn’t stop hurting him and we had the splint removed in March. He has had a summer out at grass and is 100 per cent now. He is a dark horse really and if he stays sound he’s a top class two-mile chaser.

Pingshou I backed him at 50s and 170s for the Arkle last season...

I did check out what he said about Vision Des Flos too...

He was a cracking hurdler who schools like a good one. We will go novice chasing now and he has everything in front of him. We will keep him away from Lostintranslation and The Russian Doyen.

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Melon staying over hurdles as is Laurina so still no idea who the Mullins Arkle will be

[Innoko]

Melon staying over hurdles as is Laurina so still no idea who the Mullins Arkle will be

Draconien possibly?

[SeanRock]

No mention of Ciloas Emery. Probably not a great sign but there were plenty of other omissions from Kevin Blake.

[Faugheen_Machine]

The mention of Getabird's liking for right handed tracks is worth noting. I don't particularly like him but that quote alone would be enough to put me off him for the Arkle.

[Scooby91]

No mention of Ciloas Emery. Probably not a great sign but there were plenty of other omissions from Kevin Blake.

Kevin Blake makes the list himself. And has a set number. Of which he pretty much asked the right ones. there were loads missing ie bapaume, tornado flyer, coquin mans, etc.... footpad wasn't in last year's

[Kevloaf]

Kevin Blake makes the list himself. And has a set number. Of which he pretty much asked the right ones. there were loads missing ie bapaume, tornado flyer, coquin mans, etc.... footpad wasn't in last year's

It'll be mentioned in the Final Furlong podcast tomorrow I imagine.

CE and Drac look the two now which we've mentioned so fingers crossed

[Kevloaf]

The mention of Getabird's liking for right handed tracks is worth noting. I don't particularly like him but that quote alone would be enough to put me off him for the Arkle.

Yeah, and the trip comments would put you off in here too

[ComplyOrDie]

Kevin Blake makes the list himself. And has a set number. Of which he pretty much asked the right ones. there were loads missing ie bapaume, tornado flyer, coquin mans, etc.... footpad wasn't in last year's

Saldier! Who I am just waiting for to go chasing!

Tempted to back 'any race' and also get a price for this now that Melon & Laurina have supposedly the Champion Hurdle as the target, though have my doubts that both will turn up for it!

I think Joe Chambers put Saldier up as his one to follow, but may be wrong?

[Scooby91]

Saldier! Who I am just waiting for to go chasing!

Tempted to back 'any race' and also get a price for this now that Melon & Laurina have supposedly the Champion Hurdle as the target, though have my doubts that both will turn up for it!

I think Joe Chambers put Saldier up as his one to follow, but may be wrong?

Saldier is set to go down the champion hurdle route.


Grade 1 juvenile hurdle winner Saldier.

"I think he is an exciting prospect," he said. "I would imagine even though we don't tend to like running five-year-olds in the Champion Hurdle that would be the path that he probably takes this season.