Arkle/Marsh/RSA/NH Chase - Novice Chasers 2021 (new)

[Jorvik]

I got in touch with B365 about half an hour ago to ask why the Easywork price was still suspended for the RSA after yesterdays run. They've updated it now and pushed him out from 25 to 33/1!

[Saxon Warrior]

I've just watched Gordon Elliott Racing TV lost race interview on EASYWORK from Navan yesterday.

He reported
* He took a big blow postrace and will come on for it.

* He settled very well, much better than last season and they could remove the hood for future races.

* He entered in the Drinmore, the owners like runners in all Grade 1s, but he may find something smaller instead (miss a run vs Envoi Allen) as prep for the Grade 1 3M Novice Chase at Christmas (though he mentioned Limerick which is not where the 3 Miler is at).

* He will definitely improve for a step up in trip, 2M4+.

* When asked about 3M he said "defin-i-tely, it would be right up his alley".

[Quevega]

Took the 33-1 B365.
Easywork.
Now they've remembered to put him back in the market.

Jorvik

[ComplyOrDie]

Sporting John entered at Exeter on Wednesday over 2m 3f

[Can't Catch Me]

Thanks for the reply both. I dont get free bets Pendil so definitely cash!

That explains it Craigy thank you... back there now! Suppose its not surprising he's drifted having run over 2m.

[Kevloaf]

I can see your point here Kev. However, I suppose the counter argument is that Gordon had Abacadabras last season who they clearly rated very highly. Him and EA were probably their two standout novices, so they may well have felt it didn't matter where Easywork went, as he wouldn't beat either horse. Also the fact Aba is a Gigg horse meant it made even more sense for them to go for the Ballymore as they had Fury Road as their AB horse so three good darts in each and their three best novices split accordingly.

With Aba and Fury Road staying hurdling, its quite possible Easywork is Gigg's best novice chaser and Gordons second best after EA. Felix Desjy is perhaps the only horse you could say is a genuine Arkle horse for them but Im not convinced he's in Easyworks's class.

For me Easywork is Gordons second best novice chaser so I cant see him running his two best against each other... which was also the case with EA and Aba last season.

Why is Easywork Gordon's second best novice chaser though?

Was he the second best novice hurdler? (No, that was Aba?)


Abacadabras was AWLAYS going to be just a 2 miler.... I don't think the comparison fits in like-for-like?




Anyway, I see the quotes seine about the possibility of him going up again in trip, which is great, as I've only backed him for the RSA

[Pendil]

Considering the trainer quotes Easywork woth a bet. 1pt ew @ 33/1 RSA b365

[Run4Home]

Unexcepted is a horse who excites everybody, including myself. He could be our Arkle horse.

Bookies cutting Unexcepted today based on the tour - all the 20's now gone

[Can't Catch Me]

Why is Easywork Gordon's second best novice chaser though?

Was he the second best novice hurdler? (No, that was Aba?)


Abacadabras was AWLAYS going to be just a 2 miler.... I don't think the comparison fits in like-for-like?




Anyway, I see the quotes seine about the possibility of him going up again in trip, which is great, as I've only backed him for the RSA

Its only my opinion that he could be their second best novice chase Kev. Im obviously not claiming it to be fact. Opinions are just about all we have at this point.

[Can't Catch Me]

Considering the trainer quotes Easywork woth a bet. 1pt ew @ 33/1 RSA b365

Absolute no brainer.

[ToniC]

Absolute no brainer.

Second this. I don’t think EAs target will factor into Gigginstowns decision too much, but Gigginstown are in this game to own good staying chasers first & foremost. Gordon is pragmatic and if easywork does turn out to be his second best novice chaser (big if in November) then I’m sure he’d be keen to split him & Envoi and I couldn’t see Gigginstown objecting to that myself, it’s a race they seem to like, they insisted that BOD go there rather than the 4 miler last season.

I don’t see what Gordon has that could have serious claims for the RSA otherwise with fury road staying over hurdles - possibly commander of fleet if back in training but been off a long time and still to reappear.

From Gordon’s comments post race yesterday, sounds like they have the same route taken by delta work in mind for him.

[somer1]

Just had a bit on The Big Getaway for the NHC. Just in case it pops up here.

[Lobos]

Bookies cutting Unexcepted today based on the tour - all the 20's now gone

Missed out but had 2 PTS at 16's. No way can I leave a Mullins number 1 hope out of my Arkle book. Think I must have 10 now that could potentially turn up in the race. Mental.

[ToniC]

Zarkareva another De Bromhead trained chasing mare entered in the same Cheltenham race PTKO won last season this weekend.

[Lobos]

Zarkareva another De Bromhead trained chasing mare entered in the same Cheltenham race PTKO won last season this weekend.

Shhhhhhhh..........was hoping to keep that one quiet. Could be another Kettle. Improved immensely since adopting hold up tactics. Will get all the allowances. If she is declared I'll add her to my ever growing Arkle list.