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

[jonthehammer]

365 pushed Court Maid out to 20s

[Hardy Eustace]

Out to 20s with bet365

That is an over reaction. IMHO.
I would have a piece of that if I could.

[ComplyOrDie]

Bet365's reaction is OTT, IMO.

She's had less than 2 weeks since her bolt up over 3m 5f, clearly instructions were given not to give her a hard time and so Power didn't. I think it was for course experience myself. Might even go back in with 365 at that price. I'd expect her to be given a fair break now, possibly even until the festival.

[FinalFurlong91]

That she has run well off a mark in the high 140s certainly makes pencillfulloflead look very interesting

she was 23 lengths back after all

as a 6yo youd think there would be plenty more to come too

[Pendil]

Out to 20s with bet365

Thats too good not to take. I think she was feeling the effect of 3 races in less than 4 weeks

[ToniC]

Does she deffo go for this though? Is there not some ambiguity between this or the national being the target, or had the been cleared up? Would be happy with 20s if so

[FinalFurlong91]

Just added my first NHC bets

latest exhibition and pencilfulloflead both @32.0 on betfair was just enough up for grabs for half a point on each

[ComplyOrDie]

That she has run well off a mark in the high 140s certainly makes pencillfulloflead look very interesting

she was 23 lengths back after all

as a 6yo youd think there would be plenty more to come too

I wouldn't take that literally. She was also 9 1/2L behind Brace Yourself that day then completely reversed the form over 3m 5f with that one.

[ComplyOrDie]

Bet365 back into 16's now.

[FinalFurlong91]

I wouldn't take that literally. She was also 9 1/2L behind Brace Yourself that day then completely reversed the form over 3m 5f with that one.

Obviously I'm not

if I was taking it literally I'd think pencilfulloflead was Arkle

at 31/1 on the exchange seems a solid price

[ComplyOrDie]

Obviously I'm not

if I was taking it literally I'd think pencilfulloflead was Arkle

at 31/1 on the exchange seems a solid price

I find this highly unlikely

[Craigy14]

Just noticed that PP have Energumene is 12/1 for the Marsh but more than double that at the rest of the big bookies. Sky are 16/1. He’s also shortest out the novice chases for the Marsh too with PP.

I’ve taken the 25/1 with 365, we all have our thoughts about PP and prices for Mullins horses but Klassical Dream is shortest for the Arkle and hasn’t even run. Couple that with possibly Unexcepted, Blackbow and Elixir as possible 2 milers some will have to step up.

That’s enough for me to back Energumene for the Marsh. He was impressive on debut and although not needing a step up in the post race comments I reckon he’ll go up to the intermediate trip.

[ComplyOrDie]

Just noticed that PP have Energumene is 12/1 for the Marsh but more than double that at the rest of the big bookies. Sky are 16/1. He’s also shortest out the novice chases for the Marsh too with PP.

I’ve taken the 25/1 with 365, we all have our thoughts about PP and prices for Mullins horses but Klassical Dream is shortest for the Arkle and hasn’t even run. Couple that with possibly Unexcepted, Blackbow and Elixir as possible 2 milers some will have to step up.

That’s enough for me to back Energumene for the Marsh. He was impressive on debut and although not needing a step up in the post race comments I reckon he’ll go up to the intermediate trip.

Yeah, this is one of the reasons that prompted me to back him for the race after his win Craig, that and he was also very good too

[Hurdles or chasing]

Just noticed that PP have Energumene is 12/1 for the Marsh but more than double that at the rest of the big bookies. Sky are 16/1. He’s also shortest out the novice chases for the Marsh too with PP.

I’ve taken the 25/1 with 365, we all have our thoughts about PP and prices for Mullins horses but Klassical Dream is shortest for the Arkle and hasn’t even run. Couple that with possibly Unexcepted, Blackbow and Elixir as possible 2 milers some will have to step up.

That’s enough for me to back Energumene for the Marsh. He was impressive on debut and although not needing a step up in the post race comments I reckon he’ll go up to the intermediate trip.

Agree with that. Ran over 2m4 last time so doesn't need a step up

[Hardy Eustace]

Just noticed that PP have Energumene is 12/1 for the Marsh but more than double that at the rest of the big bookies. Sky are 16/1. He’s also shortest out the novice chases for the Marsh too with PP.

I’ve taken the 25/1 with 365, we all have our thoughts about PP and prices for Mullins horses but Klassical Dream is shortest for the Arkle and hasn’t even run. Couple that with possibly Unexcepted, Blackbow and Elixir as possible 2 milers some will have to step up.

That’s enough for me to back Energumene for the Marsh. He was impressive on debut and although not needing a step up in the post race comments I reckon he’ll go up to the intermediate trip.

25/1 is a cracking EW price for the Marsh Craigy and have backed him at that price myself. Personally, I can't see him going up in trip I could see the Arkle being an option but for me the Marsh is the race for him. Something has to give EA a race and 25/1 could look generous if the race cuts up.