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I got stand up and fight added to the foxhunters with 365 @ 16s.
Blatant non trier last year and had a very nice spin around for experience finishing the race and jumping well in the main well away from the action. Bolger sign posted that in an interview prior to the festival and I reckon it was with a mind to land an almighty one this year (or so I hope!!!).
Going to build a decent position over the coming months and see if my hunch is right.
On paper there's loads to like about a Stand Up And Fight. It wouldn't be a leap to see him improve plenty and when you have O'Connor onboard he can sometimes be enough. The ride was questionable, as was the Punchestown run where the jockeys gave Biddick too much of a lead up front but I expected more. No doubt the trainer is one to give his horses plenty of time but I personally think the 'sighter' quotes are being used to gloss over what was an underwhelming effort. On The Fringe had 2 runs at the festival before bolting up as a 10 year old (and following up a year on). SUAF may well do the same later down the line but I felt OTF showed plenty more in his runs in comparison (where it actually just looked like he didn't quite stay) For me if SUAF were to win this season it's a case of him having to find another level rather than connections just 'holding him back' for the race this year
Not a race I'll get involved in for a while as the vast majority wont be seen until December / January but there's others I'd side with before SUAF (I'd take Shantou Flyer at the same price over him all day long)
I got stand up and fight added to the foxhunters with 365 @ 16s.
Blatant non trier last year and had a very nice spin around for experience finishing the race and jumping well in the main well away from the action. Bolger sign posted that in an interview prior to the festival and I reckon it was with a mind to land an almighty one this year (or so I hope!!!).
Going to build a decent position over the coming months and see if my hunch is right.
To my mind.
It’s more likely the horse isn’t trying , as opposed to any long term gamble and hiding of his ability. Not sure there’s much value in doing so with a hunter chaser.
I got stand up and fight added to the foxhunters with 365 @ 16s.
Blatant non trier last year and had a very nice spin around for experience finishing the race and jumping well in the main well away from the action. Bolger sign posted that in an interview prior to the festival and I reckon it was with a mind to land an almighty one this year (or so I hope!!!).
Going to build a decent position over the coming months and see if my hunch is right.
Been said by many and I don't have a strong enough view that agrees/disagrees, but there was nothing wrong with the winner that day and everything else has to improve plenty if they're to wrestle the crown from Hazel Hill and making a strong case for a 16/1 shot against a solid proven 10/1 shot isn't necessarily for me.
This is one race I will consider backing horses of a double digit age and at 12 come March I expect to have plenty in the tank.
Quick ground might change things though....
In regards to the fox hunters, I think the absolute bet at this point is Hazel Hill who beat them all fair and square, is extremely consistent and has one big race target next season - to defend his crown.
At 10/1, he’s absolutely the play and I’ve had a few free bets on him already.
In regards to the fox hunters, I think the absolute bet at this point is Hazel Hill who beat them all fair and square, is extremely consistent and has one big race target next season - to defend his crown.
At 10/1, he’s absolutely the play and I’ve had a few free bets on him already.
Yeah I agree with you and with what Ista said here.
I think I suggested Hazel Hill for the last yankee with his string of 1s! (haven't backed him in a single yet) but that is a 'yet' - because I definitely will.
I personally think way too much is being made of the SUAF "sighter", now obviously he's a 16/1 shot so I'm not going to be making money playing at 1/16 to be proved right or wrong - but my opinion hasn't changed since the race - he was disappointing. The thought he has been laid out as some sort of 'plot' is way off.
I very much echo the above..... he isn't value at 16/1 when the winner is available at 10/1
I know a few have been eyeing up Early Doors for Stayers Hurdle so thought I would mentioned he's currently got an entry in 2m 6f Novice Chase at Galway next Thursday so just keep an eye on that in case Joseph is taking him chasing
I know a few have been eyeing up Early Doors for Stayers Hurdle so thought I would mentioned he's currently got an entry in 2m 6f Novice Chase at Galway next Thursday so just keep an eye on that in case Joseph is taking him chasing
Thanks for highlighting. Little snippet from Joseph off his stable tour for Galway on ED:
Early Doors had a break after Cheltenham and we’ve had this meeting in mind for him for a while. He is likely to make his chasing debut in a maiden chase on Thursday. While he’ll improve from whatever he does, considering the strength of his form over hurdles, you’d have to be hopeful that he will be good and competitive.
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