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2021 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle
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Originally posted by Redbridge View Post
I also hope Stattler is the benchmark
Its one of the races, my antepost bets have stayed intact in, so far......."Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".
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Originally posted by Cashew King View PostFrom Jamie Codd Q&A on ATR online last night:
Who has the better chance betweem Fakiera and Torygraph in the Albert Bartlett?
I'd say Fakiera based on his form in graded races this winter - he's been doing all his best work at the finish and the extra trip is very likely to suit him.
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Just had a look at this race as it was the only non-handicap I'd not given much thought to in the build up. In a race where the favourites look quite vulnerable, one I like against the field is Streets of Doyen and have taken him at a boosted 28/1 NRNB. He's consistently shown improvement for the step up to 3 miles this season, winning over course and distance back in October with Minella Encore and Polish in behind. He also beat Flooring Porter by 5 lengths earlier in the season (albeit in receipt of a stone in weight) and he's been fairly lightly raced since with a run over 2 miles clearly not showing him to his best; but decent ground over a trip seems to suit him well. I just think he fits the relatively experienced & older type that have traditionally fared well in this, and given I'm not blown away by anything at the head of the market he seemed overpriced.
Adrimel is another who looks to have a solid chance after winning what appeared to me to be one of the more competitive GB trials this season in the Leamington, but more keen to wait for the day with him. Fakiera is already in the book after his staying on run behind GDM & Stattler at the DRF, but probably wouldn't back him if I was starting again at this stage. I can't quite figure out what sort of race he'd appreciate most and quite concerned about his ability to stay in touch when they enter the third mile.
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