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Understandable. I'll hold off taking the exchange prices for this race then.
The only official quote is the day after Leopardstown where they said they didn't want to finish second again, Monkfish and EA don't seem to have flaws, would rather win a winners of one race and then named the Ryanair Gold Cup or Irish National at Fairyhouse. He also said he would go to the race he has the best chance of winning.
I don't think they will bring him to Cheltenham when the Ryanair Gold Cup is a big pot like Lobos has said.
The only official quote is the day after Leopardstown where they said they didn't want to finish second again, Monkfish and EA don't seem to have flaws, would rather win a winners of one race and then named the Ryanair Gold Cup or Irish National at Fairyhouse. He also said he would go to the race he has the best chance of winning.
I don't think they will bring him to Cheltenham when the Ryanair Gold Cup is a big pot like Lobos has said.
Agreed. The fact the owners can't travel is probably another factor. Might as well stay in Ireland and pick up some easy euros.
No entry for Dickie Diver in the Reynoldstown. They still haven't qualified for this and are surely up against it given the horses fragility.
Yeah, cutting it fine, given his previous issues.
I've cashed stakes back (for this specific race, I have other bets on him anyway), and left the remaining stake. He'd still be a good winner, but I just don't see it now.
I, possibly wrongly, assumed that Dickie Diver would have been entered in the Reynoldstown or even the novice handicap at Newbury to qualify this weekend. It's getting a bit close for comfort now - has anyone got a clue when we're to expect him? I'm assuming a 2 mile chase is in mind...
Apologies, ignore - great minds and all that!
He did have his second hurdle run on the 23rd February before running well at Cheltenham 3 weeks later. If I was really clutching...
If the amateurs are allowed over, then his absence would free DOC up to ride Longhouse Poet you'd think
Last edited by Captain Chris; 15 February 2021, 08:09 PM.
I, possibly wrongly, assumed that Dickie Diver would have been entered in the Reynoldstown or even the novice handicap at Newbury to qualify this weekend. It's getting a bit close for comfort now - has anyone got a clue when we're to expect him? I'm assuming a 2 mile chase is in mind...
Apologies, ignore - great minds and all that!
It's strange that he hasn't been given an entry in either. I think Hendo name checked the Reynoldstown recently so that makes it a bit more worrying.
Why does everything I back for this race end up looking like going elsewhere?!
Missed the Galvin boat, since then I've backed Dickie Diver, Latest Exhibition and Royale Paigalle... should probably cash all 3 out and just put it on Galvin
How is Dickie Diver? And will he have a prep in the Reynoldstown with a view to qualifying for the NH Chase?
He is very well, thank you, and is going to have a run as soon as I can get the ground and right race. I don’t know if we would necessarily go for the Reynoldstown but the aim is definitely the NH Chase. He’s a maiden over fences so it’s fair to say we have work to do.
How is Dickie Diver? And will he have a prep in the Reynoldstown with a view to qualifying for the NH Chase?
He is very well, thank you, and is going to have a run as soon as I can get the ground and right race. I don’t know if we would necessarily go for the Reynoldstown but the aim is definitely the NH Chase. He’s a maiden over fences so it’s fair to say we have work to do.
Top work Kev. I was definitely thinking he'd said this was the aim. I'll hover over the cashout for another week
This is a tough question Chris, but from a win point of view I'd be leaning towards Escaria Ten wherever he shows up. He has a few entries and as Gordon has said the National Hunt Chase is probably where he'll go. Time will tell though and I'd be a big fan of his in whatever race he shows up in.
What horses are likely to go for the NHC? Surely all 4 of Galvin, Coko Beach, Escaria Ten & Pencilfulloflead dont all go? Won’t Escaria Ten be aimed at the Ultima?
They all could go, Adam. I'd imagine Galvin and Pencilfulloflead are fully booked in for it, and I think myself Escaria Ten might end up there as well, but obviously the owners and Gordon will fully decide on that, and I haven't heard any plans there. If any of them are to be held back it might be Coko Beach as he does look made for the Irish National.
As I said though, Gordon will decide this and he rarely gets it wrong!
This is a tough question Chris, but from a win point of view I'd be leaning towards Escaria Ten wherever he shows up. He has a few entries and as Gordon has said the National Hunt Chase is probably where he'll go. Time will tell though and I'd be a big fan of his in whatever race he shows up in.
What horses are likely to go for the NHC? Surely all 4 of Galvin, Coko Beach, Escaria Ten & Pencilfulloflead dont all go? Won’t Escaria Ten be aimed at the Ultima?
They all could go, Adam. I'd imagine Galvin and Pencilfulloflead are fully booked in for it, and I think myself Escaria Ten might end up there as well, but obviously the owners and Gordon will fully decide on that, and I haven't heard any plans there. If any of them are to be held back it might be Coko Beach as he does look made for the Irish National.
As I said though, Gordon will decide this and he rarely gets it wrong!
I could really do without that, to be honest. Suppose whether pros will be riding in the race or not would probably be a big factor in the decision. Escaria ten to end the curse of the Irish trainers in the ultima, could be the hardest leg of the 28-0 to crack on past trends
Do you think Fakiera will make a nice chaser next year? Could he be an ideal candidate for the National hunt chase next season
Yes I agree with this. In all his runs so far he just looks like he stays and stays, and he will only get better jumping fences. That is the ideal characteristic for a National Hunt Chase horse, but we think a lot of Fakiera so he could well prove himself top class over 3 miles as well.
With Coko Beach being declared for Sunday's ten up chase does this mean he will be skipping Chelts with the Irish National his target or will we be seeing him in this race?
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