Cheltenham Gold Cup 2020

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Joe Tizzard “Maybe Haydock left more of a mark on him (LIT) than we thought. Went to Larkhill last week and galloped 2m and had a good blow after so glad we did”

[luisgarciaisgod]

what exactly is Tizzard saying by that? That he's blown up after a 2m gallop? Surely not a good sign

[Jrow]

Usually means it was needed. Better to find out in a piece of work than come race day. Generally should strip fitter for the experience... blah blah

[Pendil]

Looking at are we in for a single figure lineup this year?

Al Boum Photo
Santini
Delta Work
Lostintranslation
Clan Des Obeaux
Kemboy
Presenting Percy
Monalee
Bristol De Mai
Elegent Escape.

Unless I'm missing someone the only other one I can possibly see is Chris's Dream but HDB said he's probably off to Aintree. That's 10 with still a month to go, 9 is the smallest lineup i can remember in 2016

Frodon is still entered in case he decides against Ryanair

[luisgarciaisgod]

I was more or less under the impression that PN more or less ruled out the GC after Haydock for Frodon

[BigChaang]

I was more or less under the impression that PN more or less ruled out the GC after Haydock for Frodon

That's what i thought too , frodon -ryanair , c.d.o - g.cup.

[Eggs]

....Nicholls believes Clan Des Obeaux is his best chance of the week;

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/paul-nicholls-festival-file/177763

[Bluefox21]

Don't think I've ever been so torn on a race. Was heavily invested last year in CDO and I'll be so sick if he wins this year with nothing on him. Backed Presenting Percy pre-Dublin Racing Festival NRNB as assumed he wouldn't go if didn't run well so got the worst of both worlds.

Managed this terrible so far! Any fans of LIT? I cannot get my head around his price. Would be the only one from front 5 in betting that I would completely scratch from shortlist....

[Kevloaf]

....Nicholls believes Clan Des Obeaux is his best chance of the week;

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/...al-file/177763

The fact the Gold Cup is sponsered by Magners and the headline is:

Paul Nicholls rates Clan des Obeaux his best chance at The Festival presented by Magners



Makes me a little dubious as to whether he truely believes that


I love Nicholls though. So much better than Henderson at everything from training racehorses, to being a human.

[Kevloaf]

Don't think I've ever been so torn on a race. Was heavily invested last year in CDO and I'll be so sick if he wins this year with nothing on him. Backed Presenting Percy pre-Dublin Racing Festival NRNB as assumed he wouldn't go if didn't run well so got the worst of both worlds.

Managed this terrible so far! Any fans of LIT? I cannot get my head around his price. Would be the only one from front 5 in betting that I would completely scratch from shortlist....

I can't see how you could scratch LIT from the shortlist.

This race is very tough though, I can't scratch any out, I've just got 3 and I'll stick with them! (Santini, Percy, Delta Work)

[robith]

The fact the Gold Cup is sponsered by Magners and the headline is:

Paul Nicholls rates Clan des Obeaux his best chance at The Festival presented by Magners



Makes me a little dubious as to whether he truely believes that


I love Nicholls though. So much better than Henderson at everything from training racehorses, to being a human.

I bumped into Nicholls on the way into the Betfair preview a few years ago. Shared a joke with him after the person on the desk asked for his ticket whilst they were sat in front of a big poster with Nicholls face on it. Legit lovely guy. Always great value on a panel

[luisgarciaisgod]

Don't think I've ever been so torn on a race. Was heavily invested last year in CDO and I'll be so sick if he wins this year with nothing on him. Backed Presenting Percy pre-Dublin Racing Festival NRNB as assumed he wouldn't go if didn't run well so got the worst of both worlds.

Managed this terrible so far! Any fans of LIT? I cannot get my head around his price. Would be the only one from front 5 in betting that I would completely scratch from shortlist....

He's my biggest winner of the week, been backing him since just before Aintree last year. A bit left field here but i see a parallel between him and Imperial Commander in and around the season he won the GC.

Trained by a much maligned trainer (NTD was getting pelters especially just before IC won the Ryanair). Both had a promising season before the GC (IC won the Ryanair, LIT 2nd in the JLT) and both looked like they would appreciate further. Both came into Gold Cup consideration on the back of a brilliant run at Haydock in the Betfair chase (IC beaten a nose by the greatest of all time in Kauto Star, LIT beat Haydock specialist Bristol De Mai) which showed off some brilliant jumping. Both then went to the King George where they were poor on a track that possibly didn't suit either of them. Both didn't run until the Gold Cup where IC won very impressively at a course that suited him

(and hopefully LIT can do the same)

[Imperial Commander]

LIT has a lot to live up to - but he may yet get there!

[Altior]

Can't see past CDO being Conti mk. II tbh. I was very fond of LIT and think he could be the one for next year and I'd expect him to probably place.

Think gun to head I might side with Santini.

[charlie]

Can't see past CDO being Conti mk. II tbh. I was very fond of LIT and think he could be the one for next year and I'd expect him to probably place.

Think gun to head I might side with Santini.

I’d need a gun to the head to side with Santini