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Envoi entered in the 2m this weekend - he couldn't could he?
No, is my opinion.
Where else does he fit in at the DRF? The 2m 6f race is usually a bit more gruelling than I suspect connections of Envoi Allen would like, so can see him going 2m prior to the Ballymore at the festival.
I've had a little read through and I see Micky Hammond is going to run Cornerstone Lad in this if the ground is right. Paddy's are still 50s and whilst it is absolutely a long shot, I think that this price is far too big in what is looking a very poor Champion Hurdle. 33/1 NRNB with Sky. All I need now is someone to confirm I have lost the plot or agree with me that there is a degree of value in that bet.
...on ATR this afternoon, Hammond says Cornerstone Lad goes straight to Cheltenham.
Where else does he fit in at the DRF? The 2m 6f race is usually a bit more gruelling than I suspect connections of Envoi Allen would like, so can see him going 2m prior to the Ballymore at the festival.
If Envoi Allen wins over the minimum again it will just emphasise the pointless folly of going up in trip. Consequently, unless Elliott really wants to look foolish then we won't see him. He is clearly priced up as if bookmakers already know he isn't going to run.
I've had a little read through and I see Micky Hammond is going to run Cornerstone Lad in this if the ground is right. Paddy's are still 50s and whilst it is absolutely a long shot, I think that this price is far too big in what is looking a very poor Champion Hurdle. 33/1 NRNB with Sky. All I need now is someone to confirm I have lost the plot or agree with me that there is a degree of value in that bet.
This season Cornerstone Lad, won a G1 beating Buveur D'air.
Then comes out best at the weights in the race at the weekend, which puts him ahead of Pentland Hills who is still 8/1
Through Ballyandy it leaves only a little to find with Epatante (3L)?, but if Epatante doesn't act around Cheltenham, is it inconceivable that Cornerstone Lad wins the worst Champion Hurdle in my lifetime?
Just read elsewhere about Elgin who may pop up in the Betfair Hurdle.
Currently 100/1 NRNB
(This won't be as good a case as Saint Calvados or Rawnaq for long term forumites....but bare with...)
5th in the CH previously, on Heavy.
Although he has won on soft before, he's also won in June on "Good" so if there is a good ground festival (good-to-soft, you know)... then he may be closer? That was 14L behind Buveur D'air, which isn't great - but he did finish ahead of Faugheen that day
Every time I look at the market and see Epatante fav I can't help but feel the need to go fishing.
He has a peak OR of 161
Call Me Lord is 160
Epatante is 159 (+7)
Sharjah is only 162
Grade 1 winner, Cornerstone Lad is 159
Pentland Hills is 157
I mean come on, he's in the mix right? ..... Now obviously he's been out since July 2018, but he's all or nothing.... if he doesn't retain his ability, he won't run.... we lose nothing?
If he can get back to his peak (which might be unlikely), but if he did, he's in the mix - in this absolutely piss poor race.
Hopefully Honeysuckle just sluices up at the weekend and looks a star so we can just all make some money..... but I dunno, 100/1? I reckon that's an alright case
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