Arkle 2020

[Muswell]

Paddy had it but I couldn’t see the market earlier it was antepost so maybe they pulled post decs

[jono]

Where is that related Bapaume double chaps? Arkle and Irish Arkle, which bookie?

Paddy Power had it in their specials. Seem to have taken them down, instead only having across the card doubles for DRF.
Would assume it'll come back on though at some stage.
William Hill also have a select few. Nothing like the prices of last year mind

[Muswell]

6/1 aspire tower is pretty generous

[jonthehammer]

Paddy Power had it in their specials. Seem to have taken them down, instead only having across the card doubles for DRF.
Would assume it'll come back on though at some stage.
William Hill also have a select few. Nothing like the prices of last year mind

Thanks jono, will look on the morning of the race, that is if I can get on from Prague as I go there in morning from Stag Do. Bad timing haha

[AnFiieLD.]

I’m of the view that the jockey bookings in the Irish Arkle tomorrow are skewing the market considerably. We know Ricci is not averse to having jockeys other than Townend on his horses (PW Mullins on Sharjah etc) and is a real fan of Robbie Power using him on a number of occasions when available. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Melon is 3rd best of the Mullins horses tomorrow.

With that being said I think Cash Back is much too big at 7/1 after his performance last time also remembering that Danny struggled to pull him up at the line. Will be backing him tomorrow and topping up my arkle position accordingly

[charlie]

Tomorrow d-day for Fakir backers I think. Been brought up on here and in various podcasts that JP hasn't fired much at the Arkle, and with no leading Marsh contender you would have to feel that anything other than a win and he'd go up in trip, even more so in receipt of 5lbs that he won't get at Cheltenham. Hopefully Mark has learnt his lesson LTO and just pings off from the front. If Fakir doesn't win then I'd love to see Melon (who is being well supported) win it. Always the bridesmaid never the bride, perhaps this could be his year

[billymag]

I’m of the view that the jockey bookings in the Irish Arkle tomorrow are skewing the market considerably. We know Ricci is not averse to having jockeys other than Townend on his horses (PW Mullins on Sharjah etc) and is a real fan of Robbie Power using him on a number of occasions when available. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Melon is 3rd best of the Mullins horses tomorrow.

With that being said I think Cash Back is much too big at 7/1 after his performance last time also remembering that Danny struggled to pull him up at the line. Will be backing him tomorrow and topping up my arkle position accordingly

Id of thought Townsend would of had the choice though and I would see it as a positive for Melon, even if though there seems to be the usual market overreaction

[AnFiieLD.]

I’m of the view that the jockey bookings in the Irish Arkle tomorrow are skewing the market considerably. We know Ricci is not averse to having jockeys other than Townend on his horses (PW Mullins on Sharjah etc) and is a real fan of Robbie Power using him on a number of occasions when available. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Melon is 3rd best of the Mullins horses tomorrow.

With that being said I think Cash Back is much too big at 7/1 after his performance last time also remembering that Danny struggled to pull him up at the line. Will be backing him tomorrow and topping up my arkle position accordingly

Just to add to the Ricci comment, Patrick retains the ride on Faugheen. So I’m not convinced Townend is the best jock in Ricci’s eyes

[harchibald]

Patrick has always had the ride on Sharjah and no surprise to see that continuing.

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Brewinupastorm straight to Cheltenham now instead of going for the Kingmaker next week

[Marty973]

Brewinupastorm straight to Cheltenham now instead of going for the Kingmaker next week

Did Olly confirm Arkle as the target?

[Kevloaf]

Can't be many Arkle winners on their second start over fences?

Big negative in my opinion.

[Splinterboy82]

Well Chief? Off top of head....

[qzy]

Western Warhorse?

[ComplyOrDie]

Western Warhorse?

Ban incoming