Fat Jockey Day One Yankee - Captain: nortonscoin200

[archie]

I hear the trainer is recommending gelding!

[nortonscoin200]

I hear the trainer is recommending gelding!

Already been done Archie - sadly it hasn't made a scrap of difference.

Complete head-case - it's got the dreaded Timeform double squiggle and is most certainly one to avoid!!

[nortonscoin200]

So, does Dame De Compagnie enter our calculations now Hendo has said this is the target?

Love Concertista but a repeat of DDC's display in the Coral a year would certainly enable her to get close.

And in an each-way yankee she provides a decent chance of making the frame with the possibility of causing an upset.

What do you reckon - is she one for the short-list.


Changing tack......as part of a rigorous training programme in preparation for DAY ONE YANKEE DAY.....decided to have a little dry run on some of the likely suspects:

Made it a Super Yankee because by training to that level the Yankee may seem that little bit less challenging.

So went for these for a 1.3pt each way super yank:

Ballyadam (Sup) at 8-1. (suggested by Norton's Who)

Happygolucky (Ultima) at 20-1 (The capital of Spectreland)

Dame De Compagnie (MH) at 11-1

Busselton (Boodles) at 14-1

Galvin (NHC) at 4-1. (suggested by Norton's Who)

To return 138,053........which includes 800 for the place element.

[nortonscoin200]

Is Goshen going to interest us for the Day One yankee?

At least he is going to ensure that Honeysuckle and Epatante go off at reasonable price.

Goshen now a best priced 9-2.

Not sure any of the three principals will be an each way price on the day.

So do we:

1 Leave the race alone for our yankee.

2. Go for Goshen.

3. Bank on Epatante retaining her crown.

4. Keep the faith in Honeysuckle to preserve her unbeaten record.

5. Look for a left-field selection at an each way price.

[ComplyOrDie]

Is Goshen going to interest us for the Day One yankee?

At least he is going to ensure that Honeysuckle and Epatante go off at reasonable price.

Goshen now a best priced 9-2.

Not sure any of the three principals will be an each way price on the day.

So do we:

1 Leave the race alone for our yankee.

2. Go for Goshen.

3. Bank on an Epatante hat-trick.

4. Keep the faith in Honeysuckle to preserve her unbeaten record.

5. Look for a left-field selection at an each way price.

Epatante isn't on a hat-trick?

Also, mentioning Goshen for a forum yankee is certainly going to stir the pot

[Kevloaf]

Is Goshen going to interest us for the Day One yankee?

At least he is going to ensure that Honeysuckle and Epatante go off at reasonable price.

Goshen now a best priced 9-2.

Not sure any of the three principals will be an each way price on the day.

So do we:

1 Leave the race alone for our yankee.

2. Go for Goshen.

3. Bank on an Epatante hat-trick.

4. Keep the faith in Honeysuckle to preserve her unbeaten record.

5. Look for a left-field selection at an each way price.

I'm currently at 4, but not as strong as an ox. Probably about as strong as an otter.


Picking Goshen will be a reet laugh, forcing people to back him, some of which will be glad in secret as they're scared

[nortonscoin200]

Epatante isn't on a hat-trick?

Also, mentioning Goshen for a forum yankee is certainly going to stir the pot

OOps, apologies CoD, what was I thinking? Will correct the original.

Yes, I admit it, defo trying to add a bit of chilli powder to the curry.

[ComplyOrDie]

OOps, apologies CoD, what was I thinking? Will correct the original.

Yes, I admit it, defo trying to add a bit of chilli powder to the curry.

No need to apologise Just thought I'd point it out.

I love the thought of the forum all getting on board Goshen

However, I'd be with Kev, I still think Honeysuckle is the most likely winner.

[nortonscoin200]

No need to apologise Just thought I'd point it out.

I love the thought of the forum all getting on board Goshen

However, I'd be with Kev, I still think Honeysuckle is the most likely winner.

Goshen's second coming has certainly made it into one hell of a contest - fingers crossed they all get there.

[Leman14]

I'd personally prefer Sharjah EW than any of those.
Think that he can get closer to Epatante (smaller field and closer to the action) and Honeysuckle (not leave himself so much to do)

I don't have a bean on Goshen, so I guess that it would cover that base.

Placed horses from the previous renewal have a decent record IIRC

[nortonscoin200]

If we're going to go with an each way yankee we'll need a couple at double figure odds at the time of final decs.

What are they going to be?

[Johnoman66]

Happygolucky/Longhouse poet both double figures still available but should go off shorter

[Lobos]

Galvin
Honeysuckle
Concertista
Appreciate It


Boring I know.

[Kautostar]

Galvin
Honeysuckle
Concertista
Appreciate It


Boring I know.

With all the well informed minds of this forum I’m sure we can find something a bit more exciting than that! Let’s find the boodles and ultima winners and get paid

[Lobos]

With all the well informed minds of this forum I’m sure we can find something a bit more exciting than that! Let’s find the boodles and ultima winners and get paid

Keep it simple. Always the best route.