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HarshOriginally posted by archie View PostMentioning Samcro in the championship races thread is worthy of a reference to Trade Descriptions.
Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more I sweat, the luckier I get.Comment
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Originally posted by Spectre View Post
Harsh
As a dual festival winner despite having very well publicised problems it is very harsh. Whilst he’s turning the wrong age into next year’s festival if he were to put his problems behind him, I’d have no problem backing him. It’s a big ‘if’ but he’s still a quality horse. It would be nice to see him get a clear run next season and put in some top performances,Comment
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Would you rather own Samcro or Melon.
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Now that's a question ! Personally i would have to side with samcro on account of those two festival wins. How bout you, kev ?Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostWould you rather own Samcro or Melon.
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A two time festival winner or a horse that’s only ever won one graded race? Tough choice.Comment
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Without hesitation, Samcro.
Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more I sweat, the luckier I get.Comment
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Depends what you're after.
Melon has raced more times than Samcro (27 - 18).
Melon has won more prize-money than Samcro (380k - 326k).
Melon is rated higher than Samcro (165 - 158). This is the only point where Samcro might be better because of handicap possibilities. However, the chances of getting him right on a big day seem to be quite small. Certainly, the comparison with Don Cossack was and is ludicrous.Comment
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Plus Samcro's medical bills must be much higher than Melon'sOriginally posted by archie View Post
"Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".Comment
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Couldn't think of a more deserving man to foot that particular bill.......Originally posted by Saxon Warrior View Post
Plus Samcro's medical bills must be much higher than Melon'sComment
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Envoi Allen update via HDB today: “Had a chip taken out 2 days ago and seems really good now, he must have clattered a fence at Punchestown, he was hopping lame after, the vets are very happy, he’ll get a nice holiday now, possibly start back in the Grade2 second season Novice at Down Royal"Comment
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If I'm thinking of the right race, maybe reading into it too much, but isn't that usually a Ryanair route horses take running in it? So that could be telling!Originally posted by PresentingPercy88 View PostComment
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2M 3 and a 1/2F Grade 2
Prior winners were
Battleoverdoyen
Real Steel - 6th Gold Cup
Snow Falcon
Disko
Sub Lieutenant - 2nd Ryanair
Ptit Zig
Don Cossack - 3rd Ryanair
Rolling Aces
As yet it isn't a feeder race to winning anything at the Festival.
But the Ryanair has had 2 placed horses from it in recent times.
Maybe Henry is judging the Grade 2 as a good starting point for a horse that has Fallen and Pulled Up in his last two starts.........rather than straight into the 3M Grade 1 on the card.
He may also be targeting A Plus Tard and/or Minella Indo as a seasonal debut for the Grade 1 race."Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".Comment
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