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2022 Arkle

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  • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post
    Right. Someone explain to me why Edwardstone isn't a great bet at 3/1 to win the Arkle.
    He's not Irish...

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    • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post
      Right. Someone explain to me why Edwardstone isn't a great bet at 3/1 to win the Arkle.
      He's 8 years old.
      He's trained by Alan King (obviously won it before, but is Edwardstone of that calibre, does he have to be?)
      His Cheltenham record (festival or not) is average (could also be said of his rivals tbf).

      That said, it's not looking a hot renewal of the race, so despite my concerns I find myself thinking about backing either him or Riviere D'etel as cover bets for stakes for the race.

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      • His age and the fact he had a second season hurdling put me off early on.

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        • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post
          Right. Someone explain to me why Edwardstone isn't a great bet at 3/1 to win the Arkle.
          Because the horses hes been beating impressively are all useless

          The british 2m novice hurdlers were all sub par last season which means he has nothing to beat

          And TTL the other decent British novice was given a terrible ride (again) when they faced off

          What he has in his favour is the race is going to be run to suit

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          • Arkle predictions....

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            • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post
              Arkle predictions....

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              Yep. I'll go with that.

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              • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post
                Arkle predictions....

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                3.
                Riviere D'etel
                Blue Lord
                Third Time Lucki

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                • Originally posted by Lobos View Post

                  Yep. I'll go with that.


                  Would work for me... I'm actually up before it's run.


                  1. Haut En Couleurs - on the back of a fall, Willie second string takes it!
                  2. Edwardstone - under estimated, e/w price on the day as everyone hates Kingy.
                  3. Blue Lord - punted off the boards.




                  I actually am struggling to have any strong opinion at all..... usually love the Arkle!

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                  • Third time lucki
                    Blue Lord
                    Edwardstone

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                    • Third Time Lucki
                      Blue Lord
                      River D

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                      • Blue lord
                        riviere detel
                        Third time lucki (if held up)

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                        • Magic Daze
                          Blue Lord
                          Third Time Lucki

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                          • Blue Lord
                            Magic daze
                            Saint Sam

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                            • Blue Lord
                              Riviere d'etel
                              Third Time Lucki

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                              • This race has become plain dull really. Cant see Rivere winning after such a busy season and with a smaller weight advantage and personally wouldn't have any of the English in the frame unless there's less than 3 Irish contenders. If Mullins runs 3 they could well fill the frame. I would like to see Haut En Coulours run here as i think he could run Blue Lord close. If Blue Lord jumps around he will be hard beat.

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