2022 Arkle

[Saxon Warrior]

Exactly.
It's not out of the question that Blue Lord beats Ferny in Dublin, and they think about taking on Bob Olinger with him instead.
That would fuck with people's heads.
He may not run them all in Dublin for whatever reason, but he usually does.

Sounded from Willies RTV interview that Blue Lord would be going to the Arkle, and may not go to the DRF on the way.

From the way I read it, as he played out his thoughts into words, I dont think he was seeing them both in the Irish Arkle together, and that the clash be in the Arkle - which is great for the Arkle.

He was also very impressed with Blue Lord's speed, and the way he pulled clear.

[Rooster Booster]

Not sure what you're trying to say.
I read it twice.

im attempting very badly to say that all the time the Irish are dominating, the DRF gives us more insight into Cheltenham than I would like. I would prefer as many puzzles to be solved at Cheltenham as possible and not before.

[Quevega]

Sounded from Willies RTV interview that Blue Lord would be going to the Arkle, and may not go to the DRF on the way.

From the way I read it, as he played out his thoughts into words, I dont think he was seeing them both in the Irish Arkle together, and that the clash be in the Arkle - which is great for the Arkle.

He was also very impressed with Blue Lord's speed, and the way he pulled clear.

Most would have looked speedy against those 2 today.
He didn't actually say he'd skip Dublin though did he ?

Not his usual MO.
However I could see it happening. For sure.

I could also see the Townend could ride him in the Turners argument being used also. Assuming big nose is still out.

It'll all play out.

[Quevega]

im attempting very badly to say that all the time the Irish are dominating, the DRF gives us more insight into Cheltenham than I would like. I would prefer as many puzzles to be solved at Cheltenham as possible and not before.

Okay
I get it now.
That's the UK trainers fault really for not coming up to scratch.
So what you're saying.
Is you don't want any good racing before the festival
We're back to prep races again

[Saxon Warrior]

Okay
I get it now.
That's the UK trainers fault really for not coming up to scratch.
So what you're saying.
Is you don't want any good racing before the festival
We're back to prep races again

I like the DRF weeding out horses from the Grade 1's so the Festival Grade 1's have less chance of having hard luck stories.

[Quevega]

I like the DRF weeding out horses from the Grade 1's so the Festival Grade 1's have less chance of having hard luck stories.

I love it.
It's better than the festival, or getting close.

[Rooster Booster]

I love it.
It's better than the festival, or getting close.

Exactly my point...it’s a zero sum game

[Exar Essay]

Most would have looked speedy against those 2 today.
He didn't actually say he'd skip Dublin though did he ?

Not his usual MO.
However I could see it happening. For sure.

I could also see the Townend could ride him in the Turners argument being used also. Assuming big nose is still out.

It'll all play out.

He said he may not run him again before the Arkle.

[Rooster Booster]

Okay
I get it now.
That's the UK trainers fault really for not coming up to scratch.
So what you're saying.
Is you don't want any good racing before the festival
We're back to prep races again

Does it matter whose fault it is? The DRF is a hell of a lot more than good races let’s be realistic it’s direct competition to Cheltenham....unless the brits can challenge there will be no need for both soon

[Quevega]

He said he may not run him again before the Arkle.

why didn't saxon just say that.
Made it out like he'd been mind reading

[Quevega]

Does it matter whose fault it is?

No it doesn't.

[Irish Rugby]

Okay
I get it now.
That's the UK trainers fault really for not coming up to scratch.
So what you're saying.
Is you don't want any good racing before the festival
We're back to prep races again

See where you are coming from. DRF franking the form, a solid 11/4 going off on the day in March just north of Evens. The puzzles are solved by Cheltenham rather than unfolding at the Cotswolds.

[Kevloaf]

Knocking the Dublin Racing Festival as it detracts from Cheltenham, is a contender for most bananas sentence I've read on here.

I know it's a Cheltenham focused forum but my goodness!

[Rooster Booster]

Knocking the Dublin Racing Festival as it detracts from Cheltenham, is a contender for most bananas sentence I've read on here.

I know it's a Cheltenham focused forum but my goodness!

Who was knocking it. Re read my posts...my point is it’s a zero sum game

[Spectre]

Similarly a win at the DRF doesn't guarantee a repeat at the Festival. Whilst many horses follow up, plenty more don't.