2022 Arkle

[opatcho]

there is a reason TTL is 20/1!

There's a reason why Put The Kettle On went to the arkle with a similar price.
TTL is that price because trainer has mentioned Aintree as next run (due to going)
I'd rather that Course and distance form at this stage where a horse has proven he can jump and travel well at the track, there are too questions marks over that Irish form. I think Blue Lord will beat Saint Sam and Riviere D'etel, but Blue Lord... jesus.... the same horse that was done over by Echoes in rain and Colonel Mustard in April. Another one that doesnt jump well

[opatcho]

If it's dry leading up to the fez then I still think there's a chance TTL runs. Skelton, like the rest of us, must think that the race is wide open. Yes, TTL has been beaten by Edwardstone twice but both times he's run off a short break. If they can really freshen him up he could still be competitive in the race especially having looked so good over C/D which can't be said for any others in the race.

I'm sure I've crabbed TTL's at some point this season, but that CD form and the way he travelled down the hill makes me put him ahead of Edwardstone. I dont think the Irish are that strong this season, and (once again) I'm going to pick out their jumping - none of them look like natural jumpers... well maybe Saint Sam but he's a tiny little thing, think he could improve but will it be enough, doubt it.

I've backed TTL and will continue to back TTL (NRNB) and prey for no rain, and a chance of heart.

[DenmanSacre]

I thought we had finally finished with TTL on this thread. He is below top class and this is what we know about him this year:

- His jumping wasn't actually that great - he was flashy but once he went into the grade 1s, others jumped quicker and more economical.
- Finds absolutely nothing off the bridle, which is what happened last year over hurdles as well. He won't win this on the bridle so he won't be winning at all.
- Edwardstone has him held comfortably twice now.

If he goes to Aintree, in what will probably be a fairly poor grade 1, he would need to hope Edwardstone doesn't go but he is probably the 2nd best of the English and the longer break and potentially better ground will be the best thing for him according to the trainer.

[Lobos]

TTL has been beaten twice by Edwardstone so no-one can be confident that he can turn the tables should he turn up. That said, course form at Cheltenham counts for a hell of a lot so if Skelton does give him another chance then who knows. Aintree could turn up deep ground so I feel a proper Spring like Festival week will be the deciding factor.

[Studfarm254]

TTL has been beaten twice by Edwardstone so no-one can be confident that he can turn the tables should he turn up. That said, course form at Cheltenham counts for a hell of a lot so if Skelton does give him another chance then who knows. Aintree could turn up deep ground so I feel a proper Spring like Festival week will be the deciding factor.

Come on lobos! U know outside the handicaps, Skeltons and the Cheltenham festival don’t work. I’m guessing uve skipped the guiness and gone straight to the vod!

[Lobos]

Come on lobos! U know outside the handicaps, Skeltons and the Cheltenham festival don’t work. I’m guessing uve skipped the guiness and gone straight to the vod!

You stalking me ??!!

[doctorwu]

TTL has been very badly campaigned imo.

[Ray]

I just cant see TTL winning an arkle! No chance for me..the right horses head the market without a doubt..yes it isnt as good a race as we wanted but its not a wide open race now

[Lobos]

TTL has been very badly campaigned imo.

Totally agree. After Donny he should have gone straight to Arkle. Should have learned his lesson from Sandown. Silly boy.

[opatcho]

Yeah, I’ve just seen the results and allmankind

Gone off TTL after sobering up this morning and coming to the conclusion that TTL has been poorly campaigned. Should have ran bypassed the ran at Sandown and Warwick. The wins at Cheltenham and Donny would have been good prep for the Arkle, the other two races on top has killed him off. He did something similar last year after getting mugged off by For Pleasure

I’ll end up backing blue lord at this rate… jesusususus

[Lobos]

Third Time Lucki (Sporting Life Arkle Novices’ Chase)
I’ve spoken to Mike (Newbould) and I’m 99 per cent certain he will go to Aintree. We may confirm him for the Arkle in case it is a dry forecast but I’m pretty sure he will go to Aintree.


Still hope , even though it's 1%

[Stormez]

Third Time Lucki (Sporting Life Arkle Novices’ Chase)
I’ve spoken to Mike (Newbould) and I’m 99 per cent certain he will go to Aintree. We may confirm him for the Arkle in case it is a dry forecast but I’m pretty sure he will go to Aintree.


Still hope , even though it's 1%

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM

[Lobos]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM

[Fatcatshat]

Third Time Lucki (Sporting Life Arkle Novices’ Chase)
I’ve spoken to Mike (Newbould) and I’m 99 per cent certain he will go to Aintree. We may confirm him for the Arkle in case it is a dry forecast but I’m pretty sure he will go to Aintree.


Still hope , even though it's 1%

In the immortal words of Lloyd Christmas… “so you’re saying there’s a chance?”

[Istabraq]

In the immortal words of Lloyd Christmas… “so you’re saying there’s a chance?”

If there's a 1% chance he turns up and around a 7% chance he wins should he do so, then whoever has orders up at 60 and shorter on the exchange appears to hoping to take advantage of a late night drunk....