2022 National Hunt Novices Chase

[Craigy14]

I am not saying all the attempts were to try and get into the Kim Muir Craigy

However,he doesn’t appear to be good enough to win the NHC and there is an opportunity to get into a race that he possibly could win

I think this is by circumstance rather than design

Yeah sorry, I get what you’re meaning. I just don’t think he’s good enough as a chaser at all to be honest on what we’ve seen. He could benefit more as a second season novice, a year older etc.

He just hasn’t went on from his debut over fences. Most gave him the benefit of the doubt on debut, the form hasn’t really been up to much, he was beaten by a 132 rated hurdler who in theory, shouldn’t be getting close to him. I know hurdles and chase ratings don’t translate but you’d expect him to be beating him. He finished in front of Stratum but again didn’t win the race so hard to get too excited about that either. Pulling up last time after some bad mistakes would be a worry too.

[Frankely My Dear]

One I'm looking at today for the NHC is Cavallino, looks an out and out stayer. already proven to stay over 3m after a second to Stratum this season.

50/1 available with bet365 and Paddy Power.

The owner had Next Destination in this race last year.*

I'm really hoping for an improvement today, but the trainers comments in his sporting life article are not overly enthusiastic which is cause for concern:

14:50 Cavallino

Cavallino³⁴
Age: 7| Weight: 12-0
3/1
J: D E Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: -
Form: 8341-F2

"He ran very well when second to Stratum at Thurles last time and any improvement from that experience will be a huge help to him."

Has this horse come up on anyone's radar for this?

I thought Stratum had the measure of him and and more in the tank when they met. I didn't see anything that would indicate a reversal if they raced again

[Spectre]

My opinion is that Elliott will repeat what he did with RWF with The Bosses Oscar. The race he'll be trying to win is the Irish National, and if he doesn't they'll keep his novice status intact and he'll be back for the NH Chase next season with the perfect profile.

[JamieSensible]

I thought Stratum had the measure of him and and more in the tank when they met. I didn't see anything that would indicate a reversal if they raced again

I watched that back and I can see what you mean, but I'm just looking at their number of runs. Stratum is the finished article in my opinion, this lad could be open to future improvement, and an extra 5 furlongs might show that.

[Many Clouds]

Dont think the bosses oscar is qualifying here.

Edit: Now pulled up.

[Kevloaf]

Dont think the bosses oscar is qualifying here.

Edit: Now pulled up.

That will not be popular

[darlojim]

He's just not a natural chaser is he, hasn't looked anything above average at best in all his chase runs and that certainly confirms it.

[Kevloaf]

He's just not a natural chaser is he, hasn't looked anything above average at best in all his chase runs and that certainly confirms it.

He's also not really ever looked better than a handicapper either....

[TigerRolllllll]

He's also not really ever looked better than a handicapper either....

Late hurdle h'cap switch?

[The Fellow]

not even average , they keep running him down the park , going to be sub 140 after that effort , will pop up somewhere i've no doubt

[Kevloaf]

Late hurdle h'cap switch?

Possible, although not seen enough to be interested in him for a festival handicap.

[Lobos]

He'll be entered for a Pertempts qualifier just you wait and see.

[ComplyOrDie]

He'll be entered for a Pertempts qualifier just you wait and see.

If not then the Coral Cup is an option

[Irish Rugby]

https://www.geegeez.co.uk/national-hunt-date-the-ultimate-aim-for-pats-fancy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=national-hunt-date-the-ultimate-aim-for-pats-fancy

Pats Fancy coming here according to the trainer, 10 years after her Teaforthree won this for Rebecca Curtis under the late JT McNamara. Yet to qualify but aiming to do so in a couple of weeks.

[Captain Chris]

https://www.geegeez.co.uk/national-h...for-pats-fancy

Pats Fancy coming here according to the trainer, 10 years after her Teaforthree won this for Rebecca Curtis under the late JT McNamara. Yet to qualify but aiming to do so in a couple of weeks.

He should already have qualified with his Chepstow runs