2022 Cross Country Chase

[ToniC]

It's not a mighty blow at all. EB has replicated plenty of the Cheltenham obstacles at home and he'll most likely come over between now and March to get a sight of the obstacles.

Hopefully but IMO theres no replacement for what you’d encounter in a real race and all that comes with it, Would be nice to hear why he’s not running but with enda not being the most high profile of trainers that’s probably not likely

[OscarWhisky]

I think Elliott and the O’Learys need to have a long look at themselves and ask what they want from the horse as he owes them nothing.

Is the Cross Country Chase the aim?
If so then running him yesterday on ground he hates was poor race planning and isn’t looking after him.

More likely they’re still trying to prove a point to the British handicapper and bring his mark down. Well maybe do that over a trip too short but on decent ground, there’s any number of ways to do what’s needed.

The trainer has always said that he’s best in the spring. Well run him then and don’t risk sickening the horse. He’s 12 in a matter of weeks and he should be being looked after.

[jono]

Hopefully but IMO theres no replacement for what you’d encounter in a real race and all that comes with it, Would be nice to hear why he’s not running but with enda not being the most high profile of trainers that’s probably not likely

It's definitely a negative for me.
Not going to write off his chances by any means.
But a big part of why I backed him was based on a run next week.

[Nathaniel99999]

Fridays Handicap cross country going to take a risk on Mortal at 33/1 on Bet365. Its quite strange why Elliot would enter the horse for this, but horse is on a handy mark of 139 for this, I think he'll stay the 3m 6f just depends on how he does over the course. Willing to risk it and see what happens as I think 33/1 is quite overpriced I think for this.

[Eggs]

Fridays Handicap cross country going to take a risk on Mortal at 33/1 on Bet365. Its quite strange why Elliot would enter the horse for this, but horse is on a handy mark of 139 for this, I think he'll stay the 3m 6f just depends on how he does over the course. Willing to risk it and see what happens as I think 33/1 is quite overpriced I think for this.

….kiss of death, but coincidentally just backed this myself.

Remember it running a fine race in RSA but seems to have lost its way in more recent times with JoB. Takes a leap of faith to see it coming here in March, but I was tempted by the entry to have a little interest on Friday.

[charlie]

….kiss of death, but coincidentally just backed this myself.

Remember it running a fine race in RSA but seems to have lost its way in more recent times with JoB. Takes a leap of faith to see it coming here in March, but I was tempted by the entry to have a little interest on Friday.

He schools tomorrow morning. Will report back tomorrow.

[Eggs]

He schools tomorrow morning. Will report back tomorrow.

…terrific, thanks Charlie. Hoping for a positive update.

[Stormez]

He schools tomorrow morning. Will report back tomorrow.

What time are they schooling Charlie?

[charlie]

What time are they schooling Charlie?

No idea on exact time

[charlie]

…terrific, thanks Charlie. Hoping for a positive update.

Schools tomorrow now - lot of irish late cause ferries cancelled

[charlie]

Adding Plan Of Attack @ 25/1 for March. I think he'll win tomorrow and that price will be well and truly gone.

[Lobos]

Adding Plan Of Attack @ 25/1 for March. I think he'll win tomorrow and that price will be well and truly gone.

The XC King has spoken.

[ComplyOrDie]

Adding Plan Of Attack @ 25/1 for March. I think he'll win tomorrow and that price will be well and truly gone.

Done this earlier charlie and I'm also going to be using the same horse for a couple of roll ups tomorrow. I can see him going very close.

I wasn't going to back one horse in this race now find myself on POA & Balko Des Flos

[ToniC]

Adding Plan Of Attack @ 25/1 for March. I think he'll win tomorrow and that price will be well and truly gone.

I really liked his run the last day. Sound a strange thing to say as he made some bad mistakes early, but it was his first time in a cross country race and you could see him getting more comfortable & more fluent as the race progressed before finishing off well.

[FinalFurlong91]

I really liked his run the last day. Sound a strange thing to say as he made some bad mistakes early, but it was his first time in a cross country race and you could see him getting more comfortable & more fluent as the race progressed before finishing off well.

Yes he looks a good bet for tomorrow

Not sure he'd be winning this off levels though, he'd need to bolt up tomorrow to make me think that