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Opinions on Farclas for this race… will he come here or go straight to national?
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Gordon Elliott, trainer of Farclas (10st 9lb)Originally posted by Jamie1867 View Post
“He was fifth in the race last season and this has been the plan all season to send him back to Aintree. He will go straight there. To finish fifth as a seven-year-old was a good effort.”Comment
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Tiger Roll not running in the National, and Gigginstown confirm in all likelihood that the XC will be his last run before retirement:
https://twitter.com/r_forristal/stat...433146881?s=21Comment
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Glad i just stuck a little bet on the Skybet special Tiger to win the cross country and national about 3 minutes before reading this hahaha quickest antepost bet I have ever lost.Originally posted by Mighty View PostComment
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Ah sorry mate - to be fair, that wasn’t the quote that Gordon put out around the same time, but typical hyperbole from Gigginstown!Originally posted by Many Clouds View Post
At least I’ll be there on the Wednesday to cheer a brilliant horse on to retirement - let’s hope he gets safely round, and if he wins the roof will come off!Comment
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Exactly mate he doesn't owe me anything after the two National wins where I went big on him so its all good. Just really bad timing when I placed the bet.Originally posted by Mighty View Post
I agree man, gutted I'm not there on the Wednesday but will be cheering him on all the way in my hungover state after being there on the Tuesday. I don't think Ill ever be as happy to see a horse win as if the Tiger does in just over 4 weeks time.Comment
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Will 100% be watching the Cross Country from the winners enclosure, be an incredible reception if (when) he does it!Comment
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Well if I wasn't already going the Wednesday, I would be now!Comment
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He gets a lot of stick and rightly so, does MOL.
But he is spot on for pulling him. Hoping Tigers story finishes sound and well in the cross country.Comment
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I imagine chunks will now come for Tiger. 4/1 will be EVS or shorter on the day IMO. So few credible EW/win alternatives left:
Prengarde - probably won't go based on recent reports
Ajas - not even sure if he's still in training
Easysland - I can't see a revival unless its very soft
Coko Beach - won't go
Shady Operator - live EW player
Farclas - won't go
Escaria Ten - won't go
Midnight Maestro - wants it heavy and Cheltenham record not good
Floueur - won't go
Mortal - live EW player
Diesel D'allier - he's a 130's horse, Tiger would batter him
Samcro - won't go
Back On The Lash - he's a high 130's horse, Tiger would batter him
Bar - nothing in there that worries me.
Could actually turn into a complete walk for Tiger looking at what is likely to actually show up
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Aye, agreed he'll go off much shorter. If Prengarde and Easyland don't show certainly.
I know MOL has pissed all over it now but the fact Gordon was relatively positive about his National chances today must mean he's showing some good signs at home. And he only needs to retain about 50% ability to win this to be fair!Comment
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Can't agree with that at all. its his horse so can do what he wants, but citing welfare issues is complete nonsense and does nothing but fuel the ante-racing movement.Originally posted by Silverbirch View Post
A racehorse carrying top weight in a horse race, regardless of the race, is not a welfare issue. End of story.Comment
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10s for Shady Operator NRNB is absolutely massive imoComment
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O’Leary really can be an attention seeking clown, that ‘statement’ is more an emotional rant than anything, he effectively accuses the handicapper of being incompetent and/or unprofessional…Comment
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