2022 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

[Quevega]

I'm having doubts that Hollow Games will defect to the Martin Pipe. Gordon has planned meticulously all season to win the race with Chemical Energy and I suspect the whole Yard are in on the gamble . Why would he try and scupper that with one of his own ?? Plus he's the final leg in the Lobos Life Changer . It can't happen.

Chemical Energy could be this years wide receiver.

[Lobos]

Chemical Energy could be this years wide receiver.

You don't think he'll run at the Fez then Q??

[Quevega]

You don't think he'll run at the Fez then Q??

Don't see why not.
But the one laid out/plotted for it never wins, and he usually runs half a dozen.

[Lobos]

Don't see why not.
But the one laid out/plotted for it never wins, and he usually runs half a dozen.

I'll back the outsider of the 6 then !!

[archie]

I see your point in a way.
But if an owner wants a winner at Cheltenham, of say a similar grade of race and similar prestige and prize money.
I'd say a shrewd owner would and should definitely take into account the strength of support in the betting (therefore punters as a collective).
Of course they don't have to be swayed by it whatsoever (it's their horse), but they should consider it for sure, as the popular opinion or consensus is more often right than wrong.

Apart from the fact that most owners don't call the shots anyway, they trust their trainer more than punters. There have been hundreds of posts that list bets made because an individual is assuming a particular target race simply on the basis of what he would do if he was in charge. They then call out connections who opt for a different race. Tough.

[Quevega]

Apart from the fact that most owners don't call the shots anyway, they trust their trainer more than punters. There have been hundreds of posts that list bets made because an individual is assuming a particular target race simply on the basis of what he would do if he was in charge. They then call out connections who opt for a different race. Tough.

Agree with that

[isitmarchyet]

Richard Thompson just said it looks like Classic Getaway will run here.

[Faugheen_Machine]

Took the big prices on the exchange for JWM seeing as he was left in at 6 day stage. I wonder if the drying ground might just make them think twice about the best race for him.

[doctorwu]

Good Time Jonny been supplemented for this race............

[DenmanSacre]

Good Time Jonny been supplemented for this race............

20s PP/BF and WH. Bet365 go 12s

[Stormez]

Took the big prices on the exchange for JWM seeing as he was left in at 6 day stage. I wonder if the drying ground might just make them think twice about the best race for him.

Don’t tease us

[Lbur4288]

A couple of mates are at the course now and said they were speaking to a connection of Good Time Jonny who reckons he won't finish out of the top 3 in this. Not a clue if the guys are genuine but thought I'd share on here.

[Benjy23]

A couple of mates are at the course now and said they were speaking to a connection of Good Time Jonny who reckons he won't finish out of the top 3 in this. Not a clue if the guys are genuine but thought I'd share on here.

I don't doubt they said this but I'm not sure how they could possibly know this. Like how to they know the others ability? We're not talking about experienced handicappers and one being laid out for the race here.

Having said that... Good Time Jonny and Bardenstown Lad both have reasonable profiles for decent priced horses running well in this.

[opatcho]

A couple of mates are at the course now and said they were speaking to a connection of Good Time Jonny who reckons he won't finish out of the top 3 in this. Not a clue if the guys are genuine but thought I'd share on here.

Been looking at him, a proper 3 milers aint he, you know you'll carry on till the line
Decent at the price aswell

[DenmanSacre]

I don't doubt they said this but I'm not sure how they could possibly know this. Like how to they know the others ability? We're not talking about experienced handicappers and one being laid out for the race here.

Having said that... Good Time Jonny and Bardenstown Lad both have reasonable profiles for decent priced horses running well in this.

Race is going to be run to suit. So many front runners in this that it's bound to suit those held up.