2022 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

[Odin]

Its is a problem though, as seems this one is rather ground dependant

I can see how you'd draw that conclusion, and I'm not saying it's wrong, but a hell of a lot of horses haven't run yet because of the ground. I'd be hesitant to say he's ground dependent until they refuse to run him on good ground in a high value race.

[Carnage at Taunton]

I can see how you'd draw that conclusion, and I'm not saying it's wrong, but a hell of a lot of horses haven't run yet because of the ground. I'd be hesitant to say he's ground dependent until they refuse to run him on good ground in a high value race.

Todays going had soft in the description, i would be a tad concerned re Cheltenham, as they aim for similar ground.

[darlojim]

Todays going had soft in the description, i would be a tad concerned re Cheltenham, as they aim for similar ground.

no it didn't ?? good to yielding..

[Quevega]

no it didn't ?? good to yielding..

Think we're splitting hairs here anyway.
Yielding is good to soft in Irish terms.
So it's (Good to good to soft) in English.

And he'll run at Cheltenham no matter the ground as they'll come out with something like the grass is lush or something else that suits.

[Fouroverthrutwo]

Think we're splitting hairs here anyway.
Yielding is good to soft in Irish terms.
So it's (Good to good to soft) in English.

And he'll run at Cheltenham no matter the ground as they'll come out with something like the grass is lush or something else that suits.

I do hope you are right Q. I have read on a couple of occasions that the horse 'needs' soft ground. Fingers crossed we get some rain soon.

[Birds Nest]

Imo i just think they're more carefull with novices especially the expensive ones, over potential injuries when they've got a long career ahead of them. Particularly with regards to tendons i should think.

[Lbur4288]

Imo i just think they're more carefull with novices especially the expensive ones, over potential injuries when they've got a long career ahead of them. Particularly with regards to tendons i should think.

Yep and Brian Acheson said as much via Twitter, I'm happy to sit and wait for the right ground for the horse.

[On The Fringe]

Looks like bits and pieces of rain forecast for Leopardstown and Limerick from Thursday onwards for the 7 days afterwards. Hopefully that is sufficient to give JWM suitable ground to run.

Looks like the race Minella Indo made his hurdle debut in at Limerick was on the 29th December and there is currently a lot of sleet/rain forecast for that day.

[Lobos]

Looks like bits and pieces of rain forecast for Leopardstown and Limerick from Thursday onwards for the 7 days afterwards. Hopefully that is sufficient to give JWM suitable ground to run.

Looks like the race Minella Indo made his hurdle debut in at Limerick was on the 29th December and there is currently a lot of sleet/rain forecast for that day.

Fingers crossed but don't hold your breath.

[Spectre]

Just to confirm. Made these last night. Spectre knows what he's talking about.

For anyone who missed it.. drizzle of olive oil. salt and pepper on the outside. Place in the oven at approx 170 degrees for approx 2 hours. Eat. Have your girlfriend tell you she hates you because you're better at making food than her, whilst her actions for the rest of the night say something completely different

So essentially the Bartlett activity over the last twenty four hours concludes with Journey With Me pulled on yielding, but good to firm doesn't inconvenience Odin who scores with his head in his chest!

[Quevega]

So essentially the Bartlett activity over the last twenty four hours concludes with Journey With Me pulled on yielding, but good to firm doesn't inconvenience Odin who scores with his head in his chest!

Sounds like he scored with his head in someone else's chest.
And all it took was jacket fucking potatoes !!

[Spectre]

And all it took was jacket fucking potatoes !!

You clearly haven't tried the aphrodisiac spud cooking method yet Q. Mrs Q would be in raptures!

[Quevega]

You clearly haven't tried the aphrodisiac spud cooking method yet Q. Mrs Q would be in raptures!

Classically trained chef mate.
Baked Potatoes are for school children on bonfire night

Can also do Fondant potatoes, Pomme Lyonnaise, duchess Potatoes.

Much prefer a nice baked sweet potato these days though.

[Odin]

Sounds like he scored with his head in someone else's chest.
And all it took was jacket fucking potatoes !!

Not gonna lie mate - I was fully expecting to return with an update which said that Spectre didn't have a clue. It was as much of a surprise to me as it has been to most other people I think but I'm definitely not complaining!

[Fouroverthrutwo]

Not gonna lie mate - I was fully expecting to return with an update which said that Spectre didn't have a clue. It was as much of a surprise to me as it has been to most other people I think but I'm definitely not complaining!

Nice to see one of Spectre's tips come in!!