2022 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

[SamuelP]

Strange market now this. Gordon appears to have 4 decent horses for this, both Hollow Games and Minella Crooner both ran good races with Albert Bartlett in mind. Then he has said Gerri Colombe will go Bartlett. But the one horse imo who would win this race is Ginto. But he has the best 2m4f form, and Gordon doesn't appear to have anything for the Ballymore. The other 3 deserve their shot at the Bartlett but does he send a 4th and his best chance?

[Stormez]

Bardenstown Lad just up at Musselburgh

[Odin]

Gordon has said Gerri Colombe is coming here, can't see Robcour sending JWM too. More inclined to think they'll just accept Grand Jury isn't at the level to win either and that JWM will go Ballymore.

I probably agree with this as well - as much as I (like you) don't like it.

I would say though - GJ's action looked horrible to me from the very start of the race. If anyone who has a better understanding of that gets chance, please have a look at his back legs throughout the race and let me know what you think please

[Eggs]

Bardenstown Lad just up at Musselburgh

….won nicely from one of Elliott’s so he’ll know the form lines. Potentially going under the radar & still 20-1 available with 365.

[Winging The Last]

Willie has just said Minella Cocooer is more likely to step up in trip than go against faster horses in the Ballymore.

[darlojim]

Gone now, although still 10s
Not NRNB.
Danny Mullins didn't rule out back in trip

Willie said go out in trip

[Silverbirch]

Willie has just said Minella Cocooer is more likely to step up in trip than go against faster horses in the Ballymore.

That's good for DD Bally backers

[Kevloaf]

Willie said go out in trip

Super. I'd be taking the 10s if it's still there... if people didn't get the 14s

I thought he'd end up a handicapper.... made me look a dweeb.

[RoadToCheltenham]

Immediately after the race - Willie said he didn't see any need to step up...

https://twitter.com/IrishRacing365/status/1489956764787392517

[darlojim]

Immediately after the race - Willie said he didn't see any need to step up...

https://twitter.com/IrishRacing365/s...56764787392517

contradicts what he said on RTV then..

[DenmanSacre]

contradicts what he said on RTV then..

Now I've rewatched it, I think they will go for the AB. Who else does Mullins have for it - The Nice Guy and Classic Getaway?

[The Tank]

Camp Crooner here. Lost a few lengths due to scruffy jumping, if he can straighten that out a bit then has to be in with a great chance.

Cocooner giving me Flooring Porter vibes, maybe written off a bit as not G1class, but bounded out and did his thing. Danny filled him up before turing in and he won well enough. Gut is that he wont "steal" as many lengths in the Bartlett but definitely has to be respected after that.

[The Tank]

Strange market now this. Gordon appears to have 4 decent horses for this, both Hollow Games and Minella Crooner both ran good races with Albert Bartlett in mind. Then he has said Gerri Colombe will go Bartlett. But the one horse imo who would win this race is Ginto. But he has the best 2m4f form, and Gordon doesn't appear to have anything for the Ballymore. The other 3 deserve their shot at the Bartlett but does he send a 4th and his best chance?

Absolutely. Can Gordon saddle 4 of the top 5 in the betting? Seems overkill...

[Carnage at Taunton]

Probably not a popular opinion, but im really doubting the Irish form being that good.
Theres no standout, all look much of a muchness to me.
Maybe one or two will step up in march,but right now i dont fancy any of them for this or the Ballymore.

Should add that i was not including Sir G or DD, as imo either of those would be a huge runner in the Bally.

[Irish Rugby]

Yes, whisper it quietly. That may just be it. I would even give Bardenstown Lad a chance.