Forum Yankee - April

[Kevloaf]

Any yankee in April is a triumph of hope over experience so I propose a barge-pole job (as in wouldn't touch them with) because they've achieved their prominence by losing or by hype:

Abacadabras
Ballyadam
Samcro
Santini

That should upset a few.

Kemboy gets my vote then if we go for this theme, instead of Santini.

[Faugheen_Machine]

Kemboy gets my vote then if we go for this theme, instead of Santini.

I was looking for another GE hype horse to replace Santini. Archie really doesn't like Gordy judging by that Yankee

[archie]

Kemboy gets my vote then if we go for this theme, instead of Santini.

Ah, but Kemboy achieved prominence by winning 3 x G1s.

Hard to see the Gold Cup being his main focus next season.

[Istabraq]

Ah, but Kemboy achieved prominence by winning 3 x G1s.

Hard to see the Gold Cup being his main focus next season.

Has to be a chance he swerves Cheltenham archie ?

[BigChaang]

.. This time next year Rodney!! - 1.- Aione - nat. hunt chs. - 66-1.
2.- Latest Exhibition - r.s.a chs. - 16-1.
3.- Robin de Carlow - mares chs. - 20-1.
4.- Minella Indo - gold cup. - 14-1.
Keep us in beer for a while if it comes in !.

[archie]

Has to be a chance he swerves Cheltenham archie ?

Will be down to Willie, Isty.

[Priceiskey]

How about an 'if only they hadn't fallen' yankee

Elixir D'Ainey 33s or Captain Guiness 20s for the Arkle
Brewinupastorm 66s for the Champion Chase
Itchy Feet 40s for the Ryanair
Column of Fire - take your pick

Could substitute in Goshen but he's priced as if he jumped the last

Olly Murphy said they will start Brewin in the Haldon Gold Cup then look to step him up in trip.

[Rhinestone_Cowboy]

Olly Murphy said they will start Brewin in the Haldon Gold Cup then look to step him up in trip.

Fair enough, to be fair early last season most expected him to head towards the Marsh but then he ended up staying at 2 miles. I would imagine it will depend on how he runs in the Haldon Gold Cup. Not one I would want to be backing this early but 70s boosted for the CC might look fair the week before his debut. The CC looks a lot more open at this early stage compared to a crowded looking Ryanair. He’s a horse I’ve always liked and one of those we really don’t know how good he is. His jumping wasn’t great in the Arkle before he unseated, but you couldn’t say where he would have ended up if he hadn’t.

He also had a far from ideal prep before going into the Arkle so I’m definitely open to forgiveness

[Middle_Of_March]

Any yankee in April is a triumph of hope over experience so I propose a barge-pole job (as in wouldn't touch them with) because they've achieved their prominence by losing or by hype:

Abacadabras
Ballyadam
Samcro
Santini

That should upset a few.

Am absolutely not having Samcro as one for this category! A dual grade 1 winner with two Cheltenham Festival wins to his name!

[ComplyOrDie]

Am absolutely not having Samcro as one for this category! A dual grade 1 winner with two Cheltenham Festival wins to his name!

Agree.

Ridiculous call IMO. But each to their own.

[Middle_Of_March]

Having had a think about it, I like Gypsy Island for this from the suggestions (good shout Patriot).

I’d like to nominate Wishing and Hoping for the Foxhunters but he’s probably one for later in the year (October ish) even if he proved popular.

[archie]

Has there been any news concerning the well being of Gypsy Island? You'd probably want to know that a horse that missed the Festival through injury was back in fast work before getting involved. Other than that, the Willie Mullins stat is fairly persuasive for the Mares Novice. Had all 5 winners and placings 1, 2, 4, 5 in the last running.

[somer1]

Would like to throw Queens Brook into the Yankee hat for the Mares Nov Hurdle. Can see it coming here as what was in front of it in the Champion Bumper.

[Eggs]

....given positive quote from connections and it’s popularity on here, Aione seems an obvious selection for the NH Chase whilst a very decent price is still available.

[Arkle]

Hype or not think 20/1 Ballyadam for the ballymore is worth a shot