Foxhunters Chase 2021

[Priceiskey]

Interested to see how Some Man gets on. He can’t beat Aloneamongmillions on form but his trainer always said he’s a project who will just keep improving, so he might outrun those odds.

Halved in price.

[Leman14]

As tempting as it is to back Aloneamongmillions to win today and in March (or any other horse featuring today ).... do remember that today is 5f shorter than the Festival race and therefore likely to suit a different type of horse.

Probably why not many (if any?) double up.

[Jorvik]

Well done to Billaway backers, not too disheartened by aloneamongmillions though, got caught out when the pace went up but should benefit for further.

[Big Bucks]

Apart from a flat spot Billaway was very good there, and came away well. Surely will go one better this year?

[ComplyOrDie]

Well done to Billaway backers, not too disheartened by aloneamongmillions though, got caught out when the pace went up but should benefit for further.

Billaway was too, but he rallied to win well. For me personally, I don't see the form reversing and the festival, so I've managed to cash for full stake.

[jonthehammer]

Well done to Billaway backers, not too disheartened by aloneamongmillions though, got caught out when the pace went up but should benefit for further.

100%, he travelled nicely and jumped well enough. Got tapped for toe when push came to shove, wants further for sure but so does Billaway

[Jorvik]

Billaway was too, but he rallied to win well. For me personally, I don't see the form reversing and the festival, so I've managed to cash for full stake.

Indeed, i've cashed out the 2pts I had in play hoping for a win, but happy to let the 1pt I have on elsewhere ride. Hard to argue with Billaway at the time of writing though, impressed with how much he found when at one point he looked in a touch of bother.

[Spectre]

Aloneamongmillions definitely wants further than two and half. He wasn't quick enough, but stayed on nicely. Hard to say who would be the better horse over 3m2f at Cheltenham. Billaway will be cut and Aloneamongmillions will be much better value.

I would say backers of both horses shouldn't be too despondent with that.

[Hardy Eustace]

Aloneamongmillions definitely wants further than two and half. He wasn't quick enough, but stayed on nicely. Hard to say who would be the better horse over 3m2f at Cheltenham. Billaway will be cut and Aloneamongmillions will be much better value.

I would say backers of both horses shouldn't be too despondent with that.

Agree with that, no hurry to add Aloneamongmillions now but certainly worth backing before his next run at ~20/1

[Eggs]

...Billaway now a best priced 5-1 for this, Aloneamongmillions available at 20-1.

[PresentingPercy]

Yes,pretty sure that is correct
placed horses have a good record of going on to win at the festival
salsify,on the fringe and last years winner ran down the field
on the fringe did win it but not in the same season he followed up in Cheltenham

Does this not put the kiss of death on Billaway then?

[Saxon Warrior]

Aloneamongmillions definitely wants further than two and half. He wasn't quick enough, but stayed on nicely. Hard to say who would be the better horse over 3m2f at Cheltenham. Billaway will be cut and Aloneamongmillions will be much better value.

I would say backers of both horses shouldn't be too despondent with that.

Exactly right Spectre.

This was a Ryanair trip not a Gold Cup one.

The first three would be pretty pleased with today, and could all line up with good chances in March.

It Came To Pass was thrashed in this race last year, and then made the Foxhunters a one-horse race under three months later.

His trainer said after the Foxhunters that he was a spring horse and he knew he would improve from his Christmas beating in this race.

Maybe the same applies to some beaten today too.

[Lobos]

Very, very nice runs from both Billaway and Aloneamongmillions. Both will appreciate the step up in trip and both are still relatively inexperienced (especially Aloneamongmillions) in respect of Hunter Chasing. Both travelled and jumped great. Two great AP bets to have in the book.

[Nortons who]

For anyone looking out for a longer priced selection in this, Marcle Ridge at 33-1 could be an option. He finished 6th in this race in 2020 after a bold display of front running. He clearly didn't see it out on that occasion but he's still comparatively young for this race and might get closer in 2021 if going here (he could bypass this for Aintree).

No comments yet from connections regarding Cheltenham but he proved his well being at the weekend by winning the mixed open at Larkhill under another front running ride, this time by Hannah Lewis who also won the ladies open. I have added Marcle Ridge at boosted odds of 37-1.

[Eggs]

....Hunter Chase at Limerick tomorrow, Staker Wallace runs but not sure it will impact this market.