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Master Debonair would be interesting if entered in the Fighting Fifth -
Why would Master Debonair & Ribble Valley be interesting/have a chance in the Fighting Fifth.
Don't get me wrong as it will depend on who turns up, but if those two are competitive in a decent renewal of the Fighting fifth, then the really good novices from last year must be brilliant.Comment
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Cos they could be improving stillOriginally posted by Quevega View Post
They both finished ahead of McFabulous in the Grade 2 in Dec 2019 - McFabulous did alright this season didn't he?
Interesting/Have a chance is exactly what they are, nobody is getting over excited.Comment
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostCos they could be improving still
They both finished ahead of McFabulous in the Grade 2 in Dec 2019 - McFabulous did alright this season didn't he?
Interesting/Have a chance is exactly what they are, nobody is getting over excited.
Every intermediate hurdle winner or second season hurdler to win a race is interesting.
It's a big step up to a grade 1, in open company.
So I'd say those two in particular aren't that interesting in respect of having a chance in the fighting fifth.
If we were to rank interesting from 1-10 in this context I'd put them both at 5.
Ribble Valley might be decent, in time, over a trip further than 2 miles, or on very testing ground over 2.
But I acknowledge that the line up is the key and if it's a sub standard renewal then any old shit could win.
Like Irving.Comment
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I think you've assumed people are interested in them for a Champion Hurdle?Originally posted by Quevega View PostEvery intermediate hurdle winner or second season hurdler to win a race is interesting.
It's a big step up to a grade 1, in open company.
So I'd say those two in particular aren't that interesting in respect of having a chance in the fighting fifth.
If we were to rank interesting from 1-10 in this context I'd put them both at 5.
Ribble Valley might be decent, in time, over a trip further than 2 miles, or on very testing ground over 2.
But I acknowledge that the line up is the key and if it's a sub standard renewal then any old shit could win.
Like Irving.
I said I think Ribble Valley will be up to winning graded races..... so the Fighting Fifth is about his level. If he wins it, I won't be talking about him for a CH (
or I might now) - but I don't really consider the Fighting Fifth as having much relevance on the CH, so to me the two horses mentioned, Master Debonair and Ribble Valley, ARE interesting for the race...but that's it
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B D'air is being lined up for the Fighting 5th isn't he ??Comment
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Did you or did you not end up backing Cornerstone Lad for the Champion hurdle last season ?Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostI think you've assumed people are interested in them for a Champion Hurdle?
I said I think Ribble Valley will be up to winning graded races..... so the Fighting Fifth is about his level. If he wins it, I won't be talking about him for a CH ( or I might now) - but I don't really consider the Fighting Fifth as having much relevance on the CH, so to me the two horses mentioned, Master Debonair and Ribble Valley, ARE interesting for the race...but that's it
I'm genuinely unsure.
Did you ever back Irving for a champion hurdle ?
I've genuinely no idea.
But on a scale of 1-10 I'm genuinely interested.Comment
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That’s his usual reappearance target and I’m sure that will have been mentioned in tours/interviews recently...Originally posted by Lobos View PostComment
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Haha Cornerstone Lad I did, 55/1 for a Grade 1 winner - no brainerOriginally posted by Quevega View PostDid you or did you not end up backing Cornerstone Lad for the Champion hurdle last season ?
I'm genuinely unsure.
Did you ever back Irving for a champion hurdle ?
I've genuinely no idea.
But on a scale of 1-10 I'm genuinely interested. (and as you well know had Epatante at 40/1 so easy to go fishing - that's the story and I'm sticking to it)
The last time I backed Irving, was 2014 - at 2/1 £50 on to win the Supreme
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Sounds like you've come a long way since 2014Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostHaha Cornerstone Lad I did, 55/1 for a Grade 1 winner - no brainer (and as you well know had Epatante at 40/1 so easy to go fishing - that's the story and I'm sticking to it)
The last time I backed Irving, was 2014 - at 2/1 £50 on to win the Supreme
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostHaha Cornerstone Lad I did, 55/1 for a Grade 1 winner - no brainer (and as you well know had Epatante at 40/1 so easy to go fishing - that's the story and I'm sticking to it)
The last time I backed Irving, was 2014 - at 2/1 £50 on to win the Supreme I bet you're glad to get that off your chest.
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AbsolutelyOriginally posted by Outlaw View PostSounds like you've come a long way since 2014
- any excuse for me to roll out this table.
Originally posted by KevloafOriginally posted by Quevega View Post
I bet you're glad to get that off your chest.
I feel so much lighter now. Thank-you. So are you looking forward to the Fighting Fifth yet?
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Now get that bloody outdoor heater purchased.
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I just watched the David Attenborough film, way too precious about the planet to buy one of those. *Puts saucepan on head*Originally posted by Outlaw View Post Now get that bloody outdoor heater purchased.Comment
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