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Wonder if the English trainers (not all, but enough) will carry on being dismissive and aloof or finally start doing some proper reflection. Henderson condescendingly calling DRF the Willie Mullins festival annoyed me more than it probably should. Take him on or stfu.
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Gaelic warrior as a sighter for the tingle creek was my immediate thoughtOriginally posted by Zachx02 View PostComment
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Dinoblue or gentleman de mee would likely be enough if jonbon doesn't runOriginally posted by Zachx02 View PostComment
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He's plenty entered in the Scottish Grand National and the Gold Cup at Sandown. I wonder if he will send others over for weekend pots to keep up with it and not just rely on the big two festivals?
Would be terrible to have the farce for a few years ago when he withdrew Vroum Vroum on the day after it was out of reach.
Side note, being offered 20pt cash out for a 30pt win on the bet. Will have a think tonight but likely will cash this outLast edited by Hurricane fly; 13 April 2024, 10:29 PM.Comment
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With the state of UK racing, Willie could send his 3rd strings over and canter home with the titleComment
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All the talk is what Willie will do. Can't see either Nicholls or Skelton throwing in the towel so quicklyComment
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Was just looking at Mullins Scottish National entries.
Mr Incredible may run again after unseating early enough yesterday?
Spanish Harlem the other that caught my eye. Would be breaking a hell of a lot of trends, but he's very unexposed and has been quite highly regarded in the past. Doubt he'd get in the 365?
There's a few towards the top of the market that I'd have as likely non runners.Comment
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It was the Willie festival this year, even the other Irish were reluctant to take him on in some races.Originally posted by Atlantic Viking View Post
You are right, it probably has annoyed you more than it should, cos right now he’s dominating pretty much completely and we just have to accept that like the uk and Irish trainers have.Comment
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I'm feeling slightly underwhelmed with the recent festivals, it's now a case of do you watch Irish racing in Ireland or Irish racing in UK.Originally posted by robith View Post
7 UK runners out of 34 is simply overkill, restrictions are not a solution but where does UK racing go because it's pretty well non existent and will soon decline even further.
I note that RacingTV is really suffering with numerous offers due to lack of interest caused by several reasons.Last edited by Redbridge; 14 April 2024, 09:22 AM.Comment
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I think I'm right in saying in 2 days on Thursday and Friday with basically second strings at Aintree, Willie won as many G1's in England as Dan & Paul combined all season
Pretty madComment
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That makes sense. Albeit that Punchestown would be grand for him too.Originally posted by Odin View PostComment
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He's got no need to send Gaelic. Dinoblue doesn't have a real option at Punchestown unless they take on El Fabiolo, so I'd think she's 1/10 to come over along with Gentleman de Mee who should get his ground. Paul and Dan aren't winning that race regardless.
Sir Gerhard can run in the Select which looks just about perfect for him and he could throw Appreciate It, Asterion and maybe Saint Sam at the Oaksey.
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How much should we expect Paul and/or Dan to win between now and Sandown?
I assume they need to win the Scottish National for any chance to get a buffer?Comment
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A quick check of this week's entries up to Friday. Both Skelton and Nicholls look like being mob handed.Originally posted by Hurricane fly View Post
Going to liven up the normal midweek fare, and next Saturday's to be fun. Ayr must be cock a hoop, with expectation.Comment
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