General Chat

[Benjy23]

Probably try and get him handicapped for the National

[twig78]

This has more than likely been discussed already and I've missed (apologies if so) but Kevloaf has a cracking cameo in the Grand National episode of Champions: Full Gallop.

[BookieBasher]

Where do we think Corbetts Cross will be aimed this season. Looking at JP Bingo, we could have Jonbon aimed at the Arkle & F2F gold cup bound, could that leave the door open to a tilt at the Ryanair?

With all the JP Bingo options, we can rule out Jonbon for the Arkle

[Exar Essay]

Where do we think Corbetts Cross will be aimed this season. Looking at JP Bingo, we could have Jonbon aimed at the Arkle & F2F gold cup bound, could that leave the door open to a tilt at the Ryanair?

Derek O’Connor says he’ll not likely run over an extended 3 miles again and be kept between 2m4 - 3m. That implies Ryanair, in his mind at least.

[JackieMoon33]

Derek O’Connor says he’ll not likely run over an extended 3 miles again and be kept between 2m4 - 3m. That implies Ryanair, in his mind at least.

With Fact To File and Inothewayurthinkin in the same ownership, it would make sense for one of them to divert to the Ryanair. Corbetts Cross is definitely the most versatile so I like that as an ante post bet.

[Lobos]

With Fact To File and Inothewayurthinkin in the same ownership, it would make sense for one of them to divert to the Ryanair. Corbetts Cross is definitely the most versatile so I like that as an ante post bet.

Agree.

FTF......Gold Cup
Corbett's Cross..... Ryanair
Inothewayurthinkin.......Grand National

Nice split and a lovely Patent

[Istabraq]

I’m not buying this Corbetts Cross Ryanair chat, if anything he’s a National horse.
Can see him going Gold Cup/National or they could get creative with his hurdles mark and go Pertemps/National, I’d be shocked if he’s running over a sub 3m trip come Spring…..

[darlojim]

I’m not buying this Corbetts Cross Ryanair chat, if anything he’s a National horse.
Can see him going Gold Cup/National or they could get creative with his hurdles mark and go Pertemps/National, I’d be shocked if he’s running over a sub 3m trip come Spring…..

Couldn't agree more Ista

We have to remember what outfit this is that we're talking about. Derek isn't going to be giving free info re. targets out willy nilly before the seasons even begun.

[Lobos]

Couldn't agree more Ista

We have to remember what outfit this is that we're talking about. Derek isn't going to be giving free info re. targets out willy nilly before the seasons even begun.

They were very open and generous about his NHC target last season so maybe they aren't talking shit ??

[darlojim]

They were very open and generous about his NHC target last season so maybe they aren't talking shit ??

Are you sure Lobos?

I'm sure it was charlie who kindly let us know the plan well in advance? and from post race reports I can't find anything about them targeting the NHC

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Feb 9th after his fall Emmett at that point still hadn't commit to a target:

Mullins said no decision on his target will be made until nearer the time and his primary focus is the wellbeing of the horse.

The trainer said: "No decisions will be made about anything for a while. We'll see how he is in a couple of weeks. We'll take our time and let him come along."

[Saxon Warrior]

Are you sure Lobos?

I'm sure it was charlie who kindly let us know the plan well in advance? and from post race reports I can't find anything about them targeting the NHC

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Feb 9th after his fall Emmett at that point still hadn't commit to a target:

Mullins said no decision on his target will be made until nearer the time and his primary focus is the wellbeing of the horse.

The trainer said: "No decisions will be made about anything for a while. We'll see how he is in a couple of weeks. We'll take our time and let him come along."

Yeah it was pretty cloak and dagger from Emmet last season.

JP has a good Gold Cup hand a.t.m.

Fact To File
Corbetts Cross
Inothewayurthinkin
I Am Maximus
Spillanes Tower

I would suggest that they all have that aim, until they prove otherwise.

No telling if all will be fit and in form in March, and easy to see him running at least 2 in it it they are both fit, as for 3 - why not.

Jonbon and Spillanes Tower, may be a Ryanair horse by then, for JP.

I did get Corbetts added to the Ryanair with one firm, after I watched that DOC video, probably two or three weeks ago, but wasn't impressed by the price.

Or how he ran in his 2 runs over shorter trips last season, which didn't scream Grade 1, but could have more to come from that sphere than he showed last winter.

[Lobos]

Charlie clearly got a nudge and spread the word with huge confidence. We didn't need to listen to anyone or anything else. The money poured in after that and the way Corbett's won you just know it was the plan all along.

[Lobos]

Willie has already confirmed that the GC would be on the agenda for both FTF and IAM and clearly GDC will be going for the Hat Trick. He looks to have some hand in that race next season!

[darlojim]

Charlie clearly got a nudge and spread the word with huge confidence. We didn't need to listen to anyone or anything else. The money poured in after that and the way Corbett's won you just know it was the plan all along.

That was my point, we knew due to Charlie sharing the info, but it most definitely wasn't known to the general public for the majority of the build up until he was taken out of the Turners and BANC.

Those connections will never be too 'out there' with their future plans,they hold their cards very close to their chest

[Lobos]

That was my point, we knew due to Charlie sharing the info, but it most definitely wasn't known to the general public for the majority of the build up until he was taken out of the Turners and BANC.

Those connections will never be too 'out there' with their future plans,they hold their cards very close to their chest

Isn't Charlie the general public?? Charlie......where are you? Where's he going this time mate ?