General Chat

[Eggs]

….Grand National weights this afternoon.

1. Am Maximus (FR) 9 11-12 / Mr John P. McManus / W. P. Mullins 167
2. Royale Pagaille (FR) 11 11-9 / Mrs S. Ricci / Venetia Williams 164
3. Envoi Allen (FR) 11 11-8 / Cheveley Park Stud / Henry de Bromhead 163
4. Grangeclare West (IRE) 9 11-8 / Cheveley Park Stud / W. P. Mullins 163
5. L’homme Presse (FR) 10 11-8 / Dfa Racing (Pink, Edwards & Sharman) / Venetia Williams 163
6. Nick Rockett (IRE) 8 11-8 / Stewart & Sadie Andrew / W. P. Mullins 163
7. Hewick (IRE) 10 11-7 / Mr T. J. McDonald / Tara Lee Cogan 162
8. Gentlemansgame (GB) 9 11-5 / Robcour / M. F. Morris 160
9. Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 7 11-5 / Mr John P. McManus / Gavin Cromwell 160
10. Monty’s Star (IRE) 8 11-5 / Mr Barry Maloney / Henry de Bromhead 160
11. The Real Whacker (IRE) 9 11-4 / Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price / Patrick Neville 159
12. Minella Indo (IRE) 12 11-3 / Mr Barry Maloney / Henry de Bromhead 158
13. Appreciate It (IRE) 11 11-2 / Miss M. A. Masterson / W. P. Mullins 157
14. Capodanno (FR) 9 11-2 / Mr John P. McManus / W. P. Mullins 157
15. Conflated (IRE) 11 11-2 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 157
16. Delta Work (FR) 12 11-2 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 157
17. Minella Cocooner (IRE) 9 11-2 / Mr David Bobbett / W. P. Mullins 157
18. Stumptown (IRE) 8 11-2 / Furze Bush Syndicate / Gavin Cromwell 157
19. Beauport (IRE) 9 11-1 / Bryan & Philippa Burrough / Nigel Twiston-Davies 156
20. Hitman (FR) 9 11-1 / Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done / Paul Nicholls 156
21. Bravemansgame (FR) 10 11-0 / Bryan Drew / Paul Nicholls 155
22. Chantry House (IRE) 11 10-13 / Mr John P. McManus / Nicky Henderson 154
23. Galvin (IRE) 11 10-13 / Mr R. A. Bartlett / Gordon Elliott 154
24. Perceval Legallois (FR) 8 10-12 / Mr John P. McManus / Gavin Cromwell 153
25. Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 10 10-12 / McNeill Family / Paul Nicholls 153
26. Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) 10 10-11 / Mr John P. McManus / Joseph Patrick O’Brien 152
27. Iroko (FR) 7 10-11 / Mr John P. McManus / Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 152
28. Kandoo Kid (FR) 9 10-11 / Mr Michael Geoghegan / Paul Nicholls 152
29. Trelawne (GB) 9 10-11 / The Real Partnership / Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 152
30. Idas Boy (IRE) 11 10-10 / Dozen Dreamers / Richard Phillips 151
31. Intense Raffles (FR) 7 10-10 / Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede / T. Gibney 151
32. Limerick Lace (IRE) 8 10-10 / Mr John P. McManus / Gavin Cromwell 151
33. Senior Chief (GB) 8 10-10 / Lucky In Life Syndicate / Henry de Bromhead 151
34. Broadway Boy (IRE) 7 10-9 / Mr D. M. Proos / Nigel Twiston-Davies 150
35. Coko Beach (FR) 10 10-9 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 150
36. Farouk d’Alene (FR) 10 10-9 / Mr Justin Carthy / Gary Brown 150
37. Fil Dor (FR) 7 10-9 / Robcour / Gordon Elliott 150
38. French Dynamite (FR) 10 10-9 / Robcour / M. F. Morris 150
39. Mr Incredible (IRE) 9 10-9 / Mr J. Manclark / Sandy Thomson 150
40. Stay Away Fay (IRE) 8 10-9 / Bell, Lyons, Hill / Paul Nicholls 150
41. Zanahiyr (IRE) 8 10-9 / Bective Stud / Gordon Elliott 150
42. Pinkerton (IRE) 9 10-8 / Mr P. L. Polly / Noel Meade 149
43. Meetingofthewaters (IRE) 8 10-7 / Mr John P. McManus / W. P. Mullins 148
44. Minella Drama (IRE) 10 10-7 / Green Day Racing / Donald McCain 148
45. Velvet Elvis (IRE) 9 10-7 / Mr D. Kierans / Gavin Cromwell 148
46. Celebre d’Allen (FR) 13 10-6 / Mr Allan Stennett / Philip Hobbs & Johnson White 147
47. Fontaine Collonges (FR) 10 10-6 / Mr P. Davies / Venetia Williams 147
48. Horantzau d’Airy (FR) 8 10-6 / Mrs S. Ricci / W. P. Mullins 147
49. Hyland (FR) 8 10-6 / The Ten From Seven / Nicky Henderson 147
50. Monbeg Genius (IRE) 9 10-6 / Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. / Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill 147
51. Vanillier (FR) 10 10-6 / Mrs H. M. Keaveney / Gavin Cromwell 147
52. Minella Crooner (IRE) 9 10-5 / KTDA Racing/Nick Courtney/Cillian Moran / Gordon Elliott 146
53. Quick Wave (FR) 12 10-5 / Ms Sharon Kinsella / Venetia Williams 146
54. Three Card Brag (IRE) 8 10-5 / Patrick & Scott Bryceland, McNeill Family / Gordon Elliott 146
55. Twig (GB) 10 10-5 / Mrs G. Morgan / Ben Pauling 146
56. Duffle Coat (IRE) 8 10-4 / Mr Ray Stokes / Gordon Elliott 145
57. Roi Mage (FR) 13 10-4 / Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont / Patrick Griffin 145
58. Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 11 10-4 / Mr Harry Redknapp / Ben Pauling 145
59. Fantastic Lady (FR) 10 10-3 / Mr E. R. Hanbury / Nicky Henderson 144
60. Favori de Champdou (FR) 10 10-3 / Gigginstown House Stud / Gordon Elliott 144
61. Yeah Man (IRE) 8 10-3 / John J. Brennan/Martin Hannan / Gavin Cromwell 144
62. Chemical Energy (IRE) 9 10-2 / Bective Stud Gordon Elliott / 143
63. Macdermott (FR) 7 10-2 / Gallagher Bloodstock Limited / W. P. Mullins 143
64. Mister Coffey (FR) 10 10-2 / Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford / Nicky Henderson 143
65. Mr Vango (IRE) 9 10-2 / Cracker and Smodge Partnership / Sara Bradstock 143
66. Bronn (IRE) 8 10-1 / Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede / T. Gibney 142
67. Desertmore House (IRE) 10 10-1 / O. B. P. Carroll/Anthony Vaughan / Martin Brassil 142
68. Malina Girl (IRE) 8 10-1 / Mrs J. M. Russell / Gavin Cromwell 142
69. Richmond Lake (IRE) 9 10-1 / Hemmings Racing / Donald McCain 142
70. La Renommee (FR) 7 10-0 / Upton House Stud / Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 141
71. King Turgeon (FR) 7 9-13 / Somerset Racing / David Pipe 140
72. Stuzzikini (IRE) 7 9-13 / VCS Versatile Coating Specialist/F Foran / Gordon Elliott 140
73. Cruz Control (FR) 8 9-12 / Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn / Tom Lacey 139
74. Surrey Quest (IRE) 8 9-12 / Surrey Racing (SQ) / Toby Lawes 139
75. Apple Away (IRE) 8 9-11 / Old Gold Racing 14 / Lucinda Russell 138
76. Busselton (FR) 8 9-11 / Friendship Partnership / Joseph Patrick O’Brien 138
77. Gevrey (FR) 9 9-11 / Denis Gallagher Racing / Gordon Elliott 138
78. Spanish Harlem (FR) 7 9-11 / Dr S. P. Fitzgerald / W. P. Mullins 138
79. The Goffer (IRE) 8 9-10 / Mr Allan Snow / Gordon Elliott 137
80. Famous Bridge (IRE) 9 9-9 / Hemmings Racing / Nicky Richards 136
81. Copperhead (GB) 11 9-7 / Mrs G. C. Pritchard / Joe Tizzard 134
82. Escaria Ten (FR) 11 9-7 / J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd / Martin Keighley 134
83. Where It All Began (IRE) 9 9-7 / McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland / Gordon Elliott 134
84. Git Maker (FR) 9 9-6 / Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate / Jamie Snowden 133
85. Gericault Roque (FR) 9 9-4 / Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew / David Pipe 131
86. Pats Fancy (IRE) 10 9-3 / Hydes, McDermott, Spencer, Frobisher & Lee / Rebecca Curtis 130
87. Placenet (FR) 8 9-3 / Prof C Tisdall & G Thompson / D. Cottin 130

[Kevloaf]

Willie has scratched IEP, C'est Ta Chance, and Mistergif today. All were potential rides for JJ Slevin. Unless I'm missing something, that leaves Jasmin De Vaux as the only double green horse in any novice hurdle or novice chase ... and he could well be Paul's pick. Historically, the double green have liked to run something in most races. This seems a slight change of tack and leaves JJ with little to ride for them as stable jockey.

That's the kind of nugget I love

Fully bought in to Paul on Jasmin now

[Brooker17]

Not sure whether it's been previously discussed but does anyone know what's happening with Readin Tommy Wrong?

[ComplyOrDie]

Are we expecting lower rated horses being able to get into the open handicaps now that novices require 5 runs prior to entries?

[somer1]

JamieSensible has asked if someone can post the Nicholls and Skelton stable tours, could be posted into the stable tour thread. Can anyone help him out?

[Lobos]

JamieSensible has asked if someone can post the Nicholls and Skelton stable tours, could be posted into the stable tour thread. Can anyone help him out?

I think the response sort of suggests the feeling to those two chances of having a good Fez this year .. .more so PN

[somer1]

I think the response sort of suggests the feeling to those two chances of having a good Fez this year .. .more so PN

Still a fellow FJ has asked.

[Lobos]

Still a fellow FJ has asked.

In fairness, Dan has some super chances.

[somer1]

In fairness, Dan has some super chances.

Skelton isnt a mug. He wants to be champion trainer. I thinks he knows he gotta go for the Ryanair and handicaps.

[BookieBasher]

Emmett Mullins saying that Mclaurey has done his winning over 2m so will probably stay there for the County, but will obviously be given the MP entry

[Lobos]

Skelton isnt a mug. He wants to be champion trainer. I thinks he knows he gotta go for the Ryanair and handicaps.

I'm loving Protektorat chances. Dan keeping a low profile about him with all the talk being about F2F but you get the feeling he's quietly confident. His Windsor win was a stunning performance and has obviously been franked since.

[Lobos]

Emmett Mullins saying that Mclaurey has done his winning over 2m so will probably stay there for the County, but will obviously be given the MP entry

Yep, he keeps mentioning he may need a step up. I suspect the ground conditions will determine where he ends up.

[DenmanSacre]

https://x.com/HarryBeard7/status/1889770697079074984

Quotes there from the preview evening.

Some interesting bits from Cobden - sounds keen on Golden Ace if she turns up over 2m (presumably the County). Says Lulamba is a penalty kick. Jubilee Alpha his best chance of the week (poor bloke).

[punterorplonker]

Will this be the preview evening thread going forward? or there going to be a dedicated on soon ?

[Lobos]

https://x.com/HarryBeard7/status/1889770697079074984
Quotes there from the preview evening.

Some interesting bits from Cobden - sounds keen on Golden Ace if she turns up over 2m (presumably the County). Says Lulamba is a penalty kick. Jubilee Alpha his best chance of the week (poor bloke).

Golden Ace taking on Burdett Road in Kingwell over 2m on Saturday so no way they'll go County if she wins that.