Johnny Henderson GRAND ANNUAL Challenge Cup Handicap Chase

[Dandrew99]

He's been jocked up for the plate for a couple days.

Didn't spot that, cheers.

Can't say I overly fancy him over the further trip, confidence behind Saint Roi perhaps? JP has Crebilly in the plate too...

[riccirich]

Didn't spot that, cheers.

Can't say I overly fancy him over the further trip, confidence behind Saint Roi perhaps? JP has Crebilly in the plate too...

Him and saint roi are both usually ridden quietly and they say the Grand annual suits prominent runners more, maybe they just think the plate on the other course might suit him better but who knows.

[FinalFurlong91]

I'd be flabbergasted if saint roi wins

He can't jump and will be at the back

be taken off his feet early on

The Plate would've suited him better but they have crebilly for that

[ComplyOrDie]

That Skelton dance with the music added on Greatbritishracing Instagram page had me in stitches

[Eggs]

…..those looking for Venetia Williams entries, Gemirande now declared for this. Currently 66-1 in places.

She’s not declared Frero Banbou at this stage.

….ran a terrific race and into a place.

[Brital]

….ran a terrific race and into a place.

Great spot Eggs , I hope you were on it

[Eggs]

……post #1 updated with initial entries and updated trend analysis (for those that like trends).

[Eggs]

…..Unexpected Party;

‘He is another with only one entry and he goes for the Grand Annual which he won last year. He looks great and got back to a bit of form at Windsor the other day. He finished second at Windsor and it was a much better run which we needed to see. There had been no flashes of light up to that point, but he is working really well now, and I think he goes there with an each-way chance. Last year everything went right for this horse and it will have to again, but this time off a 6lb higher mark and he is a year older. It won’t be easy, but the fire is starting to burn.‘

[Eggs]

1. Edwardstone 12 0 159
2. JPR One (IRE) 11 11 156
3. Sa Fureur (IRE) 11 10 155
4. Springwell Bay 11 9 154
5. Dancing On My Own (IRE) 11 7 152
6. Hunters Yarn (IRE) 11 7 152
7. Kalif du Berlais (FR) 11 7 152
8. Libberty Hunter 11 6 151
9. My Mate Mozzie (IRE) 11 6 151
10. Touch Me Not (IRE) 11 6 151
11. Firefox (IRE) 11 5 150
12. Pinkerton (IRE) 11 4 149
13. American Mike (IRE) 11 3 148
14. Nells Son 11 3 148
15. Martator (FR) 11 2 147
16. Dee Capo (FR) 11 1 146
17. Path d’Oroux (FR) 11 0 145
18. Gunsight Ridge 11 0 145
19. Unexpected Party (FR) 10 13 144
20. General Medrano (IRE) 10 12 143
21. Fringill Dike (IRE) 10 11 142
22. Calico (GER) 10 10 141
23. Editeur du Gite (FR) 10 9 140
24. So Scottish (FR) 10 8 139
25. San Salvador (IRE) 10 8 139
26. The King of Prs (IRE) 10 7 138
27. What’s Up Darling (IRE) 10 7 138
28. The Other Mozzie (IRE) 10 7 138
29. Harper’s Brook (IRE) 10 6 137
30. Ha d’Or (FR) 10 6 137
31. Traprain Law (FR) 10 5 136
32. Gaelic Arc (IRE) 10 4 135
33. Western Zephyr (IRE) 10 4 135
34. Jazzy Matty (FR) 10 4 135
35. An Peann Dearg (IRE) 10 3 134
36. Midnight It Is 10 3 134
37. Third Time Lucki (IRE) 10 3 134
38. Asta La Pasta (IRE) 10 1 132
39. Conyers Hill (IRE) 10 0 131
40. Jasko des Dames (FR) 10 0 131
41. Sans Bruit (FR) 9 13 130
42. Primoz (IRE) 9 13 130
43. Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) 9 13 130
44. First Street 9 11 128
45. Cabhfuilfungi (IRE) 9 6 123
46. Hypotenus 9 1 118

[Benjy23]

Seeing as we're doing the trends updates... I landed on American Mike here. Which would've seemed ridiculous to me a few months ago. And then I was surprised at how short his price was now

[ComplyOrDie]

Seeing as we're doing the trends updates... I landed on American Mike here. Which would've seemed ridiculous to me a few months ago. And then I was surprised at how short his price was now

Yeah, backed him the other day, based on some trends. I too was surprised, especially as he is by Mahler, to find myself backing him for this race!

[Benjy23]

Yeah, backed him the other day, based on some trends. I too was surprised, especially as he is by Mahler, to find myself backing him for this race!

The old BANC to Grand Annual route

I've not bothered to yet but I'll be backing him nearer the time.

[Eggs]

…one from left field, but I actually like Martator for this.

Dropped from as high as a recent 151, 147 is still higher than he’s carried to victory before but he’s won with a claimer and I wonder if Venetia has it in mind for this contest. Looks nicely in on trends, the trainer knows how to ready one for a festival handicap.

i was a little concerned a few days ago as it appeared he had an entry away from the Festival but from what I can see, this now looks his only one. 40-1 NRNB with Hills looks big, hopefully he turns up.

[ComplyOrDie]

…one from left field, but I actually like Martator for this.

Dropped from as high as a recent 151, 147 is still higher than he’s carried to victory before but he’s won with a claimer and I wonder if Venetia has it in mind for this contest. Looks nicely in on trends, the trainer knows how to ready one for a festival handicap.

i was a little concerned a few days ago as it appeared he had an entry away from the Festival but from what I can see, this now looks his only one. 40-1 NRNB with Hills looks big, hopefully he turns up.

Mentioned him as being under the radar back in 2023 - https://www.fatjockey.com/forum/fat-...e37#post432718

Rated 124 when I mentioned, had a typical first season under Venetia (of those that come from France), a lot of placed efforts, ended up going down to a mark of 117 before going off on a run of 5 wins in a row.

If the ground is good I think he'd run a nice race. I'll have to back him at 40's out of FOMO and because I was so keen on him last season. Might take some 33's too with 5 places on offer.

[Lobos]

Edwardstone misses Fez so weights will go up.