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Still up there on Hills NRMB as well, but I don't know if they ever took the prices down in fairness! -
Just echoing others, but agree, no need for apologies Spectre . GQ had been on my radar for this for a long while too and was majorly surprised he wasn't entered.
Chin up. We'll go again.Comment
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Agreed on everyone else's sentiments Spectre . Whilst I am sure you will know this, I wanted to reassure you, that I personally remember how you made sure to explain about both the NRNB and the antepost prices before releasing the tip itself and left it up to people to decide which to back.
For those who went NRNB, no harm done anyway, and for those who wanted to poach the bigger price, I can't for one second imagine think anyone would begrudge you even a little. We all know the game. That's why we all swarm around this forum like a hive of bees, it's all in the hunt for a quality selection that comes in at a great price, and we all know the risks that hover above antepost like a dark cloud.
It was a fantastic thing to be part of regardless. Cheers again.Comment
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Yeah nothing to apologise for Spectre we all know the risks.
Just as an aside, do you think this increases his chances on Saturday, if they are seeing saturday as his 'gold cup'? Or is it as we were but with the focus being the plate?Comment
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I think his chance is very good on Saturday anyway, and he would have run on his merit regardless SH. As long as he's near the pace I'd have him as the most likely winner. I'd be surprised if he wasn't in the places at least.Originally posted by SharpHat View Post
It's impossible to say he can't win the Plate, but given he has had numerous chances now and been beaten staying on over two and a half miles around HQ I think it's unlikely. He'll probably run another solid race, so a bet with the extra places is fair enough. It can be a bit of a specialists race, and he's become one of those.
A run towards the head of affairs in the Ultima on the Old Course would have been perfect in my opinion. He's shaped every time as though the extra distance would bring out improvement. For me they made a poor decision to not enter him today. They had nothing to lose by making the entry and having the option. They're running over three miles at Kempton, so I genuinely can't get my head around it. A prominent run on the Old Course, with much softer fences than Kempton's is easier to get trip-wise than it is around a fast flat track like Kempton.Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more I sweat, the luckier I get.Comment
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It’s a nice pot Saturday. I suspect this has been the goal all along.Originally posted by SharpHat View Post
Once we saw this entry I always thought they would go for it, I was just hoping they would go Ultima as well.
Would still like to know the reasoning behind the plate rather than the Ultima.
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In case he doesn’t stay Saturday would be my guess.Originally posted by Carnage at Taunton View PostComment
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Just been sent the Ultima entries. Think this is all of them:
Does He Know
Frontal Assault
Imperial Alcazar
Threeunderthrufive
Death Duty
Phoenix Way
Aye Right
Fury Road
Fakir dAlene
Floueur
Lord Accord
The Shunter
Grand Paradis
Ben Dundee
Corach Rambler
Oscar Elite
Cat Tiger
Fortescue
School Boy Hours
Coko Beach
Kiltealy Briggs
Eclair Surf
Diol Ker
Fusil Raffles
Noble Yeats
Braeside
Full Back
Fantastikas
Gericault Roque
The Big Breakaway
Aint That A Shame
Farinet
Foxy Jacks
Frodon
Lostintranslation
Our Power
Quick Wave
Rapper
Tea Clipper
Storm Control
Enqarde
Cloudy Glen
The Wolf
Commodore
Cavalry Master
Chambard
Doctor Duffy
Doyen Breed
Five Star Getaway
Glen Forsa
Le Milos
Mister Fogpatches
Somptueux
The Jam Man
Larry
Lord Du Mesnil
Empire Steel
Vintage Clouds
Come On Teddy
Discordantly
Spiritofthegames
Secret Reprieve
Grumpy Charley
Lalor
Ex Patriot
Mindsmadeup
One More Fleurie
Pontresina
Powerstown Park
Run To Milan
Undersupervision
Zanza
Beakstown
Hold That Taught
Mint Condition
Alnadam
Kauto Riko
Fidux
Brave Eagle
Belargus
The Mighty Don
Uisce Beatha
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I am so happy to see Spiritofthegames entered for this!Comment
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Don’t dare apologise. You put forward a compelling case and if people chose to follow you in then they knew the risks.Originally posted by Spectre View PostComment
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That's an encouraging run before going to defend his crown from Vintage, 25s still up and whilst as many have mentioned he might not be one to shorten much that's at this moment in time it looks more than fair still imo.Comment
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That would make sense to a point. However what if he does stay and goes close or wins? Think that’s why it seems a strange decision, surely just keep both entries and re asses after SaturdayOriginally posted by KevMc View PostComment
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I have been refunded by Fred for Gericalt Roque...but its not a non runner ?....anyone else?Comment
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