MARTIN PIPE Conditionals Handicap Hurdle

[Leman14]

14s Skybet

Took some of that NRNB.
Now back into 10's

No other bookie seems to have reacted a huge amount

[Many Clouds]

Can only see 10/1 on Sky

Yeh it went sharpish mate. I took the price straight away, by time I'd come back on here to post the price it had gone when I flicked back to Skybet.

[Birds Nest]

Yep that was super quick...

[Splinterboy82]

Most cut LD instantly after that jig jog round at the back, Skybet pushed him out - would love to know what their odds compilers eat for breakfast

[HoldenTheReins]

Does the handicapper drop him a few lb's though? haha

[Splinterboy82]

Does the handicapper drop him a few lb's though? haha

Based on his approach this season who knows!! We know what has gone off but maybe he will - if he does that’ll be mental

[FinalFurlong91]

Does the handicapper drop him a few lb's though? haha

Surely he has to since he finished last

[Bayoffreedom]

Does the handicapper drop him a few lb's though? haha

Not a chance. After the subsequent exploits of GDC (winning a G1 hurdle) the handicapper is probably desperate for an excuse to raise him.

I don't think Skelton fooled anyone with that performance; just hoping people turn a blind eye. Take a look at Lorcan Williams looking as if he is going to use the whip between the last two; it moved about six inches and stopped two feet from the horse; he needs to work on that for the next time he isn't trying

[doctorwu]

Im surprised they haven't been hauled up in front of the stewards after that spectacle.

[FinalFurlong91]

Im surprised they haven't been hauled up in front of the stewards after that spectacle.

If he's not pulled in front of the stewards for a non trier the handicapper has no choice but to drop him a couple of lbs logically

But this is racing so logic doesn't apply

[Eggs]

Im surprised they haven't been hauled up in front of the stewards after that spectacle.

….perhaps that will happen with significant improvement next month.

[DenmanSacre]

Im surprised they haven't been hauled up in front of the stewards after that spectacle.

Totally agree. It is a farce.

If the handicapper drops his mark after that, then his judgement also needs to be called into question.

[Benjy23]

Missed that 14s ffs. Sounds like the plan went to perfection

[Studfarm254]

Missed that 14s ffs. Sounds like the plan went to perfection

Wouldn’t exactly say perfection. He wasn’t given a hard ride but did push it along for a bit and there was very little response. Lets not forgot he’s had his problems and only has 3 weeks to get him fully fit. I’m on board with him too but to say I’m not concerned at all would be a wonder spoof

[Istabraq]

Job done..loved the fake whip action too....

That was one of the worst air shots I've ever seen, Jim Crowley is a master of it, Lorcan needs a little practice....