The ULTIMA Handicap Chase

[RufusFlynn]

What on earth connections have seen in last years Ultima to make them think Cepage should come here rather than the Plate is just baffling.

Agree - he wasn’t one I was even thinking about but was just coming here to post that if he runs I will have to consider him. Venetia’s record over fences this season is outstanding, and she has just had another double today!

I read that only Nicholls & Henderson have had more chase winners than her this season (from obviously far more runners) so I think all her runners in handicap chases should at the least warrant a close look.

[Kevloaf]

Agree - he wasn’t one I was even thinking about but was just coming here to post that if he runs I will have to consider him. Venetia’s record over fences this season is outstanding, and she has just had another double today!

I read that only Nicholls & Henderson have had more chase winners than her this season (from obviously far more runners) so I think all her runners in handicap chases should at the least warrant a close look.

I fancied him loads last year and reluctantly backed for the Ultima as I thought they surely must know he'll stay....

...and he didn't....

This year I don't want to fall in the same trap..... but the better ground is making me doubt myself.

[doctorwu]

What on earth connections have seen in last years Ultima to make them think Cepage should come here rather than the Plate is just baffling.

Dont do it Kev, It CANNOT win this race.

[Kevloaf]

Dont do it Kev, It CANNOT win this race.

I'm with you still at the moment Doc

[Diamond Geezer]

Oddschecker still not sorted out the Remastered column three weeks later.
If it wins this, people will wonder where it's come from

Tom Scu is down to ride for Nick Williams in this which might mean Remastered (no jockey at present) is going to go in the NH Chase

[Quevega]

Tom Scu is down to ride for Nick Williams in this which might mean Remastered (no jockey at present) is going to go in the NH Chase

Looks that way. DG.
Want it to go this way to be fair, as I'm much better positioned on the other top four or five in the betting for the Ultima.
Not sure I fancy him in the NH chase either.
Probably wrong race for the horse, but right for the jockey.

[Overturn]

Lieutenant Rocco out.

[Muswell]

Still cashable at 365

[DenmanSacre]

Still cashable at 365

Still cashable for those not done it yet.

[Arkle]

Happygolucky 4’s now looking good

[Madmoose]

Will Escaria Ten run here or the NHC do we know?

[Cashew King]

Will Escaria Ten run here or the NHC do we know?

McNeil family Twitter 5.30pm yesterday

“Will decide for sure on Sunday but the NH chase is the preference.”

[Madmoose]

McNeil family Twitter 5.30pm yesterday

“Will decide for sure on Sunday but the NH chase is the preference.”

Thanks, looks like the only one from that yard now with Coko & RWF not running in that plus Galvin now with Ian Ferguson.

[Quevega]

Thanks, looks like the only one from that yard now with Coko & RWF not running in that plus Galvin now with Ian Ferguson.

Milan Native maybe

[Quevega]

Pretty sure the lad that won last year had been promised the ride.
Obviously not anymore.
Be an awkward winner for ITV that one.