Doing A Naiad 2022

[Redbridge]

Leman puts to bed Doctor Wu's RPR stat concern perfectly in his response above. In every other respect the post was completely wrong. Not a criticism, because when relying on memory I've got my facts wrong occasionally.

Anyway, back to the business in hand. As we all know Galahad Quest wins the 2022 Ultima.

So it's simple, just trust in the trainer. As we've seen previously he knows how to get one there well handicapped enough to win an Ultima. And moreover he's running a plan on Galahad Quest that he's successfully run before.

Given some of the concerns expressed, I'd suggest the Warwick entry should be a clear indication of the timing they're working to, which is identical to Coo Star Sivola's Exeter prep. Kempton is only a day later, so it still fits the programme. Also remember Kempton was an early closing race, so they had to make the entry almost three weeks ago, whereas Warwick is a five day closer. Given he's already guaranteed a run at Kempton, the Warwick entry is fairly easy to read. I think they'll use that unless it's either heavy, or they think the Kempton race is likely to cut up.

I actually don't mind which way he goes, but he either needs to win at Warwick or place at Kempton. Ideally adding 3+ lbs to his mark. Warwick would fit the brief perfectly, but the Kempton race is clearly tempting connections. My preference is that they aren't swayed from Plan A, given it's been in place for a long time. Mostly because of the risk of him having a harder race. I do think for connections to take in Warwick though we'll need some dry weather this week. I repeat though, they need to go up in the handicap so need to run in one or the other to be sure of getting a race, so as I said I'm not overly concerned which way they go.

As with any of these things there is never an outright guarantee because there are so many variables, but I'm comfortable the plan is on track and 100 or more Fat Jockeys are taking over the parade ring screen on the Tuesday of the Festival.

Stop it, you are tempting me to become even more invested

[Benjy23]

So just to confirm, if he's declared for Friday we are smashing him to win that as well?

[Istabraq]

So just to confirm, if he's declared for Friday we are smashing him to win that as well?

Eggs will be providing the win today/win Ultima prices no doubt...

[Spectre]

So just to confirm, if he's declared for Friday we are smashing him to win that as well?

I'll be backing him Benjy.

[Fatcatshat]

So just to confirm, if he's declared for Friday we are smashing him to win that as well?

Choo choo, all aboard the Galahad express

[cpfcpatriot]

Not entered in the Ultima. Wonderful!

[Diamond Geezer]

GQ is in the Plate

[somer1]

Spectre do you have a close 2nd to use as the Naiad? #keeping the Spectre faith.

[darlojim]

Spectre do you have a close 2nd to use as the Naiad? #keeping the Spectre faith.

Think he has previously said he almost put up Remastered - Pertemps? Apologies if mistaken Spectre

[AaronLad]

Spectre do you have a close 2nd to use as the Naiad? #keeping the Spectre faith.

I remember during the announcement he mentioned how he considered remastered but couldn't be sure of an entry, how ironic! I remember spectre first mentioning remastered for the pertemps and made my own assumptions from what he had pointed out for everyone, so for me remastered was always spectres best shout this season and I'm sure he helped many others with his spot. Cheers Spectre

[doctorwu]

The trainer knows.

[robith]

The trainer knows.

This is a tad unnecessary old bean

[Rhinestone_Cowboy]

The trainer knows.

Although the fact he is entered over 3 miles on Saturday where there is a good chance he’ll hit your beloved stat suggests not

[Craigy14]

Spectre as everyone has said, certainly no need to apologise, it’s antepost, we’ve had plenty bumps along the way and this is certainly no fault of your own

Frustrating all the same, but I had the exact same thinking as you and bet him for Saturday night before last just in case. Hopefully he can reward Saturday after his no entry yesterday.

[Redbridge]

There's not many on here who would go out on a limb and bang the drum like Spectre has for the past few years, at least he had the balls to call a 33s so far in advance.

His proven judgemnet is proof of why so many were waiting for him to fire the starting pistol and why we will be licking our lips in anticipation for the 2023 one to be announced.