Cheltenham 2023 - Early fancies

[Saxon Warrior]

I think i would be surprised too Saxon , I want to go in again with G.D.M , but obviously not if he runs and Wins next week.

I think 8s is reasonable given he's rated good enough now, to win any NHC recent history of its upgrade to a Listed then a Grade 2 event.

Maybe that can be price-boosted too.

Makes sense to ensure he's not running at Punchestown next week, first though.

[Eggs]

…..anybody any thoughts or insight into plans for Paul Nolan’s Daily Present next season?

He has a few entries at Punchestown including in a hot looking Irish Mirror Hurdle (not sure why he’s 20-1 whilst the horse he beat fair and square last time, Bronn is 7-1). No idea if it’s hurdles or chasing for him next year, all I find is Nolan saying he’s a proper stayer.

Thought his win last time was very decent.

[BigChaang]

These are Early Entries before GDM ran in the Irish National, and are part of the stables usual 'block booking' planning.

Willie has 6 others aside from GDM in the 3M Grade 1 NovCh and 13 in the midtrip Novice HcapCh.

He has ran horses in these races before after a run at Fairyhouse.

But this is when Fairyhouse (Easter) has been a couple of weeks earlier, and/or not usually on the back of an Irish National run.

I'd be surprised to see GDM run next week.

I think i would be surprised too Saxon , I want to go in again with G.D.M , but obviously not if he runs and Wins next week.

[FinalFurlong91]

Bravemansgame was sent off the 11-8 favourite for the Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree but finished last of four, beaten 30 lengths by Ahoy Senor.

Ulcers in horses are graded on a scale of zero to four, where zero shows no presence of ulcers and four indicates extensive lesions.

“Interestingly, we did all sorts of test and we’ve found out he had grade four ulcers,” said Nicholls, on a call organised by Great British Racing to celebrate his 13th trainers’ championship.

“We test all our horses in September and January, just to get a mark on them, and he was clear of them in September and January, but for whatever reason he ended up with them after Cheltenham and Aintree which isn’t ideal.

[Always a Claimer]

And now 20s… Those quotes have ended the 33s, shame only a few bookies seem to have the bumper priced up and some of the big players don’t have Barry The Butcher priced up.

[Eggs]

No, sound logic. If he’s gone to Willie, and at that age, bumper has to be the most likely route … that 33/1 with Sky is tempting to go at again.

…25-1 now with Sky.

[Topofthegame2021]

No, sound logic. If he’s gone to Willie, and at that age, bumper has to be the most likely route … that 33/1 with Sky is tempting to go at again.

Agreed.. I’ve been chipping away at it

[Exar Essay]

Afraid not mate. He was in a rush back to the weighing room.

the fact he knew about him and commented he was “the best” made me think he’s got his leg over him, therefore Bumper.

Thats me clutching at straws though..

No, sound logic. If he’s gone to Willie, and at that age, bumper has to be the most likely route … that 33/1 with Sky is tempting to go at again.

[Topofthegame2021]

Don’t suppose Paddy hinted at bumper or hurdle route mate? Nice one for posting the info.

Afraid not mate. He was in a rush back to the weighing room.

the fact he knew about him and commented he was “the best” made me think he’s got his leg over him, therefore Bumper.

Thats me clutching at straws though..

[Exar Essay]

This is myself guys. I can categorically tell you this is what Gordon said to me.

I was at Fairyhouse for the National and DEMANDRIVINGDOUVAN was the horse at the front of my mind.

He started by saying something along the lines of ‘lovely horse’ for those interested.

I also spoke to Paddy Mullins who said Barry the Butcher was “the best”. He was chuckling as he said it so take that as you will

Don’t suppose Paddy hinted at bumper or hurdle route mate? Nice one for posting the info.

[Winging The Last]

This is myself guys. I can categorically tell you this is what Gordon said to me.

I was at Fairyhouse for the National and DEMANDRIVINGDOUVAN was the horse at the front of my mind.

He started by saying something along the lines of ‘lovely horse’ for those interested.

I also spoke to Paddy Mullins who said Barry the Butcher was “the best”. He was chuckling as he said it so take that as you will

Barry could be the Mullins horse for the bumper atm. Only 4 atm (so 5 at Cheltenham) and Willie has so many novices already. 33s isn't bad for him

[DenmanSacre]

This is myself guys. I can categorically tell you this is what Gordon said to me.

I was at Fairyhouse for the National and DEMANDRIVINGDOUVAN was the horse at the front of my mind.

He started by saying something along the lines of ‘lovely horse’ for those interested.

I also spoke to Paddy Mullins who said Barry the Butcher was “the best”. He was chuckling as he said it so take that as you will

Nice one.

Hopefully they aim Demandrivingdouvan at the Supreme.

[Zachx02]

This is myself guys. I can categorically tell you this is what Gordon said to me.

I was at Fairyhouse for the National and DEMANDRIVINGDOUVAN was the horse at the front of my mind.

He started by saying something along the lines of ‘lovely horse’ for those interested.

I also spoke to Paddy Mullins who said Barry the Butcher was “the best”. He was chuckling as he said it so take that as you will

Good to see a confirmation that Barry has gone to Willie then, very excited to see him next season

[Topofthegame2021]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BoBaileyMcGrail/status/1516179622630678533

Apparently spoke to Gordon yesterday

This is myself guys. I can categorically tell you this is what Gordon said to me.

I was at Fairyhouse for the National and DEMANDRIVINGDOUVAN was the horse at the front of my mind.

He started by saying something along the lines of ‘lovely horse’ for those interested.

I also spoke to Paddy Mullins who said Barry the Butcher was “the best”. He was chuckling as he said it so take that as you will

[nortonscoin200]

I didn't have much of a look but Hills were only 7s for any race so just went for the Bally.

An Tobar and Barry The Butcher both TWAR is 100-1 with Sky - was 125-1. But still decent value at this stage - entirely possible they could both end up in the Ballymore but maybe worth a nibble .