April 2022 - Forum Yankee.

[Odin]

Does anyone have any picks before Punchestown kicks off?

I'd vote Mrs Milner, very unlucky at Cheltenham.

Can't see what we can do today - dunno where the Mullins 2mile novices will go so can't really back them (although I'm thinking SG CH, DD A)

Klassical Dream is an obvious shortener in the 3miler
Honeysuckle probably the same in the 2miler
Mares will have big impact - Mrs Milner, TMSG, SWIW all worth looking out for
3m novice hurdle is a mental race but god knows what will happen, others have mentioned Daily Present as a possible shortener there but trainer form worries me (same as Mrs Milner right?)

In quick summary to your question - no idea but looking forward to watching!

[Lobos]

Does anyone have any picks before Punchestown kicks off?

I'd vote Mrs Milner, very unlucky at Cheltenham.

DD, CPS, Cocooner, Stormy Ireland, Klassical Dream, Lifetime Ambition.

[Istabraq]

DD, CPS, Cocooner, Stormy Ireland, Klassical Dream, Lifetime Ambition.

Do we think Chacun will be over next March ?

[Lobos]

Do we think Chacun will be over next March ?

Absolutely not. Think that'll be it for him after today.

[Istabraq]

Absolutely not. Think that'll be it for him after today.

So why suggest him for the yankee ?
Or have I missed something…

[Lobos]

So why suggest him for the yankee ?
Or have I missed something…

Soz, my bad. Thought people were just asking for Punchestown picks. Didn't realize it was for the Yankee. Of the ones I quoted I can only see Cocooner winning at the Fez

[Eggs]

….giving this a bump. Not sure if Saxon Warrior has anything from his Punchestown analysis. The Nice Guy won his nominated ‘Wow’ trends race, so seems an obvious place to start, although horses finishing behind have decent records in NHC & Stayers.

[Saxon Warrior]

….giving this a bump. Not sure if Saxon Warrior has anything from his Punchestown analysis. The Nice Guy won his nominated ‘Wow’ trends race, so seems an obvious place to start, although horses finishing behind have decent records in NHC & Stayers.

The only ones I can see so far are:-

Clearly identified

The Nice Guy - Brown Advisory
Allaho - Gold Cup
(the latter has the issue of the Ryanair though)

The ones you could see as a possible are:-

Minella Cocooner - Brown Advisory
(alternative at a price)
Also 33/1 Turners with Bet365

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Tag Man - Albert Bartlett

* Did that farce of a race, tell us anything, or was it just a farce?
* Henry has had only 12 Bumper winners in 5 years
* This was only his 2nd of this season
* When they win they're usually good (Bob Olinger, Journey With Me)
* When they run well at the Punchestown Festival they're usually good (Minella Indo, Monalee - both placed on debut)
* The obvious link of
Henry-Albert Bartlett-Punchestown Festival Bumpers (Monalee, Minella Indo)

* He's not quoted in the Bartlett yet.
* Maybe worth adding along the whole bookmakers list
* He's by Fame and Glory (two of his three best NH horses are Commander of Fleet and The Nice Guy were 2nd and 1st in the Albert Bartlett)
* He stays on well every race
* His best two siblings were best/won in 3M Hurdles
* His unraced Dam is related to 3M+ staying horses

I need to watch the race back again but dont want to miss something, that turns out to be a Festival clue.

If FJ members could get him added to the Albert Bartlett, that would help.

[Exar Essay]

Must admit, I really like Cocooner for the RSA. Stayed on beautifully and looked a really uncomplicated ride. Slightly big at his hurdles too which might indicate he'll take to fences. Looks as though there might me more to go wrong with TNG who isn't as straightforward (could we put this down to greenness still?). I think the market has it about right, but think he's a brilliant looking prospect.

[Eggs]

….cheers Saxon Warrior, think that 33-1 MC is very reasonable so taken a bit of that.

Hopefully somebody gets Tag Man priced up for AB, I’m not even seeing him in the a/r markets.

[Saxon Warrior]

….cheers Saxon Warrior, think that 33-1 MC is very reasonable so taken a bit of that.

Hopefully somebody gets Tag Man priced up for AB, I’m not even seeing him in the a/r markets.

The race yesterday was a key Festival Novice Hurdle (usually Ballymore), mostly for a Willie Mullins horse.
That shouldnt be overlooked.

Although the main group let the front horse (plus two more) go clear, they really didnt make up much ground on the first and second (after the original leader wilted away).
It could be better form, for the winner, than it looked, and any stray big price quotes should be looked at with a bit of interest.

[HoldenTheReins]

….cheers Saxon Warrior, think that 33-1 MC is very reasonable so taken a bit of that.

Hopefully somebody gets Tag Man priced up for AB, I’m not even seeing him in the a/r markets.

33's with 365

[Eggs]

33's with 365

…thanks.

Tag Man 33-1 (AB) & Minella Cocooner 33-1 (Turners) a consideration for this months Yankee. Regardless, has to be worth a little interest in the double with 365 cash-out.

[Eggs]

….just giving this a bump for any late suggestions. it’s decision time.

[BigChaang]

Looking back on Punchestown Winners ., I am going to suggest ...
......................... - El fabiolo - arkle chase - willie said he'd go chasing next year .
- Honeysuckle - champion hurdle . - still an o.k price and she is surely the one to beat.
- The Nice guy - brown advisory nov chs. - future gold cup horse here i reckon.
- Allaho - Been there Done that - got all the Tee Shirt's - take your pick . Gold or Ryanair.
if you fancy a flier , then Tag man - spud's or Minella Cocooner turners. That would be my view. looking at the suggestions.