If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Announcement
Collapse
Fat Jockey Patrons
Fat Jockey is a horse racing community focused on all the big races in the UK and Ireland. We don't charge users but if you have found the site useful then any support towards the running costs is appreciated. Become a Patron!
If they go a decent clip then he'll relish the finish at Naas again and I'd be hopeful he's contesting the finish. You could argue Butch Cassidy should beat him again but The Shuffler was tenderly ridden that day. Very competitive race though and any of the front four could take this and wouldn't surprise me.
That form is puzzling me. Butch Cassidy looked very good, but can’t help but feel Shuffle was given the classic JP educational ride as you say. And Sermandzarak did nothing for the form LTO, although he clearly didn’t run his race.
Whilst I like JDV’s form to an extent, at 6/4 he’s one I’m definitely keen to take on.
Maiden Hurdle 2m 1f
Kiss Will (Paul) is having his first run for us and it is also his hurdling debut. He was second in a flat AQPS race in France and we have been happy with his jumping at home. He works very well and we are looking forward to getting him out on the track.
Maiden Hurdle 3 Miles
Jump Allen (Paul) was fifth in a maiden hurdle over 2m 3f at Clonmel last month. He jumps well and he has always looked like he needs three miles. We are expecting that the trip will bring about the required improvement and we are hopeful that he will get off the mark over hurdles today.
Mares Bumper 2 Miles
Introversio (Patrick) makes her racecourse debut. She is going well enough at home to be very competitive in a mares race like this.
The lanzarote hurdle at kempton has some very intriguing entries.
minella missile could return from over a year off the track after looking a potentially smart novice last season.
But the one who really takes my eye is west balboa.
Back down to a mark of 138 over hurdles, she was starting the grade 1 long walk hurdle 3/1 favourite a little over a year ago.
she wasn't quite up to that grade over 3miles and the 3 mile handicap at the aintree festival which she had previously won was targeted with her next 2 runs being well below form without Harry Skelton on board, she went off 11/4 fav at Aintree finished 3rd to a stable mate off 141.
They tried chasing with her this season, with Harry Skelton on board for her 2 chase starts, it didn't go to plan, she wasn't great.
So I believe a plan was to target another race which she has won before, the lanzarote. Cue 2 quick, below form runs without her regular partner Harry.
I couldn't believe bet365 opened at 25/1, as short as 10/1 with hills.
of course she might not run but I think that is a price that's well worth the risk.
Last edited by AaronLad; 6 January 2025, 05:21 PM.
The lanzarote hurdle at kempton has some very intriguing entries.
minella missile could return from over a year off the track after looking a potentially smart novice last season.
But the one who really takes my eye is west balboa.
Back down to a mark of 138 over hurdles, she was starting the grade 1 long walk hurdle 3/1 favourite a little over a year ago.
she wasn't quite up to that grade over 3miles and the 3 mile handicap at the aintree festival which she had previously won was targeted with her next 2 runs being well below form without Harry Skelton on board, she went off 11/4 fav at Aintree finished 3rd to a stable mate off 141.
They tried chasing with her this season, with Harry Skelton on board for her 2 chase starts, it didn't go to plan, she wasn't great.
So I believe a plan was to target another race which she has won before, the lanzarote. Cue 2 quick, below form runs without her regular partner Harry.
I couldn't believe bet365 opened at 25/1, as short as 10/1 with hills.
of course she might not run but I think that is a price that's well worth the risk.
The lanzarote hurdle at kempton has some very intriguing entries.
minella missile could return from over a year off the track after looking a potentially smart novice last season.
But the one who really takes my eye is west balboa.
Back down to a mark of 138 over hurdles, she was starting the grade 1 long walk hurdle 3/1 favourite a little over a year ago.
she wasn't quite up to that grade over 3miles and the 3 mile handicap at the aintree festival which she had previously won was targeted with her next 2 runs being well below form without Harry Skelton on board, she went off 11/4 fav at Aintree finished 3rd to a stable mate off 141.
They tried chasing with her this season, with Harry Skelton on board for her 2 chase starts, it didn't go to plan, she wasn't great.
So I believe a plan was to target another race which she has won before, the lanzarote. Cue 2 quick, below form runs without her regular partner Harry.
I couldn't believe bet365 opened at 25/1, as short as 10/1 with hills.
of course she might not run but I think that is a price that's well worth the risk.
I was going to have a nibble but saw forecast, thought the racing wouldn't be on, then decided that wasn't a reason to not have a punt, then forgot (at the same time as forgetting to cashout Corbetts for the Ryanair), and now we are here. It's been a fun couple of days
Hopefully you get a run for your money - I'd say keep putting these up here, you've had some good success with the last couple
I was going to have a nibble but saw forecast, thought the racing wouldn't be on, then decided that wasn't a reason to not have a punt, then forgot (at the same time as forgetting to cashout Corbetts for the Ryanair), and now we are here. It's been a fun couple of days
Hopefully you get a run for your money - I'd say keep putting these up here, you've had some good success with the last couple
Yeah I think the weather may well scupper this one but you never know.
We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.
By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.
Tweet
Comment