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It’s a good point ^ and one to watch out for in the Irish Gold cup
i do think the champion chase is more competitive than the gold cup this year.
im sure they’ll let Energumene ride on, instead of trying to hold him back in March.
They may do the same with GDC, Denman like
I think they'll ride him fairly aggressively with a circuit to a circuit and a half to go.
They think he will stay and so they should ride him like he will definitely stay. If he does that, pretty much everyone in that field is going to be off the bridle some way from home.
After seeing Energumene jumping in to the backs of other horses and possibly not enjoying being behind horses. Is it a concern for backers of galopin des champs, that in a race like the gold cup, where he will likely have to be ridden in behind other horses, He could be in some danger of having similar problems?
A forward going type, exuberant jumper who could find 1 or 2 slower jumpers, slower horses in front of him?
The way he travelled in the john durkan would suggest it won't be a problem
He was so relaxed he looked half asleep
Paul has said energumene was too keen and fresh
Be interesting to see how he jumps and travels on saturday
It says that GDC is clear number one. Patrick, having won the NH chase on him is presumably being lined up for Stattler in the Gold Cup.
Absolutely number 1.........Unless he beats him of course. I'd expect Paul to switch in the GC then. Patrick did give him a fabulous and stylish ride in the NHC though so maybe Willie will be happy to keep them together.
Stattler declared to take on Galopin Des Champs, wasn't expecting that, tbh.
I think it makes sense, not sure I would have fancied him much if he were to head to the Gold Cup on the back on one run in a G3, the experience could be crucial...
I think it makes sense, not sure I would have fancied him much if he were to head to the Gold Cup on the back on one run in a G3, the experience could be crucial...
Having his legs galloped into the ground by galopin might not be a good experience for him
Yeah possibly. Personally hoping Patrick uses Stattlers stamina and goes off in front and gets into a lovely jumping rhythm like he did in the NHC. Really looking forward to him running.
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