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feels like we been here before, Vautour… Monkfish…
can recall a horse with his sort of profile winning a gold cup since Kauto ? And they don’t come round thay often
He does have that 'Kauto' feeling about him though doesn't he. I've not been this excited abut a chaser since Kauto.
Kauto was vulnerable to a 'classy stayer' around HQ though, and I've a feeling that may become true for Galopin as well. I'm not sure there's a Denman around right now though.
Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more I sweat, the luckier I get.
Willie seems to think Capodanno can be a Gold Cup horse, but questions over his actual ability for me (is his form actually that good?). Clearly also favours Punchestown.
Farouk, I had initially backed, but have since cashed out. Still very much on my radar though, as he was travelling nicely, before coming down. My main doubt for him was does he find much for pressure?
I noticed that someone in the diary section had thrown a couple of quid at Hewick at 50's. He's definitely progressive and his latest RPR of 171 gives him a squeek you would think?
I'd been thinking about it since Shark Hanlon said the gold cup would suit him after winning at Galway. Road to Riches the last Galway Plate winner to go close at Cheltenham.
I doubt the handicapper will be too kind to Hewick if aimed at the Grand National now anyways so Cheltenham would seem more logical.
I've had a little dabble at 50's for hewick, thought he was worth a stab at that kind of a price. Probably won't win or even place but got to be worse 50/1 shots out there lol
I've had a little dabble at 50's for hewick, thought he was worth a stab at that kind of a price. Probably won't win or even place but got to be worse 50/1 shots out there lol
There are a lot worse bets out there for sure. At least you have confirmation from the trainer that The Gold Cup will be his target and Shark Hanlon isn't scared of taking on the big boys. As long as Hewick gets there fit and well he will give you a good run for your money
I like Stattler, too. Must get him onside whilst the 20's are still available.
Not so bothered by Hewick, but was one I did look into earlier today, as it happens. Whilst his figures stack up, I just question the level of opposition he's been beating.
Could be a similar type to Royale Pagaille, being found out at the top level.
I’ve got a slight concern with Stattler that he wasn’t involved at Punchestown at the back end of last season. And importantly no entries either. Given he was initially entered up at Fairyhouse mid April I’d guess he may have met with a small setback (rather than them just pulling stumps on the season after the festival)
So i’m keen to hear on his well-being first.
But the 20/1 is probably one of the better prices in the championship races imo if he is all ok.
I like Bravemansgame for this. Half way through last season he was being pointed at the King George at Christmas and the GC 2023. I've not heard anything wrong and he is pure class so I'm going in now while his price is massive.
I like Bravemansgame for this. Half way through last season he was being pointed at the King George at Christmas and the GC 2023. I've not heard anything wrong and he is pure class so I'm going in now while his price is massive.
I would save your money. Paul Nicholls has recently spoken about his doubts about Bravemansgame staying an extended 3m. He suggested his best trip was 2m4f and he would stay 3m on a flat track such as Kempton. I would be very surprised if he turned up in The Gold Cup.
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