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That's the narrative we're led to believe, but none of us are flies on the wall.
I still don't think Paul has the say so that Ruby did, so on this basis I wouldn't take this as a given, despite what some think.
Do you not think the Blue Lord example is quite a good indication in Townend seeming to get the choice? Like there's every chance they're both running in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham where Townend could well be on Energumene. So it would make even more sense for the owners to stick Jacob on Blue Lord Sunday, if they were calling the shots.
Townend gets the choice like. It's not as simple as saying Jacob rides for them imo. Blue Lord being an easy example later on the card. Has to be a negative for JDB. Although the bookies have him shorter of the pair for Sunday.
DJ rides almost all M&S horses. PT is on Blue Lord because Mark Walsh rides for JP. PT has never ridden GDM.
DJ rides almost all M&S horses. PT is on Blue Lord because Mark Walsh rides for JP. PT has never ridden GDM.
FYI Paul Townend has first pick on all Willie Mullins trainer horses owned by M&S. This was stated by Daryl Jacob on the Road to Cheltenham a few weeks back
Do you not think the Blue Lord example is quite a good indication in Townend seeming to get the choice? Like there's every chance they're both running in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham where Townend could well be on Energumene. So it would make even more sense for the owners to stick Jacob on Blue Lord Sunday, if they were calling the shots.
No. I don't think it's about future races and what he'll ride then. It's about now, and Paul will always get a ride if Willie has one in the race, with the exception of JP's horses, IMO. Mark Walsh is based in Ireland so can ride all of the JP horses, all of the time, not like Daryl, who is based in the UK.
Paul will ride other owners horses when he has nothing else entered in a race, but where there are multiple options I think the retained riders come in.
This is my best guess at how it plays out, others will have other opinions. It's hard enough playing Mullins bingo with the horses, let alone the jockeys though
Townend gets the choice like. It's not as simple as saying Jacob rides for them imo. Blue Lord being an easy example later on the card. Has to be a negative for JDB. Although the bookies have him shorter of the pair for Sunday.
Townend gets it wrong a fair amount of time IMO.
Lossiemouth first ride, Minella Cocooner last years DRF, The Nice Guy last years fez etc etc.. I would never use stable jockey picked X so it's the best as solid reasoning to back a horse.
Where did the quote come from thst he might not be declared? Saw someone on here last night question it, but I couldn't find omanything.
It was me who suggested it, based on the idea that the ground might not be soft enough for him. This is the exact quote from a Racing Post article. I'd still maintain if the ground quickens up, he'd be one of the first non-runners based on the quote. Sorry if you feel 'put away' by the post, it wasn't meant in that manner.
"James Du Berlais was a Grade 1 horse in France as a youngster and has always been highly thought of and put in an exciting performance on chase debut. He would prefer it if it was softer ground so a decision on his participation will be made later in the week."
It was me who suggested it, based on the idea that the ground might not be soft enough for him. This is the exact quote from a Racing Post article. I'd still maintain if the ground quickens up, he'd be one of the first non-runners based on the quote. Sorry if you feel 'put away' by the post, it wasn't meant in that manner.
"James Du Berlais was a Grade 1 horse in France as a youngster and has always been highly thought of and put in an exciting performance on chase debut. He would prefer it if it was softer ground so a decision on his participation will be made later in the week."
Nope not at all, and no need to apologise. That clears that up for me. Thank you.
GDM backers for the NHC basically need GDM to be withdrawn or run like shit. Willie persisting down the Grade 1 route having seemingly decided he's a Grade 1 horse is in itself, a NHC red flag. If he were to win (I don't think he will) then the NHC would surely be out. If he were to lose marginally into 2nd or 3rd by a few lengths, then I still think Willie will be eying up the BANC not NHC. Such a great race.
GDM backers for the NHC basically need GDM to be withdrawn or run like shit. Willie persisting down the Grade 1 route having seemingly decided he's a Grade 1 horse is in itself, a NHC red flag. If he were to win (I don't think he will) then the NHC would surely be out. If he were to lose marginally into 2nd or 3rd by a few lengths, then I still think Willie will be eying up the BANC not NHC. Such a great race.
Who else does Mullins realistically have for the NH Chase ?
He has several possible darts for the BANC surely...
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