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2023 Hunter Chase

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  • #46
    Just don't think DC will send him to Cheltenham even if his big two couldn't make it. Just not his style. He looks after them.

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    • #47
      I don't know what Christie has said after today's race as yet.

      And I felt for him when he got mugged last year.
      But if he doesn't even consider entering this horse then I have no sympathy whatsoever. He acts like a trainer with multiple Cheltenham festival winners, and he ain't that.

      I'm old enough to remember Kingscliff, so he should be.
      Wood from the trees.

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      • #48
        Maybe JP should buy him and send him down the GC route next season.

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        • #49
          Originally posted by Eudipe View Post
          https://twitter.com/IrishRacing365/s...PIRm3UHhg&s=08

          (Christie sticking to the line that Ferns Lock is to be kept back this season)
          And there you go, stupidity personified.

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          • #50
            Originally posted by Quevega View Post

            And there you go, stupidity personified.
            Don't be so hard on yourself. We all get it wrong now and again.

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            • #51
              Originally posted by Quevega View Post

              And there you go, stupidity personified.
              How so? 6yo don't even line up in the race let alone go close do they? Long term as you touched on could mop up a couple of these.

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              • #52
                Originally posted by Eudipe View Post
                https://twitter.com/IrishRacing365/s...PIRm3UHhg&s=08

                (Christie sticking to the line that Ferns Lock is to be kept back this season)

                …..that seems quite definite, I wonder if they’ll sell if a decent offer comes in.
                Last edited by Eggs; 22 January 2023, 05:14 PM.

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                • #53
                  "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
                  W. Gretsky

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by Outlaw View Post

                    How so? 6yo don't even line up in the race let alone go close do they? Long term as you touched on could mop up a couple of these.
                    Some win at age 6 and then come second in a King George 2 runs later.
                    He looks miles better than every other horse that will run in the Hunters this year, his age means nothing.

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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by Lobos View Post

                      Don't be so hard on yourself. We all get it wrong now and again.
                      I've had a freebet and a NRNB and knew he was going to say this, so that was stupid for sure
                      Just annoys me, these trainer/losers trying to be smart.
                      He looked heartbroken after the finish last year and now thinks winged leader needs aintree and the 6 year old shouldn't travel.
                      He's a mug.
                      I hope the dog Billaway beats him again.

                      Plus, every top amateur would pay to ride him in the hunters.

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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by Quevega View Post

                        I've had a freebet and a NRNB and knew he was going to say this, so that was stupid for sure
                        Just annoys me, these trainer/losers trying to be smart.
                        He looked heartbroken after the finish last year and now thinks winged leader needs aintree and the 6 year old shouldn't travel.
                        He's a mug.
                        I hope the dog Billaway beats him again.

                        Plus, every top amateur would pay to ride him in the hunters.
                        He should run at Cheltenham

                        Do connections really want to bet on the horse being in good health and top form in 14-months, c/w knowing he’s in good health and top form now?

                        Complete muppets.

                        Must have looked in a crystal ball and know that it’s all going to be fine next March, but at the same, this March he‘s going to get a wee bit tired.

                        David Maxwell needs to have a word with them.
                        He spends a packet in this sphere too, and he would defo take his chances this year if he had a horse showing that level of form.

                        Like Coneygree, in his Novice season, strike now when you know your fit and strong, wait a year and it could be a year to late.

                        It’s unlikely I would agree with leaving things for another year, in most cases.

                        Not a dig at connections
                        Just a dig at anyone who thinks waiting is a good idea, when it clearly looks to the gen.pop that now is the time to let rip…….

                        Lord knows who will go Hunter Chasing next year.



                        "Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by Saxon Warrior View Post

                          He should run at Cheltenham

                          Do connections really want to bet on the horse being in good health and top form in 14-months, c/w knowing he’s in good health and top form now?

                          Complete muppets.

                          Must have looked in a crystal ball and know that it’s all going to be fine next March, but at the same, this March he‘s going to get a wee bit tired.

                          David Maxwell needs to have a word with them.
                          He spends a packet in this sphere too, and he would defo take his chances this year if he had a horse showing that level of form.

                          Like Coneygree, in his Novice season, strike now when you know your fit and strong, wait a year and it could be a year to late.

                          It’s unlikely I would agree with leaving things for another year, in most cases.

                          Not a dig at connections
                          Just a dig at anyone who thinks waiting is a good idea, when it clearly looks to the gen.pop that now is the time to let rip…….

                          Lord knows who will go Hunter Chasing next year.


                          Amen.
                          To that.

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                          • #58
                            100% should be running. Stupid not to isn't it, as outlined above. Who knows what could happen in 14 months time! Got a good chance of winning a festival race that you surely can't overlook.

                            I'd imagine 6 year olds don't often win the race because decent ones very rarely run in it. Nothing more than that.

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                            • #59
                              I'm not sure about anyone else but ferns lock wouldn't look out of place in the BANC imo

                              i know he hasnt been entered but he looks pretty good
                              Last edited by AaronLad; 22 January 2023, 06:37 PM.

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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by AaronLad View Post
                                I'm not sure about anyone else but ferns lock wouldn't look out of place in the BANC imo

                                i know he hasnt been entered but he looks pretty good
                                Think you need some new batteries in that ball of yours

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