June ‘23; The Roger ‘Diamond Geezer’ Hunter Yankee

[Lobos]

Of the returning champs if CH stays Hurdling then id be very hopeful of the following......


CH.... Churdle
Envoi..... Ryanair
Premier Magic..... Foxhunter
Galopin.....GC


Every chance.

Good to point out that those with Sky accounts could do the above bet with CH the 'Any Race' horse. He's currently 1-2 which is very fair indeed. That takes the risk out of not knowing which way CH will go and whatever race he does turn up in he's very likely to go off a lot shorter than 2's on. The other 3 are nigh on certainties to go the same routes again. Sky are also biggest about the other 3 as well .

ACCA odds 642.5/1

[Istabraq]

…I also have GTJ in my book but have to give a shout out to West Balboa who beat him convincingly at Aintree, albeit in a handicap. West Balboa might rock up in the Mares Hurdle but that was her first try at 3m & she really improved for the step-up. 33-1 Stayers is worthy of consideration.

I think Saxon Warrior believes she’ll end up in the Mares hurdle, either way whilst your point is valid 3m on good ground at Aintree is a very different proposition to 3m around Cheltenham three weeks earlier…

[callhimgamblor]

What is Global Citizen being aimed at I wonder.... Having now looked at the Grand Annual he won it in 2022 and was 3rd last year behind the aforementioned Maskada and Dinoblue so he seems to save his form for (or certainly be targeted at) Cheltenham... I can't see him listed in any chase race for 2023 so far... Any ideas? Assuming he isn't fast/good enough for Arkle or Champ Chase. The Hunters, RSA and NHC are too long, so it is Turners (Again, maybe not good enough?) or another handicap season so a pop at the Grand Annual again or the Plate?

[callhimgamblor]

I'm trying my hardest not to bite

Please bite. I am interested and, if I am way off, I have thick skin. Did it die/retire/go to stud or something?

[HesTheOne]

Please bite. I am interested and, if I am way off, I have thick skin. Did it die/retire/go to stud or something?

I think he’ll be due his pension by the time spring ‘24 comes around.

[Quevega]

Please bite. I am interested and, if I am way off, I have thick skin. Did it die/retire/go to stud or something?

He'll be 12 next year and rated below 140 and is not a novice.

Which makes your post (and list of "possible" targets) appear very ill informed at best and may come across to some as troll like.

Having not twigged and realised by now your obvious mistake - It looks more troll like.
If this is not the case then it would be worrisome for your prospects when antepost betting on the festival.
Maybe a cautious approach is best, or maybe even stop for a while so that more knowledge can be gathered.

[callhimgamblor]

Haha.

Thank you both for the very gentle bites. I have to say, the age did strike me but like an idiot i said it all anyway. I assure you it was no troll. Pure uneducated opinion. I guess him placing last year was as surprising as Sire Du Berlais in the stayers?

Anyway. This reminds me of an old adage about speaking in public.

It is a fine line between staying quiet and looking dumb and opening your mouth and proving it!

I'll get my coat!

[Istabraq]

If this is not the case then it would be worrisome for your prospects when antepost betting on the festival.
Maybe a cautious approach is best, or maybe even stop for a while so that more knowledge can be gathered.

To be fair he is the owner of what appears to be a very solid book judging by his diary…

[callhimgamblor]

Back on track....

I don't have Ballyburn in anything yet and he is already into 6/1 for the ballymore.. Too late?

[Lobos]

Back on track....

I don't have Ballyburn in anything yet and he is already into 6/1 for the ballymore.. Too late?

10/1 with Ladbrokes .................but only on the machine in my shop in Bristol!

[Istabraq]

10/1 with Ladbrokes .................but only on the machine in my shop in Bristol!

That Ladbrokes in Bristol sounds well worth the journey….

[Ice]

That Ladbrokes in Bristol sounds well worth the journey….

Fat jockey road trip and a beer in the Bristol spoons !

[Quevega]

To be fair he is the owner of what appears to be a very solid book judging by his diary…

Most look solid at this stage.
And I disagree, big time.

[Quevega]

Haha.

Thank you both for the very gentle bites. I have to say, the age did strike me but like an idiot i said it all anyway. I assure you it was no troll. Pure uneducated opinion. I guess him placing last year was as surprising as Sire Du Berlais in the stayers?

Anyway. This reminds me of an old adage about speaking in public.

It is a fine line between staying quiet and looking dumb and opening your mouth and proving it!

I'll get my coat!

Wouldn't say dumb.
More (not) thinking out loud.

[Quevega]

That Ladbrokes in Bristol sounds well worth the journey….

Sounds like one of those dodgy mini banks.
The OCG will be collecting every Friday