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Doubt he'll be getting 7lbs+ from the UK handicapper for a maiden win at the 4th attempt.
I think it less than likely too, but as I say, wouldn’t be surprised if he did. Gordon’s talking horses tend to get spanked. I thought he’d be around 136, 137 in IRE.
Edit: For a bit of context, My Mate Mozzie finished second in the Royal Bond to an average horse, then finished a 50 length 4th at the DRF and still got 146 for the County.
Last edited by Exar Essay; 20 January 2024, 08:55 PM.
In the same way you can use the excuse that Ballyburn wasn't as race fit, surely we can allow that Firefox didn't run to form last time as an equally valid reason to say he could be better next time?
Even with Ballyburn in, there is no standout Supreme horse, and Ballyburn may well win at DRF and go Ballymore still, leaving Firefox's form comparable with anything else in it... I'd be surprised if Jack Kennedy didn't ride him
Why would you think Firefox didn't run to form? 135 followed by 135 followed by 135 suggests he's performed consistently at that level doesn't it? Been given plenty of opportunities to run to a higher level too.
The DRF point is a good one but the supreme being weak makes a DRF win for Ballyburn a catch 22 because it might look like low hanging fruit with Ballyburn, especially considering Willie has more firepower at the head of the Ballymore market than he has in the Supreme.
Would you trust king of kingsfield to actually find enough to win a competitive race?
He'd need to be dropped on the line
I absolutely would now. He looks a different horse with the new racing tactics. I actually think he’s have a good shout in the Supreme but the Country Hurdle looks tailor made.
I know the race isn’t very deep at Thurles tomorrow but I can’t wait to see how High Class Hero has come back from his little break. I love his profile for the Albert Bartlett & have him onside along with Stellar Story.
Why would you think Firefox didn't run to form? 135 followed by 135 followed by 135 suggests he's performed consistently at that level doesn't it? Been given plenty of opportunities to run to a higher level too.
The DRF point is a good one but the supreme being weak makes a DRF win for Ballyburn a catch 22 because it might look like low hanging fruit with Ballyburn, especially considering Willie has more firepower at the head of the Ballymore market than he has in the Supreme.
Because how many Gordon Elliott horses don't improve? (Probably some) but when he's lame after the race I think it's no unreasonable to think, they they, he's better than 135.
Because how many Gordon Elliott horses don't improve? (Probably some) but when he's lame after the race I think it's no unreasonable to think, they they, he's better than 135.
Jeriko wins the Supreme. When you get the right vibes from the Hendo yard, just back the winner. Willie's aren't good enough over 2m this year. Ballyburn wins the Ballymore. One of Willie's or Paul's wins the Albert Bartlett.
Jeriko wins the Supreme. When you get the right vibes from the Hendo yard, just back the winner. Willie's aren't good enough over 2m this year. Ballyburn wins the Ballymore. One of Willie's or Paul's wins the Albert Bartlett.
I'm not sure Predators Gold will go to the Bartlett. I can see him winning the 2m6 race at the DRF but maybe stepping down at the festival to the Ballymore. Gonna be some chaser though.
If he went to the Bartlett he'd be my joint favourite for it at the moment.
I know the race isn’t very deep at Thurles tomorrow but I can’t wait to see how High Class Hero has come back from his little break. I love his profile for the Albert Bartlett & have him onside along with Stellar Story.
Aye. I think he's really interesting now and not a bad price. His summer form actually looks quite respectable with those close behind proving average rather than terrible since. And the summer wins were on a right mix of grounds, so no concerns there. Hopefully he comes back in the same form and a nice mix of class and experience for the AB.
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