2024 Novice Chasers

[Lobos]

I was impressed with AM & FTF seemed a well run race for a beginners on heavy ground and the sectionals I done compare very favourably to the beginners on Saturdays card. AM proved to be the fitter horse on the day.

Third home is no mug either (Hurdle 2nd behind Nick Rockett and unlucky in running when 2nd at Punches) . Agree first two are well worth keeping an eye on.

[JamieSensible]

Fact to File and Corbetts Cross must have been on the full fat grass over the summer at JPs as they both looked like they'd do damage to an ice burg on their maiden voyage to America.

Fact to File hasn't had the benefit of a hurdles campaign and Willie has made comparisons to Florida Pearl in stable tours, so the 25's for the Brown Advisory still looks of interest at this stage. I think we will see significant improvement in the horse between now and March.

American Mike on the other hand definitely showed improvement for a fence, but he might be one those who just go well after a long lay off. He looked much fitter than Fact to File I wonder how much improvement there is left in him.

[archie]

I thought that the 2 Navan races were basically worth pass marks but I'd want to see improvement next time before getting involved. Not much fluency over the fences in the shorter race but never an easy task jumping out of that ground, especially first time out with a muddling pace.

Over the weekend, the one that impressed me most as a potential winner in March was Broadway Boy if NTD aims him at the NHC. A decent time compared to a competitive earlier handicap (that was half a furlong longer in trip) and the extra distance shouldn't be a problem. Bellamy said as much straight after the race and you'd think that the main problem might be persuading connections that it's the race to go for. By extension, that makes Flooring Porter more interesting in the BANC.

[Lobos]

Nurse Susan disappointing there. Looked very laboured. Yes she's been off for a long time but expected better than that. Give her another chance over further though.

[Lobos]

Agree Archie. Surprised FP's price has held after that demolition job.

[Quevega]

Agree Archie. Surprised FP's price has held after that demolition job.

it didn't hold

[FredFlintstone]

Fact to File and Corbetts Cross must have been on the full fat grass over the summer at JPs as they both looked like they'd do damage to an ice burg on their maiden voyage to America.

Fact to File hasn't had the benefit of a hurdles campaign and Willie has made comparisons to Florida Pearl in stable tours, so the 25's for the Brown Advisory still looks of interest at this stage. I think we will see significant improvement in the horse between now and March.

American Mike on the other hand definitely showed improvement for a fence, but he might be one those who just go well after a long lay off. He looked much fitter than Fact to File I wonder how much improvement there is left in him.

I thought FTF showed plenty of pace and was a little keen at times so wouldn't be sure if they would step him up in trip. Jumping fences certainly made AM a lot quicker.

The sectionals are very similar to the 2M on the Saturday.

[Bonjers]

Rumour going around that Iroko is out for the season - huge shame if so.

[Mighty]

Racing Post confirmed

[Lobos]

it didn't hold

Ahhh right. Makes sense.

[Lobos]

Rumour going around that Iroko is out for the season - huge shame if so.

Yes. Looked very good on debut. Young enough to come back though if injury minor. Hopefully it's Twatter rubbish.

[AaronLad]

Yes. Looked very good on debut. Young enough to come back though if injury minor. Hopefully it's Twatter rubbish.

confirmed on racing post as mentioned above

[NeptuneByANose]

Had just markedly improved my position on Iroko via rollups over the weekend after being so impressed by his debut… that’s the first OFTS news that’s got me groaning. Won’t be the last, I’m sure!

[Lobos]

confirmed on racing post as mentioned above

Thanks.

A cracking TWAR bet gone.

Nevermind......my Sharjah bet looks stronger now

[Lobos]

Had just markedly improved my position on Iroko via rollups over the weekend after being so impressed by his debut… that’s the first OFTS news that’s got me groaning. Won’t be the last, I’m sure!

There will be many more don't you worry.