2024 Novice Chasers

[Garrison Savannah]

Aye, I was serious. Think the Gold Cup possibly suits him better than the BANC! Obviously got to prove himself in novice class first but looks the ideal type for the test of the GC.

More so than the King George imo. Which was what my initial response was to

I agree. KG wouldn’t really interest me but GC on the new course and an extra 2 1/2 furlongs will be right up his street.

[Atlantic Viking]

Peter Scudamore says Kempton on Boxing Day next up for Giovinco.

[Lobos]

Peter Scudamore says Kempton on Boxing Day next up for Giovinco.

Kauto Star??

[Kevloaf]

Peter Scudamore says Kempton on Boxing Day next up for Giovinco.

The way he travelled all over Stay Away Fay () .... you can envisage him running well and being last off the bridle at Kempton

Obviously no idea what else is running but off the top of my head he';s got to be fav hasn't he for the Kauto Star?

[FinalFurlong91]

Peter Scudamore says Kempton on Boxing Day next up for Giovinco.

Quick back up after a hard race on soft ground

Not sure about that as good race planning myself

Could de-rail his season

[Zachx02]

The way he travelled all over Stay Away Fay () .... you can envisage him running well and being last off the bridle at Kempton

Obviously no idea what else is running but off the top of my head he';s got to be fav hasn't he for the Kauto Star?

I like the horse but he won't be fav imo, il est francais will be

[Kevloaf]

I like the horse but he won't be fav imo, il est francais will be

Ah yes, when thinking of the UK novices that'd be shorter I did forget this one

Although not sure he'd be put in as fav.... might get backed in to fav by everyone on here and I imagine racing twatter

[JackieMoon33]

Peter Scudamore says Kempton on Boxing Day next up for Giovinco.

Surprised they're not staying up north for Wetherby (Towton) to give him extra time. Possibly wanting to ensure the bets ground possible.

[Odin]

Surprised they're not staying up north for Wetherby (Towton) to give him extra time. Possibly wanting to ensure the bets ground possible.

Towton has been reduced to a 2m4f race, which may explain it

[Craigy14]

The way he travelled all over Stay Away Fay () .... you can envisage him running well and being last off the bridle at Kempton

Obviously no idea what else is running but off the top of my head he';s got to be fav hasn't he for the Kauto Star?

Knappers Hill is an intended runner I believe.

Il Est Francais as someone has said.

I’d have him as fav is the ground isn’t as soft but the quick turnaround is a slight worry. Hopefully gets a decent rest after that!

[JackieMoon33]

Towton has been reduced to a 2m4f race, which may explain it

It has but Giovinco would be more than capable over that trip as a prep run before the BANC in March. Also likely to be an easier race in terms of opposition too.

[JackieMoon33]

Knappers Hill is an intended runner I believe.

Il Est Francais as someone has said.

I’d have him as fav is the ground isn’t as soft but the quick turnaround is a slight worry. Hopefully gets a decent rest after that!

I'd say he'd go straight to Cheltenham after that.

[Runragged]

I'd say he'd go straight to Cheltenham after that.

A beating there should be enough to get his handicap mark down a little for the Ultima...

[Odin]

It has but Giovinco would be more than capable over that trip as a prep run before the BANC in March. Also likely to be an easier race in terms of opposition too.

Agree on both parts to be fair - wonder if they are thinking that sending him over 2m4f would lead to him being too free over 3m next time given he was keen throughout at Sandown.

[Lobos]

The French horse will win half the track like back in the old days when they used to send them over to demolish our lot.