2024 Novice Chasers

[Magpie]

FTF for me will go Turners, def feels a bit like GDC again, mind him for GC route. Have to see what comes out about GW of course.

[AnFiieLD.]

Out so can't watch the coverage - any comms from WPM post race?

[Craigy14]

Remember it’s not up to WPM where he goes so Grangeclare West is irrelevant.

Edit - He’ll obviously have his input etc as to where he thinks he should go but JP and team will decide the destination.

[Dandrew99]

Looked to me that Gaelic Warrior got a bit lit up and went off too quick, tired mistakes and a fall at the end. F2F full of stamina and looked to have a fair bit left, should be favourite for whichever race he goes but personally would say he would be better over an extra 2.5f rather than dropping back 2.5f. Was a bit slower over his fences early on than GW too.

Agreed with the above on GW though, would be somewhat surprised if he went to Cheltenham at all after that. The old course is a lot tighter than the new course so you would think with his right hand jumping, Turners would still be his destination rather than the tighter old course in the Arkle.

[Silverbirch]

Maybe they should stop pissing around with Gaelic Warrior and stick to the original plan of 3m chasing at a slower pace with him coming through, as per punchestown.

Just heard Willie on GCW - the vibe he was giving was not good

[BuckingThe Trend]

Gaelic Warrior is fast becoming the worst Cliff Horse of my life for me.

[Magpie]

Had backed GW at 6s, Turners, have been able to cash out for full stake. Will think about re backing depending on news, but think I’m done with him.

[FinalFurlong91]

Do they now regret going chasing with GW? Hard to see him winning over fences at Chelt

Why would they? His jumping is excellent

[Quevega]

He looked to me like he was hanging ever so slightly and Paul had to be on the steer/reigns for the first half of the race. Whereas Mark looked more relaxed.
His jumping was sometimes straight and sometimes a little right until it went tits up towards the end.

Fact to File got lit up half way through when he jumped upsides and then got back on the bridle which is a real good sign of a classy horse that's tractable. And he probably has much more in him.

Not sure why Gaelic appeared to blow up, it could have been the fence he hit as that seems most obvious, or just something wrong fullstop. I don't think it was the hanging and jumping right that would have caused such a tired looking finish. Although Paul might confirm he was gripping his reign the whole way round.
It'll all come out int wash.

[Zachx02]

Matt Chapman saying that ricci told him he thought GW was beat in the parade ring

[Carnage at Taunton]

Matt Chapman saying that ricci told him he thought GW was beat in the parade ring

His trainer weren’t bothered when asked

[Carnage at Taunton]

Out so can't watch the coverage - any comms from WPM post race?

Said the winner will go one of the two races at Cheltenham
Don’t know which

[Rooster Booster]

Matt Chapman saying that ricci told him he thought GW was beat in the parade ring

How can you bear to have the sound on

[Hurricane fly]

What does "cast in his box" actually mean

[darlojim]

What does "cast in his box" actually mean

stuck laid down in the edge of his box and can't get himself back up

can be pretty dangerous as far as im aware

someone more knowledgeable than me might be able to explain further