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2024 Ryanair Chase
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Originally posted by Quevega View Post
What makes you think that ?
The end of Jan Thurles prep seems to have worked well also. Which I assume now won't be on the cards...
I struggle to say anyway it could be a positive to be honest?
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Originally posted by Benjy23 View Post
That he could have a tough race. Or that he could win really well and convince them to have a crack at the Gold Cup.
I'd imagine win or lose it'll be his last run before March also, which gives him plenty of time either way.
If he wins, I agree they'll be tempted. But still odds on Ryanair.
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Originally posted by Quevega View Post
The tough race wouldn't concern me, it's hard to gauge those type of things and he's backed up big performances before.
I'd imagine win or lose it'll be his last run before March also, which gives him plenty of time either way.
If he wins, I agree they'll be tempted. But still odds on Ryanair.
If he runs in the King George I'd have it as a (very) minor negative to antepost bets in the Ryanair, before the King George is even run.
Although I do agree with the above it'd be great to see for the King George itself... So don't want to sound too negative on the idea
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Originally posted by FinalFurlong91 View PostIl believe allaho is running when he's at the start line
Would love to see it though
With bravemansgame and shiskin having terrible preps the race is there to be won
Hopefully he does line up and it'll be the best King George since Cue Card beat Vautour and Don Cossack.
A proper race in prospect. fingers crossed.
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Originally posted by Quevega View Post
The tough race wouldn't concern me, it's hard to gauge those type of things and he's backed up big performances before.
I'd imagine win or lose it'll be his last run before March also, which gives him plenty of time either way.
If he wins, I agree they'll be tempted. But still odds on Ryanair.
I'm on for the ryanair but I'd also love to see him in a gold cup as a big fan of the horse. Though as you say even if he won hed be much more likely to go for a third ryanair.
If this was last year I'd say he was a certainty to win, but after the year off who knows what allaho will turn up.
I don't doubt he will jump and travel but will he keep going hard to the line like he used to.
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Originally posted by Benjy23 View Post
Yea, it wouldn't have me reaching for the bin with any antepost Ryanair slips. But as a backer I'd prefer the easier Thurles prep, as has worked the last couple of years, and the definite Ryanair target that comes with that.
If he runs in the King George I'd have it as a (very) minor negative to antepost bets in the Ryanair, before the King George is even run.
Although I do agree with the above it'd be great to see for the King George itself... So don't want to sound too negative on the idea
Not bad price that as if he's declared for the King George I'd expect him to be Favourite.
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Originally posted by Quevega View Post
He is 66-1 with hills for the KG & GC wtaf in case you wanted a small saver.
Not bad price that as if he's declared for the King George I'd expect him to be Favourite.
Assume both races are antepost in the wtaf.
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Originally posted by Quevega View Post
He is 66-1 with hills for the KG & GC wtaf in case you wanted a small saver.
Not bad price that as if he's declared for the King George I'd expect him to be Favourite.Last edited by Eggs; 13 December 2023, 07:27 PM.
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Dynaste
Cue Card
Vautour
Envoi Allen
All ran (and we’re beat) in the King George and then went onto win the Ryanair 3 months later.
Bar Allaho winning emphatically (which would open up the question of GC) I’d say it has little downside for his Ryanair chances. And the KG has become a decent race for Ryanair horses, of course partly because of the lack of middle distance open chases.
Fingers crossed he actually lines up in the race.
I’d absolutely love to see him win it and then go for the big one. Though I can’t help but feel it’s a year too late when it comes to him winning a Gold Cup
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