November ‘23 Yankee

[Middle_Of_March]

For those asking, no theme this month.

plenty of racing to use as form so I don’t necessarily believe a theme is required here. drinmore next week, Cheltenham this weekend, down royals last weekend, betfair chase next week, etc.

[Carnage at Taunton]

Very wise decision imo.
Been some really good performances this month so far, and as you say, more interesting races to come.
Reckon I could probably do a few yankees from what I’ve seen.

[Atlantic Viking]

My Losing Yankee......



Dinoblue Mares Chase
Gerri Colombe Gold Cup
Teahupoo Stayers
Stay Away Fay BANC

Did a yankee the other day of horses I don't like for win purposes

Facile Vega (Arkle)
Theleme
Gerri Colombe
Giovinco

[Kevloaf]

Did a yankee the other day of horses I don't like for win purposes

Facile Vega (Arkle)
Theleme
Gerri Colombe
Giovinco

It's funny that some of my best returns have come from bets like this

[Captain Chris]

For those asking, no theme this month.

plenty of racing to use as form so I don’t necessarily believe a theme is required here. drinmore next week, Cheltenham this weekend, down royals last weekend, betfair chase next week, etc.

Agree that using form over words is the way to go this month. Stage Star was exceptional yesterday and would join Iroko on my list of most impressive horses I've seen this month. Toying with adding Facile Vega to that as the Mullins horses seem to be coming on for the run and he's ~3s vs 1 credible rival

[Exar Essay]

Agree that using form over words is the way to go this month. Stage Star was exceptional yesterday and would join Iroko on my list of most impressive horses I've seen this month. Toying with adding Facile Vega to that as the Mullins horses seem to be coming on for the run and he's ~3s vs 1 credible rival

What race for Iroko though? The trainers suggest either, he’s looked like he could be equally effective at either, and then we’ve JP’s cohort to consider.

[Captain Chris]

What race for Iroko though? The trainers suggest either, he’s looked like he could be equally effective at either, and then we’ve JP’s cohort to consider.

That's a very good question. Personally, I think BANC but it's conceivable that he goes for the Turners. Strikes me as the type to run over 2 and a half throughout the winter before stepping up for the festival. Certainly wasn't stopping at the line in the Martin Pipe and Buddy One is franking that form nicely

[Captain Chris]

As it turns out, none of the above

[callhimgamblor]

Yeah sucks about iroko.

Do you think they have been way too harsh on Captain Teague odds wise? Seems like a reasonable EW Yankee pick at these new odds....

[Eggs]

….i doubt we’ll be looking at e/w but i like Home by the Lee @ 33-1 Stayers. Not saying he’ll win but I think he could be involved in the finish with the Stayers a definite target.

[BagOfHammers]

I know the Albert Bartlett is an antepost graveyard but Stellar Story at 20/1 seems reasonable. Can’t see that he’d be aimed anywhere else and can only see the price shortening

[Captain Chris]

Horses that have impressed me most this month...
Week 1
You Wear It Well
Gentlemansgame
Let'sbeclearaboutit

Week 2
Stay Away Fay
West Balboa

Week 3
Stage Star
Buddy one

Week 4 so far
Gaelic Warrior
Grey Dawning

See what today brings as Punchestown is sure to throw up horses for discussion.

Of those mentioned above, I'd pick out

You Wear It Well 10/1 - grade 1/2 winning novices have a really solid record in the Mare's Hurdle. Love Envoi being the latest and this one has a clear target and a simple way of racing. Negatives being that I can't see her price changing too much

Gentlemansgame 20/1 - it doesn't feel like there are many legitimate contenders for the Gold Cup this year. Galopin, Gerri, Fastorslow and maybe The Real Whacker and Bravemansgame although the latter doesn't look like a proper stayer to me and is having a strange campaign. GMG is unexposed but seems to have avoided Cheltenham to date

Stay Away Fay 9/1 - clear target and a grade 1 festival winner. Debut form franked by Grey Dawning yesterday.

Stage Star 4/1 - nailed on target and the course and distance are perfect. Allaho missed all of last season so there must be doubts over him getting there. Negatives being the price again. He'll probably be similar on the day

Buddy One Stayer's 25/1 - really like an improver for this and he's doing that at a rate of knots. Has a grade 1 entry at Christmas where his price will tumble if he wins. It's a weak division crying out for something to take it by the scruff of the neck. Great Cheltenham record too but obviously needs to improve

Gaelic Warrior Turners 4/1 - that was awesome yesterday. Mullins has used the race for Turners horses before and, with such pace, I can see him ending up here like Galopin. Weaker race on paper to the BANC too. Negatives being he could Might Bite it

Will see what today brings but my current choice would be

You Wear It Well Mare's
Stage Star Ryanair
Buddy One Stayer's
Gaelic Warrior Turners

[Eggs]

….Klassical Dream 20-1 BANC looks decent.

[Lobos]

I know the Albert Bartlett is an antepost graveyard but Stellar Story at 20/1 seems reasonable. Can’t see that he’d be aimed anywhere else and can only see the price shortening

None of us know the Albert winner yet.

[Captain Chris]

….Klassical Dream 20-1 BANC looks decent.

I need to go back and watch his debut as it sounds impressive. A 10 year old who has been well beaten in the last two Stayer's hurdles would be a significant worry. I don't fancy him, but flooring porter would seem to be the better option at a similar price