June ‘24 Yankee

[HoldenTheReins]

That's pretty much the only route for him now I'd say.
If they want to get clever there are a few big French pots available in the Spring, those may well be in reach, I'm not convinced he's capable of winning a Stayers Hurdle...

Has to find 4lbs on ratings with Teahupoo and Cheltenham form is solid. I'm not sure either but it's a longshot I guess.

[Frankely My Dear]

You mean there's no more Langer Dan cash cow?? Go on, just one more year

[Spectre]

Hey Paul, it's a longshot but surely Langer Dan is done with handicaps and I believe they said he's too small to go chasing. So any idea if he will go to the stayers?

They always wanted him to be Joe, but as you know he never fires in the first three quarters of the season and he often finds himself well handicapped

Yes either there and/or Aintree come the end of the season hopefully.

[Istabraq]

but as you know he never fires in the first three quarters of the season and he often finds himself well handicapped

Nearly choked on the club sandwich reading that, absolutely brilliant...

[Eggs]

Happy to do so if needed Eggs.

….many thanks, much appreciated. So if MOM doesn’t make an appearance by Sunday night then Paul can make our selections.

[Lobos]

Re Slade Steel.... immediately after winning the Supreme, Rachel said 'The sky's the limit with him and that she'd hope to see him back here on the Friday one day'.

From that I took it that she viewed him as a future Gold Cup horse.

I can understand punters thinking he may go Arkle but the way he stayed on again tenaciously up the hill in March and the guts he showed in winning in deep ground over 2 1/2 at Navan, don't be surprised to see him aimed over further when he tackles fences.

[Eggs]

Re Slade Steel.... immediately after winning the Supreme, Rachel said 'The sky's the limit with him and that she'd hope to see him back here on the Friday one day'.

From that I took it that she viewed him as a future Gold Cup horse.

I can understand punters thinking he may go Arkle but the way he stayed on again tenaciously up the hill in March and the guts he showed in winning in deep ground over 2 1/2 at Navan, don't be surprised to see him aimed over further when he tackles fences.

….I can see Ballyburn also going Turners route.

[Lobos]

….I can see Ballyburn also going Turners route.

Very possible if that race is left as it is. That's the problem though isn't it. Whatever race Ballyburn turns up in, any horse you've also bet in his race will feel like a waste. They say you shouldn't be afraid of one horse but I'm very afraid of him !

[Eggs]

….sadly, no sign of MoM. I know Spectre has been involved in discussions and is aware of thoughts on previous pages so once he has time, he can post our June ‘Spectre Racing Yankee’ selections.

Thanks again Paul.

[Spectre]

Okay with MOM missing at the moment the selections for the June Yankee are as follows:

Kopek Des Bordes (Supreme) 25/1
Readin Tommy Wrong (Brown Advisory) 25/1
Impaire Et Passe (Turners) 10/1
Il Etait Temps (Ryanair) 14/1

Best odd 107,250/1 Paddy Power or Betfair Sportsbook.

I also considered both Slade Steel and Firefox for the Arkle, but the 2 mile novice hurdlers were a really weak bunch, and I think unless Ballyburn goes there (which I think he might), then the race is ripe for a boilover.

So in terms of selecting this months fantastic four, firstly there's nothing wrong with a Willie Mullins yankee. Particularly when the horses are all big prices.

Then it's about the case to be made for them:

Kopek Des Bordes - Is clearly highly rated at home, and he was the horse that was most talked about on this thread. The balance of thinking was that he's more likely to head to the Supreme, so he's selected for that race.

Readin Tommy Wrong - Dancing City appears to be the stable number 1 stayer going into the new season, but RTW was rated higher coming into the Festival. He didn't run his race, and looked every bit a future chaser last season. Forgive the Festival and look at him as a chaser in the Number 1 yard anywhere, and I think he's worth the risk as a bit of a haymaker at 25/1.

Impaire Et Passe - There have been doubts mooted about the Turners not existing or having it's conditions changed, but the talk is it would be for 2026 and not 2025. And either way, worst case should be money back. RTW and IEP will almost certainly be split, and RTW is more of a future stayer, so I'm happy IEP comes here. With last seasons novice hurdlers hardly being a vintage lot, you'd think he will go off with a leading chance, and his only available because of Ballyburn floating around the novice chase markets.

Il Etait Temps - The case made for him is a strong one. It's seems unlikely either of Gaelic Warrior, El Fabiolo, or Jonbon come here now, and his jumping is likely to be aided by going just that little bit slower. Therer's nothing not to like, and you'd think any threat comes from last years novices who were an ordinary bunch.

[Eggs]

…brilliant effort Spectre. I think I’ll split my stake as per Saxon Warrior suggestion and do another with Kopek in Bally.

Many thanks.

[robith]

AON - does anyone have MOM'S contact details?

Man could just be busy, but given things he's shared in the past I'm a tad worried about him

[Eggs]

AON - does anyone have MOM'S contact details?

Man could just be busy, but given things he's shared in the past I'm a tad worried about him

…yep, it’s a good point and a nice thought. I imagine one of the mods has an E-Mail and could drop him a message to check he’s ok.

[Spectre]

MOM is fine. He's started a new job in the last week or so, and it's diverted his attention Rob.

[Istabraq]

MOM is fine. He's started a new job in the last week or so, and it's diverted his attention Rob.

Great to hear
Check back in at some point Middle_Of_March, be good to hear from you....