2025 Novice Chasers

[ComplyOrDie]

Yep, as per usual we'll see who are the better of the bunch when they start meeting in graded races at xmas and dublin etc.
Normally when shit hits the fans for most peoples antepost tickets.

Haha absolutely!

[Carnage at Taunton]

Dancing City job done, jumped well enough, compared with some of them others, but form lines put him near Sa Majeste.

Obviously race fitness for Shannon Royale would have counted for a bit, but even so, that performance wouldn't have me making Dancing City any shorter than The Jukebox Man, Impaire Et Passe or Better Days Ahead.

Would have been very interesting if Olympic had not done that!!
Not sure DC should be cut much after watching that.
He did prove he can jump though, but he’s no better at this stage than others I’ve seen imo.

[Leman14]

It's no different to many first runs of the season.

If you've back him already, then you'd be happy enough with the jumping and the likelihood that he'll come on for the run.
If you've not backed him - you're unlikely to be rushing to take the 7/1 (or 10's if you're lucky)

[Runragged]

Jumped really well so could argue that he should of won more easily. However, he does look a big old unit so should come on nicely for that. Worth considering he needed his first run last year and improved significantly as the season went on.

[Istabraq]

Would have been very interesting if Olympic had not done that!!
Not sure DC should be cut much after watching that.
He did prove he can jump though, but he’s no better at this stage than others I’ve seen imo.

I backed Dancing City today to cover my ante post singles and thought he won well, jumped great, but the one to take from the race was Olympic Man for me after that shuddering mistake, not only did the partnership stay intact he was staying on at the end and only beat about 4l.
He's be a very interesting NH Chase horse I think, can't see any markets but if bookies are sleeping on the winner and put a price about OM up I'd be looking to get him onside....

[Istabraq]

Yep, as per usual we'll see who are the better of the bunch when they start meeting in graded races at xmas and dublin etc.
Normally when shit hits the fans for most peoples antepost tickets.

You speak for yourself, I've made plenty of fires with Supreme vouchers for fireworks night....

[Carnage at Taunton]

I backed Dancing City today to cover my ante post singles and thought he won well, jumped great, but the one to take from the race was Olympic Man for me after that shuddering mistake, not only did the partnership stay intact he was staying on at the end and only beat about 4l.
He's be a very interesting NH Chase horse I think, can't see any markets but if bookies are sleeping on the winner and put a price about OM up I'd be looking to get him onside....

Yeah, I went straight to oddschecker and took 33 for OM for BANC.
Yes, could go for NHC, and will keep an eye on developments.
He was travelling really well and I thought he was the best jumper until that happened.
Just think after watching that the price difference with the winner is far too much.

[Eggs]

….Dancing City 8-1 (BANC) Hills Road to Cheltenham offers.

[Eggs]

….Dancing City;


“That was nice, he jumped brilliant in the main and then took in the scenery down the straight!” said Townend.

“I gave him a slap going to the last to make him concentrate and he jumped it well. Then we heard another one coming he pulled out plenty again.

“It’s as good a start as you could hope for. He’s very good, he has been good since he started and we were hoping for that.

“I was happy enough to take a lead, but I didn’t break stride and let him roll along.

“I think he’ll come on for the run, all of ours are, especially over that trip (three miles), he took his blow, had a look and went on again so very happy.”

[Craigy14]

Majborough entered in the Fairyhouse beginners over 2m this weekend.

Was hoping It’s For Me would also get an entry there but he hasn’t…….

Asian Master, Tullyhill and Fun Fun Fun also entered.

[jrjr]

For me, that was a very nice opening gambit for Dancing City and he sets the standard this year in that division. He’ll be solid and dependable - feel as if you can get past him in March you’ll probably win the BANC.

[darlojim]

It's no different to many first runs of the season.

If you've back him already, then you'd be happy enough with the jumping and the likelihood that he'll come on for the run.
If you've not backed him - you're unlikely to be rushing to take the 7/1 (or 10's if you're lucky)

Yeah pretty much bang on the money I'd say

[Exar Essay]

Majborough entered in the Fairyhouse beginners over 2m this weekend.

Was hoping It’s For Me would also get an entry there but he hasn’t…….

Asian Master, Tullyhill and Fun Fun Fun also entered.

That race seems to be an interesting Arkle trial for Willie - Arkle SPs in brackets. Hunters Yarn (15/2) fell when bossing it last year, El Fabiolo (11/10) won the year before that, and Blue Lord (4/1) the year before that.

Or is it the trial for Double Green's best at Willies? In which case Mistergif might be worth a pound or two at 100/1. I'll be paying close attention to whoever is declared anyway.

[Craigy14]

That race seems to be an interesting Arkle trial for Willie - Arkle SPs in brackets. Hunters Yarn (15/2) fell when bossing it last year, El Fabiolo (11/10) won the year before that, and Blue Lord (4/1) the year before that.

Or is it the trial for Double Green's best at Willies? In which case Mistergif might be worth a pound or two at 100/1. I'll be paying close attention to whoever is declared anyway.

Aye, I think I was putting 2 and 2 together because double green had previous with the race and then in turn the Arkle with all 3 running in it (albeit not always first choice).

As R4H said it’s been hard with the ground issues so nothing hasty yet, but it might be worth looking at Majborough should he be declared as I’m sure Navan and Fairyhouse are his fav places to start his Arkle horses.

[Guinness Village]

Pleasing enough from dancing city. But will Gordon feel that he’s got one or two better ?