Ballyburn cheltenham target

[Lobos]

True, very true

not much I can say, other than, I don’t see the appeal of backing Ballyburn at the current price for either novice chases

dont like the head carriage, and he behind horses that ran like that… ie Altior

Agree the prices now are not appealing at all. I've been lucky to get him on board with Roll Ups at very little cost but wouldn't back him at the current prices.

[charlie]

Must admit I came into this guns blazing not Arkle but the cases made have me not changing my mind, but seeing it as far more 50/50

[YoungHustler]

Ballyburn for the Arkle imo. Agree that he's got the stamina for 3m but he also has speed at 2m and more importantly, that speed is enough to easily beat any opposition he has faced so far. This means there's no need for more exertion by going up to 3m at this stage of his career. Recent examples is Galopin Des Champs and Fact To File(if Willie had his way).

The problem for me is Impaire Et Passe who I really rate. I had Ballyburn and IEP split between the Arkle and Turners but now think both go Arkle unless IEP easily beats Ballyburn before the festival in which case Ballyburn may step up to the BANC.

Knowing my luck at the moment, Irish Point goes chasing and beats both Ballyburn and IEP!