December ‘24 Yankee

[darlojim]

…..looking at Sax’s Race Planner, it’s the following 2M Maiden Hurdle that makes his thread. Mullins won it in with Sir Gerhard in 2021 before winning the Ballymore, City Island did the same for Brassil in 2018. Mullins has just 2 entries, one looking fairly obvious;

Redemption Day 20-1 (Turners Nov Hrd).

From Mullins Stable tour;

‘His form is holding up very well. We didn't go hurdling with him last season, even though he was the age he was, as we felt we would be better off waiting for this season. He has progressed nicely through his bumpers and his form is working out great. He's got a nice turn of foot and hopefully he can continue over hurdles in the smart sort of form he left bumpers in. We've high hopes for him.’

Given the reference, I’d go for him over Kopek for Turners.

would be no reason for Kopek to not go in the 4yo race though no?

[Eggs]

would be no reason for Kopek to not go in the 4yo race though no?

…I’m just using the Race Planner to filter suggestions. As far as I can see the race Kopek is in doesn’t make Saxon’s list whereas the one Redemption Day is in does (and links with Turners).

Not saying we shouldn’t include Kopek as he might well buck the trend.

[ComplyOrDie]

…I’m just using the Race Planner to filter suggestions. As far as I can see the race Kopek is in doesn’t make Saxon’s list whereas the one Redemption Day is in does.

Kopek might well buck the trend.

I believe the race Kopek is in has rarely been won by anything exciting with a view to the festival, with the exception of Klassical Dream. Probably why Saxon hasn't honed in on it.

This is what I'm holding on to at least.

But it makes perfect sense for him to run against horses his own age. If he can't beat them then horses a year older or with more experience might be a step too far this year.

Whichever of the Mullins lot run in the race they have to be winning it, IMO.

[DenmanSacre]

…I’m just using the Race Planner to filter suggestions. As far as I can see the race Kopek is in doesn’t make Saxon’s list whereas the one Redemption Day is in does (and links with Turners).

Not saying we shouldn’t include Kopek as he might well buck the trend.

Pretty similar record though. 4yos have had Klassical Dream and State Man run in it and win at Cheltenham. 5yo has had Sir Gerhard and City Island.

[Eggs]

Pretty similar record though. 4yos have had Klassical Dream and State Man run in it and win at Cheltenham. 5yo has had Sir Gerhard and City Island.

….good stuff, thanks for that.

[HoldenTheReins]

The thing that would could concern me with Murcia is she's already qualified for the boodles.

Paul could be on Willy De Houelle and she is given a quite pipe opening ride, not who would ride her mind.

[darlojim]

The thing that would could concern me with Murcia is she's already qualified for the boodles.

Paul could be on Willy De Houelle and she is given a quite pipe opening ride, not who would ride her mind.

I'd say if Paul was at Leopardstown, he's long long odds on to be on willy the good ting.

[Lobos]

The thing that would could concern me with Murcia is she's already qualified for the boodles.

Paul could be on Willy De Houelle and she is given a quite pipe opening ride, not who would ride her mind.

When Murcia smashes Darlos Willie, he too will be qualified for the Boodles.....

[darlojim]

When Murcia smashes Darlos Willie, he too will be qualified for the Boodles.....

WdH already qualified Lobos

[Craigy14]

The thing that would could concern me with Murcia is she's already qualified for the boodles.

Paul could be on Willy De Houelle and she is given a quiet pipe opening ride, not who would ride her mind.

Wouldn’t worry about that imo, Kargese had the same amount of runs and even Gala Marceau had 2 runs before debuting over here in the same Grade 2.

WPM 9 times out of 10 will let them have an opportunity to prove they are up to the grade first before thinking about handicaps.

[Middle_Of_March]

For us shop peasants the earlier this can be the better....

23rd December in the evening better? Midnight/1am ish realistically

[Quevega]

Needs to be after declarations really
otherwise a muggy bet gets muggier.

Shop dwellers can set their alarms for Boxing Day morning.

[Carnage at Taunton]

Mundi - Supreme
Kopek - Turners
Impaire - BANC
Murcia - Triumph

Best price 63062/1 Corals..

Like the chat!!
Im having a go on this

[Quevega]

Decs are 23rd for boxing day anyhow, so should be ok.

[Lobos]

Like the chat!!
Im having a go on this

I quite like it too. £1 win Yankee on my bookies run tomorrow.