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I think the owners put the block on Native River FM.
TDN doesn't surprise me, he hated the race last year never traveled a yard.
Gilgamboa does surprise me, ran well last year and expect a big run this year....
I thought they should never had run him.
My guess is he's a horse who loves his racing and needs to be out of the course every 4/5 weeks, O'Brien probably knew he was out of his depth and would be outclassed but was hoping to nick some prize money without threatening his mark, in fact by running so poorly there's a chance he gets a pound or two back.
Plenty of National winners have a 'P' in their recent form so I'm not disheartened....
Last season's race was run in particular wet conditions, probably heavy ground (can't remember). The year before Many Clouds won carrying top weight, or close to it. On decent racing ground the weight is less of an issue. If you're in and around the 11st mark I'd be happy enough.
Yeah the rain came last year.
Since the fences were modified I think stamina has become an even bigger consideration and though Many Clouds won I think the weight angle is significant, I just think Many Clouds was something of a freak in terms of quality/calibre in the race.
Got to be happy FM.
I thought he'd go up 7lb after Sundays win but he was only moved up to 156, if topweight runs and that's what he's set to carry then yeah I'm happy.
Got to be happy FM.
I thought he'd go up 7lb after Sundays win but he was only moved up to 156, if topweight runs and that's what he's set to carry then yeah I'm happy.
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