John durkan 2020

[AnFiieLD.]

Thought this was worthy of its own thread. What a field this year. Likely to be a stronger race than the Ryanair on paper!

Who do we like?

I personally think Allaho will win if he’s fully tuned up, but that would have to be a doubt given his first time out record for Mullins. A fascinating race in prospect

[opatcho]

Indeed it does!

Looks a very strong renewal, and can see 2-3 of these going on to win more raced this season after this


Min - likely winner if ground wasn't as testing
Chris's Dream - hmmmmm
Allaho - This is one hell of a race for a novice to kick start his first run in open campaign. Never really been a fan of this horse so I'm struggling to buy into him. Likley to need the run
Battle - See my crazy ass post in the QM section, says it all. I dont think he stays
Samcro - too classy to run over testing ground
Melon - difficult to back, just need to look at jockey booking - others fancied. I do think the step up in trip is the way forward
Le Richbourg - huge ask, can't have
Tornado Flyer - feels like they're trying to get his mark down. Will back him when going over 3 miles


Have to back Min, he's top class and running over his optimal distance. Think he'll have too much class for Chris's Dream, and I'm not a fan of the novice form

[opatcho]

The bet for me is Chacun QM + Min Ryanair

[Guest]

I hope they price Min vs Chris's Dream as the head to head.

CD is a horror price.


Melon looks to not be running on merit


Samcro could be a joke price ...


Gordon sounded like he was expecting him to reverse the forum with BOD at least, at least that was my reading of his RTV int

[Might_Bite]

Chris’s Dream might win this, above 5/1-11/2 might be a bet

[FinalFurlong91]

I'm hoping battleoverdoyens race fitness will be a big advantage

[Big Bucks]

Chriss Dream tipped up by pricewise. Probably why has shortened. I think it will be between it and Min. Id love Allaho to win but think it will need the run. Topping up on it anyway as think if has a decent run will be slashed, if wins it could half.

[FinalFurlong91]

Samcro a non runner due to heavy ground

[ryanh97]

Very thick fog causing concern at Punchestown apparently cannot see the last fence from the post.

What a shame it would be if this was called off

[darlojim]

Unfit for racing as of now, another update at midday.

[KingSprinterSacre]

Racing goes ahead at Punchestown

[opatcho]

Going with Tornado Flyer at bigger price

think he wants a proper staying race, backed to win and without markets

[opatcho]

Best race of the year so far, and can’t see shit lol typical!!

[opatcho]

Oh my goddddd

this is killing me

[ryanh97]

Horrendous. Best race we'll have all year and we can't fucking see anything