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  1. The Giant Bolster

    Diamond Geezer Competition 2026

    SNH: Old Park Star (11/4 Lads) 10 points A: Kopek des Bordes (6/4 Sky) 5 points FW: Glen to Glen (10/1 Lads) U: Quebecois (10/1 Lads) 4.5 points CH: Lossiemouth (2/1 Lads) 10 points Pl: Zurich (11/1 b365) NHC: Newton Tornado (5/1 b365) DAY ONE POINTS; 29.5 points TNH: Skylight Hustle (5-1 Sky)...
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    Weather Watch 2026

    The course drains really well and the forecast is quite warm for a bit with a strong breeze which will really help dry it out. The few days before the Festival will be key rather than what has happened over the winter I reckon.
  3. The Giant Bolster

    2026 Gold Cup

    I think it's a really hard performance to rate confidently. LHP travelled and jumped worse than at Cheltenham on Trials Day so I'd be reluctant to use him as a yardstick myself.
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    2026 Champion Chase

    I wonder if Skelton on L'Eau Du Sud will do what they did with Jonbon in the Shloer and pressure Majborough's jumping. Majborough got far too easy a ride at Leopardstown and I think this tactic is the best way to beat him. Could suit Marine Nationale if he sits closer to the pace and...
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    2026 Champion Chase

    I wonder how much it is or will be Mullins decision on whether to keep Majborough at 2m and how much it will be that of JPs team.
  6. The Giant Bolster

    2026 Novice Chasers

    If I was Elliott I would consider running Romeo Coolio against Kopek des Bordes at Christmas. A win and you can go to the Irish Arkle and stick over 2m. A loss and you could go to the Scilly Isles and then potentially up in trip further at the BANC. Personally I would keep him at 2m. Kopek des...
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    2026 Champion Hurdle

    This is the bet I've made given the prices. A year ago Ballyburn would've been a lot shorter for this before we knew he would go over fences. Since then we've learnt that he can't jump fences and is probably best when allowed to bowl along. I think 2m could end up making more sense than 3m. Not...
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    September ‘25 Yankee

    Not one for the Yankee but the way I have covered this at the moment is through a related form double of William Munny (CH) / Kopek des Bordes (A) at 181-1. If you like William Munny for the Champion Hurdle then you have to think the Supreme form is very strong. Obviously Kopek des Bordes also...
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    Crowdfunder - Fat Jockey Forum upgrade

    The way I'm doing it is to select "What's New" from the drop down menu and then "New Posts". This shows threads updated since my last log in and if I click on the main thread there it usually jumps to the last post I've not read.
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