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    He migh't have the choice Gearoid. Munir was hinting after the Navan run that it could be Ruby's ride no matter what
    Didn't realise that was public knowledge. I've had it suggested to me Ruby will ride Footpad in the Arkle.

    Side question. If that is the case, how much shorter would the market make Footpad with Ruby rather than Jacob?

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    Quote Originally Posted by archie View Post
    Of course, there's always the possibility that something else from Willie's will impress in the next few weeks. The Christmas festivals will be instructive.
    Can't think of anything off the top of my head and Elliot has nothing. I could see Footpad being very short after Xmas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post
    Can't think of anything off the top of my head and Elliot has nothing. I could see Footpad being very short after Xmas.
    I think that the Leopardstown G1 entries are out this week. May be some clues there.
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    Bamako Moriviere has been impressive his two wins this season. Yes, the last one was on soft over 2m4 but his earlier win over Tombstone was over 2 on g/y. Bit of a turn off that he was running in the summer but his form has taken an upturn since the jumps season proper started.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post
    Didn't realise that was public knowledge. I've had it suggested to me Ruby will ride Footpad in the Arkle.

    Side question. If that is the case, how much shorter would the market make Footpad with Ruby rather than Jacob?
    Rubys one would go off fav so 2 points at least
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Quote Originally Posted by Euronymous View Post
    Bamako Moriviere has been impressive his two wins this season. Yes, the last one was on soft over 2m4 but his earlier win over Tombstone was over 2 on g/y. Bit of a turn off that he was running in the summer but his form has taken an upturn since the jumps season proper started.
    powers horse maybe. Last seasons Ricci novice hurdlers were a poor crop. Don't see an immense chaser emerging from them
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Be interesting to see how Saturnas goes tomorrow. Probably more a JLT type but may affect the Footpad route.
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    Sceau Royal doesn't win in the spring so I'll be looking elsewhere in March.

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    Quote Originally Posted by archie View Post
    Be interesting to see how Saturnas goes tomorrow. Probably more a JLT type but may affect the Footpad route.
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    I liked Invitation Only in Navan today. Jumped really nicely on his first (to all intents and purposes) time over fences, with the time quicker than the handicap chase over the same distance.

    Wasn't really following the jumps last season but he seemingly didn't build on his maiden win. Anyone have a view on the horse?

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    Slow to develop. Maybe a national horse of the future
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    These greys might win me over yet

    Henrys LDV was tidy in the beginners today

    Saturnas needs a trip and is prob very overrated anyway
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Struggling to find a reason why 5/1 Footpad for the Arkle isn't an ante post gift this Xmas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post
    Struggling to find a reason why 5/1 Footpad for the Arkle isn't an ante post gift this Xmas.

    If Petit Mouchoir gets back..
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    If Petit Mouchoir gets back..
    Just seen that Henry gave a positive bulletin on him and said he'll be aimed at the new Feb festival
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Ballyandy out until the Spring with a leg injury

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    Grassy'll be on here blaming the trainer in a minute

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    Who else would you blame?



    I think I commented earlier on this thread, that his jumping looked a little iffy to me at Perth. Wonder if he was perhaps carrying something there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    Who else would you blame?



    I think I commented earlier on this thread, that his jumping looked a little iffy to me at Perth. Wonder if he was perhaps carrying something there.
    Sam Twiston-Davies probably!

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