In light of events clearly Ricci was right in the first place and Douvan should have run in the Ryanair !
In light of events clearly Ricci was right in the first place and Douvan should have run in the Ryanair !
Ricci said he will be aimed at the King George as it's a race he really wants to win so the 14/1 for next years CC is the bookies looking for mugs.
The very same bookies have no offers on him for the King George
If he does go to Kempton the Ryanair could be on the cards next year or the Gold Cup but his 2mile days look numbered
Altior and Douvan have a score to settle but I expect there will be no further meetings between the 2 as there's enough to go round between now and the end of the season
Last edited by Tanlic; 18th March 2018 at 7:13 AM.
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ignoring the fact history tells us to take what ricci/mullins etc say with a pinch of salt, even if he goes there he might very well not stay the trip and then there's every chance he's put back to 2 milesOriginally Posted by Tanlic
mullins will want to win the CC, second only to the Gold Cup, there's a chance Footpad is their QMCC horse but at double the price Douvan is better value
oh and if he romps up in the champion 2 miler at Punchy it'll give them more food for thought
Ricci is best ignored 48 hours pre race let alone 8 months in advance.
Last edited by granger; 18th March 2018 at 11:31 AM.
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
On decent ground would you prefer Footpad over Min?
All comers, all grounds, all beaten!
This perfect mix of poetry and destruction.
On any ground and any trip
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
Over further I would have no doubt. On better ground he just may struggle to lay up.
I do love Footpad but was disappointed with the two scorching off in the Arkle who just set it up on a plate for Footpad on testing ground.
Maybe he will be fine but will be interesting to see if Willie steps him up in trip.
All comers, all grounds, all beaten!
This perfect mix of poetry and destruction.
After this week’s events I would thought short of Altior being injured Min would be the one most likely to be stepping up to the Ryanair.
Min is buzzy. He has won at Ryanair trip but not convinced it's his optimum.
The bonus for a step up would be avoiding a better class of horse.
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
I tweeted all the major bookies asking why Douvan is not being quoted for the King George...........So far only Skybet have replied
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Douvan Was 16/1 now 12/1 but still no offers on Oddschecker
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See what BetBright offer you
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
Ardross (18th March 2018)
Bet 365 offering 11/1 Betbright no response and cant find anything
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The forgotten horse of the 2m chasing division - Great Field - is entered-up in a Grade 2 at Navan tomorrow. Jody McGarvey is jocked-up, and it looks like it's all-systems-go.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
one to very much look forward too
Wonder does Barry get the ride when he wants it?
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
That should have Altior, Min, Footpad and Douvan sitting-up and taking notice.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
drifts like he'll need the run and then hacks up
shame he wasn't running last week
Can’t believe they’ve let him go off at 11/8 after WPM performances last week getting Horses back after a long absence
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You'd have to imagine so.
The reason he hasn't ridden him to date is that he's shitless.
great to watch isn't he and will definitely keep him on side at punchestown assuming that's where we see him next
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