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    and they've still not managed to run him at his optimum trip yet...

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    He should be out to grass

    This trainers title could leave a bad taste if they are just running empty bullets in races
    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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    That has become the pattern in recent years beginning with M C Pipe declaring a horse at Sandown that had run the night before at some Northern track to keep a Nicholls horse out at Sandown years ago.
    Just plain bad for racing .
    Great 2 mile chase today though; Douvan , Min, Un de Sceaux etc etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by archie View Post
    I wouldn't be surprised if the ground is easier by 6.40 but the form puts Monalee, Al Boum Photo, Shattered Love and even Invitation Only within a good or poor jump of each other. I too think that Shattered Love ew is the most solid bet.
    I honestly don't think any of them will lay a glove on Monalee. I reckon he is a class apart from this lot, and will enjoy the quicker ground more than most too.
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    Yorkhill has only run three times this season and not for 6 weeks. Probably the major sufferer from Ruby's absence.
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    Hardly think so Archie. Paul Townsend is top class and can't be blamed for a horse who clearly has issues
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    I honestly don't think any of them will lay a glove on Monalee. I reckon he is a class apart from this lot, and will enjoy the quicker ground more than most too.
    It's been raining there for well over an hour apparently

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    I honestly don't think any of them will lay a glove on Monalee. I reckon he is a class apart from this lot, and will enjoy the quicker ground more than most too.

    Al Boum Photo won despite David Mullins and Shattered Love is no pushover. Now Paul Townsend takes over that is an added bonus worth at least 5lbs IMO.

    Monalee was beaten very easily by Percy..a bit too easy for my liking so I am sticking with the Mullins horse.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamond Geezer View Post
    It's been raining there for well over an hour apparently
    When you say well over an hour do you refer to the last 500 years ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamond Geezer View Post
    It's been raining there for well over an hour apparently
    Softer ground not an inconvenience either. Horse goes on all grounds, and runs to form on all grounds. Doesn't help opposition either way, imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tanlic View Post
    Al Boum Photo won despite David Mullins and Shattered Love is no pushover. Now Paul Townsend takes over that is an added bonus worth at least 5lbs IMO.

    Monalee was beaten very easily by Percy..a bit too easy for my liking so I am sticking with the Mullins horse.
    If you're referring to the Flogas, I'm quite satisfied that Monalee won with more in hand than the bare result would imply. He made all, was only shaken-up after the last to repel all-comers, and never really looked likely to get reeled-in.

    As far as the RSA is concerned, he again raced enthusiastically from the front, leaving himself vulnerable to the held-up, thorough-staying, Presenting Percy. Everything else in the race was beaten-off convincingly. Stamina may also have been a factor in the outcome, as Monalee was unproven at the extended 3m1f, whereas PP had won a handicap over 3m5f.....and for my money, Presenting Percy is representative of a high-class RSA winner.

    Monalee is already, imo, a demonstrably-better horse than those which oppose him today. Even over hurdles, he was superior; running the current Staying Hurdler very close in the Bartlett last year. Again, nothing else got near.

    Three miles (on any ground) is going to be absolutely in the sweet-spot for this horse, and - given a break after Cheltenham - he is all set to improve on his best form. Everything (serious) he is up against, has run again since Cheltenham, and he will have a freshness superiority over them too.

    I fully expect another bold-jumping, front-running display, and for them all to be cooked before the straight; including Al Boum Photo and his imaginary 5lbs allowance.

    Monalee is a steering-job - get with the programme.
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    Funny race that. Getabird wasn't helped by his own tactics or those around him.
    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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    One race too many for Getabird, I'd say.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    One race too many for Getabird, I'd say.
    Couldn't win given how it panned out but ultimately he is short of top class.
    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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    Have backed Bunk Off Early through sentiment (mates own half a leg) and also think Shattered Love is the EW bet at the prices

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    Think Getabird likes a soft lead. He was hassled for lead both today and at Cheltenham and flopped.

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    Fine fine ride from someone i have besmirched in the past

    UDS is some weapon. Never fully warmed to him for some reason but Jesus he is brilliant.

    Douvan is done, jumped liked something is not right with him.
    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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    Have to agree never traveled like he did at Cheltenham........3 times today Mullins has won with the least expected.........I hate him LOL
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    I disagree, 2 miles for me on that ground is UDS optimum trip. To say Douvan is finished after that is silly. Forgetting he beat the rest and lost only to a 9 time grade 1 winner.

    Clearly not been right all season, get home and boxed and then back next year.

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    He looked awkward, to me but mind you Punchestown is probably the worst course in racing for watching at home..........camera work is crap
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