and they've still not managed to run him at his optimum trip yet...
and they've still not managed to run him at his optimum trip yet...
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
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.
Marb (24th April 2018)
Yorkhill has only run three times this season and not for 6 weeks. Probably the major sufferer from Ruby's absence.
The older I get the better I was.
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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Danny (24th April 2018)
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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SlimChance, March 2018
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
One race too many for Getabird, I'd say.
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SlimChance, March 2018
Have backed Bunk Off Early through sentiment (mates own half a leg) and also think Shattered Love is the EW bet at the prices
Think Getabird likes a soft lead. He was hassled for lead both today and at Cheltenham and flopped.
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
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.
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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