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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    (ps The emission of the definite article in all my future posts are solely for the purpose of aggravating DO.Thanks)
    That should read, "... is solely ..."

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    Isn't it omission ?
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    You are both nearly rite. I use the royal 'we/pluralisation' from time to time and am obsessed with emissions.
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

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    Just watched the race. It's hard to tell. Had it been a seasoned pro I'd have said it was a badly-judged ride.

    Without knowing the result I wondered if the jockey had been instructed to get the horse settled, perhaps not get it too involved early and keep Lucy Alexander's horse (a cert to be trying) and maybe Brian Hughes's horse within striking distance and maybe the trainer gave him too much confidence. He still beat the favourite.
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    I accept your decency as read of course. Personally I thought I was watching one of the jockeys in the cartoon races or God forbid, that JP Magnier had made a comeback.
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marble View Post
    I think Solomon Grey is very much a work in progress.
    I backed this one today for The Coral Cup. That's my first anti-post bet for Cheltenham 2019. I just hope he doesn't run in the Martin Pipe handicap now. Anyway, had fifty sterling e/w on. Pays your money, takes your chance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by an capall View Post
    I accept your decency as read of course. Personally I thought I was watching one of the jockeys in the cartoon races or God forbid, that JP Magnier had made a comeback.
    Maybe if you or TVI one took 2 minutes to watch him run in a previous race you would know he is almost always dropped out like that

    Sometimes he is good enough sometimes like this time he wasn't here.

    Harry Reed who is good value for his 3lbs timed his run to perfection giving the horse every chance but as soon as they hit the rising ground he seemed to hit a brick wall.

    He has gone up 17lbs since he won at Perth in the Autumn and as it was his first attempt at the trip, it must be possible he didn't stay.

    I'd say he's run a cracker under the circumstances
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    It's all about opinions, innit!?
    Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colin Phillips View Post
    It's all about opinions, innit!?
    Apparently only the ones that matter
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    Quote Originally Posted by Colin Phillips View Post
    It's all about opinions, innit!?
    Every one is entitled to an opinion no one is entitled to ignorance.
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    No, one has to work at that.
    Ah! but a man's reach should exceed his grasp......

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    Watch the same jockey on Dan Gun if you cant see the difference give up

    https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/the-...andicap_hurdle
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marble View Post
    I backed Solomon Grey today for The Coral Cup. That's my first anti-post bet for Cheltenham 2019. Pays your money, takes your chance.
    It was good to see Lord Napier, third in The Lanzarote Hurdle, winning today off 134 by 9 lengths.

    It doesn't make the second that day, Solomon Grey, look too badly handicapped off 136!!!

    Anyone know when The Coral Cup entries are out? Please let me know.
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    Just been rewatching the 2.00pm at Leop today for clues for Cheltenham.

    There’s a few I noticed but none more so than Eclair De Beaufeu. Finished 4th but looked like it was a sighter for something else was touched once with the whip and took off. Kennedy had to take a pull IMO to hold on to him. He’s gping to miles ahead of his mark.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marble View Post
    It was good to see Lord Napier, third in The Lanzarote Hurdle, winning today off 134 by 9 lengths.

    It doesn't make the second that day, Solomon Grey, look too badly handicapped off 136!!!
    I wouldn't necessarily rush to that conclusion.

    The trainer said after the race that the horse has only just come right in the last couple of weeks and that the step up in trip helped him.

    The handicapper might take things at face value and raise the Lanzarote principals again for standing in their boxes.
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    Does anybody have an opinion on the ride for Wonder Laish trained by Charles Byrnes in the 2.00L? Drifted heavily in the ring and found a lot of trouble in running. Coincidentally his well backed stable mate won the race.
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

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    It didn't smell too good, did it?
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    I was with Grey and others watching them parade before the race. The as the two walked by in their brightly prominent green rugs with the name 'Charles Byrnes' emblazoned on them somebody remarked that it was a sight guaranteed to put the fear of God in you.
    "And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.

    And that small head knew that Impaire Et Passe would win the Champion Hurdle."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    I wouldn't necessarily rush to that conclusion.

    The trainer said after the race that the horse has only just come right in the last couple of weeks and that the step up in trip helped him.

    The handicapper might take things at face value and raise the Lanzarote principals again for standing in their boxes.
    Or he might not.

    As someone who has backed Solomon Grey for The Coral Cup, I'll take every little form boost I can, thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marble View Post
    Or he might not.

    As someone who has backed Solomon Grey for The Coral Cup, I'll take every little form boost I can, thanks.
    Yes, if I were in your situation I can imagine my feeling the same.

    But I'd also want a trusted friend to play the role of devil's advocate and help with the bigger picture.
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