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    Bedrock was getting weight and hard-fit, tbf. He (Bedrock) apparently an NR.
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    Fighting Fifth Hurdle 1st December

    He is a NR grass. Can only imagine it’s ground. Buveur Dair was not 100% in the champion hurdle last March & still pulled it out. He ran nowhere his rating. He is tough and always has been underestimated but he still pulls it out.

    Edit. I’m talking myself into backing him.


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    If tonight's market is anything to go by Samcro goes off fav.

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    I'm favouring Summerville Boy myself.

    I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm mad keen or that it's a good thing but it's the one with real potential.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    I'm favouring Summerville Boy myself.

    I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm mad keen or that it's a good thing but it's the one with real potential.
    Wash out your mouth. Samcro would have won the Supreme on the bridle.

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    yeah its starting to tighten up between the two principles

    fascinating stuff. definitely think elliott/gigi have decided this will give them a bigger indicator than anything if he's suitable for a champion hurdle campaign. i think any kind of defeat = a strong consideration to go novice chasing.

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    Look, Samcro needs to be winning this. If he can’t beat BD first time out with a race under his belt he has no hope come March providing they all get there.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Kauto Abu View Post
    I’m friendly with Jerry Mcgrath & the horse is honestly only at 75% fitness.


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    My question would be why? It's not as if they didn't know when the race is, so why go for something like this when nowhere near fit?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesRB View Post
    yeah its starting to tighten up between the two principles

    fascinating stuff. definitely think elliott/gigi have decided this will give them a bigger indicator than anything if he's suitable for a champion hurdle campaign. i think any kind of defeat = a strong consideration to go novice chasing.

    If he goes novice chasing this season it makes Elliott look like a complete idiot.

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    Fighting Fifth Hurdle 1st December

    Quote Originally Posted by G-G View Post
    My question would be why? It's not as if they didn't know when the race is, so why go for something like this when nowhere near fit?
    I don’t think they factored in Samcro rocking up for this obviously. He is a big gross horse who takes plenty of work. He is as fit as they can get him at home with a racecourse gallop but it’s still only 75%. He’s been the same the past few seasons and comes on a ton for the race. If he wins this tomorrow or even goes close he will devour them all come March.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Kauto Abu View Post
    I don’t think they factored in Samcro rocking up for this obviously. He is a big gross horse who takes plenty of work. He is as fit as they can get him at home with a racecourse gallop but it’s still only 75%. He’s been the same the past few seasons and comes on a ton for the race. If he wins this tomorrow or even goes close he will devour them all come March.


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    This pretty much nailed it. Samcro was never coming here originally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LUKE View Post
    If he goes novice chasing this season it makes Elliott look like a complete idiot.
    You can't seriously tell me you think Gordon calls the shots here?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post
    You can't seriously tell me you think Gordon calls the shots here?
    Poor Noel Meade is always the one who basically Admits to bullying from the brothers grim
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    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 SlimChance View Post
    You can't seriously tell me you think Gordon calls the shots here?

    That's not what I said -Wendy probably has a bigger say.

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    Kauto Abu...was Jerry Mc disappointed when Rather Be cane a cropper...had he one hand on his winning % cheque?

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    Quote Originally Posted by trefflich View Post
    Kauto Abu...was Jerry Mc disappointed when Rather Be cane a cropper...had he one hand on his winning % cheque?
    Sick. Said he was only doing a half speed and kept reining him back but he’ll be back for Caspain Gold Cup.


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    What’s the views on jockeys bookings here? This time last year Kennedy was riding a lot better than Geraghty but now it’s very much the other way around. Geraghty is now just one win shy from his full total of winners here from the whole of last year.

    Will it have any bearing on the race? Noel Fehily on SB is also riding extremely well.


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    Since you ask, I reckon Geraghty’s riding has been as poor as I’ve ever seen it this season, particularly on hold-up horses (and he can’t be throttling them all for JP).
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