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    Who will train him next year after Rich leaves Willie?

    Loved how he picked up from the last to beat the proven stayer in Defi.

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    Ricci balling his eyes out on RTE.

    Charm offensive is on
    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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    'only wish Ruby was riding him' was a great pointless line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    Very very impressive
    Absolutely even if he did beat my beloved!

    Anyone know what reason he was on the sidelines for so long?
    tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito

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    Richbags is probably miffed that Ruby didn't choose one of his for his last ride.

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    The older I get the better I was.

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    An exalted but deserved rating for Kemboy. Al Boum Photo's jumping is quick but also a bit scruffy, which cost him last week.

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    Paul said that ABP didn't give him the same feel as at Cheltenham.

    As Ruby said, Kemboy was the better horse on the day but he may not be next March. However, he has now beaten the Gold Cup first, third and fifth so, the way the handicapper works, he's earned his mark. Of course the mark is meaningless because none of them will be running in a handicap anytime soon but he's won three of the eight G1 staying chases in the UK and Ireland and the other five were won by five different horses so he's run to a standard over a period of time rather than on just one day.

    It's a pleasure and a privilege to have a small share in him.
    The older I get the better I was.

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    Absolutely, a classy stayer, bringing you to all the big days. Just brilliant. May he stay sound and healthy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by archie View Post
    Paul said that ABP didn't give him the same feel as at Cheltenham.

    As Ruby said, Kemboy was the better horse on the day but he may not be next March. However, he has now beaten the Gold Cup first, third and fifth so, the way the handicapper works, he's earned his mark. Of course the mark is meaningless because none of them will be running in a handicap anytime soon but he's won three of the eight G1 staying chases in the UK and Ireland and the other five were won by five different horses so he's run to a standard over a period of time rather than on just one day.

    It's a pleasure and a privilege to have a small share in him.
    Yes Paul Townend said he felt flat from the start and was very pleased the horse got so close to Kemboy in the circumstances .

    One hell of an effort from Kemboy though especially after Aintree and Definitely Red was absolutely out on his feet after taking him on .

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    That Harry and Megan chose to name their first born after you only adds to the occasion Archie; surely a Supreme choice for a Supreme baby.
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