Davy Russell gave a wonderful insight to the race (Savills Chase )today on RTE 2.
He maintained Minella Indo's fall was instrumental to the field giving the front three a free run of it down the back straight.
He also cannot understand why most horses tried coming up Bryony's outside in King George Chase when Frodon was jumping left at his fences.
Well worth viewing on RTE player.
He puts the RTE racing panel on a different level when involved for sure.
prince regent (29th December 2020)
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
I thought Russell didn’t take a drink?
The only horse outside of Frodon was Santini who needed daylight for obvious reasons.
If he watched the race he’ll see Sheehan continually tried to get up Frodon’s inside only for Bryony to close the gap. Indeed he almost clipped heels with Frodon before the turn in. She intentionally left a gap to invite them up her inside knowing full well she had the horse to close it as she was dictating the pace.
Pure rubbish.
I see a lot of bullish opinions on this race this year which is interesting, though I haven't a clue where to start when looking at the anti post market?
It's wide open isn't it?
Last edited by Marb; 29th December 2020 at 10:46 PM.
Great race to punt in
Minella Indo is no 10/1 shot
Melon is so big at 33s, I fear he is Ryanair bound
Faugheen at 50s... ahem
Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done
You're like a fat lass outside a cake shop man.
A horse who has just took a crashing fall in Ireland but is now a value 10/1shot for the Gold Cup... I mean god strooth. What's this forum coming to.
I saw the same about Saint Roi after getting beat today. It never stops.
Last edited by Marb; 29th December 2020 at 11:19 PM.
I’d be confident they’ll send Melon cuppin’
They’ve got Min, Allaho Tornado Flyer, and possibly Faugheen for the Ryanair.
They’ve got Al Boum and Kemboy (who hates Cheltenham) for the Gold Cup.
Donellys don’t mind running 2 horses against each other. I’m guessing Patrick will keep the ride, hopefully doesn’t go like gonzo up the back.
From all the evidence we have Melon won't stay in the Gold Cup.