Last year's race was dogpoo. The likes of Tobefair were way to close up.
Last year's race was dogpoo. The likes of Tobefair were way to close up.
Last edited by Euronymous; 3rd March 2021 at 3:00 PM.
To be fair to TobefairOriginally Posted by Euronymous
he was rated mid 150's going into the race and had very solid festival form in finishing a neck second to Sire Du Berlais in the Pertemps the previous year. And in reality he actually finished last of those that rode a full race or didn't have a heart issue so he wasn't really that close at all.
For all of the above I do agree with you that it was a substandard renewal and the winner was very fortunate. 50/1 a few months back was silly though and I was glad to back it at that price as well.
This is my take. I really fancy Thyme Hill to win this, better ground will be a plus also
Paul’s Saga runs at Auteuil tomorrow, and reportedly swerves Cheltenham (though I’ve not seen it confirmed anywhere myself yet).
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
Who?
All comers, all grounds, all beaten!
This perfect mix of poetry and destruction.
Slim (7th March 2021)
The joys of NRNB...
Illegitimi non carborundum
Re Paul's Saga, it's just occurred to me, wasn't there a comment around the time of the Warwick race that she might need another run before Cheltenham because she takes a lot of getting fit?
That said, I wouldn't have thought a trek to France would be ideal this close.
Still, no doubt confirmation one way or another will happen some time today.
Illegitimi non carborundum
Paul’s Saga is trained in France obviously, so I don’t think ‘trek’ concerns apply, DO!
Today’s race is a Grade 3 less than a fortnight before the Stayers. It’s not entirely impossible that they will travel her for it, but I’d have to think it unlikely. I still haven’t seen any confirmation one way or the other from the yard, but an exchange price of 100 might tell its own story.
"Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".
SlimChance, March 2018
Paul's Saga came over here some time before the Warwick race to prepare long-term for the Stayers' Hurdle. Jason Kielty supervised her training at an English yard and I'd presumed she was still based there until after the festival.
It's possible they abandoned the Stayers' idea after Warwick (even though Ruby thought it was a very promising, eye-catching run) and she went home unannounced to the racing public.
Illegitimi non carborundum
Outsider (7th March 2021)
Paul's Saga finished second today.
Sounds like another promising run, losing ground in the back straight before finishing well, over just 2m2f.
Illegitimi non carborundum
Been took out of the betting on bet365.
Paul's Saga was officially scratched and made a non runner a while ago.
"The owls are not what they seem"
Outsider (8th March 2021)
Thyme Hill drifting big time on exchanges apparently
"The owls are not what they seem"
Looking for all the world like he's been pulled
Alcohol, because no good story ever started with "I was eating this salad..."
confirmed he's out
Will be back for Aintree.
Roksana goes for this rather than the mares hurdle apparently
Last edited by JamesRB; 12th March 2021 at 12:42 PM.
littlelad (12th March 2021)
Paddy Power are voiding ante-post bets on Thyme Hill
Unfortunately Paddy Power limit me to less than £10 so I'll get no relief from that quarter.
Thyme Hill is one of the cornerstone bets in my AP Book (best price 11/1) which I built up early for this year. I had some chunky wins at the end of the Flat and in the light of recent withdrawals I made a huge mistake in raising my AP stakes. Lost the biggest one earlier this month and absolutely gutted today, a kind of numbing electric shock to the system. Poor performances by my remaining significant bets, Minella Indo and Abacadabras, do not inspire great confidence and this may be my worst ever Cheltenham from an AP betting angle. A period of self flagellation is approaching.
Did you have any protection? I had Thyme Hill backed at 10s and also in a double with Chacun PS at 9/2 and 5/1 so I'm hurting but I have Fury Road at 20s and SDB in a bunch of multis.
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