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    Thanks, DG.

    I've had a bite although it has me wondering why they're not offering odds for the County double. Could it be that they know he's going for the County rather than the Martin Pipe?

    Anyway, that's something I can worry about after the Moorebattle as it might leave me in a nice position to take a profit.
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    Been backed into 9/1 for tomorrow on skybet.

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    Mullins suggesting that Bachasson (amongst the market leaders for the Coral Cup in places), will likely not travel to Cheltenham.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    That Moorebattle looks very strong with the three plot horses and the big improver (Faivoir) dominating.

    There's a chance The Shunter will go up more than his 5lbs penalty and might struggle in a hurdles race but I assume he'll escape a penalty for a chase and that might be the route for him.

    But he had a hard race there in beating a proper Pipe job.

    Solo looked good for a long way but again finished weakly. Maybe he needed it more. Maybe the Imperial Cup will come on the agenda.
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    The Shunter will have every chance in the Coral Cup. 14/1 is big.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    Solo looked good for a long way but again finished weakly. Maybe he needed it more. Maybe the Imperial Cup will come on the agenda.
    I think he has enough stamina for the M.Pipe...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    Solo looked good for a long way but again finished weakly. Maybe he needed it more. Maybe the Imperial Cup will come on the agenda.
    Not entered...
    But Maries Rock is.....

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    Road To Cheltenham Handicap Special

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamond Geezer View Post
    Road To Cheltenham Handicap Special

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    I see Mr Greenwood throws Icy Tentacles under the bus for his own **** up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slim View Post
    I see Mr Greenwood throws Icy Tentacles under the bus for his own **** up.
    The “infamous Mr Tentacles”, no less.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    I wonder has Lydia returned the Icy one's fanmail
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamond Geezer View Post
    Road To Cheltenham Handicap Special

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCQCuaU0OwM
    For a programme that lasts an hour there were lots of missed opportunities to really grill them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    I wonder has Lydia returned the Icy one's fanmail
    That candle burns strong...

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    Discussion about the Boodles, the Coral Cup, the Pertemps, the County and the Martin Pipe

    https://soundcloud.com/onthehuntracing/on-the-hunt-cheltenham-2021-handicap-hurdle-previews?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0

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    I've done my first trawl of the Ultima weights and I have to say the current market surprises me.

    Two or three UK horses at the head of the betting ahead of some obvious Irish plots? Seriously?

    I hope to finish the race this evening but I'm anticipating a dominant outcome for Ireland. I have my eye on one not towards the head of the betting but I'm going to hold off in case the bookies are in a generous mood on Tuesday morning.

    No doubt I'll end up backing several, though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    I've done my first trawl of the Ultima weights and I have to say the current market surprises me.

    Two or three UK horses at the head of the betting ahead of some obvious Irish plots? Seriously?

    I hope to finish the race this evening but I'm anticipating a dominant outcome for Ireland. I have my eye on one not towards the head of the betting but I'm going to hold off in case the bookies are in a generous mood on Tuesday morning.

    No doubt I'll end up backing several, though!
    I await with interest.

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    One race they’ve a terrible record in though
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    My favourite race of the week: probably because I always used to go on the Tuesday and some old favourites have won it.

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    It's one of my favourite races because I've got a good record in it!

    Edit - maybe I should double check my figures. I've just noticed how rare Irish successes are in the race! Dun Doire in 2006 was their last winner and they were very few and far between over the 40 previous years
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