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    The Scottish National and Champion Hurdle Ayr Sun April 18th 2021

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    Seriously disappointing prizemoney for the SCH.

    Pretty sure it was £100K in 2019. Now £40k?

    That's a huge decrease.
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    Taking Risks is not going to run in the SGN
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    Ahead of the National Hunt Chase I posted on the Longshot thread:


    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Orchid View Post
    NHC - Soldier Of Love 33/1 - Galvin has been my fancy for this from the moment he chased home Imperial Aura last year and I backed him at 10/1 on the morning of his win here in October but obviously that was long before Royale Pagaille burst on to the scene. I still think Galvin will win easily now that RP is going for the Gold Cup but Soldier Of Love was second to Galvin here that day and I rate that race quite high. He disappointed on his only subsequent run - they blamed soft ground so the rain is a concern but it might also have come too soon - and should turn up here fresh and well. Frost in the saddle is a plus for a horse noted as jumping well in the Galvin race and I'm not convinced this one should be much longer than the same owner's (first colours) Next Destination (7/2).
    I've just done the Ayr National at this one will be my main fancy. If it's anywhere near as good as I thought then, it has to have a serious shout here. Another Vicente, maybe?

    Anyway, 10/1 might just be a steal.
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    I've done 3.
    Mister fogpatches 33/1
    Lord Napier 33/1
    Some chaos 25/1

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    Declarations for the Scottish National

    Lake View Lad Aye Right Vintage Clouds Sam's Adventure Notachance Dingo Dollar Mighty Thunder Soldier of Love Oldgrangewood The Dutchman Some Chaos The Hollow Ginge Big River Claud And Goldie Coup de Pinceau Chapel Stile The Ferry Master Enqarde Cool Mix Mister Fogpatches Chidswell Chef d'Oeuvre Dino Boy

    Declarations for the Scottish Champion Hurdle

    Voix du Reve Diego du Charmil Milkwood Calico Thyme White Tommy's Oscar Anna Bunina Scarlet Dragon Miss Heritage Glory And Fortune

    *** Voix du Reve declared so it means Diego du Charmil will only carry 1lb of his 7lb penalty and will race off a mark of 146 compared to its new mark of 148. ***
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    That's a shockingly small field for the Scottish National.

    I'm just relieved Soldier Of Love is still in!!
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    23 runners in the Scottish Nash - think Roger may have had a Copy/Paste issue.

    https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/3/ayr/2021-04-18/779587
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    23 runners in the Scottish Nash - think Roger may have had a Copy/Paste issue.

    https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/3/ayr/2021-04-18/779587

    Hmmn....these may not be final decs yet, as they're from the Racing Post website, and fair chance they haven't caught up.
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    Yes. I've just made up my card. 23 decs (including Mr Fogpatches, outsider will be relieved to know).
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    Thanks Grassy have corrected above
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    Vintage Clouds out of the SGN, abscess in foot
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    Just for info, had a message re BBB who ran yesterday and have been told they have 'badly' mis-represented the ground...more good to firm in places/on firm side.
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    Theinval was and still is a great bet at 8/1
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    Quote Originally Posted by wilsonl View Post
    Theinval was and still is a great bet at 8/1
    Agree

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    Thirded. Been waiting all year for this meeting to back it. Had a saver on it the other day and it showed much more than before.
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    Lovely to see the old fella finish the race so well. Covered all my wee bets for today.

    Ayr legend.
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