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    I have Mengli Khan as the 2nd part of a double with Gold Present from yesterday (major **** up, GP was 4s when I placed this and I couldn't go single at that price - didn't see the drift to 13/2 as I was at work) and I have backed Red Jack as well at his inflated price.

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    I’m also on Red Jack at 8’s but it makes me nervous when there’s such a discrepancy in prices across the bookies. Hopefully it’s just lazy odds compiling when they saw the jockey bookings.


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    I've taken a bit of a sideways dash at the Royal Bond, and backed Morgan each-way at 66/1.

    His strike-rate hasn't been great so far, but his form against Sayar (received 9lbs) in the Joe Mac stands a bit of scrutiny, and whilst he was comfortably despatched by Mengli Khan in the For Auction, he was again conceding 10lbs to that horse, and was never really put into the race at any stage.

    I'm not really expecting him to win, as he still has to concede weight to the most of the market principals, and there's little doubt that it's a very hot race......but he might just worry the places, if he's given a more positive ride than he's been getting recently.

    This is long-hand for "I haven't the first clue which horse will win".
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    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    Fair shout, Grassy.
    Plenty of opportunity to lay off at a reasonable profit.

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    The look round for Mengli Khan after 3-out suggests he was only there to act as a hare for the jolly. Ah well.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kauto Abu View Post
    I’d be very interested in Early Doors in the Royal Bond at a price if he was an intended runner. Obviously Joseph has Le Richebourg in it too but Early Doors form has been good and it took a very nice boost yesterday.


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    Pity Early Doors made the mistake 2 out. Would’ve made it very interesting. Winner is good and they pulled miles clear. 14/1 ew bet on Early Doors and an antepost ew for supreme at 33/1 too. No way he should’ve been that big today after his last win.



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    Have come down in favour of Nicholls Canyon in the Hattons Grace. FTO record is rock-solid.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

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    Gone in on Nichols also. 2.9 on the machine just too big.

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    I really don't know what to make of the Royal Bond. Mengli Khan looked impressive as he did last time,and Early Doors followed him to pull well clear of the field. I thought he was well beaten despite the mistake though. Mengli Khan certainly looks the best two mile hurdler so far this season, and given his size and scope rates an exciting prospect.

    Where I'm scratching my head is the performances of Le Richebourg and more particularly Red Jack. Both are clearly better than that, and Red Jack drifted in the last 24 hours as though he'd lost a leg. Unbeaten and possibly the best Bumper performer of last season, that all felt a bit strange.

    Looking back at the stable form, it's not a disaster, but they don't seem to be exactly sparkling either, and neither are Joseph O'Brien's so maybe that's it.

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    impressed with early doors. Greener than the winner and did take a dent.

    this race has some roll of honour
    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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    Early doors run there makes Merie devie look a good bet in 2.05 at Fairyhouse. 13/2


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    She’s a good mare.


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    Fair play to the mare - very good performance.
    "Beat the price and lose. It's what we do".

    SlimChance, March 2018

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grasshopper View Post
    Fair play to the mare - very good performance.
    Lovely mare she is and only turning 6

    love to see her in next years Arkle
    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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    A cracking performance she’s one tough mare.


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    Quote Originally Posted by granger View Post
    impressed with early doors. Greener than the winner and did take a dent.

    this race has some roll of honour
    And Kennedy cut off any possible route up the inside once he had regained his composure.


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    very good from AJ. doubt she's thrown into the champion hurdle but i think the aintree hurdle would be a nice spring target for her.

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    Would love to see her have a crack at the Stayers. Not gonna happen though.
    All comers, all grounds, all beaten!

    This perfect mix of poetry and destruction.

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    You’ve got to love Apples Jade-she has been campaigned admirably.

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    Wasn't quite as enthused about Death Duty than other early reactions I've read.

    jumping looked a bit iffy and hurdley to me until maybe 4 out
    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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