2015 Festival Trophy Chase (3m handicap)

[Old Vic]

Previous Winners

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Annacotty heading for this?

#50k bonus if he wins a race a cheltenham

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[mayo]

Annacotty today http://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/video...75700/14646784

Maybe the plate would be an option ?

[Old Vic]

The Druids Nephew finished fifth in the Cleeve Hurdle behind Saphir Du Rheu and is aiming the eight-year-old at the Festival Handicap Chase on the opening day of the meeting.
"The Druids Nephew ran very well behind Sam Winner at Cheltenham in November. He finished seventh in the Hennessy, just behind Unioniste. His form is very good," Mulholland told Racing UK.
"He had a run in the Cleeve Hurdle on Saturday. He'll go straight for the first day of the Festival and you'd be hopeful he could make his presence felt."

[mayo]

Rocky Creek another possible.

Think I read Mendip Express aimed at this too.

[Morning Glory]

King loves this race ...

Ned Stark

The seven-year-old holds an entry in the RSA Chase at Prestbury Park in March, but connections could also consider handicap options, depending on the assessor's verdict.

King was at Sandown, from where he said: "I thought we were in a bit of trouble leaving the back, but he's seen it out really well and I'm delighted with him. It's great to win a Towton again.

"I haven't spoken to any of the guys on track yet, so we'll get him home and see how he is and then make a plan.

"We'll see what the handicapper does. I don't think he can hammer him as he didn't win by far and I think they were all much of a muchness.

"The three-mile handicap (at Cheltenham) might be a possible, but we'll see.

"It's just nice to get this out of the way."

O'Regan believes it could be next season before Ned Stark realises his full potential.

"He's a really nice young horse, he's progressing well," said the jockey.

"I think the experience of Cheltenham last time stood him well today, especially in the heat of the battle.

"I went looking for the better ground and he's a horse that needs a bit of time."

[Old Vic]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Very keen on Ned Stark in the 3m H&#39;Cap, Champ Hurdle Day. Alan King plans to run. Incidentally runs off 143 - same mark as Bensalem won off.</p>&mdash; Ed Quigley (@Longshot_Ted) <a href="https://twitter.com/Longshot_Ted/status/563029580156796929">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Old Vic]

Ned Stark is 14/1 with Betfair Sportsbook

[Old Vic]

2015 Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase

You have to start with Alan King's horses imo

CARRAIG MOR (IRE) 7 Masterson Holdings Limited Alan King
GODSMEJUDGE (IRE) 9 Favourites Racing (Syndication) Ltd Alan King
NED STARK (IRE) 7 The Dunkley & Reilly Partnership Alan King

then JP

PENDRA (IRE) 7 J P McManus Charlie Longsdon
CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA) 7 J P McManus Gordon Elliott IRE
DURSEY SOUND (IRE) 7 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill
SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR (IRE) 8 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill
TAP NIGHT (USA) 8 J P McManus Lucinda Russell

Then Jonjo

LOST LEGEND (IRE) 8 Gay Smith Jonjo O'Neill
DURSEY SOUND (IRE) 7 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill
SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR (IRE) 8 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill

with a health regard for

Martin & Elliott runners

GALLANT OSCAR (IRE) 9 Garrett Kelly Tony Martin IRE
LIVING NEXT DOOR (IRE) 9 John Breslin Tony Martin IRE
BUDDY BOLERO (IRE) 9 Malcolm Denmark Tony Martin IRE
GUESS AGAIN (IRE) 10 Malcolm Denmark Tony Martin IRE
NO SECRETS (IRE) 11 Malcolm Denmark Tony Martin IRE

MAKE A TRACK (IRE) 9 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE
CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA) 7 J P McManus Gordon Elliott IRE
BLESS THE WINGS (IRE) 10 Richard Gilbert Gordon Elliott IRE


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[Old Vic]

so my initial shortlist would be

Ned Stark
Shutthefrontdoor
Causeofcauses

[johnno]

Very sorry to hear Burton Port is no longer with us.

What a warrior is a horse ai like.

[MrMcGoldrick]

Very sorry to hear Burton Port is no longer with us.

What a warrior is a horse ai like.

I'll bet that's one part of race riding that AP won't miss

[Old Vic]

2015 Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase

You have to start with Alan King's horses imo

CARRAIG MOR (IRE) 7 Masterson Holdings Limited Alan King
GODSMEJUDGE (IRE) 9 Favourites Racing (Syndication) Ltd Alan King
NED STARK (IRE) 7 The Dunkley & Reilly Partnership Alan King

then JP

PENDRA (IRE) 7 J P McManus Charlie Longsdon
CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA) 7 J P McManus Gordon Elliott IRE
DURSEY SOUND (IRE) 7 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill
SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR (IRE) 8 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill
TAP NIGHT (USA) 8 J P McManus Lucinda Russell

Then Jonjo

LOST LEGEND (IRE) 8 Gay Smith Jonjo O'Neill
DURSEY SOUND (IRE) 7 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill
SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR (IRE) 8 J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill

with a health regard for

Martin & Elliott runners

GALLANT OSCAR (IRE) 9 Garrett Kelly Tony Martin IRE
LIVING NEXT DOOR (IRE) 9 John Breslin Tony Martin IRE
BUDDY BOLERO (IRE) 9 Malcolm Denmark Tony Martin IRE
GUESS AGAIN (IRE) 10 Malcolm Denmark Tony Martin IRE
NO SECRETS (IRE) 11 Malcolm Denmark Tony Martin IRE

MAKE A TRACK (IRE) 9 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE
CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA) 7 J P McManus Gordon Elliott IRE
BLESS THE WINGS (IRE) 10 Richard Gilbert Gordon Elliott IRE


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I tried to do the weights see the list above - but it is a torturous process and think I will quit now and wait for them on Thursday.

Probably wouldn't change my initial shortlist.

[loveracing]

Thanks OV - I will go through them tonight and try to pick out one or two before the official weights come out.

Sometimes I think OV doesn't get enough praise as he should for the time and effort he puts in this forum.

So great work buddy and appreciate all the help.

[Old Vic]

:o Thanks LR. Its a hobby really.

I tidied up the main stats page http://www.fatjockey.com/cheltenham-...015-Trends-114 and highlighted in red the sweetspot of recent winners by OR. The seven year old trend looks like a strong one too.

[MrMcGoldrick]

Thanks OV - I will go through them tonight and try to pick out one or two before the official weights come out.

Sometimes I think OV doesn't get enough praise as he should for the time and effort he puts in this forum.

So great work buddy and appreciate all the help.

I would second that sentiment LR, you do a great job OV, this site gives us a lot of fun, good for research too