Ruby's choice will be interesting, isn't Djakadam target most likely to be the Ryanair
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Cheltenham Gold Cup 2018
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Originally posted by Faugheen_Machine View PostNothing wrong with that bet Kev. Could run a big race and is clearly overpriced.
I have been against him in the last two gold cups, but he was much shorter in the market on those occasions. How can he be twice the price of Total Recall? He certainly shouldn't be.
He's the same price as Bachasson
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Originally posted by MrMcGoldrick View PostRuby's choice will be interesting, isn't Djakadam target most likely to be the Ryanair
Paul to keep the ride on Total Recall....?
I don't think they've said Djakadam is going anywhere but the Gold Cup.... despite questioning all season (and beyond!)
NRNB anyway though
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostYes I remember plenty of healthy debate last year as I thought he was a rock solid each way bet at 16/1 and 12/1. You were just about right
He's the same price as Bachasson
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostYes I remember plenty of healthy debate last year as I thought he was a rock solid each way bet at 16/1 and 12/1. You were just about right
He's the same price as Bachasson
I'll get slaughtered by mates when I tell them, as I've been very vocal about him having no chance in the Gold Cup the last 2 years..
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Originally posted by Faugheen_Machine View PostYou've talked me into it and I've taken the price boosted 40/1 ew.
I'll get slaughtered by mates when I tell them, as I've been very vocal about him having no chance in the Gold Cup the last 2 years..
Have to admit I expected to get slated...but plenty of time for that yet...
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Does anyone think the fact they're going to ride Might Bite with more restraint is actually a negative for him?
They are on record saying that because of his Cheltenham "quirk" they don't want him to know he's near the end of the race until after the last. Therefore won't hit him with the whip until well after the last[/I] That has to be a negative?
His best performance was in the Kauto Star... where he just absolutely blitzed them from the start with a strong gallop. He was doing the same in the RSA and would have won incredibly easily.... BUT for the wandering to the right.
He was not anywhere near as impressive at Aintree and although he still beat Whisper, and that form would look 'solid' enough... it isn't what you'd want about a 3/1F in the Gold Cup is it?
If you KNEW he'd run exactly the same in the RSA and NOT wander off to the right, he'd be an absolute good thing in my mind... if he runs like he did at Aintree, for me.,.. he won't be using his assets.
Trying to think of a good example... perhaps Coneygree? If Coneygree hadn't been sent on from the front, would he have won his Gold Cup? I very much doubt it... because his run style was his best asset.
I think the fact they've said they are NOT going to make the running is a negative...I think I'd want him to go out in front, do his thing and I'd take the chance that he DOESN'T do the crazy thing.... rather than just clip his wings a little...?
What do you guiys think...
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostDoes anyone think the fact they're going to ride Might Bite with more restraint is actually a negative for him?
They are on record saying that because of his Cheltenham "quirk" they don't want him to know he's near the end of the race until after the last. Therefore won't hit him with the whip until well after the last[/I] That has to be a negative?
His best performance was in the Kauto Star... where he just absolutely blitzed them from the start with a strong gallop. He was doing the same in the RSA and would have won incredibly easily.... BUT for the wandering to the right.
He was not anywhere near as impressive at Aintree and although he still beat Whisper, and that form would look 'solid' enough... it isn't what you'd want about a 3/1F in the Gold Cup is it?
If you KNEW he'd run exactly the same in the RSA and NOT wander off to the right, he'd be an absolute good thing in my mind... if he runs like he did at Aintree, for me.,.. he won't be using his assets.
Trying to think of a good example... perhaps Coneygree? If Coneygree hadn't been sent on from the front, would he have won his Gold Cup? I very much doubt it... because his run style was his best asset.
I think the fact they've said they are NOT going to make the running is a negative...I think I'd want him to go out in front, do his thing and I'd take the chance that he DOESN'T do the crazy thing.... rather than just clip his wings a little...?
What do you guiys think...
I'm sure Nicky will know best of course though.. hopefully he can just quicken away from them after the last. One thing for sure he is going to give me a heart attack until he crosses that line
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Originally posted by Kevloaf View PostDoes anyone think the fact they're going to ride Might Bite with more restraint is actually a negative for him?
They are on record saying that because of his Cheltenham "quirk" they don't want him to know he's near the end of the race until after the last. Therefore won't hit him with the whip until well after the last[/I] That has to be a negative?
His best performance was in the Kauto Star... where he just absolutely blitzed them from the start with a strong gallop. He was doing the same in the RSA and would have won incredibly easily.... BUT for the wandering to the right.
He was not anywhere near as impressive at Aintree and although he still beat Whisper, and that form would look 'solid' enough... it isn't what you'd want about a 3/1F in the Gold Cup is it?
If you KNEW he'd run exactly the same in the RSA and NOT wander off to the right, he'd be an absolute good thing in my mind... if he runs like he did at Aintree, for me.,.. he won't be using his assets.
Trying to think of a good example... perhaps Coneygree? If Coneygree hadn't been sent on from the front, would he have won his Gold Cup? I very much doubt it... because his run style was his best asset.
I think the fact they've said they are NOT going to make the running is a negative...I think I'd want him to go out in front, do his thing and I'd take the chance that he DOESN'T do the crazy thing.... rather than just clip his wings a little...?
What do you guiys think...
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Originally posted by somer1 View PostCould it be Henderson putting out false info to the other trainers?
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Originally posted by Birds Nest View PostIt might have something to do with the RSA and gold cup being run on different courses, Henderson might be worried about the more stamina sapping new course and would prefer might bite to be held up because of it.
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