National Hunt Chase (4 miler) 2018

[Scooby91]

His prep has been bizarre (which is admittedly up for interpretation) but he has run in two good chases and been beaten in both of them. You reckon PP should be rated 168? Seriously?

168 .

Change to the rsa thread.

[Fatjockey69]

Elegant escape been well backed for 4 miler in last 24 hours

[jono]

The main thing i'd be taking away from Elliott's desire and and hope for getting Dounikos to run here is that it would be a negative for both Jury Duty and Fagan. The latter 2 runners would almost certainly have Jamie Codd and Lisa O'Neill onboard so they couldn't have a better jockey onboard for their chances.

So if he feels the need to bring Dounikos into the race when he hasn't exactly got strength in depth in the RSA, that gives me some concern on their chances

[BigChaang]

The main thing i'd be taking away from Elliott's desire and and hope for getting Dounikos to run here is that it would be a negative for both Jury Duty and Fagan. The latter 2 runners would almost certainly have Jamie Codd and Lisa O'Neill onboard so they couldn't have a better jockey onboard for their chances.

So if he feels the need to bring Dounikos into the race when he hasn't exactly got strength in depth in the RSA, that gives me some concern on their chances

I can't remember where i read it Jono, Been reading so much. But Lisa O'neill quoted as saying Dounikos has a Great chance in this race.

[Kevloaf]

The main thing i'd be taking away from Elliott's desire and and hope for getting Dounikos to run here is that it would be a negative for both Jury Duty and Fagan. The latter 2 runners would almost certainly have Jamie Codd and Lisa O'Neill onboard so they couldn't have a better jockey onboard for their chances.

So if he feels the need to bring Dounikos into the race when he hasn't exactly got strength in depth in the RSA, that gives me some concern on their chances

Certainly can see that being the case.

If Jury Duty / Fagan we're good enough, then would he be trying so hard... I wonder what he thinks sets the standard in this race though... has anything beaten either of those or got collateral form to really bother him?

Maybe he knows No Comment is jocked up and going to take the world of beating

[Scooby91]

Certainly can see that being the case.

If Jury Duty / Fagan we're good enough, then would he be trying so hard... I wonder what he thinks sets the standard in this race though... has anything beaten either of those or got collateral form to really bother him?

Maybe he knows No Comment is jocked up and going to take the world of beating

Jury duty is good enough but hes not miles clear.
Dounikos is a grade 1 animal ofcourse he'd fancy him in this, he's by far the best horse of these.
There's no monalee or alboum photo here.

However giggingstown are all about the rsa and gold cup. He's without doubt a good chance in the rsa. And thats the olearys game. So if Gordon wants a penalty kick. It's up to him to convince them to change there philosophy.

[Kevloaf]

Jury duty is good enough but hes not miles clear.
Dounikos is a grade 1 animal ofcourse he'd fancy him in this, he's by far the best horse of these.
There's no monalee or alboum photo here.

However giggingstown are all about the rsa and gold cup. He's without doubt a good chance in the rsa. And thats the olearys game. So if Gordon wants a penalty kick. It's up to him to convince them to change there philosophy.

I hope he can't convince them

My thoughts are still exactly the same...if Dounikos comes here I will have to back it ... because of Gordon Elliott

Dounikos hasn't shown he's a grade 1 winning animal just yet though ?

[Scooby91]

I hope he can't convince them

My thoughts are still exactly the same...if Dounikos comes here I will have to back it ... because of Gordon Elliott

Dounikos hasn't shown he's a grade 1 winning animal just yet though ?

Iv no doubt that he's a grade 1 novice personally.


Alboum photo and dounikos have the most scope for improvement up in trip imo.
That's the 2 for next year's gold cup in my mind.

[doctorwu]

Dounikos doesn't fit key trends. You do need to have 3m form. That said, thought his latest run was eye-catching.
If EE goes here (fingers crossed) he's my biggest bet on the 1st day.

[KingSprinterSacre]

Maybe he knows No Comment is jocked up and going to take the world of beating

Seen it posted elsewhere that Derek O'C is now jocked up for No comment

[charlie]

Dounikos doesn't fit key trends. You do need to have 3m form. That said, thought his latest run was eye-catching.
If EE goes here (fingers crossed) he's my biggest bet on the 1st day.

It has be to a concern for Dounikos backers. It’s what puts me off him. We know it’s a proper test and a ? over trip just isn’t for me at the current prices.

[Can't Catch Me]

Personally I don't see either Dounikos or Jury Duty staying 4 miles.

But then I do accept I'm not fit to lace Gordon's boots in terms of judging a horse!

[Scooby91]

Personally I don't see either Dounikos or Jury Duty staying 4 miles.

But then I do accept I'm not fit to lace Gordon's boots in terms of judging a horse!

Dounikos may well be more likely rsa anyway. Nobody has said he goes for the 4 miler. Only Gordon wants him in the 4 miler as his best chance. And amateurs would see him as the best chance.

[Can't Catch Me]

Dounikos may well be more likely rsa anyeay.

Indeed. But if Gordon gets his way he won't be. And I just can't really understand why he's so adamant. I think he'd have more chance in the RSA.

[Scooby91]

Indeed. But if Gordon gets his way he won't be. And I just can't really understand why he's so adamant. I think he'd have more chance in the RSA.

He's so adamant because it's all but a penalty kick for a horse of his ability in the 4miler.