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He'd probably have to bomb out bad to be pushed out further than 40's?
I do like Benatar. The key positives for me are:
- Placed in the JLT meaning he has festival form in his locker means 40/1 is big.
- JLT form is stacking up well
- Not only did he pull way too hard in the JLT but he was also found to be lame in left hind after the race. Amounted to a huge run.
Couple of negatives that have been putting me off backing him for a few months now:
- Needs to prove he is able to settle much better. That wasn't the case at Newton Abbott for his seasonal debut. Until then even when he runs a big race, he'll face the same outcome as his JLT run in a place finish at best.
- Gary Moore is a decent trainer but i'm wary that he can settle a horse and keep their ability. Henderson and Mullins are masters at doing so but many struggle and to me he hasn't proved he can do so. Ar Mad - also trained by Moore is another who has been far too keen throughout his career and that has never really improved - he's 8 years old now and still has the same traits as he did when he came onto the scene as a 5 year old. Can't think of the name but i'm sure there's another similar type they had who pulled hard and was too keen who never settled.
I do like Benatar. The key positives for me are:
- Placed in the JLT meaning he has festival form in his locker means 40/1 is big.
- JLT form is stacking up well
- Not only did he pull way too hard in the JLT but he was also found to be lame in left hind after the race. Amounted to a huge run.
Couple of negatives that have been putting me off backing him for a few months now:
- Needs to prove he is able to settle much better. That wasn't the case at Newton Abbott for his seasonal debut. Until then even when he runs a big race, he'll face the same outcome as his JLT run in a place finish at best.
- Gary Moore is a decent trainer but i'm wary that he can settle a horse and keep their ability. Henderson and Mullins are masters at doing so but many struggle and to me he hasn't proved he can do so. Ar Mad - also trained by Moore is another who has been far too keen throughout his career and that has never really improved - he's 8 years old now and still has the same traits as he did when he came onto the scene as a 5 year old. Can't think of the name but i'm sure there's another similar type they had who pulled hard and was too keen who never settled.
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