2021 National Hunt Novices Chase

[Kevloaf]

He put up a Grade 1 rating at Kempton which was why I got excited about him. If I was right he was well in today whoever he lined up against.

The handicapper will probably give him the rating he should have given him after Christmas now.

No argument from me, not sure how I missed it [your case] originally....

I'm late to the party, but the party don't start 'till I walk in.

[Eggs]

...apologies if mentioned; for RPs destination. Sky go:

4/5 NHC: 11/8 GC: 4/1 RSA: 10-1 Marsh

[Rooster Booster]

...apologies if mentioned; for RPs destination. Sky go:

4/5 NHC: 11/8 GC: 4/1 RSA: 10-1 Marsh

Perhaps they are fishing for a face to play the market

[Istabraq]

Perhaps they are fishing for a face to play the market

Great spot, anyone playing this market for mote than a tenner should expect account monitoring/restriction...

[Muswell]

Not sure Ritchie Rich will be topping up with sky

[Topofthegame2021]

He’ll come here. He’s a novice. Ricci will want to go for the race that’s easiest to win - that would be this. Realistically he didn’t beat much today - he did it really well but it doesn’t scream Gold Cup winner to me.

I am obviously talking from my pocket so all of the above can be ignored

[Faugheen_Machine]

He’ll come here. He’s a novice. Ricci will want to go for the race that’s easiest to win - that would be this. Realistically he didn’t beat much today - he did it really well but it doesn’t scream Gold Cup winner to me.

I am obviously talking from my pocket so all of the above can be ignored

Will Monkfish have an impact on his target?

Have a go at the Blue Riband this year with Royal Pagialle, as Monkfish will hopefully be fit and firing for a crack at it next season.

[Liammet]

If they allow the amateurs to ride at the festival it could sway Royale Pagaille to come here

Rich Ricci and Patrick Mullins have a great relationship/record

I am sure Patrick will be on the phone after today

Willie has nothing at the head of the market

[Topofthegame2021]

Will Monkfish have an impact on his target?

Have a go at the Blue Riband this year with Royal Pagialle, as Monkfish will hopefully be fit and firing for a crack at it next season.

The only impact Monkfish will have is that RP won’t go to the RSA this year. RP wouldn’t win the GC this year but might do next year - so having two darts at the GC wouldn’t be so bad for Ricci.

it’s obviously a game of opinions - this is mine

[Lobos]

Will Monkfish have an impact on his target?

Have a go at the Blue Riband this year with Royal Pagialle, as Monkfish will hopefully be fit and firing for a crack at it next season.

If we are all thinking it then yes, it'll be on Rich Ricci's mind too I suspect.

[Lobos]

If they allow the amateurs to ride at the festival it could sway Royale Pagaille to come here

Rich Ricci and Patrick Mullins have a great relationship/record

I am sure Patrick will be on the phone after today

Willie has nothing at the head of the market

He may well do if/when Lord Royal qualifies this week at a rescheduled Navan. I thought Tom rode a brilliant race on him today. He positioned him perfectly throughout the race and set him at every fence spot on. I'd be very surprised if he doesn't keep the ride now.

[Pendil]

Strike when the iron is hot. So not here in an egg and spoon race for RP but go for gold

[Istabraq]

Plenty of talk about Ricci’s wishes here, is Venetia’s opinion worth nothing...

[ryanh97]

Plenty of talk about Ricci’s wishes here, is Venetia’s opinion worth nothing...

Reading between the lines it sounded like her opinion is to go for Gold, but at the end of the day, what Ricci wants is what Ricci is going to get?

[Istabraq]

Reading between the lines it sounded like her opinion is to go for Gold, but at the end of the day, what Ricci wants is what Ricci is going to get?

Archie, who has far better awareness of the workings at Closutton than we ever will, has consistently said that Mullins makes the call with horses under his stewardship, I’m sure there are discussions between trainer and owner but if Ricci entrusts Mullins with the decisions regarding his horses why wouldn’t he extend the same courtesy to Venetia ?