November Forum Yankee

[Middle_Of_March]

Finally, we have something we can work with most of last years big guns being out by the end of November.

[Anay Turge]

I’d like to throw Thyme Hill into the hat. Seems most on here are impressed with the performance over the weekend, and would be a good candidate for the AB.

[taylorch1990]

I like to throw Thyme Hill into the hat. Seems most on here are impressed with the performance on the weekend, and would be a could candidate for the AB

Agree with this and still value at his current price.

[charlie]

An ‘over reaction’ to a ‘below par’ seasonal reappearance Yankee could be tasty. KD @ 6/1 in the CH and DW @ 20/1 in the GC the two that stand out. On the basis that nothing is being primed for November and most will need a run, could be an interesting angle to take

[Istabraq]

I like that idea charlie but we probably have those in yankees already, if they’re not in FJ yankees then I certainly have them...

[Kevloaf]

I like being made to back things I wouldn't usually, so Yanworth?

If anything happened Tiger Roll (more likely to retire than any other horse and already injured?)....

[Istabraq]

I wouldn’t go near a horse that has never raced over banks, they are a unique test of balance and agility as well as speed.
Hopefully he’ll have an entry in Dec and we can gauge how he takes to them...

[Quevega]

A few on the antepost thread were mentioned at big prices, Hampton fox asked the question.
Depending upon if you want a reasonably sure target then these are all interesting. To choose from - all probably less fashionable either due to reputation/trainer or last run, but all potential players

Tornado Flyer 33-1 arkle
Melon 25-1 arkle
Notebook 25-1 arkle
Nube begra 33-1 arkle

Sam spinner 33-1 RSA
champagne classic 33-1 RSA

A Plus tard 25-1 Ryanair

Windsor Avenue 25-1 JLT

[Quevega]

Nube Begra ?

sounds a lot better

[Kevloaf]

I wouldn’t go near a horse that has never raced over banks, they are a unique test of balance and agility as well as speed.
Hopefully he’ll have an entry in Dec and we can gauge how he takes to them...

Me neither my friend, but he did at Punchestown over the weekend. I don't even want to back him so not sure why I'm banging the drum here haha

https://www.racingpost.com/results/195/punchestown/2019-11-17/745104

[Istabraq]

Good spot Kev, have to say I missed that Irish banks race.
3m was probably the right introduction given Yanworth was fav for the Champion Hurdle a couple of years ago.
I’ve often felt the Cheltenham cross country course is tighter than Punchestown, obstacles seem to come quicker and turns appear more exaggerated, I could be wrong, but I think Cheltenham is a different test.


But I backed Tea for Two ante post before Sunday’s race so probably safe to ignore anything garbage I come out with....

[archie]

Cheltenham is a very different test but you'd like to see him go over the course before March.

I had a share in Lord Noelie when he came 4th in this on his first x-course run. There are fewer fences to disrupt a rhythm than at Punchestown but 3m7f still takes some getting and I'm not that confident that it will suit.

[Istabraq]

Wonderful horse archie, remember his RSA well (still a course record ?) and I remember holding a 33/1 voucher for the following years Gold Cup and as the horror of foot and mouth unfolded where travel bans were imposed on all Irish and French horses I suddenly had the 7/4 fav, the rest of course is history....

[archie]

I only got involved when he came back from his injury but it was quite special to see him give Bridget Nicholls her first winner and being in the winners enclosure after the cross country. Left-handed on good ground he was very good.

[Quevega]

I took the 20's before he ran Sunday, so coming from a different angle than those looking at 6-1 now.
But he seemed to love all the banks and bumps, and for a big horse, the twists and turns seemed no bother.
Cheltenham course is different, although I think there are less banks than Punchestown.