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One point tho for any with books......Edwardstone not one to write-of easily, despite hurdles form.......went To Alan King's few weeks ago.....and saw him up close.....very impressive looking horse.....looks real chaser with good temperament
Did he explain why he gave the horse two season over timber TR ?
Kingy is very open and approachable when people visit the yard, I was there about 3/4 years ago and he gave me a very open answer to a sensitive question re one of his horses at the time, in fact his level of honesty surprised me, nonetheless great to hear...
Just trying to tidy up my bets and i have a few decent multiples with Ferny Hollow in the Marsh where the other selections have shortened. Wondering whether to cash or not.
What scenarios do we see him not coming here? Im assuming a defeat to Blue Lord in the Irish Arkle (should they meet) is perhaps the most likely, or an injury to Bob.
I cant really see any other way.. but reluctant to press the button at the minute given they are quite nice cover bets should the worst case (the above) happen
I think it's a personal thing Dee, and also depends how much you have invested at what price, and what you think the chances are of the horses he connects with.
An alternative is looking at how you could cover the eventuality of him coming to the Marsh differently so you aren't all or nothing. Ie how could you use part of the stake to optimise a multiple that includes him for the Marsh, but still connects other horses id he doesn't, and gives you a potential win that makes you feel better about cashing out.
Also look at him in the context of your other bets. so if you have multiples that look good with him in the Arkle, consider what level of cover do you want to retain with him in multiples for the Marsh.
Finally if the FOMO that comes with cashing out is too great though just take the risk and the hit later if he sticks to the Arkle route. When you have multiple bets across multiple races, what percentage of your total stake is at risk here. Is is significant or is it a drop in the ocean?
Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more I sweat, the luckier I get.
Did he explain why he gave the horse two season over timber TR ?
Kingy is very open and approachable when people visit the yard, I was there about 3/4 years ago and he gave me a very open answer to a sensitive question re one of his horses at the time, in fact his level of honesty surprised me, nonetheless great to hear...
Sadly he wasn't there - was late morning visit and had already left for race meeting
Lovely yard in nice spot.......tho visits post Covid been bit more restricted than ones before
But good chance to see horses and remember thinking, blimey he looks a right specimen.....proper chaser, then looking to check name and was Edwardstone
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