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Ultima Handicap Chase 2019

Viking Flagship said:
As mentioned in the general thread the news from the Rooneys today makes Barney Dwan a very interesting one in this. A mark of 140 is 6lb lower than his hurdles mark and 3lb lower than his 2nd to PP in the Pertemps. Yes, he hasn't yet proved he's as good over fences but he's a 2nd season chaser with scope for improvement still. A couple of decent performances this season before almost being knocked out the race completely last time which probably took him off his stride as he then clattered 3 out. Did well to finish 3rd in the end. I'm a little concerned about his jumping fluency but at 25/1 NRNB I think there's a lot to like.
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This ticks a lot of boxes.
My head likes it a lot.
And for a redemption bet after the near miss in the pertemps (had it at 50's)
you may have found the winner sir viking.
 
Viking Flagship said:
As mentioned in the general thread the news from the Rooneys today makes Barney Dwan a very interesting one in this. A mark of 140 is 6lb lower than his hurdles mark and 3lb lower than his 2nd to PP in the Pertemps. Yes, he hasn't yet proved he's as good over fences but he's a 2nd season chaser with scope for improvement still. A couple of decent performances this season before almost being knocked out the race completely last time which probably took him off his stride as he then clattered 3 out. Did well to finish 3rd in the end. I'm a little concerned about his jumping fluency but at 25/1 NRNB I think there's a lot to like.
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He's been my horse for this since the end of last season but I thought the Rooney's had ruined the plan. A great shout VF
 
Added Barney Dwan 25/1.

Cheers VF. A bit like many I would imagine, the Rooney horses were not on the radar, but back on they go, including this one.
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
He's been my horse for this since the end of last season but I thought the Rooney's had ruined the plan. A great shout VF
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Certainly has.

His highest RPR is over 3m as well so even the trends can't stop you!
 
Kevloaf said:
Certainly has.

His highest RPR is over 3m as well so even the trends can't stop you!
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With festival form of 2,4 as well, he obviously has a liking for Cheltenham. They could go Kim Muir as an alternative but if they can get Noel in the saddle they'd surely come here
 
...Catamaran du Seuil 33-1 nrnb for me at this stage. Likes it soft, unfashionable trainer but can get one ready.
 
A nice bit of Karma for me is that the Rooneys don't get a horse anywhere near the frame. T*ssers.
 
doctorwu said:
A nice bit of Karma for me is that the Rooneys don't get a horse anywhere near the frame. T*ssers.
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Too much bitterness and hate in your life doc.

 
doctorwu said:
A nice bit of Karma for me is that the Rooneys don't get a horse anywhere near the frame. T*ssers.
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I had similar thoughts when I heard the turnaround - although mine were evil and involved the death of an innocent animal. So I quickly admonished myself.

Goodness knows what cheltenham have done that now makes it safer (toss*rs indeed)

Be a story when Barney wins though won't it.
Never let loathing get in the way of a bet Doctor, it's not the horses fault.
 
and Quevega you're beyond help, from the basement of the Leadmill.
 
Kevloaf said:
and Quevega you're beyond help, from the basement of the Leadmill.
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Danced on stage with The Farm, Happy Mondays and Black Grape in that place.
Good old days.
Also got temporarily blinded with a champagne cork, then chased a naked fella who'd been playing the bagpipes who'd grabbed the bottle off me and ran.
That's how to bring the millenium in.
 
quevega said:
Danced on stage with The Farm, Happy Mondays and Black Grape in that place.
Good old days.
Also got temporarily blinded with a champagne cork, then chased a naked fella who'd been playing the bagpipes who'd grabbed the bottle off me and ran.
That's how to bring the millenium in.
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:highly_amused: Brilliant
 
quevega said:
Danced on stage with The Farm, Happy Mondays and Black Grape in that place.
Good old days.
Also got temporarily blinded with a champagne cork, then chased a naked fella who'd been playing the bagpipes who'd grabbed the bottle off me and ran.
That's how to bring the millenium in.
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50p quad vods

Just great value
 
doctorwu said:
A nice bit of Karma for me is that the Rooneys don't get a horse anywhere near the frame. T*ssers.
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Very unfair and a terribly sad hurtful standpoint.

If you owned a horse, or many as they have done, that suffer terrible injury in front of you it leaves a mark. Racing should be fun but sometimes it isn't any fun at all. I've had it a few times, its very upsetting. Maybe they just thought Cheltenham wasn't very lucky but have been reassured & time healed a wound.
 
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quevega said:
I had similar thoughts when I heard the turnaround - although mine were evil and involved the death of an innocent animal. So I quickly admonished myself.

Goodness knows what cheltenham have done that now makes it safer (toss*rs indeed)

Be a story when Barney wins though won't it.
Never let loathing get in the way of a bet Doctor, it's not the horses fault.
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If only they had a horse good enough to win at the festival Q
 
quevega said:
Danced on stage with The Farm, Happy Mondays and Black Grape in that place.
Good old days.
Also got temporarily blinded with a champagne cork, then chased a naked fella who'd been playing the bagpipes who'd grabbed the bottle off me and ran.
That's how to bring the millenium in.
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Superb :highly_amused:
 
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