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2023 Arkle Novices Chase

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Benjy23 said:
To be fair to him he's responded alright in the end. Be more concerned with how he traveled and jumped (slightly to the right at times)
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I know and I'm as invested in JB as the next man. I just imagine Nicky H was having palpitations seeing that
 
Benjy23 said:
To be fair to him he's responded alright in the end. Be more concerned with how he traveled and jumped (slightly to the right at times)
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I would be more concerned if he made a habit of doing that to be honest.
They said he was very fresh at home and had to have a run.
I expect a different horse in a few weeks.
And he will have to be for sure.
 
Dysart Dynamo going a good clip could put both the market leaders under pressure, and we all know what could happen to novice chasers when they get out of their comfort zones. I have all three in various multiplies but I'm more confident about Dysart now.

Jonbon needed to get a bit battle hardened though so no bad effort here. What a race in prospect.
 
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Yep DD should make this a real spectacle to watch.
A proper 2m novice chase.
Think you make a fair point, he could really get them at it.
 
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Irish Rugby said:
Dysart Dynamo going a good clip could put both the market leaders under pressure, and we all know what could happen to novice chasers when they get out of their comfort zones. I have all three in various multiplies but I'm more confident about Dysart now.

Jonbon needed to get a bit battle hardened though so no bad effort here. What a race in prospect.
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Dysart went a good enough clip to ruin his own race and still didn't really get el fab in trouble if you believe Jacob saying the error was his fault (doubt that info would be public if he'd been beaten a neck) so I'm not sure why you think DD can put el fab under pressure here?

DD my biggest winner in the race so I hope you're right but can't for the life of me see the logic in the thinking?
 
Odin said:
Dysart went a good enough clip to ruin his own race and still didn't really get el fab in trouble if you believe Jacob saying the error was his fault (doubt that info would be public if he'd been beaten a neck) so I'm not sure why you think DD can put el fab under pressure here?

DD my biggest winner in the race so I hope you're right but can't for the life of me see the logic in the thinking?
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It’s a possibility with a front runner if he sets a good pace and jumps well , that he can get others at it, especially in a novice chase.
March May see the same outcome as Dublin, then again it may not. All horses should be primed for that day .
Going to be an exciting watch and nerve wracking!!
 
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charlie said:
Pathetic. Is it????? Yes. Say yes then.

He'll dot up today with no questions asked.

It's not his fault the 2m division here is shite - Nicky loves an easy build up prep.

He'll dot up today, we'll learn zilch and he'll remain head of the market.

Regardless of what camp you're in, EF goes to Cheltenham with much better experience than Jonbon.

EF faced as many rivals last week as Jonbon will have in 3 races!! haha
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You Hendo lot are little slugs.

Little slugs with no personalities.
 
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I'm at warwick was notable that jonbons eyes were very bloodshot in the parade ring

​​​​​​​liked he'd got himself worked up

Didn't see how he behaved when being sadled up as was watching the denman chase
 
Odin said:
Dysart went a good enough clip to ruin his own race and still didn't really get el fab in trouble if you believe Jacob saying the error was his fault (doubt that info would be public if he'd been beaten a neck) so I'm not sure why you think DD can put el fab under pressure here?

DD my biggest winner in the race so I hope you're right but can't for the life of me see the logic in the thinking?
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I don't think Dysart will win the Arkle but the thinking could be that the trip at Cheltenham is shorter (2m compared to 2m1), tighter track which helps the pacier, front running types and there's some fences at Cheltenham that could catch EF out (the downhill one and the 2nd last) if he doesn't improve his jumping.

We also haven't seen EF at Cheltenham yet but he seems balanced and that wouldn't be a concern for me.
 
DenmanSacre said:
I don't think Dysart will win the Arkle but the thinking could be that the trip at Cheltenham is shorter (2m compared to 2m1), tighter track which helps the pacier, front running types and there's some fences at Cheltenham that could catch EF out (the downhill one and the 2nd last) if he doesn't improve his jumping.

We also haven't seen EF at Cheltenham yet but he seems balanced and that wouldn't be a concern for me.
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Yeah ok, I see the argument there. Cheers :encouragement:
 
DenmanSacre said:
I don't think Dysart will win the Arkle but the thinking could be that the trip at Cheltenham is shorter (2m compared to 2m1), tighter track which helps the pacier, front running types and there's some fences at Cheltenham that could catch EF out (the downhill one and the 2nd last) if he doesn't improve his jumping.

We also haven't seen EF at Cheltenham yet but he seems balanced and that wouldn't be a concern for me.
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It’s a different race on a different day and a different course to Dublin.
For me it’s simply….look forward to it.
Might be some opportunities on the day betting wise, but in the main my bets are done and all alive.

And one thing that o have learnt over the years, you can never be too confident of the outcome in an Arkle in February.
 
He won. He's fit and well. 2 horse races are always shit. Onto the Fez. Henderson is happy.
 
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Lobos said:
He won. He's fit and well. 2 horse races are always shit. Onto the Fez. Henderson is happy.
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Henderson is putting on a brave face IMO, no way can he be genuinely happy with that. Jumped out to his right, headed by a 136 rated chaser and looked beat when headed. His class, and a poor jump from Calico, won the day but March will be a different parish of a test against some much better animals. The positive from today is he may have learnt something.
 
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