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Bit late, but a quick thanks for getting the forum up and running again. All my years here I can't ever remember it running so smoothly, even got an email notification for the 'Out of Festival' thread that I set up years ago but it didn't work until now :encouragement:
 
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After Jay jay reillys win in the lanzarote I think it's worth highlighting Calico for the betfair hurdle.
He's currently still 33/1 with william hill while being 16/1 with most other bookmakers.
After today I'm sure owner/trainer combo will be full of confidence in running calico back over hurdles, on a 10lb lower mark than his current chase mark.
I believe he's better still over fences, but even if 142 is his ceiling there's no reason to believe he can't reach a similar mark over hurdles.
His backform over hurdles isn't the worst, and i believe his improvement came about from wearing cheekpieces, something he's yet to wear over hurdles.
I'd say he has a minimum 8lbs in hand, probably more with better ground.
Running him in the betfair hurdle will be a good prep for the grand annual, without affecting his chase rating and going all out for the win.

I've Had a few points e/w myself, i'd certainly encourage anyone to have a good look at him before will hill realise their mistake
 
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Anyone know rules for qualification for festival handicap hurdles and chases?

Handicap hurdles need minimum of 4 runs. What happens if horse has had 4 runs, but completed 3 but felll or pull up in 1? Will they still qualify?
 
hardheld said:
Anyone know rules for qualification for festival handicap hurdles and chases?

Handicap hurdles need minimum of 4 runs. What happens if horse has had 4 runs, but completed 3 but felll or pull up in 1? Will they still qualify?
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Yea, as long as they start the race it counts as a run.

I'll chuck an 'I think' disclaimer in. But I'm fairly certain like :welcoming:
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Benjy23 said:
Yea, as long as they start the race it counts as a run.

I'll chuck an 'I think' disclaimer in. But I'm fairly certain like :welcoming:
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I think they need to have completed enough of the race to get a rating. Same caveat as yours though.
 
Exar Essay said:
I think they need to have completed enough of the race to get a rating. Same caveat as yours though.
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Yes that's correct. When State Man fell at Christmas at the 2nd last in his novice season, it was up to the discretion of the BHA I believe whether they counted it as a run. If they don't race far enough, the handicapper won't be able to assess the run and so it doesn't count.

I think the inverse then is that the handicapper can also raise a horses rating who fell at the 2nd last or last even without completing if the handicapper thinks they would have ran above their rating if finishing.
 
Just at Sheriff Hutton p2p (Mick Easterbys gaff), Premier Magic and Torygraph in the next!
 
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Think the one it normally goes to got waterlogged off recently so this is its reappearance.
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Cheers. Hopefully he sluices up today and rightfully goes fav for Fez. 12's is way too big.
 
As I guessed, bookies completely unaware that Premier Magic has just won. 12/1 still for Hunters Chase. He's a prolific winner in that sphere and was impressive winning last year's Hunters Chase. He should be fav for this year's. Another stonking good bet. 10/1 NRMB available with Hills as well to cover any injury risk. Bargain!
 
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DenmanSacre said:
Yes that's correct. When State Man fell at Christmas at the 2nd last in his novice season, it was up to the discretion of the BHA I believe whether they counted it as a run. If they don't race far enough, the handicapper won't be able to assess the run and so it doesn't count.

I think the inverse then is that the handicapper can also raise a horses rating who fell at the 2nd last or last even without completing if the handicapper thinks they would have ran above their rating if finishing.
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A fall will only be assessed by the handicapper if it happened at the last or second last, and that's still by discretion. However it a novice hurdler has run three times it's eligible for a mark, and the fourth run when it fell still counts towards the runs required to run in an open handicap hurdle at the Festival.
 
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Dubai world cup 2024


i AM LOOKING FOR SOME FORUM HELP

i AM GOING TO MY ONE AND ONLY TRIP IN A LIFETIME TO THE DUBAI WORLD CUP NIGHT THIS YEAR

WANNA GET THE BEST TICKETS TO ENJOY THE BEST EXPERIENCE

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FAMILY WHO ARE VERY MUCH LIKE ME THAT Don’t book hospitality for Dubai we did last time is very reserved lol it was better this time in gate 1 with everyone it’s a better atmosphere and there’s entertainment after racing and you can see more we had a great time.

ANY INPUT OR FEEDBACK WELCOME PRIOR TO BOOKING LADS AND LASSIES ​​
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I've moved your thread to the correct location (Flat Racing).

No harm in asking in this general thread though :encouragement: Hopefully someone can help you.
 
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