….ATR Preview, 28th Feb; Sean Boyce (SB), Kevin Blake (KB), Matt Chapman (MC), Jamie Codd (JC);
Champion Hurdle;
MC spoke with Hendo today, he thinks 100% CH will run. JC thinks he’ll run. KB doesn’t think he’ll run, he’d be very concerned something is amiss.
JC thinks State Man had his chance last season, if CH runs he wins. KB, Lossie won’t switch regardless, Bob O won’t be supplemented but JC would love it if he is.
Champion Chase;
KB; El Fab is better than Jonbon. He’s the best horse.
JC; Jonbon doesn’t do himself any favours, he had a hard race last time. You’d have to fancy El Fab.
SB; likes Edwardstone.
MC; El Fab is top class.
Stayers;
JC; Irish Point wins it.
KB; Wide open, Home by the Lee overpriced. Goes well fresh, might wear blinkers. Stays all day.
MC; HBTL has no chance. Crambo probably best UK. Teahupoo the selection.
Gold Cup;
MC; Thinks it’s open. GDC probably wins but nothing would be a ‘surprise winner’.
JC; Shishkin least exposed, very talented & definitely placed. Think the race is set up for Fastorslow. GMG is unexposed, Mouse fancies him.
KB; Easier for GDC this year because they know he gets the trip. His jumping might not be quite as good. Thinks he wins.
SB; L’Homme Presse away from the obvious.
Nov Hrd;
KB; Bally is the best and should run in Sup. Doesn’t fancy Tullyhill. Ben Paulings Tellherthename worth consideration. Concerned about the form of Henderson horses. Likes Ile Atl for BB.
JC; Ground might be key to where Bally goes but wherever he goes he wins. Likes Firefox in the Sup, a very good horse. Really likes Lecky Watson for AB.
MC; Massive fan of Jeriko. Shanagh Bob AB really talented.
Nov Chasers;
JC; FAF is most solid one for Arkle, Quillixios is of interest at a bigger price. American Mike for Turners. Massive SAF fan for BANC, Sandor Clegane could run well at a price. Can’t get away from Corbett’s for NHC, thinks he’ll win well.
KB; Be against MN in Arkle, especially if soft. Likes IET. BANC will be a small field but a good race. Afraid of F2F but loves Monty’s. Worried about EG in NHC.
MC; Would like GW in the Ark. Ginnys for Turn. SAF BANC.
Ryanair;
KB; Weather watch for Banbridge who has other targets. Concern at the forecast.
JC; Envoi Allen all the way, loves the horse. Fil Dor to run into a place at a price.
MC; Conflated e/w.
Mares Hurd
JC; Magical Zoe won’t beat Lossie but runs a big race. HDB has some big chances.
KB; Lossie, maybe Marie’s e/w.
MC; Lossie.
XC
JC; MI.
KB; Ground a big factor. Likes Galvin but won’t run if soft. Delta probably.
MC; Coko if soft ground.
SB; MI
Bumper;
JC; No stand-out. Likes Teeshan. Yellow Clay at a price e/w. Patrick doesn’t know what to ride.
KB; Yellow Clay.
MC; You Oughta Know e/w.
MNH
JC; BDA hype is real.
KB; BDA, brilliant last run. Tough to beat.
MC; BDA
Mares Ch;
JC; Not sure Dinoblue stays, ADV the selection.
KB; Dinoblue a real 2 miler, might get away with it.
TH;
JC; Likes Storm Heart.
KB; Hard to pick at Sir Gino. Likes Nurburgring w/o Sir G.
MC; Sir Gino. Ethical Diamond of interest.
Boodles;
KB; Things not gone right for Lark, not 100% certain to run. Needs better ground. Cossack Chac should be considered.
JC; Nothing.
MC; Woodhooh underestimated.
Handicaps or anything else;
JC; Maskada in GA. Chianti or Trelawne in Ultima
KB; Harpers Brook in GA. Super talented.
MC; Chianti Ultima; Harry Fry’s Might I in Coral Cup.
Naps, next best, long shot;
JC; Nap; SAF NB; It’s on the Line. E/W Maskada
KB; Nap; Harpers; NB BDA; E/W HBTL
MC; Nap; It’s on the Line. NB; SAF. E/W Ethical Diamond
SB; Nap; MI; NB Edward; E/W L’Homme Presse.
Charity bet; JC; Yellow Clay; KB Harpers; MC SAF; SB MI
