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Apologies not Cheltenham related , but at Ascot tomorrow on stag do … any tips greatly appreciated
 
Apologies not Cheltenham related , but at Ascot tomorrow on stag do … any tips greatly appreciated​
 
LeeOVO1988 said:
Apologies not Cheltenham related , but at Ascot tomorrow on stag do … any tips greatly appreciated​
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The 3:00 is a very tricky race and there is not much pace in the race.
So even though I've backed Billyjoh, it's a bit hopeful, but the 9-1 still available looks ok for a horse that ran so well in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. Only beaten by a group horse I reckon.
He's gone up the weights for not winning in his last four starts, which is not ideal either. But only 5lb's which is not much when you consider he's probably been held up a bit too far on most occasions and looked like the best or close to best horse each time.
The last run was his first try at 7f also, on similar ground and it looks the ideal trip to my eye.
My hope is that in a field of hold up merchants he has the stronger finish, having watched him and the fact he's spent most his life running over shorter trips.
He looks drawn on the right side also.
It is a very tricky race though and I liked the look of at least 5 or 6 others in the race, which is why it's hopeful.

5-2 about Devoted Queen looks a fair enough price also. Finished her last race well. so the ascot finish should suit.
 
LeeOVO1988 said:
Apologies not Cheltenham related , but at Ascot tomorrow on stag do … any tips greatly appreciated​
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Back Hayley Turners horses. She rides Ascot brilliantly

Just looked and she's at Newcastle :)

Andrew Balding is in super form so I'd back his blind if I were there

Good luck and more importantly have a messy day!!
 
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Irish Rugby said:
1.15 Our Terms
1.50 Simmering
2.25 Friendly Soul
3.00 Billyjoh
3.40 Auguste Rodin
4.15 Al Qudra
4.50 Elnajamm
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Good luck
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Great start for the stag boys if they followed your first three Irish Rugby - imagine by that stage they wouldn't be too bothered if they won or lost. Nice one.
 
nortonscoin200 said:
Great start for the stag boys if they followed your first three Irish Rugby - imagine by that stage they wouldn't be too bothered if they won or lost. Nice one.
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Thanks, and got the 5th winner in now, although all were well found in the market. Would be great to hear a stag party in Ascot are currently well on to paying for their weekend.
 
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Anyone following the surfing?

"Surfers will compete off the coast of Teahupo'o, a village on the southwestern coast of Tahiti, known globally for its powerful waves. This choice, Olympic organizers say, was in "alignment with Paris 2024's ambition to spread the Games across France."

Tahiti being historically French Polynesia.

I assume it's what our current favourite stayer is named after.
 
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Irish Rugby said:
Anyone following the surfing?

"Surfers will compete off the coast of Teahupo'o, a village on the southwestern coast of Tahiti, known globally for its powerful waves. This choice, Olympic organizers say, was in "alignment with Paris 2024's ambition to spread the Games across France."

Tahiti being historically French Polynesia.

I assume it's what our current favourite stayer is named after.
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Like this , well spotted .., I've been to Ullawatu Beach in Bali , famous surfing spot . Didn't surf though !! . :highly_amused: .
 
Backed the Willie treble that's been mooted on here for a week or so.

Arkle - Ballyburn
Brown Advisory - Dancing City
Turners - Impaire Et Passe

A very nice pay out if they win.

However I like a bit of coverage and im a fan of Slade Steel, ascwell as Henry so coverage bet placed......

Arkle - Ballyburn Brown Advisory - Dancing City
Turners - Slade Steel
 
IstabraqBarRegular said:
Backed the Willie treble that's been mooted on here for a week or so.

Arkle - Ballyburn
Brown Advisory - Dancing City
Turners - Impaire Et Passe

A very nice pay out if they win.

However I like a bit of coverage and im a fan of Slade Steel, ascwell as Henry so coverage bet placed......

Arkle - Ballyburn Brown Advisory - Dancing City
Turners - Slade Steel
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Do you think Slade Steel will step up in trip? I personally think it wouldn't do any harm but HDB likes the slowly slowly approach. He does however, still have Inthepocket but now at 7 years old i do wonder if JP would want him going into open company.
 
IstabraqBarRegular said:
Just thought they'd swerve Ballyburn again as it worked for them last March. Worth a fiver treble anyway !!
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There are a million angles into Willies novice chasers isn't there :biggrin-new: i honestly think Mirazur West will be the spoiler to a few horses. Bred to be a chaser and i think yet to get decent ground. I can see a lot of improvement in him this season. I think if Jeriko Du Reponet goes chasing (I am completely writing off his Supreme run) he would favour the 2m trip over MW though. Another reason i think Inthepocket could just go out to open company.

But we are in silly season and anything is possible :biggrin-new:
 
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