Cheltenham Festival Handicaps

[Can't Catch Me]

Yep just backed Diamond King myself. Looks an absolute stand out.

Shame the ratings aren't published on here though.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

You think FM? RDS 28th on the list and max 20? Have no real idea what number on the initial list would have made it last year.

I'd be surprised if more than 4 of these didn't run. This race will have been the plan for so many all season and not many (if any) have multiple entries.

 

[JackieMoon33]

Some actual ratings of interest:

Martello Tower 144
Mall Dini 143
Mick Jazz 143
The Storyteller 142
Presenting Percy 146
Ice Cold Soul 136
Tudor City 130
Runfordave 140
Peregrine Run 142

 

[Can't Catch Me]

Seems pretty good for Peregrine Run Jackie.

7 of the last 8 winners had at least 139 so in the right ball park.

 

[JackieMoon33]

Seems pretty good for Peregrine Run Jackie.

7 of the last 8 winners had at least 139 so in the right ball park.

Based on what mark Wholestone and West Approach are now on it's a cracking mark !!!!

 

[JackieMoon33]

The Coral Hurdle form in Ireland will not amount to much now as none of the runners have been increased enough to get a run. Ice Cold Soul could have an outside chance of sneaking in the bottom of the County or Coral but Golden Spear and Tudor City won't get a sniff.

 

[Liam301287]

These are the horses have being interested in today now weights are out. Potters Legend Kim Muir Tommy Silver 2nd to last race on last day. Double Shuffle and Noble Endeavour in the first handicap of first day. Noble Endeavour won me some money earlier in the year cant remember which race he won might of being towards end of year. Double Shuffle always being a big fan of his in handicaps always seems to run well in big race handicaps.

 

[doctorwu]

well pleased with Velvet Maker 10.04, Dandridge 10.03 in the Grand Annual. VM looks thrown in IMO

 

[ryanh97]

well pleased with Velvet Maker 10.04, Dandridge 10.03 in the Grand Annual. VM looks thrown in IMO

Argue this in the friday yankee there could very well be a space for him

 

[kinloch brae]

The Coral Hurdle form in Ireland will not amount to much now as none of the runners have been increased enough to get a run. Ice Cold Soul could have an outside chance of sneaking in the bottom of the County or Coral but Golden Spear and Tudor City won't get a sniff.

I backed Ice Cold Soul last time and he was always going win which is something you can't say very often in a seemingly competitive handicap. He should have a bit more improvement to come. Is he expected to travel?

 

[JackieMoon33]

I backed Ice Cold Soul last time and he was always going win which is something you can't say very often in a seemingly competitive handicap. He should have a bit more improvement to come. Is he expected to travel?

There is bonus for winning the Coral Cup so you'd think he'd travel. The main problem is he's unlikely to make the cut in any race.

 

[Mr mulligan]

Does anyone have a strong opinion on IF and WHERE BLAZER will run ? I think it's runs this year have been a plot for something, just not sure what.
It's last run ran so wide it was in lane 8 all way round and all runs point to similar way to how HOLLYWELL got handicapped in the past

 

[Can't Catch Me]

Me and you both Mr Mulligan! Ran a great race behind Dimaond King last year and would surely go close against him again in the Plate off the same terms.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

Does anyone have a strong opinion on IF and WHERE BLAZER will run ? I think it's runs this year have been a plot for something, just not sure what.
It's last run ran so wide it was in lane 8 all way round and all runs point to similar way to how HOLLYWELL got handicapped in the past

I backed him today for the Kim Muir. He is much more likely to run in the Plate but I just wonder if they'll try and step him up in trip and try and get a top amateur on board, His Coral Cup run last season caught my eye when I watched it back earlier this week.

 

[jono]

Diamond King has had a wind op since his last run

 

[Jonnymac05]

Mall Dini surely goes to Kim Muir now, needs 31 to come out for the Ultima- does this look even possible?- Also looks to be carrying quite a bit of weight for Kim Muir.
Squotateur looks decent off 11-02(But needs 24 to come out)

 

[Jonnymac05]

If he does get in the Ultima at 10-07 looks a beautiful weight.

 

[Bayoffreedom]

Mall Dini surely goes to Kim Muir now, needs 31 to come out for the Ultima- does this look even possible?-

You made me go back to last year out of interest. I think we all forget how much changes between now and the race. Last year the lowest rated horses who ran in this race were Audacious Plan and According to Trev. At this stage they were respectively 95 and 96 of the 105 entries. Anything can happen :encouragement:

 

[Morning Glory]

Martin Pipe - entry no 70 got a run last year. This year entry no 70 is rated 135 (same as got a run last year)

Kim Muir - entry no 75 got a run last year. This year entry no 75 is rated 130 (1lb lower than last year)

Pertemps - entry no27 got a run. This year entry no 27 is rated 138 (3lb higher than got a run last year)

Fred Winter - entry no30 got a run. This year entry no 30 is rated 125 (3lb lower than last year)

Novice handicap chase - entry no 27 got a run. This year entry no 27 is rated 137 (1lb higher than got a run last year)

Ultima - entry no97 got a run. This year entry no97 is rated 130 (1lb lower than got a run last year)

 

[ComplyOrDie]

Mall Dini surely goes to Kim Muir now, needs 31 to come out for the Ultima- does this look even possible?- Also looks to be carrying quite a bit of weight for Kim Muir.
Squotateur looks decent off 11-02(But needs 24 to come out)

I agree, I made a case for this horse on the Day 1 yankee thread, he'll be a big player if he gets in. 24 to come out is not a big ask either IMO, given so many have entries elsewhere too. Fingers crossed.