ComplyOrDie
Fat Jockey Patron (est. Jan 2021) & Moderator
The more I stare at this market the more I think it is there for the absolute taking with Finian's Oscar!
Kev, I agree with you, the more I watch the replays and look over the form I can't see FO taking on the RSA, that for me is a certainty, then it boils down to the Arkle & JLT. He got outstayed (just) by Bacardys @ Punchestown, and Death Duty back in 3rd would have preferred 3m, I'm sure of it. The Aintree form for me isn't all that either, I think Messire Des Obeaux contesting this race was an after thought, as the Neptune was his main target, and the jury is still out on Captain Forez, though I suspect he was brought with chasing in mind!
I think an unrelenting 2m chase will be perfect for FO, he shows enough speed for it, though probably won't back him until I've seen him jump a fence in public.
On a side note, Captain Forez could well be overpriced for same connections of the great Al Ferof who contested this race in 2012, finishing behind Sprinter Sacre, Cue Card & Menorah on that occasion!
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