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Ladbrokes Trophy (aka Hennessy Gold Cup)

Singlefarmpayment is declared tomorrow. I'm not sure what to make of it to be honest. An impressive victory and he'd probably blow his chance of winning the Hennessy.
 
A great Hennessy prep by Singlefarmpayment. I've added him each way at 20/1.

Heskin basically said that he wasn't fit and would improve for the run.
 
Yes ,On i.t.v Trainer said hennessy definitely the target , and needed this run to get him ready .
 
Took some 20's straight after as well. Thought that was as good a prep as you could have asked for. Tanked through the race travelling lovely. American would still be my main fancy in this but Singlefarmpayment is a massive player and i'm very happy to have both covered.

Current bets on the race:

American 16/1 1pt EW
American 8/1 1pt Win

Singlefarmpayment 20/1 0.5pt EW
Singlefarmpayment 20/1 1pt Win
 
Same two as me Jono and I don't think I'll add a third.
 
Weights are out on Thursday. It will be interesting to see what the Irish horses get (particularly Total Recall). A few years ago you could add 4-5 pounds to their Irish rating but that hasn't been the case recently; with many running off their Irish marks (although the handicapper does throw in the odd 'head scratcher')
 
Where are they found when they're released?

They should be on the Racing Post site by 2pm - just click on racecards and then big race entries, . I wouldn't be surprised to see a link on Irishracing.com. The other option is to go to Timeform.com (they post quicker than Racing Post normally), search for a horse you know is entered and then click on entries and then the Ladbroke.
 
Do we know if Smad Place is a runner in this?
 
did a small bet today on Caroles destrier for this race - 33-1 , w.hill.
 
Bradstocks still talking up Coneygree for the Hennessy - how long until he's withdrawn....?