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Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle 2018

We all agree Cracking Smart is a very good horse and has a very good shout in the 3 miler. ND has just beaten him out of sight. He would have the AB at his complete mercy imo and looks like he will stay 3m no problem. The Ballymore looks the hottest novice race of the lot. I’m sure that will enter their thoughts.
 
Expect blow by blow. To put in a good one here over 3.
Has blown the cobbwebbs away and no excuses today.

Poli roi dropped away today trying to put it up to next destination of which he had no chance. Quiet ride up to 3 miles might see a bit of improvement out of him. Won't be as bad as the finishing suggested. One to watch if he's entered in a handicap in England for a look at his mark in regards to the martin pipe. If you wanted to get him handicapped, today is how you'd do it.


Jetz one of have an eye on at 3 figures was dropped out and picked up the pieces well at the end.
 
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I have Jetz backed each way for this race , - 33-1. Place possibilities .
 
IF next destination goes here then he will be definitely a worthy favourite but I have no doubt it would be a lot closer between him and CS. CS just couldn't go the pace from in the straight. Even if ND comes for this race CS at 20/1 with Boyles is an absolute steal!
 
No excuse for BBB, needs 6 miles?

My any race bet might as well be in the bin haha
 
Kevloaf said:
No excuse for BBB, needs 6 miles?

My any race bet might as well be in the bin haha
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I thought it was a decent performance. An Albert Bartlett performance and was happy with that tbh. Jumping can be improved race fitness can be improved. Contender.

The horse you can think about won't be there. He's a dour stayer improved for each run. Expect him to keep on the incline.
 
Sunbets still 12/1 Next Destination for this if anyone is interested..
 
For what it's worth I'd love ND to go here and really hope he does for my book as have the ballymore well and truly covered with or without him. And he's taking up a percentage of my book when he could go and do the business in the bartlett.
What I want and what I think will happen are different things. But hope is there.
 
Worth bearing in mind that, because they tend to buy potential Gold Cup winners, Giggi often have several possible contenders for the AB. It tends to need a hardened grinder and they have been known to duck Cheltenham with horses that they think need time.
 
archie said:
Worth bearing in mind that, because they tend to buy potential Gold Cup winners, Giggi often have several possible contenders for the AB. It tends to need a hardened grinder and they have been known to duck Cheltenham with horses that they think need time.
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Good point and assuming were on the same wave length talking about cracking smart.
It's well factored in his price though. And you back him knowing that, they'd have to be seriously tempted though.
 
Presumably one or two more races in Jan/Feb. They obviously ducked Cheltenham with Don Cossack and I'm fairly sure that they regret not doing it with No More Heroes.
 
archie said:
Worth bearing in mind that, because they tend to buy potential Gold Cup winners, Giggi often have several possible contenders for the AB. It tends to need a hardened grinder and they have been known to duck Cheltenham with horses that they think need time.
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Impressive by Next Destination I also hope he goes Albert Bartlett route as have him at 14s ew in Ballymore and will be taking 8/1 for Albert Bartlett .. first bet in that race .
 
Next Destination into 4/1 and shortest price of anyone for this race with Paddy and out to 8/1 for the Ballymore with them.

A noticeable move imo.
 
I have an ew trixie on Next Destination for this, Mengli Khan for the Supreme and Hollowgraphic for the Bumper, all at big prices. First antepost bet I placed and it wins me over £250k. Going to give me some sleepless nights to March :)
 
Can't Catch Me said:
Next Destination into 4/1 and shortest price of anyone for this race with Paddy and out to 8/1 for the Ballymore with them.

A noticeable move imo.
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Depending on people's respective bets that's very good news. Hed take all the beating here. He'd do well in a ballymore. But this race looks there for the taking in contrast.
 
Scooby91 said:
Depending on people's respective bets that's very good news. Hed take all the beating here. He'd do well in a ballymore. But this race looks there for the taking in contrast.
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That was my point yesterday. Why go for a much tougher race when they've just beaten their main opponent for this race out of sight?

He switches off so well that the longer trip will suit him perfectly imo.
 
Can't Catch Me said:
That was my point yesterday. Why go for a much tougher race when they've just beaten their main opponent for this race out of sight?

He switches off so well that the longer trip will suit him perfectly imo.
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It will suit perfectly but I follow paddy in wherever he goes on targets if they went ballymore shortest price I'd say ballymore now they've corrected in that way since his run i say bartlett.
Noticeable moves pre douvan for min and real steel on there respective Christmas targets over 2m.
 
Scooby91 said:
It will suit perfectly but I follow paddy in wherever he goes on targets if they went ballymore shortest price I'd say ballymore now they've corrected in that way since his run i say bartlett.
Noticeable moves pre douvan for min and real steel on there respective Christmas targets over 2m.
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Ive been following their moves on Mullins horses for a couple of seasons. But they aren't infallible, as plans are always going to change.
 
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