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Recent content by delsie777

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    What can we expect from the Gordon Elliot stable this year?

    On a more general point, what sort of Festival will Gordon have this year? Doesn't seem to have quite so many high profile chances as in some years. The XCountry looks good but no real bumper star this time, short of Championship contenders and his stand out novice chaser Mister Potter has a...
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    The four favourites that you're dead against

    We all know that racing is the ultimate game of opinions. Many on here have strong feelings not just about horses they fancy but also those that they just cannot have on their minds. So let's have the four favs that you can't entertain and a short explanation. I suggest we just state our case...
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    The race that's giving you sleepless nights?

    So with roughly a month to go and antepost vouchers stuffed in every drawer, cupboard, strongbox and pocket, which is the race that's keeping you awake at night? Maybe because it's the race that pays you a fortune? Maybe it's because you're now worried about your 'good thing' changing target...
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    Laurina is alive and well. so...

    ...who wants to lay her at best price 9/2? She divides opinion. Some say she is the next wonder mare with untold potential. Ruby apparently would choose her over Melon and Sharjah. Willie seems to be happy for her to go straight to the Champion Hurdle. The stable are not beginners when it comes...
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    Simple Poll - Apples Jade (Mares) Back or lay at 6/4?

    This is a straightforward poll not designed for people who have backed AJ at 5/1 or whatever to make their case and be understandably bullish about their position. After last year, I could not have her. She has been visually impressive so far and we are led to believe that she has recovered her...