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2021 Ballymore Novices Hurdle

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Some great noises coming out of Ireland re. Bob Olinger but 5/2 is short enough for me.

Will he go bigger on the day?

I'd be wanting 7/2 - 4/1 about him for a single against Bravemansgame and Gaillard Du Mesnil.
 
Are there more entries below "O".
Strange that so many "P's" onwards are missing... :confused::confused:
 
I don't put much stock in what's said in preview nights but i always watch a few in the build up to cheltenham (more than ever this year in lockdown...). One thing that has really surprised me so far is how strong the "vibes" are around Bob Olinger. I don't mean just pundits/analysts, so many irish jockeys etc seem to be high on him, loads from opposing stables too

I watched the first half of the racehour preview and both David Mullins and Mikey Fogarty (both ride out for Willie) both really strong on Bob O. Was surprising given you'd expect they'd perhaps seen more of GDM.

David Mullins said he was at the track for the ferny hollow vs Bob O race at the start of the year and was blown away by the size/speed/power of them both. Even went as far as to say that race may have caused the Ferny Hollow injury

Usual caveat about the preview evening hyperbole applies just thought it was an interesting one
 
Should there be concern around the fact that Bob O has only raced on heavy under rules?
 
Hurricane fly said:
Should there be concern around the fact that Bob O has only raced on heavy under rules?
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No. HDB 07/02/20 - I was concerned about the ground being a bit too soft. He has worked well on good ground and up the sand at the Curragh so better ground shouldn't be a problem
 
How large do we think the final field will be here? 6-8runners?
 
Small but quality and with the unbeaten Bear Ghylls barely being talked about plus the Keskonrisk wildcard thrown in. Cracking little race.
 
BFSB seem to still be 3 places through oddschecker for this

Which is alright, in a 7 runner field.
 
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