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2023 National Hunt Novices Chase

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TO CLOSE BY NOON ON JANUARY 17th CHELTENHAM
Tuesday, March 14th THE UKRAINE APPEAL NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) TOTAL RACE VALUE ?125,000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code
?60,387 to the winning horse
The second to receive ?30,187
the third ?15,112
the fourth ?7,550
the ffth ?3,775
the sixth ?1,875
the seventh ?950
the eighth ?475
for novice fve yrs old and upwards, which prior to confrmation, have Started in a minimum of two steeple chases, at least one of which must be during the current season, and which have been placed frst, second, third or fourth in a steeple chase with an offcial distance description of ‘two miles seven and a half furlongs’ or more, at any time during the horse’s career. Horses must also be allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confrmation
THREE MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (3m 5f 201yds)
Enter by noon, January 17th and pay ?156 stake Scratch by noon, February 14th or pay ?313 Confrm by noon, March 8th and pay ?156 Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 3lb
6-y-o and up.............11st 7lb
Mares allowed ......... 7lb
 
All that blue for a horse this isn't qualified. Are they unaware or do they think we are all thick
 
All that blue for a horse this isn't qualified. Are they unaware or do they think we are all thick

You'd hope people are NRNB, but ..... morons are out there
 
Three of these are major firms who aren't NRNB. Shortening their prices because of moron money, or to attract it? I might put a few bob on to see if I can get some restrictions lifted. 
 
Minella Crooner declared Wednesday. Just needs top 4 to qualify.
 
All that blue for a horse this isn't qualified. Are they unaware or do they think we are all thick

I can’t quite fathom “ I Am Maximus “

He appears to be bandy

The only way I can describe him is like a car with four different size tyres

I couldn’t back him with stolen
 
I can’t quite fathom “ I Am Maximus “

He appears to be bandy

The only way I can describe him is like a car with four different size tyres

I couldn’t back him with stolen

I like to think Willie works I Am Maximus and Kilcruit together just so the team can debate who has the worst action.
 
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Did anyone see any post race comments regarding Gaillard?
 
Minella Crooner declared Wednesday. Just needs top 4 to qualify.

Finally! the winner of this years NHC getting qualified. No room for error now though :boxing:
 
Did anyone see any post race comments regarding Gaillard?

Given the Donnelly's have 3 potential runners and one of them isn't Willies, I suspect Willie wanted to speak with connections as a courtesy before making public statements
 
Considering how tight a lot of prices have been this year, Minella Crooner seems to be quite generously priced at 16/1 NRNB for this. Very likely to get qualified tomorrow and judging by the back up entry in the Ten Up next week it would appear Gordon is keen to do so. Can see those prices halving if he puts on a decent show. If he disappoints then he may well not run and it's money back.

With Chemical Energy underwhelming last time (whether fit or not) MC could be the stable's best chance in this race. Was vying for Albert Bartlett favouritism before missing festival last year.
 
Considering how tight a lot of prices have been this year, Minella Crooner seems to be quite generously priced at 16/1 NRNB for this. Very likely to get qualified tomorrow.

Anyone wanting to back Minella Crooner I’d suggest logging into your account(s) and put the ante post bet in your betslip then if/when he jumps 3 out and is looking strong have the NH Chase bet then before they get a chance to alter their price…
 
Anyone wanting to back Minella Crooner I’d suggest logging into your account(s) and put the ante post bet in your betslip then if/when he jumps 3 out and is looking strong have the NH Chase bet then before they get a chance to alter their price…

Cheers, had assumed that they would block all related markets impacted by the in-running, including those waiting to be placed. And 16s is a great price. As I have GDM and Ramillies at decent prices, and avoided CE purely because the price went before I could back, this is very helpful.
 
Cheers, had assumed that they would block all related markets impacted by the in-running, including those waiting to be placed. And 16s is a great price. As I have GDM and Ramillies at decent prices, and avoided CE purely because the price went before I could back, this is very helpful.

Some do, some don’t, the good people of FJ will be able to steer you towards those that don’t.
Beffair exchange market will be live throughout race…
 
Anyone wanting to back Minella Crooner I’d suggest logging into your account(s) and put the ante post bet in your betslip then if/when he jumps 3 out and is looking strong have the NH Chase bet then before they get a chance to alter their price…

It’s nrnb so back it now and 365 are BOG should it place and drift but still go.

i used to always do what you have said inplay but bookies cottoned onto that about 3 years ago.
 
It’s nrnb so back it now and 365 are BOG should it place and drift but still go.

i used to always do what you have said inplay but bookies cottoned onto that about 3 years ago.

Not NRNB with everyone, or on the fair…