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2023 Novice Chasers

Don't think anyone has compared him to Galvin COD. It's just the route he's taking. Authorized Art won't be too far off 150 horse after yesterday so he is certainly going the right way. I was hugely impressed with his round if jumping too.
 
David Casey re Authorized Art.....

“He jumped great. It's a good quick track around here and when you jump like he does it's a help.
“He put up a good performance. I know, obviously, the second made a bad mistake at the last but he looked like he had his measure anyway.

“He enjoys jumping, he's progressing well and getting better. He has stepped up from his hurdling.

“I think he'll handle softer ground but obviously he does handle that, maybe he wouldn't handle very heavy ground.

“We'll try and make hay and keep going. There is a chance he could end up in the Drinmore but that's two months away so there might be something in between.

“If he keeps progressing we might give him a chance at it and see how far he can climb the ladder.”
 
Looking forward to seeing mcfabulous and thyme Hill hopefully go chasing on friday at Chepstow

Season is finally starting to get going
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
Looking forward to seeing mcfabulous and thyme Hill hopefully go chasing on friday at Chepstow

Season is finally starting to get going
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I wouldn't be surprised if Mcfabulous races on Saturday at Chepstow over the 2 1/2 (he is entered) and avoids Thyme Hill on the Friday over 3m
 
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Henry Daly says Hillcrest is still "some way off" his seasonal reappearance. Dry ground a major issue for the yard...

Sounds like they've not been able to school a lot of the novices on grass yet.
 
Frontal Assault just has to win today doesn't he? Even taking into account Mullins horse is fitter, FA has the weights heavily in his favour. Would be disappointing if he were to get beat and would knock the Galliard du Mesnil form somewhat as well. A clear round should see him home.
 
I’ve been watching the market closely this morning, and FA has drifted out to 2/1 from 13/8, and Jon Snow has been backed into a shade of odds on. Might be that Jon Snow is race fit whereas FA is coming back for first run of the season?

Edit -Good point about Jon Snow’s hurdle rating…
 
Lobos said:
Frontal Assault just has to win today doesn't he? Even taking into account Mullins horse is fitter, FA has the weights heavily in his favour. Would be disappointing if he were to get beat and would knock the Galliard du Mesnil form somewhat as well. A clear round should see him home.
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Absolutely not. Jon Snow rated 16lbs higher over hurdles than Frontal Assault, so even at the weights it's not going to be easy at all. All the money has come for Jon Snow, he has race fitness, and FA has always looked as though needing a proper trip. Yes, this is over 2m6f, but even so, I'd be expecting Jon Snow to win today.
 
Lobos said:
Frontal Assault just has to win today doesn't he? Even taking into account Mullins horse is fitter, FA has the weights heavily in his favour. Would be disappointing if he were to get beat and would knock the Galliard du Mesnil form somewhat as well. A clear round should see him home.
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It's a mile too short for Frontal Assault, he always plods on but not the fastest.
 
Mighty said:
Jon Snow has been backed into a shade of odds on. Might be that Jon Snow is race fit whereas FA is coming back for first run of the season?

Edit -Good point about Jon Snow’s hurdle rating…
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Could just be that winter is coming
 
Worth mentioning that Frontal Assaults jumping certainly hasnt been the best so interesting to see if hes improved in that department, or more of the same
 
I do think Jon Snow chasing form so far is average at best. He could improve further but I'd still be surprised if he beat FA giving weight. His run in the Irish National was very good and he pulled away from a very good horse in GDM even accounting for the weight difference. Yes he'd prefer further but he should still be good enough today to put these away.
 
Well that was good enough for me from Frontal Assault, that I've topped up with a cash bet on him at 13/1. Happier that it also form boosts Gaillard Du Mesnil as well :encouragement:
 
Good shout Lobos. Haven't watched the race as on the school run.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
Well that was good enough for me from Frontal Assault, that I've topped up with a cash bet on him at 13/1. Happier that it also form boosts Gaillard Du Mesnil as well :encouragement:
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Good news for National Hunt Chase backers. Troytown (won by Run Wild Fred last year) the next step for Frontal Assault, says Gordon.

"He was second in an Irish National the last day and I’d imagine we’ll head for something like a Troytown.

“Limerick would be a bit sharp for him and Navan suits him better.

“I thought he’d need the run today but I’d say the race fell apart when you look at the second and third. I was pleased with what he did and Jack was positive on him.”
 
FA being owned by Giggingstown is a negative for me as they don't seem to like the race regardless of RWF running in it previously. Could end up staying in Ireland for a bigger purse.
 
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FA being owned by Giggingstown is a negative for me as they don't seem to like the race regardless of RWF running in it previously. Could end up staying in Ireland for a bigger purse.
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They have had at least one runner in each National Hunt Chase race for 10 of the last 11 years, so you can't say that they don't like the race at all
 
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TE=HoldenTheReins;n379549]FA being owned by Giggingstown is a negative for me as they don't seem to like the race regardless of RWF running in it previously. Could end up staying in Ireland for a bigger purse.[/QUOTE]

Think you must be thinking of another race maybe?
 
FA did it without too much fuss didn't he. Super price too He definitely should have been fav. Lots of improvement to come with it being his first run and not his ideal distance. Troytown next up which looks the right race.
 
….Frontal Assault into a best price 14-1 NHC (Hills), only 10-1 365, PP/BFSB.
 
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