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2026 Novice Chasers

Diva Luna...

“She knocked a joint on Friday unfortunately and it blew up so I’m afraid she’s standing in a spa for a week,” said Pauling of Diva Luna.

“It’s disappointing she won’t be at the Scilly Isles, hopefully it won’t rule her out of Cheltenham or Aintree. It was going to be touch and go and we’ve decided to do the right thing.

“She’ll just have cold water therapy, it’s not a massive issue and we’ll see where we are at the end of the week and hopefully we can crack on again. She was ready to go on Thursday but on Friday it blew up.”
 
Kitzbuhel, so impressive at Kempton over Christmas, heads nine entries for the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

If he runs, the spring-heeled grey could give his owner Joe and Marie Donnelly a chance of fortune having seen both State Man and Sir Gino ruled out for the season.

Kitzbuhel led his rivals a merry dance in the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase but would be dropping in trip this weekend, with Mullins also entering last season’s Coral Cup winner Jimmy Du Seuil.

There is further Irish interest in the form of Gordon Elliott’s mare Kala Conti, who has looked good over fences to date.
 
Argento Boy backers shagged (excuse the french - i am one of them) 144 Irish mark + his inevitable incoming tax means NH chase looks very unlikely
 
Latest DRF Forfeit Stage for Irish Arkle:

Downmexicoway
Irish Panther
Kopek Des Bordes
Romeo Coolio
Kala Conti
Kargese
 
Latest DRF Forfeit Stage for Ladbrokes Novices Chase:

Final Demand
Gold Dancer
Jimmy Du Seuil
Kaid D'authie
Kitzbuhel
Romeo Coolio
Rushmount
Western Fold
Kala Conti
 
Why do people keep making Kopek such a big price for this 😂
 
If Sandowns off and Dublin on then we might just get a serious Mullins trial in the longer Novice chase in Dublin
 
What are peoples expectations for Kopek this weekend?

As a backer im hoping for a win but not expecting it

Hes had a setback and wont be as fit or as experienced as the others

He jumps well and runs well finishing 2nd or 3rd id be confident he can reverse that form at cheltenham

He wins then he just needs to jump around to win the arkle

Im not expectant of that though
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
What are peoples expectations for Kopek this weekend?

As a backer im hoping for a win but not expecting it

Hes had a setback and wont be as fit or as experienced as the others

He jumps well and runs well finishing 2nd or 3rd id be confident he can reverse that form at cheltenham

He wins then he just needs to jump around to win the arkle

Im not expectant of that though
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I may be biased, but (assuming he is well following the market wobbles) hoping he wins. Should have too much pace fro Romeo. Kargese is an interesting yardstick if running.
 
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