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Aintree Day 2 2022

The Topham - surely a highlight of the season given it's not the staying grind of the big race tomorrow. It used to be won by low weights but with increased Irish runners that has changed

Course form: Senior Citizen, Mac Tottie, Pink Eyed Pedro
Irish: Royal Rendezvous, Annamix, Foxy Jacks
Others: Fantastic Lady, Palmers Hill, Five Star Getaway
 
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Quite farcical there on ITV. They cannot contractually show the first race, which is going on behind them on the big screen as they are going through the introductory bits with the presenting team. The race commentary as well.
 
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maybe it's because people were stung by what happened at Cheltenham but I can't believe Langer Dan went off 4s
 
El Fab ran some race there considering … one to take from that.
 
Exar Essay said:
El Fab ran some race there considering … one to take from that.
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….Lads were still 20-1 Arkle after that, others much shorter (still 25-1 with Fred).
 
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Was a really good finish, Jonbon proving again he can battle, was headed just before the last, jumped it better and knuckled down.

Agree El Fab maybe deserves the mark up on being bumped but I don’t think Jonbon wanted to be there that soon like PP yesterday. El Fab was entered in all the Grade 1’s prior to injury, Jonbon has had a tough race at Cheltenham and come out and put in a top performance imo against a fresher/less experienced horse of course.

Pulled miles clear of the third 19 lengths. Both top horses to follow going forward.
 
luisgarciaisgod said:
maybe it's because people were stung by what happened at Cheltenham but I can't believe Langer Dan went off 4s
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I have not played since the Fest but I was amazed at the amount of confidence in Cobblers Dream and the route his rider opted to take
 
Of course he does that when I finally lose faith!
 
robith said:
Of course he does that when I finally lose faith!
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:biggrin-new: That's what Aintree is all about!

Won that well though.

Can't help but feel the Cheltenham run and ground both impacted L'homme Presse though.

Think all four of those are proper Grade 1 chasers. BMG probably the least convincing tbf
 
So the Topham, don't think I've ever picked the winner of this, anyone have literally any idea before I give up and leave it?

Price drop on Mac Tottie has put me off, and I think I'm mad that I keep coming up with Royal Rendezvous
 
I'm glad i was wrong about that - Ahoy Senor puts his jumping together and proves what an engine he has. I wonder if the 55 days lay off affected BMG but Ahoy Senor confirmed last year's hurdle win. I think L'Homme Presse will come on for the experience but maybe this came a bit too soon for him. BMG a King George rather than a Gold Cup horse. It will be really interesting to see how they all campaign next year Lucinda all smiles!
 
If he’d have jumped like that at Cheltenham Ahoy Senor would’ve won the BANC. Major player next season, into 10/1 for the Gold Cup.
 
robith said:
Of course he does that when I finally lose faith!
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Same here mate and i reckon there's many more saying exactly the same ! I toyed with the idea of backing him today but the jumping put me off.
 
4.40 3m novices hurdle: Crystal Glory/Gelino Bello/My Bobby Dazzler
 
That was some win by Mac Tottie who was squeezed out and lost his posi early on but crept into contention and suddenly he was challenging the long time leader.
They should call this the Bowen Chase!
 
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….read an interesting statistic about today’s Sefton Nov Hurdle being a strong guide to Stayers Hurdle winners. Worth noting.
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…Gelino Bello for the Stayers, Nicholls says Novice Chasing.
 
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