April ‘26 Yankee courtesy of @Hurricane Fly

[Lobos]

And firmly pushed off the wish list

.....and onto the Martin Pipe wish list....

 

[Hurricane fly]

.....and onto the Martin Pipe wish list....

That was my thought actually!
If she went chasing I'd be backing for the NHC

 

[Lobos]

That was my thought actually!
If she went chasing I'd be backing for the NHC

Not a bad run by any means today. Definitely stays the trip albeit she ran a little flat. Undulations and stiffer track of Cheltenham looked to bring improvement. She beat the winner cosily before so I'd not be giving up on her at all. Left her best form at the Festival maybe which ain't a bad thing !

 

[Craigy14]

I don’t mind giving horses excuses post Cheltenham running in similar level of race or graded races…….but being beaten off poorer opposition puts me right off!

Especially given she was only giving them 5lbs and was rated 16lbs better than the winner. The third only rated 116 beaten 2 lengths as well.

 

[Lobos]

I don’t mind giving horses excuses post Cheltenham running in similar level of race or graded races…….but being beaten off poorer opposition puts me right off!

Especially given she was only giving them 5lbs and was rated 16lbs better than the winner. The third only rated 116 beaten 2 lengths as well.

I'm different in that I can easily forgive Aintree, Punchestown and any other post March results re any of the horses that have had their seasons built around running at the Festival. Be interesting what connections say.

 

[Lobos]

I know a few on here have mentioned Zanoosh for the Mares next year. If we take a strict line of form through Gordon's Mare Torpille D today, then Zanoosh would be playing catch up big time.
Again, I'd be happy to put a line through that form today and just focus on how Zanoosh has improved.
Zanoosh 16/1....White Noise 66/1....Make your own mind up.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

I know a few on here have mentioned Zanoosh for the Mares next year. If we take a strict line of form through Gordon's Mare Torpille D today, then Zanoosh would be playing catch up big time.
Again, I'd be happy to put a line through that form today and just focus on how Zanoosh has improved.
Zanoosh 16/1....White Noise 66/1....Make your own mind up.

I'd much rather have BDA at 8/1.

Not sure if He's On Fire has had a mention yet, but he's top of my list for the Brown Advisory. I thought that was the most impressive novice hurdle win if the season.

 

[Eggs]

I'd much rather have BDA at 8/1.

Not sure if He's On Fire has had a mention yet, but he's top of my list for the Brown Advisory. I thought that was the most impressive novice hurdle win if the season.

…..be interesting if HOF takes up one of his Punchestown entries, currently a best 12-1 BANC.

I’d be fairly certain @Hurricane fly already has a BANC selection for this month but if HOF does appear at Punchestown it should tell us lots with @ComplyOrDie volunteering for next month.

 

[darlojim]

…..be interesting if HOF takes up one of his Punchestown entries, currently a best 12-1 BANC.

I’d be fairly certain @Hurricane fly already has a BANC selection for this month but if HOF does appear at Punchestown it should tell us lots with @ComplyOrDie volunteering for next month.

I'm fairly strong on him turning up in the 2m4 with KRG going the 2m race

I think he'll butcher them and be 6/1 for the BANC post Punchestown

 

[jrjr]

…..be interesting if HOF takes up one of his Punchestown entries, currently a best 12-1 BANC.

I’d be fairly certain @Hurricane fly already has a BANC selection for this month but if HOF does appear at Punchestown it should tell us lots with @ComplyOrDie volunteering for next month.

I'd much prefer HOF to Johnny's Jury, even with the difference in price.

If Willie has HOF and Kawaboomga as staying novice chasers for next season, does that impact King Rasko? I know the Churdle was mentioned but assuming he goes chasing, I can see him being tried over the 2m route, looked quick enough to me. If he did, then 25/1 for a horse that would start as Willie's main Arkle runner looks good business

 

[darlojim]

If Willie has HOF and Kawaboomga as staying novice chasers for next season, does that impact King Rasko? I know the Churdle was mentioned but assuming he goes chasing, I can see him being tried over the 2m route, looked quick enough to me. If he did, then 25/1 for a horse that would start as Willie's main Arkle runner looks good business

Casey thinks he will be a 2m chaser

 

[Lobos]

I'd much rather have BDA at 8/1.

Not sure if He's On Fire has had a mention yet, but he's top of my list for the Brown Advisory. I thought that was the most impressive novice hurdle win if the season.

Just too many questions re BDA. Does she go chasing? Cheltenham not her favourite track. If she does stay Hurdling, could they be tempted by CH again with Softer conditions or if Lossiemouth doesn't show up ?

 

[Eggs]

I'd much prefer HOF to Johnny's Jury, even with the difference in price.

If Willie has HOF and Kawaboomga as staying novice chasers for next season, does that impact King Rasko? I know the Churdle was mentioned but assuming he goes chasing, I can see him being tried over the 2m route, looked quick enough to me. If he did, then 25/1 for a horse that would start as Willie's main Arkle runner looks good business

….food for thought, King Rasko and HOF both entered over 2m and 2m 4f at Punchestown.

Related double; KRG (Ark)/HOF (BANC) 337-1

 

[Craigy14]

I'm different in that I can easily forgive Aintree, Punchestown and any other post March results re any of the horses that have had their seasons built around running at the Festival. Be interesting what connections say.

I’m not sure white noise had her season built around Cheltenham imo. They rolled the dice with a 50/1 shot which they were more than entitled to do and it paid off, which they deserve credit for. Cant recall there being any noise around the horse or if being aimed at the race, Kim Baileys ammunition isn’t what it was so maybe I’ve missed that side of things.

I’m also happy to forgive horses but not against weaker opposition in weaker grade races. She’s been beaten off pooper horses and went out in price, really should be no need to back her until the autumn/winter when she’s entered in open company. I’d be confident the likes of golden ace, Brighterdaysahead Jade and Wodhooh will still be top of the mares pile come next March if sticking to hurdles.

 

[darlojim]

Skerry Hill - Turners might be one

Not seen since down royal start of the season where he won nicely being plenty green
Declared for Ayr in a bumper on Saturday

He's going well of late

 

[Hurricane fly]

Casey thinks he will be a 2m chaser

I'm a big fan of Casey so this is very noteworthy given his performances and price

 

[Istabraq]

Skerry Hill - Turners might be one

Can you see The Mourne Rambler heading to the Turners Jim ?

 

[darlojim]

Can you see The Mourne Rambler heading to the Turners Jim ?

Someone might be able to confirm - but Im sure Meade has said no reason not to stick to 2m for the foreseeable

 

[Lobos]

Kim Bailey on White Noise....

"White Noise stepped into the unknown over 2m5f. She ran a very good race to be fair. Again she jumped and travelled nicely, but her form probably tells you she’s sharper at two miles. Tom was happy and offered no excuses, she’s done her best. No disgrace at all. She is still a Cheltenham festival winner and a cracking mare to go chasing next season.."

That's that then !

 

[Istabraq]

Someone might be able to confirm - but Im sure Meade has said no reason not to stick to 2m for the foreseeable

I've had a few spare quid in an account so I've taken the 33s on offer for the Turners, as you say the Supreme may well be the plan but at 14s that's less attractive and the horse has hit the line hard in both his runs he's sure to get further.
Whether @Hurricane fly is prepared to consider him is another thing, as with most novice hurdlers he comes with a high level of risk...