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Arkle 2018

I'd be well pissed-off if DJ got the ride on Footpad.
 
Feel sorry for Sceau Royal, I like the horse but did not think it could win at cheltenham, I had him last year and was convinced cheltenham was not for him.. looks like 6 or 7 runners for this now, doesn't do my E/W any harm on PM but still wouldn't want a horse taken out of the race just to improve my bet..
 
Sirbetalot said:
Feel sorry for Sceau Royal, I like the horse but did not think it could win at cheltenham, I had him last year and was convinced cheltenham was not for him.. looks like 6 or 7 runners for this now, doesn't do my E/W any harm on PM but still wouldn't want a horse taken out of the race just to improve my bet..
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Great post SBA. I'd like to think we are all here to watch the best horses take each other on and it's always a blow when one misses out due to injury.
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
Great post SBA. I'd like to think we are all here to watch the best horses take each other on and it's always a blow when one misses out due to injury.
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Thanks Faugheen, if you have been gambling as long as me & others here you know that sometimes a non runner can help but I have also been on the other side of the stick many many times and I know its hurts a bit when one come out..

But I would hope we all have a love for the horses and having a bet on them and trying to beat the bookies is a plus for the sport.. If its just gambling you like then stick to football, F1 and so on..
 
Getting back to the Arkle though. Paddy Power and Skybet still have a market w/o Footpad which is paying 3 places.

Are any of the outsiders turning up here?
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
Getting back to the Arkle though. Paddy Power and Skybet still have a market w/o Footpad which is paying 3 places.

Are any of the outsiders turning up here?
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IF it was an each way bet, I'd still fancy North Hill Harvey in the 4 (only Brain Power to beat) at 7/1 - but not going to come 2nd so I won't be backing it.

None of the big outsiders interest me at all either.

5 horse race with only 3 possible winners!
 
Kevloaf said:
IF it was an each way bet, I'd still fancy North Hill Harvey in the 4 (only Brain Power to beat) at 7/1 - but not going to come 2nd so I won't be backing it.

None of the big outsiders interest me at all either.

5 horse race with only 3 possible winners!
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I've got 2 of the 3 but I have a horrible feeling I know how this plays out:highly_amused:
 
As regards tactics would we expect Saint Calvados to make the running; Petit Mouchoir to try and take him on but not be able to and Footpad to sit in behind and try and pick up the pieces?

I am increasingly coming round to the idea that Saint Calvados is going to make all.
 
kinloch brae said:
As regards tactics would we expect Saint Calvados to make the running; Petit Mouchoir to try and take him on but not be able to and Footpad to sit in behind and try and pick up the pieces?

I am increasingly coming round to the idea that Saint Calvados is going to make all.
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That's how I see the tactics KB. I'm hopeful that PM and Footpad will be too classy for SC.
 
Nope - he's the one I'm terrified of. It's a 3 horse race for me - I give Brain Power no chance
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
Nope - he's the one I'm terrified of. It's a 3 horse race for me - I give Brain Power no chance
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If only he'd been highlighted at a big price eh :p

Imagine if Finian's Oscar was still in the running :highly_amused:
 
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