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Arkle 2020

Scooby91 said:
I'd be willing to put my neck on the line and say hes better than st calvados. And I'd go as far to say he's very good. I backed the 2nd yesterday who'se a nice horse that was plotted up, and also mentioned him last year(sully doc) in this thread. As the next st calvados himself. And hes been absolutely murdered.

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Hopefully that's right...

Ultimately, Saint Calvados didn't get the job done with his ideal condiotions. Poor ride on the day doesn't paper over all the cracks.



It was really likeable, and as per my ante post thread I'm now on him for a decent return.
 
pretty sure Fakir goes arkle
 
Hope JOB indicates 2m is the plan now. The way Samcro swept round beside Fakir leaves me in little doubt 2m round Cheltenham would be perfect for a horse that jumps fences like Fakir
 
Kevloaf said:
Yeah he jumps really quickly, I'm not backing for the JLT - sticking with the gut.
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My thoughts exactly. The arkle also looks more winnable to me, even at this early stage
 
Agreed. Im not backing him as think it will be difficult for him with no allowances come March, but he looks the perfect Arkle type.
 
Lobos said:
I wouldn't discount Melon with the weight turnaround.
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Yep, willie will be having a rethink I reckon.
although today was a proper race
 
Fakir is lightning quick over his fences isn’t. Joy to watch!
 
quevega said:
Yep, willie will be having a rethink I reckon.
although today was a proper race
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Agree. I do think Willie would fancy chances of beating Fakir in March so if that one is Arkle fav the why not. After Samcro mishap today I also think that will given them more confidence of beating/outjumping him in JLT.
 
Small form boost for Notebook....Janidil beaten by him (albeit hurdles)

Obviously, I’m a Notebook fan
 
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Was a fan of Fakir before today. 2 runs 2 wins over the big ones and looks a tad classy. Happy bunny me
 
Based on today’s performance and from what we’ve seen thus far this season, if Fakir comes here the he wins. His jumping was phenomenal - he was taking two lengths out of the opposition at every fence. The performance of the day. Whether Samcro would have won will never know, but he goes for the JLT not here. Whereas Samcro was tentative at his fences Fakir attacked them with relish and he will take some pegging back if he gets into a rhythm. My only concern would be his rounded knee action on typical spring ground but it was only yielding to soft today so you never know, he might be ok.
 
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