• HELP US - Become a Patron - Fat Jockey is a horse racing community focused on all the big races in the UK and Ireland. We don't charge users but if you have found the site useful then any support towards the running costs is appreciated ... a small donation each month would be a huge contribution. Become a Patron!

Arkle 2020

quevega said:
The weights would put them close though Scooby.
Fanion effectively won a handicap off 130, getting 12lbs from Southfield.
Brewin gave Southfield 6lb.
Click to expand...

He received his 4YO allowance which I keep hearing they deserve to get, and it will level out as they strengthen up.

Regardless of any of that, he had an absoute ton in hand. I'd be backing him all day long in a 2 mile race against brewinupastorm. No contest imo.

Hope they meet soon enough, could well do next time.
 
Kevloaf said:
Well I don't think Tornado Flyer is what you'd call a 'flashy sort' :highly_amused:
Click to expand...

Went from in trouble to in control very quickly

Not sure what to make of it, but I’m not thrilled that’s for sure
 
Hurricane fly said:
Went from in trouble to in control very quickly

Not sure what to make of it, but I’m not thrilled that’s for sure
Click to expand...

Have to think he'd be better up in trip?

Out paced then stayed on much better?
 
Can't Catch Me said:
Gordon could have ridden Brewin on the same terms and won too.
Click to expand...

It's a pointless debate, hed never have won like that. Hes a different type of horse,

Anyway. They could meet next time out, and I know where my money will be going.
 
Kevloaf said:
Have to think he'd be better up in trip?

Out paced then stayed on much better?
Click to expand...

I agree Kev. Never struck me a 2 miler but obviously Willie knows best. You'd have to think he'd get too far back in an Arkle
 
Hurricane fly said:
Went from in trouble to in control very quickly

Not sure what to make of it, but I’m not thrilled that’s for sure
Click to expand...

I'd be surprised if Willie wouldn't favour further now for him.
 
I reckon Danny Mullins will be on wherever he goes. Townend has Melon or Laurina he'd probably end up on regardless.


I don't think Paul gets the choice as much as Ruby did anyway, so the knock on effect of horses for Mullins may not be as important as it used to be?
 
If Breaken has learnt to settle think he can certainly shake up this market, by the time they jump the first couple you'll know whether hes a bet or not for this race as last time out he just threw the race away pulling way too hard. Dunvegan no slouch in the race either so it will be a nice performance first time up.
 
darlojim said:
If Breaken has learnt to settle think he can certainly shake up this market, by the time they jump the first couple you'll know whether hes a bet or not for this race as last time out he just threw the race away pulling way too hard. Dunvegan no slouch in the race either so it will be a nice performance first time up.
Click to expand...

I hope he does. I really like him. Have him in a free bet for the Arkle and also 'any race'.
 
Was moments away from backing Breaken in running then.


Defintiely of interest for this race now....

What did people think of that?
 
darlojim said:
If Breaken has learnt to settle think he can certainly shake up this market, by the time they jump the first couple you'll know whether hes a bet or not for this race as last time out he just threw the race away pulling way too hard. Dunvegan no slouch in the race either so it will be a nice performance first time up.
Click to expand...

Not sure what to make of that, jumped well all the way bar that horror fall :/ Was he starting to tire? Dunvegan looked good anyhow
 
Kevloaf said:
Was moments away from backing Breaken in running then.


Defintiely of interest for this race now....

What did people think of that?
Click to expand...

Was dunvegan starting to peg him back? :/ Im honestly not sure about the whole race, think Breakens running style makes it look like he demolishes fields but then LTO he emptied super quick. Cant decide whether he would have won that race or finished legless...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom