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Arkle 2020

After champagne platinum’s last run doesn’t surprise me that they’d look to get him a mark for something rather than go to the Arkle, but curious entry for precious cargo. What to make of it?
 
Yet another winner from Bapaume's Naas romp today.

That's now the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th that have come out and won next time.

Just pray I've got him in the right race here.
 
Stormez said:
After champagne platinum’s last run doesn’t surprise me that they’d look to get him a mark for something rather than go to the Arkle, but curious entry for precious cargo. What to make of it?
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Got Close brothers written all over it. Champagne Platinum that is.
Not priced up though.
 
There was talk of stepping him up to the ballymore last season so yeah would make sense. Would expect a big step up from his schooling session LTO
 
Yep, tomorrow will be interesting.
I'd imagine a better round of jumping and a second place behind Precious would do just fine.
Probably won't be put into race till too late either.
A Barry cautious ride (hopefully not too dozy)
 
I’m interested to see how they both get on. Have had my eye on precious cargo as a potential springer in the Arkle market, so would hope to see him win well.
 
Does anyone think Maire Banrigh would have a hope in this? Looks the target from trainer's comments and I really do love watching her jump.

Entered in a listed race next week at Huntingdon so I guess that will tell us more. Have had a little dabble at 28/1 (PP power boost) with cash out. Will be watching next week with interest.
 
Philg123 said:
Notebook just wins surely?
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Probably, but we just don’t know how the English form compares. I still think Brewin’ is underestimated in this race, based on the clock times of his runs this season and decent form at Cheltenham, and I think Melon, if he went here, could well improve past Notebook.

But Notebook worthy fav.
 
jack1092 said:
Precious Cargo a decent jumper....just not good enough. My idea of the GB arkle contender in the bin
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Not sure he would of loved the heavy ground but agree with you its hard to imagine he will be good enough. Wonder about the Grand Annual on good ground though if hes man enough.
 
Feb 1st will tell a lot I guess but my gut says Cash Back to keep improving over fences and take the Arkle and step up in a Gold Cup attempt next season.
 
Cash Back said:
Im guessing this means you think I'm an old poster here? Anyway I'm not, just giving my opinion from what I've seen and heard. Time will tell :)
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I'm hoping you're right Cash Back in regards the Arkle. Not sure about Gold Cup though, surely a 2 miler?
 
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