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Coral Cup 2018

archie said:
Bacardys and FO are both 151 at the moment. Probably a little high. However, I can think of a couple on 142.:devilish:
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What colours do they run in? :p
 
Robbante has just mentioned Bapaume 25/1 for this race with PP. Too short for me to back at this stage with the target a stab in the dark, but certainly a horse I'd want to look at in a bit of detail based on his good run behind AJ / Supasundae this season. Too good for the Pertemps despite the trip being more suitable?

Sorry, completely missed jono's post in the stayers thread about it!

On Bapaume - after that run I had him down as a decent chance in a handicap rather than this race. Quite liked him for the Coral Cup but not yet in the early betting market. Rated 146 after that run which fits in well. It would be a drop back to 2m5 but the race almost always produces horses that go onto contest 3m+ races later down the line.
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Fancy robin des foret for this personally off 141. Will have to wait for nrnb though.
 
cwright23 said:
What's made you fancy that scoob?
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I was going through cracking smarts form today and I just assumed he would have a mark higher than 141. Unless he drops a pound he can't get in the martin pipe. So his only options would be stayers, or this race. He's still unexposed for 141 imo. Whether it's a handicap here or at punchestown I think hes very capable of improving on that mark.
 
No martin pipe thread but I think diese des bieffes has a cracking mark of 135 and would also improve for the trip the way he stayed on last time against what I believe to be an extremely good horse.
 
Scooby91 said:
No martin pipe thread but I think diese des bieffes has a cracking mark of 135 and would also improve for the trip the way he stayed on last time against what I believe to be an extremely good horse.
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Will he run in the Lanzarote on Saturday though. Really fancy him from that race.
 
Scooby91 said:
No martin pipe thread but I think diese des bieffes has a cracking mark of 135 and would also improve for the trip the way he stayed on last time against what I believe to be an extremely good horse.
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Diese Des bieffes down to run in the lanzarote Hurdle Saturday so be interested to see how he’s ridden if running. I’m interested in his stablemate William Henry for that race, may well not be seen at Cheltenham so expect him to be all out Saturday, brings the best form into the race for me
 
Poli Roi to the well again tomorrow. Am expecting a Davy special, take him wide, all in the name of getting a decent mark for the Martin Pipe I suspect
 
Poli Roi pulled up in that race, not sure if any issues. There isn't a thread for the Close Brothers Novice Chase, but having noted that Movewiththetimes is being plotted up for that one, you would also have to say the same and have some cover on Ballyandy. Mark dropped to 145 i'd be fairly certain this is now the aim
 
Scooby91 said:
Fancy robin des foret for this personally off 141. Will have to wait for nrnb though.
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365 have offered a mouth watering......

12/1 NRNB :cool:
 
Robbante said:
Poli Roi pulled up in that race, not sure if any issues. There isn't a thread for the Close Brothers Novice Chase, but having noted that Movewiththetimes is being plotted up for that one, you would also have to say the same and have some cover on Ballyandy. Mark dropped to 145 i'd be fairly certain this is now the aim
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There is....

http://www.fatjockey.com/forum/showthread.php?8755-2018-Close-Brothers-Novice-Handicap-Chase/page2

I think once things drop off page 1 people forget about them :p
 
Robbante said:
Poli Roi pulled up in that race, not sure if any issues. There isn't a thread for the Close Brothers Novice Chase, but having noted that Movewiththetimes is being plotted up for that one, you would also have to say the same and have some cover on Ballyandy. Mark dropped to 145 i'd be fairly certain this is now the aim
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Poli Roi made a noise during the race so I'm assuming he'll be getting a breathing op.
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
Poli Roi made a noise during the race so I'm assuming he'll be getting a breathing op.
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We'll know if he does now won't we? It is around this date it starts isn't it? The noting on a racecard?
 
Kevloaf said:
We'll know if he does now won't we? It is around this date it starts isn't it? The noting on a racecard?
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I'm not sure how long it takes to recover from them but I'd assume he'll be doubtful for the festival.
 
My initial fancy for this will NOT be running. He'll take up his entry in the CH. That said, can't see him winning that race, nor could I see him lasting out 2.4m in this. Looking for alternatives as we speak.
 
Kevloaf said:
IG got backed as if he couldn't be beaten in the County didn't he.

Tempted to take 25s then FM? Speculative/hopeful to say the least as we won't know the target OR weight for ages BUT I do think this is more likely than another go at the County?
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Faugheen_Machine said:
Not tempted yet Kev. I backed him in both races last season when nrnb became available and will probably do the same again.
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Coming back to this FM ..... IG was available at 25s without NRNB, 365 have him 20/1 NRNB..... that seems fair?

25/1 for the County Hurdle too I see
 
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It seems a fair enough price to me. I'm just completely ignoring his form this season and backing him blind wherever he turns up. He has been dropped a few lb by the Irish handicapper for recent runs which will help.

I might split my stake between NRNB and ante post
 
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