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DUBLIN - Snakes & Ladders

quevega said:
Chacun Por Soi - Beckham

This is a less confident selection as it's based around how the race will be run. And I'm not sure it will pan out like I think.
However, I'm fairly confident after the last day that Willie will want a proper race and test of these horses. In which case I expect Min to lead from the front, or Chacun ?

I think it may be more likely Min with Chacun close up behind, but this could easily be thrown out of kilter by the odd jump or two.
I'd expect Cilaos Emery to be held up.

Obviously Ornua is the most likely false front runner though and they may take a lead from him for a while before he gives way about four out. I'm sure Henry will want this too.

I think after the last experience Chacun will have been worked on a bit more and this time should have a stronger finish and win nicely enough. Just cannot be sure though as A Plus Tard and Cilaos Emery to a lesser extent could easily go close.

But this horse looks like it has a lot of ability and just might prove it Saturday.

If they go no gallop for some reason then I really couldn't say who'll win (except it won't be Min)
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I’m hoping Chacun comes on for that first run similar to a lot of Willies this season, and goes fav for March. APT to put in a good performance, but behind Chacun making the ryanair route even more likely.
 
It’s becoming a tradition that something chaotic happens in one of the big race days in Ireland so I predict a huge pile up in the 2 mile novice, all jockeys and horses are fine but one horse will fall or career off the course and take a few with them.
 
The King Pimm said:
It’s becoming a tradition that something chaotic happens in one of the big race days in Ireland so I predict a huge pile up in the 2 mile novice, all jockeys and horses are fine but one horse will fall or career off the course and take a few with them.
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WE'll call that a Cantona then
 
quevega said:
First Beckham before decs too.

Honeysuckle - Irish champion hurdle

Quite simply, she has one rival in this, and that's Sharjah.
Hopefully the Henry Whittler Bromhead don't pull her out cos the water isn't the same as rain.
The race at the weekend is perfect for her as she can sit behind Petit Mouchoir and then take it up at the second last or just after. The speed I think she has should make it very difficult for Sharjah to do what Sharjah does and his challenge will probably be over before it's began.
I've had 8pts at 7/4 already after apples was declared for the galmoy. But will have more on the day with one of the specials for how many lengths she wins by. At least 5l but maybe more.

I'm assuming apples jade won't run. As that would upset the apple cart a little in terms of pace and shape of the race.
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Definitely the one rival now, with the lunatic out.
It's going to make a very nervy champion hurdle day with horses like Pentland Hills and Klassical dream left unbacked.
If I do leave them.

I'm less confident than I was for honeysuckle, but thats normal when I get my money down early.
So have just put 2pts on @ 6-1 PP for her to win 5l or more. (not happy with odds really)
Hope they go a good enough gallop and Rachel rides her confident.
 
The 9/1 double on honeysuckle to win today and the CH is very fair. Already got a decent chunk on her but the 9/1 will likely be 2/1 at end of the day if she wins. I can't resist having more on!

Looks like they haven't updated the market as KD still quoted.
 
Kevloaf said:
Those sneaky moles at the Racing Post leaking information again? :p


Racing Post

@RacingPost


Willie Mullins has confirmed that Klassical Dream is lame and will not run in the PCI Irish Champion Hurdle tomorrow
7:17 PM · Jan 31, 2020·Twitter Web App
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Ahhh i see. Here was me thinking i was getting the scoop doen the local the way i was told lol.

Anyway expect videos to surface on youtube of a madman jumping around should Cash Back hose up today pulling 10 clear afyer the last. Looking forward to today. Its the hope that kills you in the end :)
 
“Firm in the ground in places” Let’s hope tomorrow doesn’t turn into a shambles again
 
Ive already had a snake come and bite me in the arse! My fear became a reality as fury road found nothing off the bridle!
 
Can see Honeysuckle being the next...
 
Gallant John Joe for close brothers. Hopefully it gets in. 16/1 NRNB skybet. Should have a real chance after staying on really well for 3rd there. Gaining with every stride
 
Bollocks....I just missed the 2pm at Leopardstown!!! Watching that race in Musselborough. You’d think ITV races would have arranged to broadcast the live Grade 1’s at DRF!!!!
 
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