February ‘26 Yankee

[Quevega]

Yes, I'd be stunned if he got off him. They are made for each other.
There will be but the trip and headgear will bring out more and he's had the perfect preparation in that he's got the experience in early and they have been able to freshen him up and come into the race off a lovely break.

You'd be stunned if he decided to ride the Favourite instead ?
Will the longer trip not mean he comes off the bridle even more than normal

 

[OffTheBridle]

Yes, I'd be stunned if he got off him. They are made for each other.
There will be but the trip and headgear will bring out more and he's had the perfect preparation in that he's got the experience in early and they have been able to freshen him up and come into the race off a lovely break.

I like how Wade Out has a brown Advisory entry as well, yard must think he is better than his current mark

 

[Quevega]

I like how Wade Out has a brown Advisory entry as well, yard must think he is better than his current mark

They've not taken the 1000-1 on the exchange though

 

[ComplyOrDie]

Will Bowen definitely ride Wade Out ?

Is he not stable jockey for Olly Murphy? The question should be why wouldn't he be on Wade Out?

It can't be because he'd ride that Getaway yak!!

 

[Lobos]

You'd be stunned if he decided to ride the Favourite instead ?
Will the longer trip not mean he comes off the bridle even more than normal

WO will go off fav.
No. He'll bloody love it and travel as well as he has all season.
Can't wait to see him in the race.

 

[Eggs]

…..not sure how Supremely West fares on Pertemps Gault Stats;

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Nine of the last ten winners wore tongue ties. And a sh hd 2nd in the other.​

The last 12 were either Elliott trained or ran within the last 39 days​

Only two in the last 27 had won a qualifier. Their last run was to win one no more than 35 days before this final.​

Only Sire De Berlais (2019) this century had not run since December 31st (71 days)​

No winner this century had their final prep run at Cheltenham​

This century only three first time winners placed at a previous Festival​

Fingal Bay (2013) the only first time winner in the last 34 years to be a previous course winner​

Only Presenting Percy of the last 16 had won more than once that season​

Doddiethegreat the only winner older than eight years since 2011​

Seven of the last eight Irish Trained winners ran in the Leopardstown Qualifier​

12 from the last 15 BHA rated 138+​

Liam McKenna (5) in 2023 only conditional winner since 2011​

This century no BF last time has won​

Three winning favourites this century​

Willie Mullins yet to win. Paul Nicholls broke his duck in 2024.​

In each of the last five, N Henderson has horses finish in the first five.​

 

[EnvoiAlien]

Wade doesn't jump well enough imo, stamina is all well and good it's soon depleted if you keep making mistakes, the jockey will earn his money on him thats for sure.

 

[darlojim]

He'll bloody love it and travel as well as he has all season.

 

[Lobos]

Very open to changing my mind so if there's enough against my current 3 then I'll discard and pick another.

 

[Eggs]

Very open to changing my mind so if there's enough against my current 3 then I'll discard and pick another.

….be strong unless you have a doubt yourself, Matey. Sixmilebridge and Supremely West in particular seem popular across the site. The thread invites opinion but ultimately it’s your shout.

 

[Quevega]

Very open to changing my mind so if there's enough against my current 3 then I'll discard and pick another.

Your three so far look ok mate.
Was just testing you on the weakest link IMO

 

[archie]

Think I read that Ruby put in a good word for Downmexicoway in the Grand Annual. Lobos loves an HdB 2 mile chaser!

 

[darlojim]

Think I read that Ruby put in a good word for Downmexicoway in the Grand Annual. Lobos loves an HdB 2 mile chaser!

IIRC, he said for the JR

** and in HdB latest tour on RTV, he mentioned him more likely to go up to 2 and half

 

[Lobos]

…..not sure how Supremely West fares on Pertemps Gault Stats;

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Nine of the last ten winners wore tongue ties. And a sh hd 2nd in the other..,....No​

The last 12 were either Elliott trained or ran within the last 39 days....No​

Only two in the last 27 had won a qualifier. Their last run was to win one no more than 35 days before this final....Yes​

Only Sire De Berlais (2019) this century had not run since December 31st (71 days)..,.No​

No winner this century had their final prep run at Cheltenham....Yes​

This century only three first time winners placed at a previous Festival....No​

Fingal Bay (2013) the only first time winner in the last 34 years to be a previous course winner.....Yes​

Only Presenting Percy of the last 16 had won more than once that season.....Yes​

Doddiethegreat the only winner older than eight years since 2011.....Yes​

Seven of the last eight Irish Trained winners ran in the Leopardstown Qualifier....NA​

12 from the last 15 BHA rated 138+....No​

Liam McKenna (5) in 2023 only conditional winner since 2011...NA​

This century no BF last time has won....Yes​

Three winning favourites this century... NA​

Willie Mullins yet to win. Paul Nicholls broke his duck in 2024....NA​

In each of the last five, N Henderson has horses finish in the first five....NA​

 

[Lobos]

Not great Eggs!!

That said, the stats I look at (TSDL) he favours quite well.

 

[Eggs]

Not great Eggs!!

That said, the stats I look at (TSDL) he favours quite well.

Supremely West
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, 8-1

I was wondering if he didn't stay, so I ran him over 2m4f last time, which probably wasn't the right thing to do, and 3m will be more like it. His first run was his best run for us, so we've taken the advice he's offered us, we've got him really fresh, and I'd say he's got a solid each-way chance.

 

[FinalFurlong91]

Supremely West
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, 8-1

I was wondering if he didn't stay, so I ran him over 2m4f last time, which probably wasn't the right thing to do, and 3m will be more like it. His first run was his best run for us, so we've taken the advice he's offered us, we've got him really fresh, and I'd say he's got a solid each-way chance.

Translation

We got him qualified first run and havent been trying since.

Lump on hes gonna piss in

 

[Lobos]

'We got him qualified first run and havent been trying since.'

Absolutely this.

 

[archie]

IIRC, he said for the JR

** and in HdB latest tour on RTV, he mentioned him more likely to go up to 2 and half

Cheers. Entered in the Grand Annual, Jack Richards and Plate and around 16/1 in all three. Maybe a better feel when the weights are released.

 

[Eggs]

….looking like 3 handicaps are covered, leaving us with a selection from;

Ultima
Fred Winter
Coral Cup
XC
Grand Annual
Plate
Kim Muir
County
Martin Pipe.

Plenty there if anybody has got strong opinion.