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I think D Art D Art is still a decent price in the novice chase. Took a bit of 10s earlier in the week. His beating of Hiddenvalley Lake is solid form against these. Can excuse his defeat last time where he jumped out to his left at most fences and then got left behind for pace. If he is trying then would have a shout though equally, would be a 3rd chase run towards NH Chase qualifying.
 
Anyone else been paid out on Paddys for Pierre Sage getting the sack next? It was settled as a loser originally but just logged in and its been classed as a winner. I laid it off on the exchange at 1.08 when it looked like he was about to go and thats been paid out as a winner too so dunno whats going on but cant complain! Thanks to whoever put it up on here too, not sure who it was but youve done me a nice turn here.
 
Cheltenham tomorrow: any one fancy something. I’m interested in Thunder Rock myself. Reverting to hvps after Hunter chasing. Still only a 10 yr old was rated150 at his peak runs here off 134 in vet hcp ch.
I’ve backed Glengouly in that race, admittedly before decs at a bigger price but I thought he ran well against a few unexposed sorts over a trip shorter than ideal last time out and he has a win a Cheltenham in a more competitive race than this less than 12 months ago.

Woodstock Octo my best bet of the day. Think the horse got Ben Jones out of trouble the last day, I think this is a fairly poor renewal of the race and this horse’s form is better than those at the front of the market.
 
Anyone else been paid out on Paddys for Pierre Sage getting the sack next? It was settled as a loser originally but just logged in and its been classed as a winner. I laid it off on the exchange at 1.08 when it looked like he was about to go and thats been paid out as a winner too so dunno whats going on but cant complain! Thanks to whoever put it up on here too, not sure who it was but youve done me a nice turn here.
you're welcome
 
I think D Art D Art is still a decent price in the novice chase. Took a bit of 10s earlier in the week. His beating of Hiddenvalley Lake is solid form against these. Can excuse his defeat last time where he jumped out to his left at most fences and then got left behind for pace. If he is trying then would have a shout though equally, would be a 3rd chase run towards NH Chase qualifying.
Hope a few followed me in, still a decent price even with a R4 from Kings Buck not running.
 
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I'd say that today's non-runner events pretty well vindicate WPM's comments about the going. Called good, good to soft in places but riding the fast side of good.
 
Sobering reading there , not been a full repeat in 60 odd years ,.
It will be Gaelic Warrior's 5th festival appearance if he gets there. No Gold Cup winner has won on their 5th(or more) festival run this century. I think this also applies to the 20 years previously as well,but not absolutely sure on that.
 
I'd say that today's non-runner events pretty well vindicate WPM's comments about the going. Called good, good to soft in places but riding the fast side of good.
Yeah, and Sean Bowen not sounding that pleased with the ground there i thought

Can see Hendo pulling OPS tomorrow