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Max McNeil has given a decent interview on Sporting Life. Name checks the Ultima for Inthewaterside and talks about 2 and a half miles for No Drama This End

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Gordon Elliott tells
@GingerJoeRacing
that THE YELLOW CLAY stays over hurdles this season."That's what I'm thinking at the moment. We'll probably start him off at Down Royal or in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan."May step up in trip later in season.
 
Great to have clarification this early. Makes life a little easier .
 
Haircuts all round for the Stayers, don’t see any pushed out as a result, the over rounds get even bigger ! 😡
 
Wayward Lad said:
Haircuts all round for the Stayers, don’t see any pushed out as a result, the over rounds get even bigger ! 😡
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Best to look at the other races he's quoted for and won't run in now ?
 
GE says that Brighterdaysahead has come back in looking big and strong and confirmed the target is chasing this year…….and ‘isn’t afraid of taking on the boys’

If taking on the boys then it’s Arkle best price 20/1 or BANC best price 25/1……yet taking on the girls is only 5/1

She is only 6 and if taking the Mares allowance into account, then she is the second highest rated hurdler in the land

Let’s hope she’s been sent to Yogi’s eh for how NOT to jump like a table and we might be in business 😀
 
BuckingThe Trend said:
Do we really care about where Brighterdaysahead runs. She's been to Cheltenham twice and been beaten by Golden Ace both times. I don't think she is a real betting option at The Festival 2026. Certainly not AntePost. And if I'm wrong then so be it.
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Agree. Disappointed twice now and she may just not like the place. Not for me.
 
I understand that. I have similar feelings regarding il etait temps. Great runs at leopardstown and punchestown. Had 3 goes at Cheltenham and disappointed on each occasion
 
Just back from watching the Blue Jays v Houston Game tonight. If anyone gets the chance to do Woodbine Races DO IT!
The way we were treated, The food on offer, and how clean it was 10/10.
We did start sitting in the Stella Artois lounge then the temp dropped. Moved into the bar behind the Stella lounge then and went out for the last 4 races. UK got a lot to learn!
 
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BuckingThe Trend said:
Do we really care about where Brighterdaysahead runs. She's been to Cheltenham twice and been beaten by Golden Ace both times. I don't think she is a real betting option at The Festival 2026. Certainly not AntePost. And if I'm wrong then so be it.
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My view entirely. Obviously won't be happy to have a losing race but I'm am more than happy to sit out anything Brighterdaysahead goes to and will be taking her on with whatever turns up against her. She is a hassle not worth worrying about
 
BuckingThe Trend said:
Do we really care about where Brighterdaysahead runs. She's been to Cheltenham twice and been beaten by Golden Ace both times. I don't think she is a real betting option at The Festival 2026. Certainly not AntePost. And if I'm wrong then so be it.
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Agree, clearly talented but there's probably more hype than ability (at HQ) which means her price will always be shorter than it should, then there's the 'which race' guessing game to play...
 
BuckingThe Trend said:
Do we really care about where Brighterdaysahead runs. She's been to Cheltenham twice and been beaten by Golden Ace both times. I don't think she is a real betting option at The Festival 2026. Certainly not AntePost. And if I'm wrong then so be it.
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Puts hand in the air. Had a dabble today with a brown drinking voucher (Arkle). Will add a free bet at some point.
 
Yeah i have a confession to make too. I have half changed my mind on Constitution Hill and am going to have a bit. He is a big old price and unlike last season he isn't coming back from an injury but a lack of confidence and poor form. Not sure i am quite ready to bin him completely. I just keep thinking 'If Constitution Hill would actually jump a hurdle without drop kicking them, would he beat the market leader The New Lion?' i think yes

1 more chance :LOL::LOL:
 
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Ginger Joe - stable tour with Ben Pauling .. on youtube as of yesterday.. (y).
 
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