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darlojim said:
Some run from Sir Gerhard, that silenced the doubters alright.
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I thought he was disappointing in coming second to Flame Bearer who is not a genuine Gr1 horse imo. He travelled really well and looked to have the race won but had nothing left again, even after Flame Bearer almost came to a standstill at the last.

RIP Mighty Potter. Lost me loads again in being the only failed leg of roll ups but would happily take those losses and more for him to still be with us.
 
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Lobos said:
Really?? Beaten by a handicapper??
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He's lost to a horse that didn't travel across to the festival, was a fantastic run in defeat.

Paddy probably being the difference between winning and losing imo - he's just sat up off him over the last 3 fences and hadn't been asked up at any of them.

He's finished clear of Appreciate It and way clear of Adamantly chosen and Authorized.

We've seen this week, front runners aren't really coming back to them and the winner was given a very canny ride on the front end.

He was light in the parade ring and on just his 3rd start over fences, it was a hugely improved effort on both his fencing and his performance in what has been quite the rushed season with him and there will be plenty to look forward to over the intermediate trip.
 
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MTR said:
Not sure if any of you have seen Elliot’s interview post mighty potter, lot of people unhappy with how he comes across, and I do agree myself he doesn’t seem emotionally attached to his horses like say hendo is, wether that is right or wrong with the business there in I’m not so sure!

https://twitter.com/racingtv/status/1645119807350513665?s=46&t=x7Bc87qWGTmcZ4-UtHmeaQ
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Its part of the game unfortunately and he will have had to deal with this situation probably hundreds of times. IMO, he said what needed to be said in the aftermath and tried to move on from the situation. I think sometimes people want connections to be seen to be emotionally upset by incidents but they're meant to be leading their stable. I don't think anything was wrong with the interview myself :/
 
darlojim said:
He's lost to a horse that didn't travel across to the festival, was a fantastic run in defeat.

Paddy probably being the difference between winning and losing imo - he's just sat up off him over the last 3 fences and hadn't been asked up at any of them.

He's finished clear of Appreciate It and way clear of Adamantly chosen and Authorized.

We've seen this week, front runners aren't really coming back to them and the winner was given a very canny ride on the front end.

He was light in the parade ring and on just his 3rd start over fences, it was a hugely improved effort on both his fencing and his performance in what has been quite the rushed season with him and there will be plenty to look forward to over the intermediate trip.
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We forgot that was just SG's 3rd race in a chase, and his 2nd was thrown in at the deep end as we saw a month ago. I wonder at season end if Willie tells us he probably rushed him, after only getting the solitary run into him and that was late January. He's still a work in progress.

Any news on where he'll be out next, Punchestown or is that it for the season?
 
MTR said:
Not sure if any of you have seen Elliot’s interview post mighty potter, lot of people unhappy with how he comes across, and I do agree myself he doesn’t seem emotionally attached to his horses like say hendo is, wether that is right or wrong with the business there in I’m not so sure!

https://twitter.com/racingtv/status/1645119807350513665?s=46&t=x7Bc87qWGTmcZ4-UtHmeaQ
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Didn’t see much wrong with the interview myself, obviously gutted to lose him but racing goes on. People want him to break down on live tv?
 
Irish Rugby said:
We forgot that was just SG's 3rd race in a chase, and his 2nd was thrown in at the deep end as we saw a month ago. I wonder at season end if Willie tells us he probably rushed him, after only getting the solitary run into him and that was late January. He's still a work in progress.

Any news on where he'll be out next, Punchestown or is that it for the season?
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Not seen any quotes but i'd be shocked if he runs at punchestown he hates the place
 
MTR said:
Not sure if any of you have seen Elliot’s interview post mighty potter, lot of people unhappy with how he comes across, and I do agree myself he doesn’t seem emotionally attached to his horses like say hendo is, wether that is right or wrong with the business there in I’m not so sure!

https://twitter.com/racingtv/status/1645119807350513665?s=46&t=x7Bc87qWGTmcZ4-UtHmeaQ
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Don't see anything wrong with what he said at all

Agree with what he said, that his half sister winning a few minutes later and her being called brighter days ahead was sadly poetic
 
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Aye, there's nothing wrong with what he said there in fairness. Reasonable take on it, and trying to move forward positively is always best for all concerned.

Think when you get yourself pictured taking a phone call sitting on a dead horse you've kind of fucked your chances of saying anything right though. So can't blame people too much for seeing the negative.
 
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MTR said:
Not sure if any of you have seen Elliot’s interview post mighty potter, lot of people unhappy with how he comes across, and I do agree myself he doesn’t seem emotionally attached to his horses like say hendo is, wether that is right or wrong with the business there in I’m not so sure!

https://twitter.com/racingtv/status/1645119807350513665?s=46&t=x7Bc87qWGTmcZ4-UtHmeaQ
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Really man? I dunno maybe it's how we as individuals pick up on words, body language etc but he looks gutted and trying to put a brave face on. Imo he's gutted and rightly so, ive spoke to him, joey and connections over the last year or so and they loved him to bits and I'm sure it's a hard time for everyone involved with him. Not having a go at you, but more so the twitter brigade, wise up! It's the cruel side off "OUR" sport and no need to give anyone ammunition over it. Gutted for everyone concerned.
 
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I’m not sure I agree with them asking about recent fatalities live on air. Are they going to hunt down all the connections of any fatalities on Grand National day? Gordon, the owners and whole yard will be distraught but those emotions often don’t come through in the heat of the moment like that, or get suppressed. Overall I think it was an unfair situation for them to put Gordon in. It’s a bit like when they occasionally interview beaten boxers, they’re not in the right place to discuss it and it should be left alone for another time.
 
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Barry as bullish about his today as he was Marine Nationale.....
 
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Fairyhill Run @ 100+ on the exchange and 66/1 EW with 7 places is interesting in the Irish Grand National IMO. Her record over C&D is solid, finishing 3rd by 6L carrying 10-9 in 2021, then 4th by 11L carrying 10-4 in 2022. From a place perspective at massive odds I love that. She runs off 10-3 today with Mike O'Connor taking off 5 and I think she has an excellent place chance. Her first effort over C&D came at 6yo where she raced from the front, but surrendered a lot of ground by travelling wide throughout. Her second effort came on properly soft ground which I don't think she liked. She likes to race prominently and has jumped the last either in front or upsides the last twice at Fairyhouse. Back on yielding ground with a decent claimer, I think she has a decent chance of hitting the frame and with winners in recent years of 150/1, 40/1, 20/1 etc, I wouldn't put anyone off throwing a few quid on the exchange on her to win at a triple figure price. I think loads at the top of the market can be opposed given the tough races they had at Cheltenham. The other horse I've backed, which might seem contradictory given my last comment, is The Goffer @ 30's to win. I love horses by Yeats and I thought he ran well in the Ultima all things considered.
 
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Angel's Dawn - 12-1 , Chem Energy - 14-1 , Amirite - 14-1 , Champagne Platinum - 25-1 . - singles.
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Stumptown - 10-1, Panda Boy - 12-1, Now where or when - 20-1 , Max Flamingo - 25-1 . - in multi's ....
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.... yep ... haven't got a scooby doo . !! . :boxing:. :highly_amused:.
 
BigChaang said:
Angel's Dawn - 12-1 , Chem Energy - 14-1 , Amirite - 14-1 , Champagne Platinum - 25-1 . - singles.
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Stumptown - 10-1, Panda Boy - 12-1, Now where or when - 20-1 , Max Flamingo - 25-1 . - in multi's ....
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.... yep ... haven't got a scooby doo . !! . :boxing:. :highly_amused:.
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What? No Busselton?
 
LeeOVO1988 said:
Any strong fancies for the Irish national today ?
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Trends say you need

3 mile winner
Right handed winner
Rated under 144
Fairly unexposed over fences

The main 3 I can see that fit that are

Stumptown
Angels dawn
Panda Boy

Iv dutched the 3 of then

Bit worried the first two had hard races in the kim muir
 
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