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J.L.T Novices Chase 2019

ComplyOrDie said:
It is a big 'IF' but...'IF' they can get Getabird to go left handed he'd jump straight to the head of the betting for me.

I've just re-watched the Grade 1 they contested and Getabird was tanking in front, that one error at the last, the worst time to make an error, cost him and the run in @ Limerick isn't particularly long either. I can't believe even the most hardened of Hardline fans would think he would have beat Getabird without that mistake, surely?

So, that said, what price is Getabird for this race IF he had won @ Limerick?
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Agree. Getabird is top notch but I'd prefer him over 2m. That Limerick form is just about the best on offer they pulled well clear of the rest.
 
Genuine question though, what price do you think he would be had he won @ Limerick?
 
4/1?

The left handed thing and last years flop would be a factor, and the potential Arkle route...?
 
Kevloaf said:
4/1?

The left handed thing and last years flop would be a factor, and the potential Arkle route...?
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He hung right again at Limerick when beaten by Hardline. I just can't have him at those prices. He probably doesn't travel across anyway so it's a moot point imo
 
Kevloaf said:
4/1?

The left handed thing and last years flop would be a factor, and the potential Arkle route...?
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Left handed thing is of cause for concern still, same was said for Bellshill but he coped plentiful on his seasonal debut @ Leopardstown. Also, Getabird is 10 runs into his career, including his PTP, only 2 have been at left-handed tracks, I suspect for good reason, but it's still only a small sample of evidence that I struggle to have as a major factor just yet.

I am going to put it out there that given the way he went over 2m @ the festival last season that they may be inclined to up him in trip, Vautour style, for his novice chasing.
 
Getabird would have won but he would have been in a battle. Hardline latched on and stuck his head down. Will love the hill :)
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
He hung right again at Limerick when beaten by Hardline. I just can't have him at those prices. He probably doesn't travel across anyway so it's a moot point imo
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I'd disagree about it being a 'moot point', he is still entered, all the while he is entered he can come over.

NRNB means it can be open for discussion until they actually pull the plug on him coming over.
 
It's not like Willie has too many novice chasers to pick from either for the Arkle/JLT. Getabird has had 2 runs and he may just be worth the risk of sticking on the boat.
 
I’ve thought Getabird has jumped fantastically AND straight on his chases outside of the error at the last

But my fingers were incredibly burnt last year so I have reservations about backing him
 
Surprised he doesn't have an entry at the DRF.
 
Hurricane fly said:
I’ve thought Getabird has jumped fantastically AND straight on his chases outside of the error at the last

But my fingers were incredibly burnt last year so I have reservations about backing him
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I agree about his jumping, and can also understand the reservations too.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
I'd disagree about it being a 'moot point', he is still entered, all the while he is entered he can come over.

NRNB means it can be open for discussion until they actually pull the plug on him coming over.
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He isn't entered. No entries have been made yet.
 
Donoghue didn't use the whip on Hardline. Hands and heels, easy :devilish:

Getabird hung right he almost went through the rail.
 
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ComplyOrDie said:
Yeah, apologies, I meant all the while it's a possibility, my bad.
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They haven't entered him in the graded races at Leopardstown in Feb (unless I've missed him) so that suggests to me they aren't going left handed again this season.

Entries are out in a couple of weeks ago we won't have to wait long to find out.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
It is a big 'IF' but...'IF' they can get Getabird to go left handed he'd jump straight to the head of the betting for me.

I've just re-watched the Grade 1 they contested and Getabird was tanking in front, that one error at the last, the worst time to make an error, cost him and the run in @ Limerick isn't particularly long either. I can't believe even the most hardened of Hardline fans would think he would have beat Getabird without that mistake, surely?

So, that said, what price is Getabird for this race IF he had won @ Limerick?
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Cant argue with that COD. Im not sure about Getabird at cheltenham, and I just get the feeling Hardline will be a different horse come cheltenham.
 
Hardline 6/1 Irish Arkle is tempting me. Looks a solid ew bet.
 
boopa said:
Hardline 6/1 Irish Arkle is tempting me. Looks a solid ew bet.
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If he wins that its back to the drawing board with me. Im all out LR for the Arkle. Ive a bit of "any race" Hardline so smallish covered but I've backed him assuming he's coming here???
 
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