A lot of the markets seem quite settled but I've tried to have a look at the last few that feel a bit more open (beyond the handicaps which I'm trying to avoid until NRNB!).
FWIW I'd throw into the mix:
Gerri Colombe - Ballymore
Widely discussed in the Ballymore thread but I think he still looks a great price. If targets remain as we expect (obviously a big if), I think he could end up fighting this out with Dysart Dynamo.
Queens Brook - Mares Hurdle
That 2020 Bumper form looks good. She's likely to be Gordon Elliott's preferred runner. A lot to find on TMSG in the ratings but I think she is open to further improvement and should enjoy the trip and hill (especially if there is a strong pace).
Pied Piper - Triumph Hurdle
Has recorded the best debut RPR of any juvenile yet this season and looked really good beating Vauban. Obviously same connections as Fil Dor but worth noting that - when asked about the Triumph after PP's run - Gordon Elliott said: "We have Fil Dor but there's no harm having another dart to fire at it" (
https://www.racingtv.com/videos/watch/ondemand/119894). Not certain but a good sign. Also, they'd have to try and squeeze another two runs in before the Festival if they wanted to send him to the Boodles which is not impossible but currently feels unlikely.
Minella Indo - Gold Cup
I prefer Galvin at this stage but he's featured in some Yankees before and Minella Indo feels too big right now given the likely field. There's a decent chance the KG can be explained by course and tactics. We know he loves the New Course and the likely Festival ground. For me, the GC is currently close between APT, Galvin and MI and MI is the one under-estimated in the market.
