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JLT Novices 2018

Cheers lads think ill go for any race with WH 12/1 and price boost it, what can possibly go wrong!!!!!!! I do think hes being overlooked and a good win this weekend might get him drastically cut in both the RSA and JLT which look up for grabs as things stand at present.
 
Won't be long before monalee is mentioned for this race.
Its his trip imo.
 
Invitation Only & The Storyteller going up against each other tomorrow in the 13:00 at Punchestown, should give us a good angle on a couple of the Irish hopefulls for this race. Doesn't seem to be much between them in the form book so should be a good test of there credentials.
 
SeanRock said:
Invitation Only & The Storyteller going up against each other tomorrow in the 13:00 at Punchestown, should give us a good angle on a couple of the Irish hopefulls for this race. Doesn't seem to be much between them in the form book so should be a good test of there credentials.
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Will be revealing as the storyteller might be ridden for a mark for one of the handicaps. Though if he wins tomorrow then he’s every right to take his chance in the JLT/RSA
 
Scooby91 said:
Won't be long before monalee is mentioned for this race.
Its his trip imo.
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Now that, is what I've thought all season!

I also don't think comments from the trainer have committed to 3m.

Never been a huge price but is make him easily my pluck for the JLT
 
Anyone here like Bamako Moriviere?

Been on him any race at 20s all season but had this in mind for him. He had a small setback but his form keeps getting franked. Take a look.
 
Any idea where Kemboy goes? Has some decent form to his name 25/1 NRNB here
 
Lots of options including handicap hurdles (just my view, not heard anything!)

No decision until the next run at the earliest.
 
What price the storyteller for this if he wins?
If backed him 1pt today. But I'm not 100% on the trip to get the quick price after the race. Neither do I know if his mark would be over 145 for a win. Taking in to account phil smith could add a few pounds on top. Im edging jlt as it looks weak at this stage and gordon unfortunately lost death duty from the race. All depends if he does the business. And will invitation only be able to continue to show his upturn in form over the larger obstacles.

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It will be over 145
 
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Game performance by invitation only. The storyteller missed one when it mattered id be very interested in his mark now. Although he may get another run.
 
Was that a 'new' race today?

CCM - as an RSA backer for IO, how do you feel about that run? I think they could 'avoid' Monalee in the RSA and without Death Duty this race looks more winnable now?

I'm a little worried
 
Scooby91 said:
Game performance by invitation only. The storyteller missed one when it mattered id be very interested in his mark now. Although he may get another run.
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I was surprised Russell got so active on him after that mistake.... unless it was a very clever ride..... I thought he jumped better than IO at most of the fences!
 
You'd have to think IO jlt now wouldn't You?
 
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Kevloaf said:
Was that a 'new' race today?

CCM - as an RSA backer for IO, how do you feel about that run? I think they could 'avoid' Monalee in the RSA and without Death Duty this race looks more winnable now?

I'm a little worried
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I think that on spring ground they might have a bit too much toe for him Kev. He looks absolutely made for the RSA to my eyes and loved the way he responded at the end and cleared away again. Suppose they could be tempted by the JLT but I think the yard have a few options for that and not too many for the RSA. Still very hopeful we are on the right race mate!
 
Kevloaf said:
I was surprised Russell got so active on him after that mistake.... unless it was a very clever ride..... I thought he jumped better than IO at most of the fences!
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I still have him in mind wherever he goes I just really like him tbh. He jumps very well on a whole and makes ground at his fences then still restrained. I'd like to see him go on from the front over the intermediate trip and make use if his jumping tbh. Whether that's been a plan or not for the future I'm not sure.
 
Can't Catch Me said:
I think that on spring ground they might have a bit too much toe for him Kev. He looks absolutely made for the RSA to my eyes and loved the way he responded at the end and cleared away again. Suppose they could be tempted by the JLT but I think the yard have a few options for that and not too many for the RSA. Still very hopeful we are on the right race mate!
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Fingers crossed for sure. Hopefully Al Boum Photo stays sound

Scooby91 said:
I still have him in mind wherever he goes I just really like him tbh. He jumps very well on a whole and makes ground at his fences then still restrained. I'd like to see him go on from the front over the intermediate trip and make use if his jumping tbh. Whether that's been a plan or not for the future I'm not sure.
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Yeah I'm with you on that. I haven't backed him at all yet but I haven't forgotten how much Elliott thought of him ppee Cheltenham last year. Definitely not a handicapper in my opinion and jumped well. If he did end up in a handicap I'd be delighted though
 
You read my mind... just posted the same about Al Boum Photo on the other thread...
 
"He's got buckets of scope and he's a real galloping jumper," said the winning rider.

"I was very impressed with him. He quickened up off the bend and did everything right.

"I was just keeping him alive down to the last and make sure he didn't stall on. You seen with the horse in the last race when you back off the last it can catch them out in this ground.

"I knew they were hot on my tail. I thought there was plenty left at the line and he's one to look forward to.

"We went a good gallop and he has a lot of ability jumping wise, he has buckets of scope but he's well able to pop and is good and clever.

"I couldn't believe at the third last where he came from. He was as far out at the other side and he's got it all really.

"He had to go in a pop one or two, was a bit low at one or two, and got better as he went on."
 
Galloping jumper says RSA to me. Happy with those comments.
 
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