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May ‘25 Yankee

For what it is worth my input would be to consider the related double of Lossiemouth (Champion Hurdle) and Wodhooh (Mares Hurdle). Lossiemouth has won three times at The Festival and with the demise of Constitution Hill plus he and State Man will be 9 next March it is surely now or never for Lossie to go to the Champion Hurdle. Jade de Grugy could be a threat but she may go over Fences next year.
 
Serious question, which will be the easier race for Wodhooh, the Mares hurdle or the Stayers hurdle ?
Prestige wise I'd suggest the Stayers is a better prize and of course she'd get 7lb from the boys, the only reason they go Mares is if they think 20f on the Old Course would suit better than 24f on the New Course, for me I think she'd be a serious weapon over 3m...
 
In my opinion the easier option would be the Mares Hurdle. Out of interest when did a mare last win the Stayers Hurdle ?
 
BuckingThe Trend said:
For what it is worth my input would be to consider the related double of Lossiemouth (Champion Hurdle) and Wodhooh (Mares Hurdle). Lossiemouth has won three times at The Festival and with the demise of Constitution Hill plus he and State Man will be 9 next March it is surely now or never for Lossie to go to the Champion Hurdle. Jade de Grugy could be a threat but she may go over Fences next year.
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Jade De Grugy is set to stay over hurdles now according to recent Mullins comments.
 
I keep thinking to myself will Cheltenham change the rules about letting Group 1 winners run in the mares to force them into the Champion Hurdle? After last season with the rule changes i wiped a few of my bets out.
 
BuckingThe Trend said:
For what it is worth my input would be to consider the related double of Lossiemouth (Champion Hurdle) and Wodhooh (Mares Hurdle). Lossiemouth has won three times at The Festival and with the demise of Constitution Hill plus he and State Man will be 9 next March it is surely now or never for Lossie to go to the Champion Hurdle. Jade de Grugy could be a threat but she may go over Fences next year.
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I like this angle. We'd probably not know which route Lossie is heading down until late but if we selected Wodhooh for the Mares, I think it has to be on the basis that Lossiemouth goes to the CH.
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
I like this angle. We'd probably not know which route Lossie is heading down until late but if we selected Wodhooh for the Mares, I think it has to be on the basis that Lossiemouth goes to the CH.
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I can only see Lossiemouth going Mares Hurdles again as Paul won't get off State Man.

All depends how State Man is through next season.
 
HoldenTheReins said:
I can only see Lossiemouth going Mares Hurdles again as Paul won't get off State Man.

All depends how State Man is through next season.
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I was about to say surely state man will be too old

But he's somehow only 8

He's a great example of why we should be getting them jumping asap

None of this bumper rubbish
 
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….awaiting @Saxon Warrior Punchestown Summary but reading between the lines, Irancy (Ark) 16-1 and Bud Fox (Sup) 33-1 might be two already worthy of consideration for this months selections.
 
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Assuming that we're going for a win yankee i'd be in favour of those whose targets are pretty nailed on

Galopin (GC)
State Man (CH)
Final Demand (BANC)
Marine Nationale (CC)

For example

Maybe swap State Man for The New Lion

It might be fair to assume that the prices on longer shots will still be there in a months time
 
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Joleg said:
Assuming that we're going for a win yankee i'd be in favour of those whose targets are pretty nailed on

Galopin (GC)
State Man (CH)
Final Demand (BANC)
Marine Nationale (CC)

For example

Maybe swap State Man for The New Lion

It might be fair to assume that the prices on longer shots will still be there in a months time
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….State Man 8-1 and GDC 6-1 very favourable mentions in Saxon’s Punchestown summary review (Final Demand less so).

Irancy 16-1 (Ark) & Dr du Mesnil 25-1 (Turn) also highlighted with a mention for Bud Fox 33-1 (Sup).

Considerations for this months bet, I’ll certainly have a little multiple on these.
 
Probably one for an e/w Yankee, but QMCC seems light on horses which makes me think L'eau Du Sud at 25/1 is a decent each way price.
 
Hurricane fly said:
Probably one for an e/w Yankee, but QMCC seems light on horses which makes me think L'eau Du Sud at 25/1 is a decent each way price.
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Yeah that’s not a bad shout, can’t see him being stepped up and Dan always believed he’d keep improving over fences.
I missed the price but will try getting Marine National into a few multis from here, just about the only possible runner with no questions to answer…
 
Think i’d rather take Kalif Du Berlais over L’eau Du sud. Even accounting for L’eau Du Sud having run at Cheltenham, he beat him easily and jumped brilliantly. At 5 he has plenty of scope to improve also. Personally i’d have him priced much closer to Majborough, I think 16/1 is great value in a weakish division given Sir Gino’s issues.

I made the case for Final Demand in the March yankee thread but price has probably gone a bit now as expected, although wouldn’t be against him going in if doing a win yankee.

Agree with others that State Man is very solid at 8/1, very rarely injured and almost always runs his race. Unless Lossiemouth clashes and beats him before March there’s next to no chance Paul doesn’t ride.

Still like Kopek Des Bordes in the Arkle at 7/1. Him and Mundi looked to go way too fast at Punchestown and Mullins felt there were some excuses with being too easy on him post Cheltenham. Willing to forgive a bad run and if anything makes it almost certain he goes chasing. Would want to see Irancy do it again at that sort of level to prove he didn’t just pick up the pieces, and taking into account all previous form I would rather take Kopek at 7s than Irancy at 16s.
 
@Faugheen_Machine is currently unable to log in to the forum, so has messaged to see if anyone is able to take up the mantle this month in his absence?

If not then either myself or @Istabraq will have to step up.
 
Any other thoughts on this months yankee? The end of the month is approaching.
 
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