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National Hunt Chase (4 miler) 2019

If Codd isn’t on Jerrysback jpsbitch to blame :confused:
 
What’s everyone’s opinion on Gun Digger in this? I personally think OK Corral, Discorama or Impulsive Star win this.
 
Il be sick if impulsive star wins this, i backed him last year like most of us did but didn’t give him a chance this year so have left him out
 
sprintersacren said:
Il be sick if impulsive star wins this, i backed him last year like most of us did but didn’t give him a chance this year so have left him out
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He'll run a solid race but I'll be amazed if he's good enough to win this. It's going to OK Corral or Ireland imo.
 
kinloch brae said:
Managed to get my money back on Mortal. Had the bet been placed with Betfair I would have been lucky to get £0.50. Anyway that should be the green light to Gigginstown to now make the correct decision!

The pin has landed on Beyond The Law as the replacement. It looks like he definitely wants soft ground and hopefully a trip. If you take out the runs on quicker ground then he is better than a complete rag. Also races prominently which should mean he keeps out of trouble.
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Pleased they have declared Beyond The Law. Disappointed they haven't looked for anything better than the stable amateur.

Although Whisperinthebreeze is a shorter price I think he would be much better over a much shorter trip on good ground.

Conditions might well turn this into a real war of attrition which might not suit those at the front end of the market.
 
I have to put forward Johanos for this...I know it is a bit left field but he is in exceptional form at home and has been looked after with this race in mind. There wouldn't be any better 66/1 shots this Cheltenham and young Kieren Buckley gets on so well with him. I've had a healthy bet each way on this fellow and suspect he may shorten come the day.
 
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Finale on Day One - RP :

Top of the list are Ok Corral and BALLYWARD, with Ballyward slightly more persuasive now that they are faced by this new trip.



Atlanta Ablaze Stays 3m1f; soft ground?; in a much more competitive race but firmly in the mix on form

Ballyward Won 3m Grade 3 at Naas on latest start, where he looked sure to stay further; good claims


Beyond The Law He's hooded first time and with a renowned Festival trainer but looks up against it.


Chef Des Obeaux Shouts stamina but the strong suspicion is that one or two will prove too good for him


Clondaw Cian Tons to prove over fences in particular; showed little at 66-1 in this race 2018; new yard


Discorama Virtually upsides Ballyward in Grade 3 at Naas (3m) on latest start only to fall


Gun Digger Needs marked improvement; leap into the unknown over this trip; tongue tied first time


Impulsive Star Won big 3m5f handicap at Warwick (good) in January latest; 24l fourth in this last year


Jerrysback Looks very strong candidate for move up to 3m; with nearly 4m it's hard to say; good form


Johanos Made satisfactory chase debut after a layoff but he has so much to prove in this race


Just Your Type Looks a stayer and sports headgear first time but he also looks raw and has plenty to find


Le Breuil Not so far off principals on form; well worth a step back up from 2m4f but 4m is guesswork


Mulcahys Hill Useful at his best but not solid, including two heavy defeats last year when trying 3m


Ok Corral Whether he'll relish this extra distance remains to be seen but he's a huge player


Plantagenet Won handicaps on two of last three starts; great deal more is required today


Skipthecuddles Acts on soft and stays 3m well but he was 6l behind Le Breuil at Newbury; stiff task


Warthog Did not persuade with his stamina at 3m last season; big work to do on form, too


Whisperinthebreeze Impressive in good 2m5f handicap latest, after 2nd over 3m1f; good ground seems preferable
 
westcountry1 said:
I have to put forward Johanos for this...I know it is a bit left field but he is in exceptional form at home and has been looked after with this race in mind. There wouldn't be any better 66/1 shots this Cheltenham and young Kieren Buckley gets on so well with him. I've had a healthy bet each way on this fellow and suspect he may shorten come the day.
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Let's hope so....

17:30 Cheltenham - 4m Grd2 Amateur Nov Chs (1/5 Odds. 1,2,3,4 Places)
2 line(s) at £5.00 per line
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Johanos (E/W)
200/1


Stake: £10.00
Free Bet Used:
£10.00
Potential returns:£1,200.00
 
westcountry1 said:
I have to put forward Johanos for this...I know it is a bit left field but he is in exceptional form at home and has been looked after with this race in mind. There wouldn't be any better 66/1 shots this Cheltenham and young Kieren Buckley gets on so well with him. I've had a healthy bet each way on this fellow and suspect he may shorten come the day.
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Thanks WC. I’ve taken 9 places on 365 at 22/1
 
Done it ew without the top 2 Ballward my day one banker
 
Looks as if the layers are really out to get OK Corral. Almost as big for this now as he would have been for an RSA.
 
Wow, that was a thoroughly unedifying spectacle
 
Absolute chaos that. Hopefully a few lads on here got on when I first posted about Codd taking the ride
 
i like the look of sams profile and city island in the first tomorrow. I'm i looking at the right 2??
 
wow that was crazy race!

You know i annoyed you all about the le breuil last week :) I obviously reinvested after the ultima issue....wow never thought he would get 4miles. Lucky or what. I only managed to get on at 13s and 15. Never got any of the 40/1
 
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