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    Avatar photoMiddle_Of_March
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    Really like Blaklion for this at 9/2

    NTD very confident and has surely not run to form with the national weights on mind.

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    Avatar photoVenture to Cognac
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    Not at all Raymo :good: Both look solid chances without the unfortunate news that they have our support lol

    #1287892
    Avatar photoDBRDBR
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    I hope Houblon des Obeaux runs a good race as I’ve backed him for the National.

    #1287921
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    Gutted as I backed Blaklion each way but all set for the national now!

    What did everyone else think of his jumping though?

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    Unlucky Blaklion backers, you had some very fancy prices. Hope you were on EW.

    Gord, you’re an excellent judge in handicaps.

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    My post was meant to say I didn’t back it each way.

    #1287938
    Avatar photoBigG
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    Congrats to Peter .h for identifying Vieux Lion Rouge :good: and bad luck to
    all that had Blaklion, he lost nothing in defeat. Two brave horses, both well
    in with a shout for the big one at Aintree :good:

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    That was a poor race for me, didn’t lose much on Sausalito and Vicente, but Cloudy Too was a sore one. Strange choice for him today that Ascot race, Haydock was much more suitable, but that should see him down another few pounds, and assuming he retains enough ability (which I think he does) then keep him in mind for a decent handicap before the seasons out.

    VLR looks a worthy favourite for Aintree at the moment, and another nice pick Peter, well done.

    #1287962
    Avatar photoSteeplechasing
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    Well done Peter and good EW result for Gord. Nice boost for One For Arthur in GN

    #1288113
    Avatar photoThe Ante-Post King
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    Last week I’m counting my winnings 2 out,this week the boots on the other foot,thats the difference between winning and losing..Jubilation,elation and all things good in the world when you win..Watching Blaklion get nailed is like a kick in the balls…and a poke in the eye when its a horse I’ve won from this season in ‘Vieux Lion Rouge’ who himself put me onto ‘One for Arthur’ but thats racing and we have to take the good with the bad…I’m sure both todays first 2 will play major roles in the National it was a solid performance under those weights.

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    Avatar photoLemons68
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    I love Blaklion but if being just a little critical I would like to see him finish his races off a little better but that’s not to take away anything from the winner. Nice pick for you Peterh B-)

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