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  • #1635090
    greenasgrass
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    Calico is rated 136, Jonbon 159. I hope the handicapper just leaves Calico’s mark alone.

    #1635094
    Avatar photoIanDavies
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    We will find out on Tuesday morning – I’d imagine he will.

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    #1635095
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    It was undoubtedly his least impressive performance over fences to date.

    But he still holds the best form over hurdles of the field, he’s shown he can perform when he doesn’t have optimum conditions or in peak race fitness.

    El Fabiolo probably had to be A1 to win last week so is it a lot to ask to be wound down then back up in a months time or do they keep him in hard work for a month between races?

    I’d of been happier if Jonbon had won by 30l in a canter of course but there’s positives to be taken from todays race as well!

    #1635096
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    That Leopardstown form looks strong to me – Jonbon might have a job on to confirm those Aintree hurdles placings.

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    #1635099
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    It was undoubtedly underwhelming from Jonbon today.

    Fortunately I am on him at 14/1, so it is beginning to look like time to lay him back and enjoy the profit. :yes:

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    Sounds like a plan, CAS, because I think El Fabiolo deserves to be clear favourite for this.

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    #1635106
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    Agree ID. Even though I was firmly in the Jonbon camp, there is no getting away from the fact that El Fabiolo has put up the best performance on form.

    I think Jonbon deserves a bit of credit today for having the guts to battle back and win. I honestly thought he was going to finish tailed off when he was overtaken. Even so, that performance would not win him an Arkle.

    Coleman had to put a brave face on it but he must have been disappointed.

    #1635107
    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    I hope plenty back El , hopefully I’ll get 5/2 on the day , Henderson didn’t look bothered at all , 4 weeks he’ll be cherry ripe

    #1635108
    Mike007
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    .

    #1635109
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    Renewed support for Dysart Dynamo – conversely Aporeciate It, single figures with many bookmakers, is 44 at Betfair Exchange, albeit to tiny stakes.

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    #1635111
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    I’m there on the Tuesday this year and a Jonbon/Marie’s Rock double is looking fiendishly tempting now!

    #1635475
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    Mike007 your post Is blank?

    I’m on El Fabiolo and appreciate it are my antepost bets

    VF x

    #1635490
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    HDLG, Nicky’s comments don’t mirror how he looked well. He did seem a little surprised + also has since said “watching it was awful” ?

    The best form shown this year over fences by any 2mile novice chaser by a country mile is El Fabiolo.

    Jonbon was out for a prep, i won’t debate that, but he showed some frailties for sure. Wasn’t his foot perfect-self when a horse below decided to question him for once- and that horse is way below the level he’ll face in March.

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    #1637776
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    Fair to say Calico is worth more than 136

    #1637860
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    lol HDLG

    imagine comparing Calico to the DRF 2m G1…..and then harping on about the King George….

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    #1637862
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    Jack what are you going on about ? , never mentioned the DRF or King George ?

    #1637864
    ham
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    He isnt though HDLG, beat a 142 horse a nose getting 5lbs, with the correct horse in 3rd, if anything it cements the fact hes a 136 horse and tarnishes jonbon further

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