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Will the Sizing Europe doubters now shut up!!
He won it nice.
Shame i was on Capt Cee Bee – very disappointing.
The McCoy factor took care of Captain Cee Bee. Never got into a rhythm and a relief to see tbh!
Never ever thought that Sizing Europe would win.
Fair play to the horse, and to everyone who backed him.
I got that race completely wrong.
Ground appears to be genuinely gd-sft, happy with osanas run for 3rd, knew he was worth that 25-1.
Get in..what a start
I am so pleased for the horse and connections, some of things written and said about him have bordered on libelous.
He was injured and not faint hearted…hurdle speed wins the Arkle again.To everyone who backed Sizing Europe in the Champion a few years ago…… KEEP THE FAITH!
I think it’s time for this horse to fulfil his destiny, he is a high class animal with a very high cruising speed who jumps like a stag. Although impressed with Captain Cee Bee despite falling at Leopardstown, I concern myself only with Sizing Europe that day and I think neither the ground nor racing too close to the pace suited him, he didn’t quite jump with his usual vigour that day (ground softer than ideal), normally he attacks his fences and is a sight to behold as he sails over them. On better ground at Cheltenham and with a nice break behind him I think he will absolutely motor round and jump his rivals into submission.
I obviously fear CCB and Somersby but I think they will be toiling and possibly hitting a few at the pace they will be forced to jump at…
Bring it on!!!!!
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I’m gutted having had Somersby at 20/1 but Sizing Europe looked a quality horse today and i hope he’s back for the champion next year.
I was adamant that Calgary Bay was an Arkle contender last year. Whilst I was more than aware the horse could very well develop into a Gold Cup horse, I believed that a combination of his jumping, cruising speed and stamina would stand him in good stead in a tough race.
I was wrong. Speed is still the most potent weapon an Arkle contender must possess in order to win the race, coupled with reliable fencing.
Somersby, whilst possessing more natural speed than Calgary Bay, will be more suited to two miles-five, perhaps even three miles, given time. His fine effort in last years Supreme Novices’ behind Champion Hurdle contenders Go Native and Medermit (with the decent Copper Bleu in fourth) entitles him to be thereabouts, but he took awhile to reach top gear at Sandown on his last outing, stamping his authority on the race only when presented with the uphill finish. Crack Away Jack was arguably not at his best that day and Tchico Polos is not from the top drawer.
I think he has the ability to spoil the Irish party, but I’m still not convinced he has that potent turn of foot required to win the race.
I consider
Riverside Theatre
better value at double the odds. He has little to find with Somersby on their Aintree running last year and produced a fine effort just three weeks later at Punchestown behind the talented Hurricane Fly, with Go Native back in fourth.
He has looked a natural over the bigger obstacles, doing what was only necessary against admittedly inferior opposition. He will need to step up on what he has done thus far to win, but he did just that in his final two outings last term over hurdles. He hasn’t endured a hard campaign and goes to Cheltenham a very fresh, confident horse.
I’m still a huge fan of
Sizing Europe
and, in my opinion, he is the most talented performer in the race. Unbeaten over the bigger obstacles in four starts, he has proven himself to be a sound jumper who travels well and quickens. The forecast conditions will suit and he will be ideally suited by the expected strong pace. I don’t think we have seen the best of him yet – this race will do just that.
I can’t help but notice that Osana has come in for some strong support since his latest defeat (I think he touched 33/1). Seemingly exposed over the bigger obstacles, but he has proven form around Prestbury Park and is another to consider as an each-way alternative at a best-priced 16/1.
Apologies for this…but not a bad start for me today!!
However, I put the wrong one in the tipping contest…again!!
Shyed away from SE st the eleventh hour due to poor form of the trainer and lack of cinfidence in the betting. Still had a few quid on ew at 6/1.
The best horse in the race won. End of.
Not sure if he can progress and challenge Master Minded next season, but it’s hard to gauge his true ability because he’s so lazy.
Somersby will be a leading contender for the Ryanair this time next year. A big, scopey horse who can only get better.
Osana deserves a big prize. Always likely to play the bridesmaid, though.
Terrible news about Captain Cee Bee. Will he return?
Riverside Theatre was very disappointing.
Still shell shocked from Dunguib and went for 43.5 points EW on Sizing Europe, the performance desereved a bigger bet but I can’t complain… although I never wavered from him and I couldn’t see anything else win this race…it’s not a race I ever put that much on.
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