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SLADE POWER 5/2 best sprinter in Europe no horse come close to beat him yet this year. wins races very cosy he does can see him being 6/4 on day can’t see him getting beat.
Gordon Lord Byron handed him his arse in this race last year – and then some. Won by 3L, easing down.
Plus he was a just touched off 2nd in it the previous year when the ground was faster than he’d like.
Back from his gallant globetrotting duties he has to put a mediocre effort in the Diamond Jubilee behind him but that’s just what he did last year.
On that evidence, and in the July Cup since, Slade Power has clearly improved but whether GLB should be 8 times the price of him at Haydock is highly debatable.
And let’s not forget that Lynham was quoted in the aftermath of the July cup as saying the main plan for Slade Power was to head down under later in the year and that Haydock was just a consideration.
If they are both there then obviously Slade Power would be hard to beat but G/S ground (which is a distinct possibility at the time of year) over Haydock’s 6f is perfect for GLB so at this stage, 2/1 Slade Power or 16s Gordon… I’d take the latter.
Lee
Just to add to this, in todays R.P;
"He’s entered at Haydock and there’s a chance he might go for that race," Lynam told Sky Sports radio. "We haven’t made any firm plans and he’ll tell us but the main aim is the sprint at Flemington."
16/1 a great AP price for last years winner given the uncertainty about a horse currently taking out 33% of the book.
Lee
Love this race and it looks like being less competitive than normal!
The deserved fav is Slade Power but he is no value at 2s however at 10s (I’ve managed to get some 16s and 14s) Gordon Lord Byron must go close especially if Haydock gets some rain! He goes well on the course and is only just coming to himself, I can see him going off no bigger than 6s IF the rain arrives.It is looking less and less likely that either of the Powers (Slade or Sole) will turn up.
This will leave a wide open market with Due Diligence as likely favourite!!
This makes me even more confident and I have gone in again EW at 10sI’ve fancied
Pearl Secret
for this since ‘Hot streak’ beat him over an inadequate 5f at Haydock back in May.Still 25/1 available with Corals,granted soft ground he’ll be placed at least Gary.
Pretty obvious where my money is
http://www.theracingforum.co.uk/horse-racing-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=96048
Lee
I’m with TAPK. Pearl Secret is anything but straightforward, but six furlongs looks like it will be his trip, especially if there is some juice in the ground.
Lee – totally agree with everything you’ve said
I was totally baffled with the prices especially taking into account what both trainers have said. I cannot see SP even turning up but even if he does he won’t be knocked about with his big race in mind! GLB ran a cracker at the weekend with his trainer declaring he has only just come in his coat, and if he had got out he would have won going away! We know he loves Haydock so the 16s, 14s and even 10s today looked massive to me, had some tasty bets EW so fingers crossed for a run
Good to hear from you Gord, hope you and the family are well
I am in quite large for me but will have a small EW shot on yours for old times sake
Not sure why you think Haydock’s 5f was an inadequate trip for Pearl Secret TAPK. He’s never run over 6.
The ground was pretty testing that day an conditions were perfect for him.
Stamina will be a big question for a horse who’s often keen enough and hasn’t been openly crying out for the step up. Especially when you’ve got last years winner who’s proven over 7f/1m.
25/1 is a fair price given that he should have his ground but maybe he’d be better off running in the 5f a week later at Irish Champions weekend, for which he also holds an entry – albeit he could run into Sole Power there.
Lee
Gord – I see your Pearl Secret is a short priced fav for the ‘Bullet’, at the moment the going is good/firm and I just cannot see him winning on fast!! Kingsgate Native brings very good form to this and at 5s looks more likely to run his race
It is looking more and more likely that Slade Power will not have recovered in time for this BUT will they try Sole Power at the distance, he has tried it twice and both times just been beaten!! If he rocked up he would be a short priced favourite and Hughesey could hold on to him for as long as possible – damn that man
25 left in at the five day stage.
No Slade Power but there is Sole, Gordon Lord Byron heads the market as 4/1 jolly with BetVictor after Due Dilligence’s defection.
Looking like a cracker of a race
– happy with the ante post prices but every dry day plays into the hands of Sole Power and against GordonI like ALJAMAAHER 14/1 too big a price gets fast ground got top form at 6f and can break group one duck here.
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