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Harry Findlay needs to hop out of his pram, pick up his toys, stick his dummy back in his mouth and grow up. Who does he think he is? He openly admits to laying horses from Nicholls’s yard and then expects him to leap to his defence with a resounding ‘bring back Harry’ chant when he finally gets what’s coming?
Is this a case of he who shouts loudest has the most to hide?
Given HF’s track record I think the jockey booking is the least of his concerns Matthew.
I agree but they don’t come any better than Walsh, maybe McCoy but that’s
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I have some sympathy with Harry with the 6 months. But this is a bad decision to remove horses from Paul Nicholls.
It’s probably not the case, but it makes it look like Harry is trying to force trainers to come out publicly in support of him.
Nicholls is no betting expert and should not be penalised for his opinions. Particularly after doing so well with Harry’s horses.
Murphy and Vaughn may be good trainers, but they are not Nicholls.
Big Fella Thanks (imo) does not stay extreme distances. Very well handicapped in two Nationals and been going well two out, before failing to get home. Putting up below form performances.
Value Is EverythingThis is not, I suspect, spoilt brat syndrome. For some time now I’ve touted a suspicion that the illusion of a pot of gold will eventually be frittered away. Slow horses and fast women spring to mind, especially if you’re a layer.
Perhaps that day is nigh. Are the stabling fees very high at his former trainer’s yard? How often do trainers send their bills out and how much grace is given before they have to be paid?
If the majority of the horses are going to the sales it seems to suggest something of a ‘fire sale’ to me. Liquidity problems? Surely not. No way there’s a shortage of cash with this highly successful gambler. But who’s to know?Ken , the more relevant question is who cares !!!the guy was treated leniently got 6 months , instead of swallowing and saying nought , he has now made himself quit
good riddance
Ricky
Big Fella Thanks (imo) does not stay extreme distances. Very well handicapped in two Nationals and been going well two out, before failing to get home. Putting up below form performances.
Lets not forget that in the first of these GN`s he was only a novice. He will get the trip allright
Big Fella Thanks (imo) does not stay extreme distances. Very well handicapped in two Nationals and been going well two out, before failing to get home. Putting up below form performances.
Lets not forget that in the first of these GN`s he was only a novice. He will get the trip allright
Being so inexperienced in 09 is mostly (imo) a jumping disadvantage in such a big field over those fences. Jumped well until getting tired late on in a slowly run race. The time from Beechers to the Melling Road was far slower on the second circuit, sfter the two front runners Black Appalachi and Silver Birch fell at Beechers. Despite that slow pace he failed to get home. I gave him the benefit of doubt this time around.
In 2010 he looked the probable winner (or equal to Don’t Push It) crossing the Melling Road, but again weakened badly. Not many horses with the speed he showed at Newbury have sufficient stamina to win a National.In both races Big Fella Thanks was well handicapped, this year exceptionally so. He ran way below his best form. Next year he will not be as well in and (imo) unlikely to do as well. Am a fan of the horse, just don’t think he TRULY stays.
If you think he had an excuse on the first occaision Roddy, what was his excuse this year?
Value Is EverythingI had bet him at 50/1 the first time, novice or not, from when the weights were published. Bet him again this past year. I think you only have to look at the horses he beat in both races to see his characteristics. There were many behind him on both occasions over 36f that you would regard as real stayers,I am sure. Just feel its a little harsh to want to class him as a non stayer thats all. Incidentally I think the ride Christian Williams gave him was better than BG`s.
When we are a little nearer and checked the weights how about you picking one against him.Say an even £20 Having said that I might want to bet my own.
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