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  • #186403
    halfwaytoheaven
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    I know I’m like a broken record but this is all set for Henry. He’s been touted for this race since winning at Goodwood, he’s been trained in preperation for this – Ascot and the Moulin were inbetween races in all honesty.

    If AOB believed that Henry could get 1m4f at Epsom then he must surely be quietly confident he’ll get the trip tonight. His dirt/polytrack strides are pretty good from what I’ve heard and he does indeed have a superb turn of foot when it’s needed.

    Local jockey on board who knows how to ride in the American races and will be able to get Henry in the best possible position.

    Henry’s had his trademark month break. He runs much better with at least a month between races (Moulin and Ascot were too close together)

    The fact that Henry is the only horse on single-figures on Betfair other than Curlin backs up my feelings on this one. For me, if he wins it’ll top off the flat racing season. I’ve followed Henry and Spanish Moon all season and whilst Spanish Moon let me down (he wouldve won today if he went in the stalls – without a doubt), I really think Henry can sign off in style.

    Go on Henry!

    #186412
    Avatar photoGingertipster
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    Why the hell is Duke Of Marmalade 10 & 12/1?

    Win lose or draw those prices are crazy he should be half the price.

    Gingertipster you are a value man surely you’ve backed this horse??

    Totally agree with you Ian, I have backed Raven’s Pass and Duke Of Marmalade both at 12/1 with savers on Curlin 5/2, Colonel John 12/1 and Champs Eleysees 33/1.

    I said on the previous page I prefer Henry to Dukey but not at those prices.
    Duke Of Marmalade is probably over the top judged on the Arc run. But at 12/1 I think he is worth the risk. Though Raven’s is the main bet because I do not like it when Ladbrokes are top price an O’Brien horse. Mike Dillon often seems to have the inside info on the Coolmore team.

    I’d say he should be around 8/1.

    Mark

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    #186440
    Avatar photoGazs Way De Solzen
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    Guys.

    Any idea what time the race is on tonight and what channel it is on please? ? ?

    Thanks.

    #186441
    halfwaytoheaven
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    Guys.

    Any idea what time the race is on tonight and what channel it is on please? ? ?

    Thanks.

    23:45 is the off time mate – definitely on ATR not sure whether RUK are also showing it?

    #186442
    Avatar photoGazs Way De Solzen
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    Guys.

    Any idea what time the race is on tonight and what channel it is on please? ? ?

    Thanks.

    23:45 is the off time mate – definitely on ATR not sure whether RUK are also showing it?

    Thank you very much my friend.

    :)

    #186471
    halfwaytoheaven
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    For those of you wanting Henry or Ravens Pass bet on the American Tote

    Ravens is 22-1

    Henry 24-1

    Get on!

    Good luck!

    #186478
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    For those of you wanting Henry or Ravens Pass bet on the American Tote

    Ravens is 22-1

    Henry 24-1

    Get on!

    Good luck!

    How do you get American tote prices? They aren’t on Bet365 :oops:

    #186482
    davidbrady
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    I don’t see it on their site actually

    Paddy Power offer SP which is settled at PMU odds – maybe Bet365 is the same

    #186484
    Avatar photoBosranic
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    Anticipating a great race…

    Dammit, I wish I was there!!

    #186485
    halfwaytoheaven
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    I don’t see it on their site actually

    Paddy Power offer SP which is settled at PMU odds – maybe Bet365 is the same

    Thats the price I’ve been advised to go on. The PP PMU one. It’s settled at the American tote.

    Henry’s now 19’s over there but thats still a ridiculously big price if you ask me. Ladbrokes still bigger than anyone else in the world on the Duke

    #186486
    underscore
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    for once i’m hoping an american horse wins!

    #186487
    davidbrady
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    I think O’Brien’s stable form is being over-stated – all of his runners have had excuses:

    Heart-Shaped – just pipped at the post
    Halfway To Heaven – "stole" 2 Gr1s in UK and was overrated as a result
    Soldier of Fortune – not suited by ground
    US Ranger – constantly disappointed even when stable in-form
    Westphalia – ran very well

    I’m prepared to give Duke of Marmalade a shout here – doesn’t really get 12f so I’m prepared to forgive the Arc run and I think he’ll go very close.

    #186488
    Avatar photoBosranic
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    Well done, Raven!!

    #186489
    Avatar photoGazs Way De Solzen
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    Fantastic!!!

    Absolutely chuffed for them.

    #186490
    Onthesteal
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    YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSS!!!

    #186491
    Onthesteal
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    That was easy. True champ. The best in the world. AT LAST!!

    #186492
    Avatar photoGazs Way De Solzen
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    Frankie has ridden a fantastic race on Ravens Pass there, just followed Curlin and then off the final bend, off he goes.

    Well done Frankie, and what a good horse Ravens Pass has proven to be.

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