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Is it just myself that finds this horses engagements, rather baffling.
I love the horse, think he has so, so much ability, yet is campaigned over trips that are just not suitable for him.
Last time out, it was the Charlie Hall, where he doesnt get 3 miles.
Then today at Bangor, he finishes 2nd in a 2 mile chase.
2 miles 4-5f would suit this horse down to the ground.
The situation with the horse reminds me somewhat of Tidal Bay, who i feel has been messed around so much during his racing career, that he probably doesn’t know whether he is coming or going.
I just find it absolutely bizarre.
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That’s what you get for staying loyal to middle-of-the-road trainers, Gaz (though Miss Knight is probably far less heavy-handed with her owners’ cheque books).
The horse stays three miles very well. He was highly impressive over the trip under top weight at Doncaster last December.
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I still think they should campaign him towards the national. If they’re not already.
Id love to see him in the Becher Chase, he is a horse of ability but does anybody really know what his ideal trip is.
I backed him each way in the Gold Cup last year and he ran a shocker, never travelling or jumping. I thought he maybe doesn’t like Cheltenham but he’s won there so that theory doesn’t stick.
As i commented on another thread, he jumped and travelled as well as any horse i’ve ever seen at Wetherby and having backed Nacarat i thought it was game over turning for home, but then Calgary Bay suddenly came under pressure and dropped away/stopped dead.
Today two out they showed a rear view and he had his head on one side, temperament or hating the ground? either way he did battle on to the line .
Verdict – he’s an enigma. Very talented,must have quick ground,a left hand track and until he runs a shocker over two and a half miles i would guess that’s his best trip ,maybe.Another sound effort from Calgary Bay.
Still unsure what his best trip is – an easy three miles / stiff two miles-five, I think.
Always been a favourite of mine and, whilst I would love to see such an athletic jumper tackle those big fences, does he have the requisite mental toughness to be competitive in a Grand National? He doesn’t find a great deal at the business end of his races.
Would the Topham, over an extended two miles-five, not be more suitable?
Backed him yesterday – although was hoping he would run in the Skybet.
Maybe he was just outpointed by a well handicapped horse in Wishfull Thinking – he travelled well and generally ran up to form.
I think he gets 3m fine on decent ground/flat track but possibly not at Cheltenham. He’s basically one of those that isn’t good enough for graded class and finds better handicapped youngsters in hcaps – Hen could probably win races in Ireland with him where there are lots of funny little conditions races.
Been following cb for a good time now and totally agre with you grey dolphin.frustrating thing now is he will probably go up a couple of pounds for yesterdays run which will make things tougher again.
Always had a bit of a soft spot for this horse.
Great to see him win today!
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<!– s:) –>Had a bit of a heavy night and didn’t fancy travelling to Cheltenham, but a nice birthday present from Calgary Bay. I’ve backed him and Tidal Bay in ew singles and an ew double.
A really handsome individual, I just hope the handicapper doesn’t murder him for that.
Did Gord keep the faith?
Did Gord keep the faith?
Read my ‘Gone Fishing’ thread and see!
He traded short on the machine virtually from the off 10’s and 7’s a plenty but shortened up big time jumping 3 out on the snaff to 3’s,he touched Evs at the 2nd last with my finger hovering over the lay button,then went well odds on up the hill.Did i lay him at 1/5? No i kept the faith Bos thanks to you and your ‘Ryanair’ theory,Well done! Doncaster here we come! I’ll get that bloody picture yet!
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He traded short on the machine virtually from the off 10’s and 7’s a plenty but shortened up big time jumping 3 out on the snaff to 3’s,he touched Evs at the 2nd last with my finger hovering over the lay button,then went well odds on up the hill.Did i lay him at 1/5? No i kept the faith Bos thanks to you and your ‘Ryanair’ theory,Well done! Doncaster here we come! I’ll get that bloody picture yet!
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