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Thanks BigG listening to that interview Cheltenham is the plan so I may have myself a few quid. Douvan looks pretty untouchable but like you I like Traffic Fluide and don’t think we’ve seen the best of him yet. He’ll definitely be my e/w play or my pick in the betting without Douvan if he gets there safe and sound.
Traffic Fluide also has the Ryanair as a possible Cheltenham target
just to confuse things a little more regard himCharles Darwin to conquer the World
Racecourse gallop for Traffic Fluide with the Game Spirit on 11th Feb the possible starting point
Charles Darwin to conquer the World
Racecourse gallop for Traffic Fluide with the Game Spirit on 11th Feb the possible starting point
Cheers. I have traffic fluide in so many EW acca’s at 33’s in the CC
Racecourse gallop for Traffic Fluide with the Game Spirit on 11th Feb the possible starting point
Thank Nathan, I’ll keep an eye out to see if anything is reported, if and when he
gets a racecourse gallop. I’m glad to hear that Moore thinks he looks fantastic, if
a bit burly, and that he couldn’t be more pleased with him. I’ll be happy if he just
gets round safely in the Game Spirit, he no doubt will need it. I really hope he goes
the Champion Chase route, that was the plan last year before he got injured.If Betfair would reopen the market, I’d happily risk a few quid on Altior. Nicky says ‘just in case Douvan doesn’t turn up’. But I’d happily back him at the likely odds if he took Douvan on. They’re the same age. One has more experience in beating up small fields over fences, but that’s about the sum of the difference imo.
Over hurdles, Altior was, I think, the better and there is no sign so far that he is any the worse for chasing.
Is there any chance at all Altior goes for this?
No chance with Douvan in there. They’ll want to win the arkle then worry about douvan next season (or hope hes stepped up to 3m next season). Theyve no need or rush to skip a step now. They didnt do it with Sprinter.
Good thing there was no major market movement, luckily got 50s and 55s as soon as the market reopened.
Anyone know if Ar Mad will turn up here or go for the Ryan air? I think 8/1 W/O without DOUVAN is a fair price.
Anyone know if Ar Mad will turn up here or go for the Ryan air? I think 8/1 W/O without DOUVAN is a fair price.
I think he will go for the Ryanair. He stayed on in the Tingle Creek like he wants further and has run over 2m5f before.
Altior now 20s from 55/60 on Betfair. I can see no compelling argument against running him here
Altior now 20s from 55/60 on Betfair. I can see no compelling argument against running him here
I hope he doesn’t run here i have had so many bets on him for the Arkle.
Altior now 20s from 55/60 on Betfair. I can see no compelling argument against running him here
Douvan, simple as that. We haven’t seen anything serve it up to Douvan and whilst I relish the thought of Altior v Douvan in the CC, why would Hendo go up against the best horse Willie Mullins has ever trained when he can win the Arkle this year.
Who’s to say Altior won’t turn out to be the best horse NJH has ever trained? His Supreme-winning RPR and Topspeed were higher than Douvan’s. He’s the same age. He is smart in that his jumping (I had doubts about it after his first run) has come on, if you’ll pardon the pun, in leaps and bounds.
I’d say he’ll end up a better jumper of a fence than Douvan who’s long legs are great at launching him, but if he hits one, he’ll never get them back under him in time.
If it’s a smallish field, I think connections will be greatly tempted, even with Douvan in there. NRNB betting puts Altior in at 3/1, far from a hopeless case.
Who’s to say Altior won’t turn out to be the best horse NJH has ever trained? His Supreme-winning RPR and Topspeed were higher than Douvan’s. He’s the same age. He is smart in that his jumping (I had doubts about it after his first run) has come on, if you’ll pardon the pun, in leaps and bounds.
I’d say he’ll end up a better jumper of a fence than Douvan who’s long legs are great at launching him, but if he hits one, he’ll never get them back under him in time.
If it’s a smallish field, I think connections will be greatly tempted, even with Douvan in there. NRNB betting puts Altior in at 3/1, far from a hopeless case.
Altior could turn out to be the best horse NJH has ever trained, but he is not there yet despite being an incredibly exciting prospect. I can see why connections would be tempted to take on Douvan, but they must be aware that in all liklihood Douvan will go up in trip next year leaving the CC route open to Altior. I think they will follow the path Douvan took and go Arkle this year and CC next year. If I am wrong then we have one hell of a race to look forward to and a sea of upset AP punters!!!!
That being the case you would be wise to cover your losses in case he switches races, he will most certainly switch to the QMCC if Douvan fails to turn up. Yes many will be upset at their bets going down the Swanee, i was pretty upset myself as I had Altior @ 8/1 for the Champion Hurdle doubled up with Thistlecrack @ 12/1 for the Gold Cup
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