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  • #1354935
    Avatar photostevecaution
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    Sick as a pig here as well. It’s just kick in the balls after kick in the balls.

    I won’t be backing anything now. This looks well sub standard with all the promising absentees.

    Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.

    #1354936
    Avatar photoNathan Hughes
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    Regards the pedigree to Lah Ti Dar am I right in thinking the mother Dar Re Mi had her share of injury woes.? She only has a small sample of foals to go off but So Mi Dar suffered a set back, it’s just a thought and probably all coincidental.

    De Treville 6 y/o 10 runs
    So Mi Dar 5 y/o 7 runs
    Erdogan 4 y/o 1 run

    Curse strikes again

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    #1354957
    Avatar photoMiddle_Of_March
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    A bit of a write off this race. Lost a fair bit on September but got some back on the cash out. Unfortunately I stuck that on Lah Ti Dar. She’s now out and whilst a small amount was NRNB, I lost a chunk.

    But with Bet365 holding the normal prices but also being NRNB on the race, I’ve had a few quid on Sea of Class @ 7/1 and Sun Maiden @ 12/1.

    I doubt either will run but if they do, they are going off half those prices. If I can get out without a loss here (either of those winning would do that), would be a miracle from the position I’ve got on this race.

    #1354972
    Jonibake
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    It may well prompt Haggas and Stoute to reconsider, MOM. The race looks wide open now..

    "this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"

    #1354973
    Avatar photoMiddle_Of_March
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    Yep that was my thinking Joni.

    It’s a weak renewal now and surely Stoute and Haggas will be seriously considering it. Those prices at NRNB are huge.

    #1354978
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    Huge disappointment re Lah Ti dar but am already on Wild Illusion at 16/1 and have now added Perfect Clarity at 10/1 to my portfolio.

    And I think that may be it unless I back a big price one come the day maybe Ejtyah

    #1354982
    Mike007
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    Gutted she’s out as was on so that just leaves me with Wild Illusion 16-1

    #1355111
    Jonibake
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    I see Sea Of Class has made the 5 day entry. 7’s with Bet365 NRNB appeals. She is all class – is she ready though?

    "this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"

    #1355164
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    The owner is very keen to run apparently Joni.

    7s NRNB was enough for a decent bet from myself. If she runs, she goes off nearer half that price.

    #1355209
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    I would love SEA OF CLASS to win this. She is beautifully bred and is owned by SEA THE STARS’ owners.

    I worry the race comes so soon after the Newbury race. But as the owner says – there is only one OAKS. Tough decision for the trainer.

    #1355300
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    Had a go on Sea Of Class at 7s NRNB to go alongside my FT bet. Newbury win was incredible, won as she liked off a slow pace out the back and she looks like being ready for a hardy test like this. STS is also my favourite ever flat horse so seeing the family’s colours win again would be satisfying :heart:

    #1355303
    Avatar photoTheGun
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    We’re definitely going to have a soft ground Oaks and Derby so the better stayers may come into play. Anyone have any views on horses that would benefit from ease in the going?

    #1355307
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    10mm from now until Saturday according to Windfinder?

    That’s what they’d normally put down on the Thursday night to keep it Good ground for the Derby I’d have thought.

    #1355309
    ham
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    This is a minefield without soft ground…

    #1355339
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    With Magical possibly out, Haggas would be foolish not to let Sea of Class take her chance.

    But I’m not confident he will. At least I’m on NRNB for my 7/1. That’s the only positive I have after he dissappintment of September and then Lah Ti Dars absences.

    #1355341
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    Saw the interview with Haggas today he said 50/50. The tone and manner of his response really meant 60/40 Sea of Class won’t run due to the ground. That was my perception

    #1355342
    wasps41
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    Wasnt my idea of the winner but my head is being to turned to Perfect Clarity. Only due to the Nathaniel connection because of the rain

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