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Headline horse here will obviously be Presenting Percy, who won it last year, and it would be good to finally see him back out.
https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/184/gowran-park/2019-01-24/721062
Presenting Percy aside, it’s a very strong entry, and it would be good to see the majority stand their ground, and should shed some light on The Stayers Hurdle.
I’m a big fan of Bachasson, and his comeback last month was decent, and though he holds a Ryanair entry, The Stayers at Cheltenham is surely the plan. He has to go close here, and he’d be the selection if he turned up, though debatable if he’d be that much of a price.
Mullins looks to have a strong hand here, and as well as Bachasson, there’s some nice types he can call on, though as per usual, he’ll have a fight on his hands with Elliot also having a good few in contention.
Prince of Scars is the one of Elliots I’d really like to see back, but it may be a big ask on the ground, after a significant layoff, to really feature here.
Away from the two big guns, Joseph O’Brien, has two very interesting entries for JP, namely Darasso, and Early Doors, and the former looks worthy of particular respect.
Thankfully no market just now, as this looks a hard field to nail down at this stage, never mind pick out the winner, but if pushed, I’d side with Bachasson right now.
Still looks a race to enjoy for me, rather than have a decent bet.
Having said that, I’ve always been a fan of this horse, and though a midfield finish with later targets in mind, will more than likely be the plan, the price is just mad.
Prince of Scars 66’s EW
I couldn’t consider betting Presenting Percy here at the price, but I really do think he’ll be hard to beat here. It looks a very nice field here.
Very nice lineup. I’m hoping Bapaume goes well.
I like Prince of Scars too…interested to know what his target is.Chucked a couple of quid e/w on Don Poli in the hope he shows a revival in form over hurdles before the national weights are out. If my theory about their plot is right I’m expecting a good showing today.
I haven’t bet Presenting Percy for Cheltenham, though I am kicking myself for not taking my own advice here.
I think supporters for The Gold Cup will be happy with that.
Unfortunately didn’t see the race.
Can anyone tell me what they thought of Don Poli?
Was it a poor performance or was there any encouragement to take from the run?
CheersDon Poli needs to be retired ASAP – incredible sad sight to see him off the bridle at such an early stage of any race he is contesting (a term I use in the loosest possible way).
I doubt there is anything in this but since his move from Mullins to Elliott he has pulled up in 3 of his 6 runs – the only form he has shown is at Leopardstown, so I will assume connections will run him there in the Gold Cup but that could be the last chance saloon for him.
Don Poli was a rare Cheltenham winner for me in the RSA, and I thought he was destined for the top.
Sadly no, and that was surely the run of a horse who doesn’t have anything left to give, he looked a shadow of his former self.
It was a slightly disappointing performance from Darasso for me, but there’s maybe a chance that he didn’t quite get the trip.
Lovely job by the winner though.
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