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2:15 Cheltenham:
60 points @ 3/1 (PP) Sprinter Sacre* (min 11/4)40 points @ 5/1 (B365) Somersby* (min 5/1)
Value Is EverythingWhat a wonderful sight to see:-
“SPRINTER SACRE looked a picture in the preliminaries and resumed with the performance hoped for as he oozed class. He just wasn´t near his best last season, but it was apparent from an early stage here that he was back on song and it was some sight to see him saunter clear from the fourth-last fence. He understandably got tired from the last, but his rivals were all toiling and he should be a massive player again in this division if able to maintain such form.”
Really hope this run puts his career back on track now.
What a wonderful sight to see:-
“SPRINTER SACRE looked a picture in the preliminaries and resumed with the performance hoped for as he oozed class. He just wasn´t near his best last season, but it was apparent from an early stage here that he was back on song and it was some sight to see him saunter clear from the fourth-last fence. He understandably got tired from the last, but his rivals were all toiling and he should be a massive player again in this division if able to maintain such form.”
Really hope this run puts his career back on track now.
Delighted to see Sprinter Sacre win impressively, isn’t back to his best – doubt if will ever be – but a top class performance nonetheless and time yet to get better. The old jumping style is back and even on the TV visually a different horse, coat shone.
On this evidence Un De Sceaux won’t have everything his own way come March.
Value Is EverythingBetfair Chase:
95 points @ 10/11 (Sky) Silviniaco Conti* (min 4/5)Value Is EverythingBetfair Chase:
95 points @ 10/11 (Sky) Silviniaco Conti* (min 4/5)On “form” it might seem Silvie is too short, not so much as the betting might suggest between the big two at their bests. However, not convinced Cue Card will stay 3m on very soft ground. When horses are beaten in a “prep” by another runner they’re often under-estimated in the market; but Pipe isn’t in great form so not keen on Dynaste or Ballynagor. And Holywell never seems to hit top form until Spring.
Value Is Everything2:40 Ascot:
75 points @ 13/8 (FD) Rock On Ruby* (min 6/4)
25 points @ 16/1 (PP) Grumeti* (min 13/1)Value Is Everything2:05 Ascot:
16 points each way @ 20/1 (PP) Third Intention* (min 16/1)Value Is EverythingCourt Minstrel appears to be the value at 10/1 in the 2.40 at Ascot and Timeform like him so a bit surprised he’s not selected at least for a saver. Younger than Rock on Ruby and advantaged at the weights, and in form. Ground conditions are against him but maybe with the cold weather the surface might be a bit firmer than expected.
Betfair Chase:
95 points @ 10/11 (Sky) Silviniaco Conti* (min 4/5)On “form” it might seem Silvie is too short, not so much as the betting might suggest between the big two at their bests. However, not convinced Cue Card will stay 3m on very soft ground. When horses are beaten in a “prep” by another runner they’re often under-estimated in the market; but Pipe isn’t in great form so not keen on Dynaste or Ballynagor. And Holywell never seems to hit top form until Spring.
OMG…….
Ginge has nailed his colours to one mast and one mast only.Today is an historical event and I wish yo every luck in your wager.I will of course be on Holywell at 20/1 a price that does reflect his chances on Soft ground at this time of year but I reckon everything else could fall!2:05 Ascot:
16 points each way @ 20/1 (PP) Third Intention* (min 16/1)Betting without Vautour:
18 points @ 5/1 (C) Third Intention* (min 4/1)Value Is EverythingCourt Minstrel appears to be the value at 10/1 in the 2.40 at Ascot and Timeform like him so a bit surprised he’s not selected at least for a saver. Younger than Rock on Ruby and advantaged at the weights, and in form. Ground conditions are against him but maybe with the cold weather the surface might be a bit firmer than expected.
You make a good case Kasparov,
Evan Williams in really good form, but Court Minstrel is not the easiest to time right and Paul Moloney not my favourite jockey, imo has a habit of leaving it too late. Followed this horse over a cliff in the past. 3:50 Ascot yesterday suggests ground is between good and good-soft, but were the first two there just well handicapped? All other times yesterday and today and the way they’ve been finishing suggests genuine good-soft to me. That might just about be ok, but imo combination of ground and distance probably puts too much emphasis on stamina if they go a genuine pace. That said, doesn’t look much pace in the race. Hopefully Rock On Ruby will go on. Harry Fry is in great form, much better than when ROR was last seen and coming back to what is now probably his best trip. Grumeti‘s trainer is also in fine form. Ces shows he’s still capable on a going day and very best form (going back a bit) gives Grumeti a chance. Didn’t seem to get home at Wetherby, although hasn’t always gone through with his effort imo worth a chance at around 16’s. Backed Brother Ted last time; improving but must find more again. Hobbs is in reasonable form, but not the remarkable nick he was at time of kempton success. Not easy to know what that form is worth either (Silviniaco Conti giving away lumps of weight in second in prep for Betfair).Too short today. Sea Lord best on firmer and River Maigue not good enough.Value Is EverythingAfter Vautour jumped right handed and well below form at Ascot, needs to be opposed @ 3/1 and less! Wouldn’t be surprised if connections have a rethink. No horse ran to their best behind Cue Card, Silvie may be on the downgrade now, Pipe in poor form (up until five minutes ago) and Holywell needs Spring. But it’s probable Cue Card is back to his best, spectacular display today. What impressed me most was CC has in the past been free behind horses, not anymore. I’d like to back Don Cossack too, but will leave it for now. Suspect his participation relies on both he and Don Poli remaining sound. Without Don Poli making it to the Lexus DC could go there.
Hopefully Cue Card can put right what happened a couple of years ago. Had 40/1 the Betfair/King George double there, 5/1 will do me this time.
Value Is EverythingAfter Vautour jumped right handed and well below form at Ascot, needs to be opposed @ 3/1 and less! Wouldn’t be surprised if connections have a rethink. No horse ran to their best behind Cue Card, Silvie may be on the downgrade now, Pipe in poor form (up until five minutes ago) and Holywell needs Spring. But it’s probable Cue Card is back to his best, spectacular display today. What impressed me most was CC has in the past been free behind horses, not anymore. I’d like to back Don Cossack too, but will leave it for now. Suspect his participation relies on both he and Don Poli remaining sound. Without Don Poli making it to the Lexus DC could go there.
Hopefully Cue Card can put right what happened a couple of years ago. Had 40/1 the Betfair/King George double there, 5/1 will do me this time.
Not sure why you think Silviniaco Conti ran below his best? He was outclassed by Cue Card today and that might just be an accurate representation of their relative merits when both horses are on song.
Not sure why you think Silviniaco Conti ran below his best? He was outclassed by Cue Card today and that might just be an accurate representation of their relative merits when both horses are on song.
Reason is just couldn’t bring myself to believe Cue Card is capable of beating a top form Silviniaco Conti by 7 lengths without coming under serious pressure. Was once a big Cue Card fan, rating him as good as Denman. Got used to gradually downgrading that opinion. But you’re right Stilvi, if Cue Card is of Denman quality then it is an accurate representation of Betfair one/two’s relative merits.
Value Is EverythingKing George VI Chase
61 points @ 5/1 (PP) Cue Card* (min 4/1)Serious question GT, how do you get to 61 points ? why not just 60
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