Gold Cup 2022

[Ex RubyLight]

Huge mountains…..

[greenasgrass]

Looking through the form for Punchestown today I was struck by how consistent Fakir d’Oudaries is. Bar his 4th in the Supreme as a 4yo (likely would have run in the Triumph but for Sir Erec) and a PU in the Savills when he probably had the lurgy, he hasn’t been out of the places in 14 starts for JOB, including win or placed efforts in 8 grade 1s. Ok his win in the Melling was essentially a G2 but he finished well there and also up the hill in the Ryanair (again flattered by running past horses battered by Allaho but still). He’s only 6 so I can see why they resisted stepping him up to 3 miles before now, but his pedigree seems OK (same sire as Clan des Obeaux and same damsire as a few decent stayers). I’m backing him today and for this.

Fakir d’Oudaries 66s ew

[Ex RubyLight]

I think he is the most consistent horse in training at the highest level.

66s EW is a great bet and you can be sure Joseph won’t be afraid of running him in the GC.

With my remark about huge mountains, I was refering to Envoi Allen when he was still 8s for next year’s Gold Cup. Sadly, we might never know how good he can be.

[FinalFurlong91]

Monkfish out for the season unfortunately

[He Didnt Like Ground]

It’s a shame as he looked an absolute weapon , hopefully he comes back but whether he,s the same horse ….

Pick 3 on Saturday champion 2025/2026

[Cork All Star]

Oh well, that is my first Cheltenham 2022 ante post bet down the drain.

[LD73]

Shame and with it being a tendon injury even if he does come back he may not be quite the same horse he was and was shaping up to be.

[FinalFurlong91]

Yeah thats a good few free bets down the drain for me already

[waroftheroses]

The injury to Monkfish is probably a good reminder to be careful, but I have two early bets, Chantry House at 14-1, and Next Destination 80-1 ew

[He Didnt Like Ground]

War I don’t know why but I just dont like chantry , everything went his way at Cheltenham , he may need decent ground but I want to take him on during the winter

Pick 3 on Saturday champion 2025/2026

[Gladiateur]

Got to be Espoir De Romay at 40s over Chantry House at 14s, surely?

[jackh1092]

I haven’t heard any immediate plans as yet, but Eklat De Rire would interest me at 66s. Proper stayer and generally jumps well. Henry obviously is well stocked in the GC department, but i can’t see where else he goes, bar a National.

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[Venture to Cognac]

Jumping still needs some work, but happy to add Galvin at 33’s here.

[FinalFurlong91]

Hed be pulled up in a gold cup jumping that slowly

[He Didnt Like Ground]

He was miles off being fit today , I worry about his jumping but he’s def got a engine , maybe go Ladbrokes trophy then GC ?

Pick 3 on Saturday champion 2025/2026

[FinalFurlong91]

Hes going to the grade 1 at down royal by the sounds of it

[Mike007]

I’ve played Chantry House 15-1 at this stage.

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