Hootenanny

[Kenh]

Hootenanny had his prep race for the 2000 Gns today in America. He won a small race over 5 1/2 furlongs. Quite an unusual prep.

[cormack15]

Unusual indeed. A fascinating contender.

[stevecaution]

The racing press were keen to big up Hootenanny but he was 1/10 fav and ran at a Sprint trip. It’s millions of miles away from a mile at Newmarket and he’ll probably do a good impression of Frankel for six furlongs and then look like Dorando Pietri over the final two.

Interesting but History is against him.

Then again, as one American commentator said during last weeks US Masters golf:-

“If there is one thing in life that you can’t predict, it’s History”

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

[Nathan Hughes]

I’d rather side with Kool Kompany over Hootenanny. Hannon’s charge won over C@D whilst the Hoot has it all to prove regard the distance. I suppose neither would have to lead although both may well want to. I can visualise them cutting each others throats and setting it up for the finishers.

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[Nathan Hughes]

Ward has said he wont run in the guineas and will go for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
Wise decision? I think so.

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[dualpurpose]

Nathan Hughes wrote:

Ward has said he wont run in the guineas and will go for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
Wise decision? I think so.

I’d agree. Knowing the ownership too wouldn’t be surprised if they’re keen to miss Newmarket with him as they’ve already got the hot favourite.

[stevecaution]

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

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