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    Avatar photoNathan Hughes
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    Hoping for a big run from Gaelic Warrior but it’s not easy knowing the levels of fitness and Fact to File is also a beast

    Charles Darwin to conquer the World

    #1745044
    Mike007
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    Fact To File is the 2 and a half mile champion so he should be winning this.

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    Avatar photoEx RubyLight
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    Nathan, he needs two good runs this season: one in the KG and then in the GC. If he lacks fitness on Sunday that’s still okay with me. We know Willie gets them fit when it matters.

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    Avatar photoNathan Hughes
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    I’d settle for that Ruby… :good:
    Everything else is a jolly bonus

    Charles Darwin to conquer the World

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    Avatar photoVenture to Cognac
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    Had an Antepost in this with Appreciate It, and was going to leave it at that, but with him hitting 28’s in places, and Four Places up for grabs, I’ll side with James Fu Berlais. No mug in his own right, and course and trip ideal.

    Grangeclare West very interesting too at 28’s

    Cracking line up, for all that a few, like Grangeclare, probably not in it to win it

    My old pal Nick Rockett there too, but even if he’s going for Gold this season, they’ll surely not blow his mark with Aintree in mind too.

    A proper race to enjoy this one, but I’m loving that 66’s James Du Berlais, and not ruling out a late bet on Grangeclare either

    James Du Berlais 66’s EW4Pls/80’s

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    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    Really is a cracking renewal , this should be right up FTF street but how fit will he be , Gaelic will surely get tapped for toe , iknow will be all about Cheltenham and ditto the GN horses , Lecky is a horse going under the radar and I’ve already backed him for the GC , from a punting view Heart Wood is fit and the yard is flying , he’s the e.w play , looking forward to seeing Fastorslow to , if he comes back well then we are going to have a cracking winter

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    Mike007
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    Fact To File 2-1 bog

    Bigger price than i was expecting so I’ll have a go.

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    Mike007
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    Willie on RP website…

    “Fact To File has every chance here, he’s working well at home.
    Gaelic Warrior comes here in great order, Paul [Townend] has been very happy with his work and I’m hoping that he’ll give Fact To File most to do.”

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    sergeantcecil
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    Fastorslow for me

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    Avatar photoTriptych
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    I’m in with your Grangeclare West Bobby
    40/1 EW Paddy Power.
    He’s a tough character and should handle conditions.

    Also had a freebet EW on GN winner
    I Am Maximus at 66/1
    With 4 places on offer worth a try. :good:

    Looks like a competitive race. :good: Jac

    Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...
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    Just noticed reviewing my bets that Paddy Power only offering 3 places but bets struck now and freebets used. :good:

    Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...
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    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    Reading the RP it sounds like Fastorslow has been brought along slowly so will most likely need the run , I’ve got FTF in a short price lucky 15 ,he’s just a classier horse than Gaelic and hopefully he’s wound up enough to show his form , e.w Heart Wood is fit and looks the e.w value along with Lecky Watson , I’ve played this lad again for the GC , he’s going under the radar and we’ll find out more today if he’s ready to step up

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    greenasgrass
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    Fact to File for me, and the ew on Grangeclare West, he’s got a better jockey on this year and presumably won’t get hidden under a bushel as much this year.

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    GM23
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    Heart Wood 6/1 w/o the two favs for me

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    Avatar photoWilts
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    Heart Wood 13/1 win only (LADs boost)
    :good:

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    Silver Spoon
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    Heart Wood 22-1, boosted and free bet

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    Mike007
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    Wow that was some race.

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