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    Stodge168
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    I’ve not seen today’s racing but the ground is called Soft.

    Not sure that’s ideal for either FRODON or GALVIN and will MINELLA INDO be ready first time up?

    I’ve backed DELTA WORK.

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    Avatar photoDBRDBR
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    I’ve also backed Delta Work. He has something to prive, while Minella Indo surely won’t be at his top level yet. Delta Work 9/1

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    I’m convinced Galvin is up to the task. Elliot is playing down his chances here with the Grand National being his preferred target, however I think it would be foolhardy to rule out his potential in graded company. I’m hoping this isn’t the start of a string of losses to bring his mark down for April.

    #1565255
    Mike007
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    Delta Work always usually needs his first run, his record in this race tells you that and the connections quoted usually needing first run back as well. Think some of you are underestimating Minella Indo’s fitness. Ready to have egg on my face if needed lol.

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    Avatar photoCork All Star
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    Minella Indo was fit enough to win first time out last season, albeit in a small race at Wexford. I accept he will improve for the run but I can’t believe De Bromhead is going to send him to the other end of Ireland only 70% fit in a valuable Grade 1.

    #1565280
    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    Im with Peter and def think Galvin esp with fitness on side is up to winning this , the question is how fit Indo is ( trainer says he is ) and there,s always his jumping , bryony will no doubt set off at a lick then slow it down , however Frodon is always suspect to proper stayers and I see no reason why it,ll be any different today , hopefully it’s a cracker

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    Avatar photojackh1092
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    . I accept he will improve for the run but I can’t believe De Bromhead is going to send him to the other end of Ireland only 70% fit in a valuable Grade 1

    Never will he be literally 70% but, like Delta Work he’ll have much bigger targets than this? Likes of Galvin and Frodon are probably out to run close to their best, one to prove himself and the other as it’s a big pot and he’s not one for March

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    #1565288
    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    Frodon has won first time out in 2 of the last 3 years but both were handicaps , I’ve no doubt Nicholls will have him fit but we know he,s no gold cup horse and I see 2 GC class horses in here plus a potential one

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    #1565309
    greenasgrass
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    Your pal Delta Work is shining Bobby. Bryony was stopping to thank well wishers and sign racecards for people. I wished her luck! Minella Indo looks great and won best turned out.

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    greenasgrass
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    Got evens on Frodon w/o Minella

    #1565311
    Mike007
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    wd winners. He was tough there. Good race.

    #1565313
    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    Fair do,s for Frodon , stuck it out well , Indo will def come on for that and I reckon they,ll be more than happy with Galvin , I’ll be very surprised if Galvin isn’t in the GC picture now

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    #1565314
    Avatar photoThe Tatling Cheekily
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    That was absolutely fantastic. I am so chuffed for Bryony and Frodon.

    BUY THE SUN

    #1565316
    TakeYourTime
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    What a horse race that was! Frodon and Bryony a match made in heaven. Brave as lions from the front. Nicholls training masterstroke yet again.

    Ok i exaggerated with 70% fit. Nobody competes at 70% in elite sport but Minella Indo will come on a ton for that. Perfect prep for the season ahead. He’ll retain his Gold Cup crown i have no doubt. Hopefully Jack Kennedy gets the ride as Rachael can’t do the job ;-)

    #1565317
    buckers
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    Well done with Frodon venture, + well called with the 1-2 early on. Well done to Greenasgrass + Jack too

    #1565318
    ham
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    Tyt, “rachel cant do the job”

    Seems harsh, considering shes a better jockey than him… lol

    #1565319
    Avatar photoHe Didnt Like Ground
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    Lol neither were as good as Bridget at Ascot , up right on the line , seriously though Indo was out today for a good blow

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