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KAPCORSE 25/1
For me it is won at track which a pointer to winner over the years and PN stated him as a lively outsider here think go close
Don’t know what to make of that today Peter, and The Becher entry casts further doubt.
I’ll sit out for the time being, but I’m not giving up on him.
I actually thought he ran alright today. Travelled well and his jumping for the most part was spellbinding! There were just a couple he reached for and his mistake at the last clearly knocked the stuffing out of him and he was looked after to the line. Obviously would have preferred to have seen him romp it, but he wasn’t beaten by bad horses in the end. I’m also inclined to think that the Becher entry is in the event he doesn’t make the cut in this, being somewhere near 60th on the list. I’m still happy enough to have played him.
Had a second stab to go alongside my OK Corral bets –
De Rasher Counter 20/1
Followed this beast ever since he beat Walt, who franked that form when winning a Grade 3 off 5 pounds higher.
He then got close to Now McGinty giving him half a stone, that fella has ran well in a few races including pushing Santini all the way earlier in the month. Both of these bits of form for mes hows him to be potentially well in off 149 with more improvement possible going up to this trip. Emma Lavelle going well at the moment & likely jockey Ben Jones claiming 5 is a very good jock who looks more than worth that claim.Should get a good idea of how this is going to shape up, with tomorrow’s five day decs.
These are the ones standing out at the moment….
Dingo Dollar – I’m happy enough with him at this stage, certainly from an each way perspective anyway. I think he’s still overpriced at 28’s, and I’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t go.
Cabaret Queen – I think it’s easy to overlook the fact that Mullins really does like this race, and anything he sends should be feared. She was absolutely effortless at Limerick, and though off of a basement mark that day, everything screamed that she had absolutely loads up her cuff, and it’s highly unlikely that the handicapper will have her measure right now. 10’s right now, which means it might make sense for Final Decs.
Yorkhill – Yes, I know, Yorkhill. As I said, Mullins likes this race, and I’m sure it’s the type of prize that still appeals to Wylie. Enigmatic doesn’t even begin to describe Yorkhill, but at his absolute best, he just can’t be written off. Put it together at Galway, and for a trainer who probably doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his Handicap plots, I’m convinced he’s been kept on training for a major handicap. 33’s
Borice – Elliott does get the credit for his plots, but if this horse as good as I think he can be, then he won’t be getting plotted up for any handicaps in the near future. Following Galway Plate winners will see you in the poorhouse, but I think this guy could be the exception. Perhaps telling that he didn’t run at Navan. 16’s
Champagne Classic – His presence here is bugging me. I think he’s perfect for The National Hunt Chase, but although this wouldn’t be the yards MO, if he was going for something like The NH Chase, then he doesn’t have to worry about a mark getting blown. Highly promising horse, who’s profile was boosted by Chris’s Dream today. The 25’s to five places with 888 Sport is very tempting, but will he go? 25’s
Regal Encore – 3rd in this two years ago, off seven pounds higher, and it’s not like he’s regressive. Perennially overlooked, and perennially overpriced, one of racing’s modern day mysteries. He’s a whopping 50-1, and the only drawback is that he’s an Antepost Punters nightmare. Smashing horse though, as seen when chasing Vinndication home last time. 50’s
Commodore – Bit concerning how quickly he emptied at Bangor, but overall his profile is interesting, and trainer has had horses placed here before at huge odds. Definitely more to come from him. 50’s
Daklondike – Quirky and unpredictable, those are two traits which Daklondike has in spades, and perhaps justifies why he’s 50’s. Rewind a year and a half though, and he was an exciting sort, and his run here a few week backs in a decent handicap hurdle, was eye catching to say the least. 50’s
Diablo Du Rouhet – Interesting Nicky Henderson horse, who finished ahead of Daklondike that day. Hasn’t done too much wrong, and should he get in, could easily see him outrun current odds. 33’s
Kapcorse – His win over Brelan D’As here last season reads very well now, and it’s clear that he’s been kept under wraps ever since, which at the same time has kept his mark more or less intact. He looks perfect for this, should he get in. I’d suspect that he’s very well handicapped. 25’s
I always like the Newbury/Cheltenham Double, and I’m swaying towards Borice or Cabaret Queen for that bet.
I’d be all over champagne classic if he was to turn up, think he has a few lbs in hand off a mark of 152 hes a brilliant jumper who as you say vtc ties in well with Chris’s dream
I’d also be interested in west approach, who looks like he would be very well suited to a big field and strong pace though a bit like champagne classic I have doubts over whether he would run and would be waiting for final decs
Ok corral is another who could have plenty in hand off 151, he thumped secret investor by 8 lengths barely breaking sweat last season and that one is now rated 150
Obviously though he is well found in the market, at worst he has to be a saver imo, if the other two don’t run likely my main play
Looks like our luck just flew out the window Lemmons68. Cloth Cap, after his run at Ascot on
Friday, is a non runner. A quick replacement required and I think Colin Tizzard’s Mister Malarky,
who hasn’t gone unnoticed on here, looks exactly the type that Tizzard (who has won 2 of the
last three runnings) aims for this race. He’s a second season chaser who has won at the course
and showed plenty of promise when a running on 4th in the RSA earlier this year. He’s 14/1 at the moment, I doubt he will be that come the day. Well done those picking up the early tastier odds
Kapcorse for me at 25/1. Touch and go if he gets in. Been hold back for this.
Have backed him at 25/1 and will go in again at once hes declared.
I will be backing OK Corral and Cabaret Queen if they both run. I suppose they are obvious selections but sometimes they are the best. I would also be interested in Mister Malarky if he is back to his best but I thought he ran very poorly at Ascot last time.
Cannot have Yorkhill at all. He looks gone at the game.
Bad start for me. Kapcorse not declared! Hard to take but only small stakes on win only thank god.
Will reassess when final decs are made.
Declarations are a poor bunch for such a great race.
Of course he should as he’s favourite but OK Corral stand outs massively now. Currently 7/1, if all is well with him i could see him going off 4/1.
If the rain comes this week, Which ive seen/heard it is then ill be jumping on ELEGANT ESCAPE, The man at the course seems to think its good to soft at the moment, So if it gets worse im happy to have a battle hardened land rover in there.
Yala Enki the most fascinating runner of the lot, and can not understand why transferred from Venetia to Ditcheat.
Heavens likely to open all week and proven in conditions – won Nash Trial at Haddock in bottomless ground 18 months ago. Great record fresh and absurd price if likely runner (25/1)
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