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February 22, 2009 at 20:56 #211768
Grey Desire
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Approaching the final hurdle there was only one horse that was going to win that race!
February 22, 2009 at 21:01 #211771
Raffingora
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Absolute superstar on a course that doesn’t seem to suit. Struggled a little round the tight bends but his courage is becoming legendary.
WHAT A HORSE!!
February 22, 2009 at 21:02 #211772
Ian
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Unbelievable.
February 22, 2009 at 21:12 #211773
halfwaytoheaven
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Lough Derg strikes again
For what it’s worth, Pierrot Lunaire ran a great race in 2nd. Where will PN send him now? Seems to have taken to the extra distance very well
February 22, 2009 at 21:17 #211774
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Before this year I’ve thought that Lough Derg was a lucky horse. Sometimes winning races where he’s got a soft lead, other times when others have gone for home too soon (like in this race last year). However this year I’ve changed my mind and now believe he is better than most results suggest.
It seems to me that he likes to have his nose in front, without particularly needing to be lengths to the good. Liking the company of other horses which is why he tends to idle.
In fact, in todays race he had the form to win quite easily, but we know Lough Derg is never going to do that.
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February 22, 2009 at 21:22 #211775
Gingertipster
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Unbelievable.
It would be Ian, if he didn’t do the same thing every time.
Indeed, what a horse.
Not sure Pierrot stayed the trip and may be able to improve back at 2m.
Was this a boost for Kasbah Bliss (Hills Of Aran) or not?
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February 22, 2009 at 21:23 #211776
Goldikova
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What a tough cookie it is. Isn’t that something like its 16th race in the last year ?
February 22, 2009 at 22:19 #211783
halfwaytoheaven
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Unbelievable.
It would be Ian, if he didn’t do the same thing every time.
Indeed, what a horse.
Not sure Pierrot stayed the trip and may be able to improve back at 2m.
Was this a boost for Kasbah Bliss (Hills Of Aran) or not?
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Not sure whether the Kasbah/Aran form mattered today. Kasbah Bliss was said to of needed the run last week and still eased past Hills of Aran as soon as he wanted.
Lough Derg was a long way behind Big Bucks and Punchestowns at Cheltenham.
It’s going to be one of those ‘hit and hope’ ones in regards to which side is the best form for the World Hurdle IMO. Kasbah is classy as you like though
February 22, 2009 at 22:39 #211787
Peruvian Chief
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I’m been out all day and just checking the results i can’t believe the 5/2 sp.
February 23, 2009 at 00:30 #211801
Burroughhill
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Another "edge of my seat screaming at the telly" run Thank you Lough Derg for giving me that pleasure.
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