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Not been. Same horse since won Welsh Grand National. Pulled up again today on ground in his favour and they had done wind operation to see if would help his form.
Surely the horse is saying he doesn’t want to do it anymore?Vf x
Yep – he clearly looks to have lost his appetite for the game. Time to retire him, in my opinion.
Agree. Seemed to be enjoying himself initially but started to struggle at the point where you’d think his stamina and love of desperate ground would give him an advantage.
This was another drop in class and he already struggled after jumping the 8th fence. I can’t see him becoming competitive again.
Even in that ground the trip (3m) was too short for him and it does seem that his love for the game has exited stage left.
Mr Vango cut out extremely tamely as well but I think the trip again was more the issue along with the winner going too quick for him – not an ideal run for a Grand National attempt and I would expect a much better run in the Haydock National Trial on 14 February which at 3m4f (and likely soft Haydock ground) will be much more likely to suit his style.
Perhaps he has had enough. A bit harsh to judge him on today’s conditions though I’d have thought. Still having to concede a fair bit of weight to some decent chasers. Josh did say going right handed would not be ideal. If his mark continues to plummet the lucrative world of veterans’ chases may be open next year.
Doubt it. He’s pulled up in all of his races since his Chepstow victory (apart from when he plodded round in the Grand National without showing any enthusiasm for the course). I imagine they’ll retire him. Hope so anyway.
Only 9 but iam a bit out touch with French jumpers , they used to burn out pretty quick compared to Irish breds .
Its the old thing , owners know its unlikely they get one so good ever again so cling on desperately in hope it turms around form , pulled up every race now , its unlikely .
Earnt a good rest this one imho.Bear in mind he was still running off a higher mark yesterday than when he won at Chepstow. The reaction of the handicapper finished the horse from that point.
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