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Cloudy Copper?
I don’t know for definite but he is missing from today’s trainer file in the Post and as far as I know the trainer hasn’t said anything publicly since he didn’t turn up for the Albert Bartlett. Typical O’Neill unfortunately. You can see why he and JP are a match made in heaven – shame he seems to have so little consideration for the general public who lauded him when he was a jockey.
From September 17th
The Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer said Cloudy Copper’s chances of success would be improved by testing conditions.
"He’s a lovely horse and he really likes heavy ground," he said.
"He won his point-to-point on heavy ground in Ireland and won well at Exeter first time out for us.
"He also won well in really soft ground at Kempton.
"He then had a few injury problems, but we’re looking forward to him going chasing.
"We think he’s a really nice horse to look forward to on really soft ground on stiff tracks.
"He stays really well and hopefully he’ll make a really nice novice chaser."Thanks. Where was that lifted from?
For O’Neill that is the equivalent of writing a book so it begs the question what has happened to the horse between September and November – did those ‘few injury problems’ become something a good deal more serious? Hard to believe he has just forgotten about him – it still wouldn’t surprise me if he is out for the season.
"Won his 18th consecutive hurdles race at Newbury in December but unfortunately a small leg injury came to light soon after and we decided to put him away for the rest of the season. He’s been back in a week now, which is really a week earlier than I wanted but he’d got so fat . . . He’ll do six weeks of road work and start cantering in October.
We’ll look to give him one run before he tries for a fifth World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, possibly in the Cleeve Hurdle in January, so long as the ground isn’t too bad. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be as good as ever but we’ll see how we go with him and take our time."
Thanks Rory !
Cloudy Copper?
I don’t know for definite but he is missing from today’s trainer file in the Post and as far as I know the trainer hasn’t said anything publicly since he didn’t turn up for the Albert Bartlett. Typical O’Neill unfortunately. You can see why he and JP are a match made in heaven – shame he seems to have so little consideration for the general public who lauded him when he was a jockey.
Hi Stilvi,
heard today that Cloudy Copper had been sent back to Ireland after "having some problems", but will hopefully return at some point. Sorry I can’t be specific about the setback.
Anyone know anything about the whereabouts of
Back In Focus
?
Worryingly he’s huge prices on Betfair for the Gold Cup and Grand National, is he out?
Both Bostons Angel (lost enthusiasm) and Binocular (heart problem) have been retired today
Does anybody know what is happening with the following: peddlers cross, overturn, spirit son &whispering gallery?
According to Donald McCain on his website videos:
Peddlers Cross is in training now having been given a rest and will run when ready.
Overturn won’t be seen until after Christmas.Anyone know the whereabouts of the Noel Meade trained pair
Owen Mc
and
On Your Eoin
Just noticed On Your Eoin is entered in the same race as Vivega on Saturday.
No entries for Owen Mc though…
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oh ffs been waiting ages to see simonsig v sacre!!!
Hope this isn’t another Trabolgan. There’s been a fair few who were given time to rest but never returned to former glories.
Does anybody know what is happening with the following: peddlers cross, overturn,
spirit son
&whispering gallery?
Spirit Son is retired and enjoying life at Greatwood following his miraculous recovery from a life threatening injury http://www.thehorsecomesfirst.com/archive/RP20-09-2012%20-%20Page%2012%20-%20Spirit%20Son%20-%20His%20Battle%20For%20Life.pdf
Funny enough I met him a few weeks back, lovely horse and very friendly.
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