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That was an absolutely fantastic ride. Just kidded the horse all the way; saved every inch and never looked the winner at any point except the last stride.
Glad the horse has finally won another.
He looked a star in the making in 2011 when winning at Sandown, nice to see him get his head in front again at last.
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One of the most exciting races I’ve seen all season. A joy to watch.
Mon Parrain, on his rating of 137 was incredibly conspicuous beforehand though all the same, I was cheering on Time For Rupert throughout the most part of the race.
Nevertheless, it was impossible not to notice the skill which Scholfield utilised on his mount. Particularly as the Nicholls’ charge seemed intent on focussing his attentions on anything other than forward momentum.
Totally agree with OP that it was a tremendous ride and one that foreshadows a lengthy and successful career. At this stage, he looks nailed on for the Nicholls job.
He looked a star in the making in 2011 when winning at Sandown, nice to see him get his head in front again at last.
Amen to that. I remember thinking he was a moral when turned out for The Topham a few weeks later but he was comfortably held. Never really seemed to progress from there and I’m presuming he’s had problems since.
A second wind hopefully. Jumps well.
Mike
I would guess he’s had a few problems one way or another considering today was only his 7th race since the Sandown win in March 2011.
Gaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
It was a decent ride from Scholfield, who has been poor on many occasions recently.
The real praise has to go to Paul Nicholls, though. Although this was a lower grade than he would have hoped to get Mon Parrain winning at, he must be thrilled. Mon Parrain never stopped responding and stayed on heroically to get in front on the line. It is some achievement to get that attitude from a horse with a history of finishing very weakly.
No arguing with it being an exciting race but not too sure what was so special about the ride?
I think Scholfield is just one of a number of weak-in-a-finish hold-up jockeys around at the moment. In my opinion he has a profile considerably above the level of his ability and I don’t see him as massively different to Jacob. In fact I would prefer Jacob as he is less one-dimensional.
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