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seems from hearing trainer interview emily upjohn doesnt like softer ground, she mighn’t go here so
You do have to think hurricane lane would’ve won last year had he not run in the leger
Vwrry elleegant has been shipped over for a European campaign , that should be interesting
That looks a better bet than desert crown at 3/1
I’m tempted to back vadeni at 8/1 and Al Hakeem at 33/1
One to mull over
A fair bit has happened since a fair few were piling into Emily Upjohn for the Arc on Friday.
I’ve had my standard perfunctory win only interest in Vadeni at 8/1 for the Arc.
Plenty of stamina on the dam’s side and possibly more likely to be put away for the race now than Desert Crown or Emily Upjohn.
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It's the "Millwall FC" of Point broadcasts: "No One Likes Us - We Don't Care"Sounds like Irish Champion is on the radar for the trainer. Almanzor went that way and then went Champion Stakes afterwards. Scotsass went Irish champion and then the Arc afterwards.
Starting to look like some very smart 3YO’s on the scene this year as well as some smart older horses.
Pulled the trigger on Vadeni and just a small bet on Al Hakeem too
Thought Vadeni was just as impressive as Desert Crown was
And as Ian said given the dam side of his pedigree 1m4f should pose no problem and being French trained the rest of his season will surely be built around peaking for this
Al Hakeem more of a hail mary at 33s but I’m hopeful he wins nicely next time out and makes that look a massive price
Al Hakeem isn’t a bad shout at the odds.
Low numbers are favoured at Chantilly and the first two were drawn one and two.
Monster run from Al Hakeem.
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It's the "Millwall FC" of Point broadcasts: "No One Likes Us - We Don't Care"Yup given the circumstances he’s ran very well
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th were all ridden prominently
Then he’s come 4th despite being almost last with 300 metres to go
Neither of the dead heaters for 5th were ridden prominently, FF.
For me, got to look at how much better Al Hakeem did compared to other hold up horses.
Both the 5ths were in the last four turning in too… and one (Onesto) was I thought at one point behind Al Hakeem in last place… Al Hakeem finished only a neck better than this pair.The race did not appear slowly run (apparently only race on the card to beat Racing Post standard) so although visually it looked a disadvantage, if those timings are correct (French times can be misleading) am struggling to see why it should be a disadvantage to come from rear. Could be the first three were the best three horses in the race and nothing to do with being more prominent. Personally, I’d describe the winner as coming from mid-div anyway.
If there was a disadvantage in being held up I doubt it was by much and he was beaten over 6 lengths by the winner. Will need to improve 20lbs+ on that to win an Arc. Personally can see why Al Hakeem is currently 33/1 for the Arc.
Value Is EverythingI agree about Vadeni though, 8/1 looks a very good bet and have followed you in FF.
Value Is EverythingHurricane lane running in the grand prix de Saint cloud on Sunday
A little surprised he’s being turned out so soon
Needs to win to press his claims for this
GPDSC looks a weak Group 1 to me.
Doubt Appleby could resist.However, I suppose if Adayar is going to be ready for the King George (and if Godolphin want to keep them apart) this is the only option for Hurricane Lane.
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