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It looks very difficult to oppose the reigning champ here he was an impressive winner.
I wanted to bet Yorkhill as an alternative but I am not convinced that 12-1 is value right now though I know that this could change.
At this time I would be another to give a nod to Arctic Fire at 33-1. I liked the manner of his victory last year at Cheltenham and he is my early selection
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ZabanaI haven’t posted on here as much as I had planned to on here, but when I did, it was invariably about Yorkhill, love the horse, and I am holding a voucher for next years Gold Cup. However, that is through hope more than expectation.
I really took to the horse last year, I thought he was the real deal but I just feel, that despite being a massive fan we are trying to turn the horse into something he clearly is not. The column inches used both on Racing Forums and The Media regarding this horse now seems to be just a little over the top on what he has actually achieved, and bearing in mind what he realistically will achieve. At this time, and I am as guilty as anyone of this, he has just been overrated a bit.
They can’t all be superstars.
I hope come March I am very much wrong about this, with my bet in mind, but he still has lots to do justify the hype.
I take my hat off to you guys. I’m wary of betting anything a month before the festival, but you guys are fearless and just love your antepost. My Yorkhill bet is more than enough for me this far off.
Having read through this thread, there are some fantastic early bets on here, all I can say to you all is very good luck.
I am hoping to see as few quirks as possible from Yorkhill on Sunday if he runs in this race.
I am hoping it is gold Cup for him in 2018, but as for Sunday I will not be betting him at that price.Although I would like to see him in the big one, I don’t think that he will make the cut, so I have bet Knock House at 25-1.
I do not think for a moment that he will ever be labelled a model of consistency but I do expect him to improve for the faster ground. I have bet him for the last 2 renewals of The Kim Muir, though he didn’t appear at Cheltenham this season. He was a bit of an unlucky fourth in that race last year. He was badly hampered, and his chance seemed gone after that, though he was eventually brought back into the race and he did well to get 4th.
I am hoping that he is a horse for next years grand National but for now I would be happy for a big performance from him over the shorter trip.
I wish that Knock House could sneak in here, but the chances of that look slim. It has not stopped me betting him at 66-1 and that was an easy decision with NRNB now widely available.
I do not think for a moment that he will ever be labelled a model of consistency but I do expect him to improve for the faster ground. I have bet him for the last 2 renewals of The Kim Muir, though he didn’t appear at Cheltenham this season. He was a bit of an unlucky fourth in that race last year. He was badly hampered, and his chance seemed gone after that, though he was eventually brought back into the race and he did well to get 4th.
I am hoping that he is a horse for next years grand National.
I am not one to go mad antepost but I have bet 2 here. Both of the horses are available at bigger odds but I am quick strict with myself and I like to take advantage of NRNB
I have bet Raz De Maree at 40-1. I think he was better than ever this season and that improvement should negate the worry that the ground might not be at his optimum. I am not concerned about the ground at all for him and my main concern would be that he didn’t appear to jump very well in 2014, before he flew home to finish 8th. I am pinning my hopes on him being as good as he has ever been this season and I loved his run behind Native River at Chepstow.
I also like the path taken by Houblon Des Obeaux and I have bet him at 40-1. I just worry a little now about the ground for him, but my money is down now
I hope you are right Nathan.
I am happy to be on him at the bigger price, but I understand the stance of Gingertipster, in that it’s very hard to justify too much enthusiasm for the odds of 8-1, with several questions hanging over him. Now I think about it, 14-1 is probably on the cusp of antepost value itself with the race being a year off, but I will gloss over that as I don’t be very much horses as far off as this and I am just happy to be in front of the market JUST NOW.
He has been one of the most discussed horses this season, and I always seem to be discussing him myself, but he is a horse I am a massive fan of. He will inevitably be the focus of much speculation next season, but for now I really do see him as having the gold Cup as his primary target
Good Luck Daz,
14/1 Yorkhill for the Gold Cup.
That is the same price I’m holding Nathan, and that will do for me for the next few months.
Have backed Yorkhill at 5/2 NRNB. He’s my nap of the meeting.
5/2 for the biggest loon (not straightforward doesn’t do him justice) in training. Well done.
Good luck Steeplechasing with your bet and I hope you are right, but I do fear for him next Thursday. I bet him for Arkle, and the Champion and stayers, and was really hopeful he would actually go over timber but alas, not to be.
I thought the sky was the limit for him this season, but I would have to side with Stilvi here, and I can’t put my finger on it, but I now just think he might have a few issues going on
He’ll trot up. He might not win far, as I expect Ruby to hold onto him until after the last, but he’ll be the most impressive odds-against winner at the meeting
I was so happy he did the business Steeplechasing, it was my highlight of the week.
It was not the big win I would have had for other targets, but a win is a win, and I was delighted.
I think he is a star, and well done for napping him, you ended up having more faith in him than I did.
I would add more support for The Ryanair, really enjoy it, and always won by a good animal, but I would also be willing to give the mares Novices a bit more time, it’s too early to call.
I would not be looking to get rid of any races, but if I really had to, then The Fred Winter.
I have added a few since my original select few.
Supreme, Consul De Thaix win 25-1
Mares Hurdle, The Organist ew 66-1
Queen Mother, Uxizandre ew 40-1
Gold Cup, Minella Rocco ew 40-1
Champion Hurdle Yanworth win 6-1
Champion Hurdle Footpad ew 33-1
Kim Muir Knock House ew 25-1 NRNBLosers: Yorkhill and Black Hercules, and also Kayf Grace for the mares novice, a classic example of why I don’t like anteposting
Have backed Yorkhill at 5/2 NRNB. He’s my nap of the meeting.
5/2 for the biggest loon (not straightforward doesn’t do him justice) in training. Well done.
Good luck Steeplechasing with your bet and I hope you are right, but I do fear for him next Thursday. I bet him for Arkle, and the Champion and stayers, and was really hopeful he would actually go over timber but alas, not to be.
I thought the sky was the limit for him this season, but I would have to side with Stilvi here, and I can’t put my finger on it, but I now just think he might have a few issues going on
