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Surely the obvious conclusion to draw from the up-shift in his hurdling strike rate and the simultaneous drop in his chasing strike-rate is that he simply doesn’t have the chasers in the yard he once did?
A tally of 2 winners from 31 Class 1 chase runners in 2012 compares unfavourably with 2006 (6/25), 2007 (6/31), 2008 (3/43), 2009 (4/37) and 2011 (5/32).
He just doesn’t have the ammunition to compete over fences.
Just a thought.
Weird Al
is the value.
Good young horse whose reputation suffered last term as a result of breathing problems and a burst blood vessel at the Festival.
If he’s back to somewhere near his best he’ll be competitive for his new yard.
Watching the action at Wetherby the turf looks to be kicking up a bit – especially on the deeper part of the track – for genuine good going. Cut will suit Weird Al.
He has to find a little on the ratings – but he’s open to improvement.
Diamond Harry –
has to prove fitness and comeback from injury.
Time For Rupert –
great reputation but lightly raced and stepping up to Graded company. Most winners of this have already won a Graded chase.
Poquelin –
untried and unproven at the trip.
Nacarat –
getting on and giving weight all round.
Chicago Grey –
short of this class.
Weird Al
is the one for me – worth betting each-way at the 14s with Hills. If the ground has cut – all the better.
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