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Damned if I can see where Ken said he was hiding it from his wife. I use a differnt bank/ bank acount for my betting as I do for business or my normal personal use and have done for years. If you ever need a loan e.g. you won’t get veryfar if theyfind out your a gambler….They immediately assume you are a high risk.
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I think you may have the wrong end of the stick here. My point was that I can’t see why Tidal Bay needs time at his fences when his best display of jumping came in a quickly-run 2 mile contest. The Arkle probably isn’t his best performance anymore, as finishing clear second in a Rowland Meyrick off 166 is definitely no mean feat.
The only conclusion I can come to is that this is some king of trial to see if he is good enough to run in the Gold Cup.
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I’d say that’s definitely what they were doing (although I’d suggest it’s a test of his stamina more than his ability). Johnson & Wylie probably know this is the classiest individual that Wylie’s millions have bought, and I’d imagine they’ll be wanting to give him every chance to prove himself worthy of tackling one of the two more prestigious champiosnhip chases at the Festival. The CC hopes obviously went west in the Tingle Creek, so it’s on to the Gold Cup.
I’d say that’s why he was tried in the Rowland Meyrick instead of the King George- we all know staying the KG is no guarantee of getting home at Cheltenham.I’d say you worked their thoughts out pretty well and it does make sense or at least it would if Denmanand Kauto Star weren’t around.
I suppose strange things have happened and if he gets he trip well who knows. You would think I wasn’t a fan of the horse but I am. What worries me was he was beaten 7 lengths at Wetherby giving away 15lbs but Norzic looks to be improving and the turnaround in weights may not be enough. Over and above that, if it turned out to be close between them and Star De Mohaison is, as the betting indicates, the better of the 2 PN horses both will be hard pushed to beat him…….but then I guess that’s why he’s the price he is.
Wasn’t spectacuar at all that’s why thebest price you could get for the CH was 6/4, immediatelly after the race.
Talk about after timers
Sublimity, Brave Inca, Hardy Eustace………have we been here before
I’m still trying ot workout why Brave Inca is fav
It’s been 2 years since Sublimity beat him in the Champion Hurdle and 4 weeks ago he left him for dead in the Festival Hurdle.
Granted Brave Inca likes heavy ground but it must be said Sublimity wasn’t inconvenienced by it in his race prior to his Champion Hurdle victory.
Another thing in Sublimity’s favour is some horses actually prefer softer ground as they get older. I just can’t see Brave Inca reversing the form and if anything I would think the younger Muirhead who has also won on heavy could improve past him.
We’ll find out on Sunday but I think the bookies have this race ass for elbow.
There goes my few quid
Seems the vet turned up out of the blue Not likely we will be seeing him in March. Hope Muirhead wins now and saves my bacon…..if he’s a non runner please don’t tell me 
Damned if I can see the point in running Tidal Bay in this.
Granted he ran a good race when beaten by the ultra consistant Norzic giving him weight.
However that was virtually Norzic first run of the season and went off unfancied. If he has improved that I would think Tidal Bay will have his work out to beat him.
Tidal Bay looked one paced at Wetherby and there is no hard proof he will actually get this trip at Cheltenham.
The only conclusion I can come to is that this is some king of trial to see if he is good enough to run in the Gold Cup.
To compete with Denman and Kauto Star he would need to winthis by 10 to 15 lengths on the bridle because either fo them would at levels.
He’s unlikely to do that and all they will achieve is to give the horse another very hard race before the Festival. Granted he is a tough horse bu tI would be looking for an easier 2m 4f furlong race and then run him at the Festival in a race he has a chance of winning.the Ryanair.
I’m not saying he cant win thisbut if they are thinking Gold Cup instead of the Ryanair then they are nuts IMO
Old old story Jeremy if you are interested in something you know most of it……If I was there on the flat questions you would have been totally
At least you and the lads tried which is great!
Bea good chap and throw the questions up if you have them so we can say "I knew that"
Surely is.
I’ve always thought of being in front of the Stewards is like agame.
They are as old fashioned as tea and jockeys who are polite and submissive are going to get away with more than the outspoken.
Francome was the worlds worst for taking the mickey out of them which did him no favours..not that he gave a hoot.
A good talker or storeyteller always seems comes out best with them.
What’s going to run is what I would like to know.
Exotic Dancer and Barber’s Shop who was an intended runner look like they could be heading for the AON (drfiting with everyone)……..Running in a very competitive race round Cheltenhan this close to the Festival on soft ground isn’t the ideal prep plus no doubt HRH would like to know what chance B. Shop has against Denman before deciding where to run so it will be no surprise if he gets withdrawn.
You can definitaly rule out Alberta’s Run who won’t go near the place on soft ground.
There must be serious doubts about Imperial Commander taking part. I know they want to see if he will get the trip but this is hardly the easiest way to find out, again being a very tough race.
Can’t believe they are running Tidal Bay..worse bit of training decisions I have seen in years. They are shooting way too high with him IMO and he should be running over shorter distances with the Ryanair in mind.
Everything consider Paul Nichols looks tohave a very strong hand (again)
with Norzic and Star de Mohaison………While he may not be the bettter of the two on very testing ground I would strongly fancy Norzic to win this.The forecast is for a bit more rain so I’m having a bit of the 7/1 which hopefully will loook good by Saturday.Real sicko thought that one up.
They seem to be limited to 250 bottle but I wonder if that is strictly true?
If it it is here’s an idea for a young member with a few quid
Wait until they bring out one of Master Minded buy them all.
Smash 249 of them (after you drink the whiskey of course)
If he becomes a legend and you have the "Only one the World" it will be worth a fortune in years to come.
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