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To Be Wild is an intriguing runner, been off for well over a year but had a favourable mention in the trainers stable tour earlier this year-had an injury and has taken time to come back but could easily be listed class judged on earlier wins. The talented Nicole Currie takes off 3 and at 11/1 could be a value bet with a decent draw.
Sorry it was Best Solution who blew the start, Avilius hampered by Cliffs of Moher who sadly went wrong…
Great rattling finish from CC, Avilius had a hideous start, got hampered and had no chance unfortunately.
Adding Magic Circle, Chester Cup win was exceptional. 7 places with Skybet and 6 with Hills, and some good odds to be had with B365s fixed win market.
Think Godolphin hold the key and will probably end up backing their 3, but Avilius is my main hope, has a similar profile to Almandin coming from France originally.
Can TF stay the trip?
I’ve had my first ante post bet on Rathvinden, think this race would be perfect for him after winning the 4 miler at Cheltenham. Can get 40/1 currently.
Pym a poor second at Ascot today but hopefully has more improvement in him, that said can now get 50/1 so bookies don’t think he’s good enough…Henderson gave a positive mention in his stable tour so will see where he goes next.
Mullins is prone to changing his mind so despite saying in his stable tour that Melon will go the Champion Hurdle route, I’ve a feeling he may go for this, seeing as Laurina is likely to be his number 1. Draconien a bit of an unknown but won well at Punchestown, will follow with interest but going to risk Melon at 16s.
Lot of front runners won yesterday suggesting ground very testing, I like Oscar Performance also…Enable the star attraction but no bet for me, think it will be tough for her in these kind of conditions.
NTD only had 2 winners from last 30, he was in much better form early October seemingly…there’s a risk GC might just need this, but think he’s the best horse in the race anyway.
Ballyandy has the class but definitely needs to jump better. Cepage would be interesting if ground is soft…
I think Paul Nicholls has a good chance if either of his two ran, his string seem in decent form…
Can’t get used to not calling it the Hennessy! Not sure he’s up to winning a race of that standard personally but hopefully he wins on Saturday and gets his season off to a good start-he is a good horse and hopefully NTD can get the best out of him.
Interesting Kings Socks is entered up over the weekend, but of a dark horse for this…
Think HBO needs the heavens to open come Sat if he has any chance.
My only reservation with GC is whether there is another front runner in the race, eg Thomas Patrick, and May take each other on. Watching GC’s last couple of runs he’s gone off too hard and found wanting at the end-I tho k he’s the type of horse who needs to get into a good rhythm with his jumping and it’s up to STD to ensure that.
Adrien Du Pont is a big danger of settling better also-a bigger field could play to his strengths.
