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I think this will be Go Conquers target, clearly likes Ascot and only a few pounds higher. Agree that anything Curtis sends out at the moment deserves a close look, hopefully she’s on the comeback.
Yes it’s quite a big call from the Rooney’s to move him from Jonjo, they have the decent novice hurdler Good Boy Bobby with him so seemingly like what they’ve seen. Hopefully he can unlock some ability with Go Conquer as a mark of 147 shouldn’t be beyond him…I do think he will turn up for the Sodexo on Sat again rather than go for this unfortunately!
An inexperienced 3 yo with a lot of weight, bad draw in likely testing conditions is not for me-surely AOB is just chancing his arm because of the huge prize money?
On another point I find it pretty ridiculous Mullins can field 7 here, surely deprives other smaller trainers from having runners in such a big race?
I backed SOTS last time and he hacked up. True draw over 2m+ not that important but the stats that 9 out of the last 16 winners came from stall 12 or lower. Onus is on the jockey as you say to get a good position, trainer couldn’t be in better form.
Big negative for Stars being drawn out in the car park. I like Just in Time, who has a progressive profile and collateral form with the likes of Vis a Vis reads well. He won a really good edition of the Mallard last time and is only 4lb higher. Trainer has won this before so knows what it takes.
I hope Go Conquer goes here, was my antepost fancy last year only to skip it. Didn’t have the best of seasons but is handicapped accordingly.
Veracious at 11/2 for me. A mile on this course for a Frankel looks perfect, won a G3 last time in convincing fashion and deserves another crack at a G1.
That filly is tough as nails, showed it when winning from an impossible position at Goodwood last year…but on today’s showing she won it comfortably!
I’m in the Elarqam camp also, got 16/1 a few months ago so delighted to see that he’s been supported in the market since. I think he will power ahead of these and then all systems go for the Derby!
There’s some real course specialists here, Rathlin Rose, Benbens and HBO. All probably a bit long in the tooth now but are priced accordingly. Blaklion has a real tough task with top weight but is a sound jumper usually and stable in good form-he should go close. However I might give HBO one more chance if not feeling the effects of falling in the National, he ran well here a few starts ago and is only a lb higher.
Bit surprised you haven’t gone for Mildenburger here with Nelson winning at the weekend – the Royal Lodge form could look rock solid should Roaring Lion prevail in the Craven too! Both KG and Mildenburger are front runners as is Stage Mahic so could take each other on and set it up for Msayyan or even Dark Acclaim…
He still wins the National for me even after this blip (let’s not forget from a form perspective he still finished 2nd), he’ll have a good few months rest now and be primed for Aintree.
Elarqam should have this as a first target, his breeding is so suited to the race it’s unbelievable (Attraction and Frankel). I’m on at 16/1.
These trends were accurate as of last year I believe…
Trends aren’t for everyone and I appreciate your comments Ginger. However in such a race I feel they serve as interesting pointers and as such have influenced my decision to back the 4 horses mentioned. I believe all should run well if taking their entry and should hopefully last the distance given each of their traits and form.
