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Truly, genuinely honoured to have won this – as VTC says, there have been many, many years of mid table finishes with the occasional jewel picked out and this year it all fell into place.
Congratulations to everyone else for making it yet another fascinating renewal of this prestigious competition.
Brighterdaysahead and the upheaval in the 2 mile hurdle division did me a favourMassive thanks to VTC for running the competition…..again and to Cormack, the forum and all the contributors.
And I’m just about to go on holiday so the wonderful prize money will be greatly appreciated!
Last two races at Punchestown and Newmarket proof that some jockeys don’t watch and learn.
Far side in the Guineas and inside at Punchestown – clueless.Yeah I liked the look of Avicenna there. Seems to have matured since last season so worth an each way play after a nice prep with the breeding / odds.
Invictus Machin in the 3.45 and Kopek De Mee, back at 2.5miles, in the 5.30
Been an interesting, at times brilliant, week of racing
They’re gonna have to water like crazy, aren’t they ? No rain forecast til late in the week
Couldn’t see it clearly due to the angle from drone footage but he appeared to take a false step when attempting to take off far too early – front end came back down on the fence and he ploughed through it. He might have been injured just a few yards before the fence.
I can’t begin to imagine what the yard is going through today – the ultimate glory ruined by the tragic, horrific loss to one of their favourites and one of the most wonderful and universally appreciated stories of the National Hunt season
Rest in peace, Thistle Ask, and my sincere and complete heartfelt condolences to the yard and owners.
Be interesting to see how Henderson campaigns Holloway Queen. He’ll probably aim her at the Hennessy first but I’d be protecting her mark for this.
12.45 No Questions Asked
1.20 Quantum Quest NAP
1.55 Zandabad
2.30 Brave Fortune
3.05 Honesty Policy
4.00 Gorgeous Tom, Johnnywho, Captain Cody ( Wellington )
5.00 The Perfect PoetGood luck everyone and the horses.
Because it’s happened umpteen times before without the horse suffering an injury ?
Do people expect mandatory PU after a mistake at a fence ?
Almost every objective expert I’ve listened to or read after the race has said similar – almost impossible for Townend to know the horse was injured until slowing down after the line
However, that won’t be the narrative of those seeking to attack the sport because of the tragic, accidental death of the horse.
I hope Townend has some security tomorrow.
1.45 Top Jimmy
2.20 Salver
2.55 Sober Glory
3.30 Grey Dawning
4.05 Mahon’s Glory NAP
4.40 Harbour Island , Mondoui’boy
5.15 MelonDespite some decent PTP form, Barton Snow ran in 10 bumpers in Ireland.
Incredible what that change of surroundings and training has achieved
The four week gap helps yet again.
I think JB wins even if IEP doesn’t fall
The ground in the home straight looks soft.
1.45 – Minella Study
2.20 – Koktail Divin
2.55 – Jango Baie
3.30 – Its On The Line
4.05 – Brighterdaysahead
4.40 – Highlands Legacy, Wonleg
5.15 – Fairy Park NAPJango is odds on, with Grey Dawning and Spillane’s Tower around the 5-1 mark.
I’ll be putting Jango Baie in a few multiples and I need him for the Ten To Follow competition.
Banbridge priced up like he’s definitely going for the National; Skelton down to ride Protektorat