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It’s been said elsewhere in this forum, but the 2012 Gold Cup really does look a drab affair. But…If Long Run wins he’ll get eulogies from all and sundry, Henderson will be put up for a knighthood and comparisons with Best Mate and Arkle (Long Run not Nicky) will assault our ears for the ensuing 12 months. But…again! We can still dream of Jessies (Dream) pounding up the hill and spare us the aforesaid bilge.
I’m a silly Billy – it’s not N Collongues is it!
Looking no further than Vic Dartnall’s Giles Cross and N T-D’s Viking Blonde. Both mudlarks who stay and jump well at the head of affairs. Both have solid course form. I’m hoping the weights only rise by 3lbs (Neptune Collongues likely adsentee). Would have to reassess if either carries more than 10 stone 10 pounds. My wager is enough of a stopper.
Bit of talking horse, old Somersby methinks. 19/20 furlongs is his shout but the Huntingdon Chase showed his level of ability – not top class.
If Henrietta hadn’t trained Best Mate I doubt that Somersby would be mentioned so much.JJM – I hope your ante-post wager is each-way, my friend, as I’m confident Hurrican Fly will beat your fella.
