DOWNPATRICK , Sunday 22nd

MaxBet

SEVERUS ALEXANDER in the handicap hurdle 13/2 and THE RED MENACE 18/1 in the Ulster National , with a saver on the very aptly named Its All Guesswork

Panrich

A few longer priced punts today

Hesamanofhisword 1:40

Has been knocking on the door and running consistently well of late. Could sneak into a place

Cappacino Man 2:40

Has form in the book to be competitive here if putting his best foot forward.

Amaulino 3:10

Has only had one run over fences since winning this last year. Still improvement likely at only 7.

IAMAMORON

I am going outsiders also. Downpatrick definitely a specialist track and does not suit your average galloper. Front running types that like it up and down and around the bend.

2.10 Jimmy Two Times . Kasakh Noir
2.40 Walking in Memphis
3.10 Cappacurry Zak , Space Cadet
3.40 The Trigger, this entire race looks like the greatest pin job I have seen a while, good luck with whatever ya fancy.

I would check out the ground visually after the first race. I am slightly skeptical about the Soft/soft Heavy in the paper. It is a drying day and whilst Downpatrick is a summer track I don't think it gets too deep around there either. I would be prepared to stick your neck out and give some runners ( especially spring winning types) the benefit of the doubt ground wise.

PillarToPost

Kilmurry @(9/1)
Sun - 2:40

Coastal Tiep @(11/1)
Sun - 3:10


The Trigger @(15/2)
Sun - 3:40


Handy Headon @(11/2)
Sun - 4:10

Father Hernandez

1.40 I'm So Busy

10/1 seems too big

SAM SO NITE

Cromwell pulling a Dennis Hogan in the next? I jest I jest

IAMAMORON

SAM SO NITE wrote: »

Cromwell pulling a Dennis Hogan in the next? I jest I jest

They are all it pal, every stable in the country. Any that deny it are liars.

Plasandrunt

Out Sam in the Ulster National for me

Panrich

Hit the crossbar a few times today with longshots. Still a few quid back is never bad.

Earendil

Panrich wrote: »

Hit the crossbar a few times today with longshots. Still a few quid back is never bad.

Few good shouts.

SAM SO NITE

cant get near a winner.

PillarToPost

PillarToPost wrote: »

Kilmurry @(9/1)
Sun - 2:40

Coastal Tiep @(11/1)
Sun - 3:10


The Trigger @(15/2)
Sun - 3:40


Handy Headon @(11/2)
Sun - 4:10

Thank **** the flats back tomorrow

Slattsy

First ante post ante post for Cheltenham 2021 taken

RivetingRoger

PillarToPost wrote: »

Thank **** the flats back tomorrow

Reported

RivetingRoger

Slattsy wrote: »

First ante post ante post for Cheltenham 2021 taken

Ballyadam???
Gypsy Island??

Earendil

Slattsy wrote: »

First ante post ante post for Cheltenham 2021 taken

Sluttsy

Andrew00

Wan' the Slutts

Slattsy

Thought Ballyadam was mighty impressive yesterday. Has a horse been shorter for two bumpers ever? What must this be doing at home...

They said ground too soft first time out so bodes well for Cheltenham, where i think he could be Ballymore bound.

You know how this goes...

PillarToPost

Slattsy wrote: »

Thought Ballyadam was mighty impressive yesterday. Has a horse been shorter for two bumpers ever? What must this be doing at home...

They said ground too soft first time out so bodes well for Cheltenham, where i think he could be Ballymore bound.

You know how this goes...

pathetic bumper i would not even look at it again

Slattsy

PillarToPost wrote: »

pathetic bumper i would not even look at it again

Thanks goat. Great stuff as always.

RivetingRoger

Slattsy wrote: »

Thought Ballyadam was mighty impressive yesterday. Has a horse been shorter for two bumpers ever? What must this be doing at home...

They said ground too soft first time out so bodes well for Cheltenham, where i think he could be Ballymore bound.

You know how this goes...

Codd reckons it could be the best horse he has ever been on
He was on Envoi......
Wow

IAMAMORON

RivetingRoger wrote: »

Codd reckons it could be the best horse he has ever been on
He was on Envoi......
Wow

I don't want to piss on any parades but Mikael D'Haguenet had a very similar profile to Envoi Allen. He was also unbeaten at the end of his novice hurdle career.

I remember they were quoting 5/1 about Mikael D'Haguenet winning the gold cup in 2 years after his novice season.

Some hurdlers just don't get it done over fences.

This time 2 years ago Al Boum Photo was an RSA faller and was due to run out at Punchestown with a Grade 1 at his mercy. He is now one of the most famous Gold Cup winners in history.

See what happens.

https://www.irishracing.com/horse?name=Mikael-D-Haguenet&prt=304163

https://www.irishracing.com/horse?name=Envoi-Allen&prt=564598

French breds can show brilliance when they are young, but they are not bomb proof and are well able to spit the dummy when they get older.

Irish breds won 15 races at Cheltenham this year. The French won 11, Germany 1 and the Brits only bred 1 winner.

RivetingRoger

IAMAMORON wrote: »

I don't want to piss on any parades but Mikael D'Haguenet had a very similar profile to Envoi Allen. He was also unbeaten at the end of his novice hurdle career.

I remember they were quoting 5/1 about Mikael D'Haguenet winning the gold cup in 2 years after his novice season.

Some hurdlers just don't get it done over fences.

This time 2 years ago Al Boum Photo was an RSA faller and was due to run out at Punchestown with a Grade 1 at his mercy. He is now one of the most famous Gold Cup winners in history.

See what happens.

https://www.irishracing.com/horse?name=Mikael-D-Haguenet&prt=304163

https://www.irishracing.com/horse?name=Envoi-Allen&prt=564598

French breds can show brilliance when they are young, but they are not bomb proof and are well able to spit the dummy when they get older.

Irish breds won 15 races at Cheltenham this year. The French won 11, Germany 1 and the Brits only bred 1 winner.

Was referring to Ballyadam lad

IAMAMORON

RivetingRoger wrote: »

Was referring to Ballyadam lad

The same thing applies. There are a 1000 more bumpers and maidens to be had before next year. If he is any good great, but one bumper win at Downpatrick does not a superstar make.

I hope your keeping well Raj, tough times, lets hope everyone pulls through safely.

RivetingRoger

IAMAMORON wrote: »

The same thing applies. There are a 1000 more bumpers and maidens to be had before next year. If he is any good great, but one bumper win at Downpatrick does not a superstar make.

I hope your keeping well Raj, tough times, lets hope everyone pulls through safely.

Just thought for Codd to say that was remarkable
Heard Jane Mangan talk the horse up too and in the CP colours lately, u can see why people are getting excited
This is a horse 80% of casual fans will still probably be unaware of

RivetingRoger

IAMAMORON wrote: »

The same thing applies. There are a 1000 more bumpers and maidens to be had before next year. If he is any good great, but one bumper win at Downpatrick does not a superstar make.

I hope your keeping well Raj, tough times, lets hope everyone pulls through safely.

Mad times lad, mad times
The mixed messages driving us all mad but keeping the head down and following protocols
Hope you are keeping well lad
Hope all regulars on here are...

BoldReason

What he said was this is the best horse to ever run around Downpatrick. Not the best horse he ever on. Or at least that's the quote I heard anyway.

Kauto

If you wre backing Ballyadam after a DP bumper win with all the hype built into the price well then fair play to u.

The bumper he ran in Navan was rubbish and DP bumper was full of horses who will end up as dog feed.

Slattsy

Kauto wrote: »

If you wre backing Ballyadam after a DP bumper win with all the hype built into the price well then fair play to u.

The bumper he ran in Navan was rubbish and DP bumper was full of horses who will end up as dog feed.

Sometimes its what you see with the eyes. Sometimes it's bare form. I'll take a chance on what I seen, and all that potential that looks to be there.

RivetingRoger

BoldReason wrote: »

What he said was this is the best horse to ever run around Downpatrick. Not the best horse he ever on. Or at least that's the quote I heard anyway.

No, he said could be the best he ever rode

BoldReason

RivetingRoger wrote: »

No, he said could be the best he ever rode

Fair enough. I missed that. Any link going to where he said it?

**Actually found a few bits on it. Cheers

BoldReason

BoldReason wrote: »

Fair enough. I missed that. Any link going to where he said it?

**Actually found a few bits on it. Cheers

Where???

Motivator

Codd said it was the best horse to ever run in Downpatrick. Not sure he said it was the best he ever rode though.

BoldReason

In fairness he did actually say that he could be.

https://twitter.com/IrishRacing365/status/1241775752036732934?s=19

IAMAMORON

They would all say mass, every one of them.

I am gutted for big Tony. Tough station. Those free Gin and Tonics are lethal.