spuddiesal wrote: » De Bromhead has said PTKO will run in champion chase. Waste of time. Has course form but what has she beat? Not champion chase material
IAMAMORON wrote: » I think so as well. But it will depend on connections. She has lovely course form and I don't think Chacun Por Soi is all that bullet proof either. I will be waiting for decs, but if she turned up in the mares she would hose up in it. The bookies are wide to this and she would be shorter if there was any money for her there.
Morleystreet wrote: » Where you seeing that ? Just that I have her in lot of doubles, trebles AP and cash out still available at this moment. So might have few mins to get out.
Plasandrunt wrote: » Patrick Mullins confirms Shewearsitwell won't make the festival
Pogue eile wrote: » De Bromhead trained, Arkle Winner, 3 from 3 over Course and Distance, 7lb allowance, fragile favourite in a race that lacks any depth. I think at 16s She is a great bet for the QM
Coneygree wrote: » Fwiw I can't see PTKO going for this, although I think it might be the first AP bet I make for next year as soon as she flops in the Champion Chase.
IAMAMORON wrote: » I think she is very good, but I will not follow her again if she goes to Cheltenham. As I said she underperformed - mares will do that - and I would love to hear why, it is possible that she comes into season early like Apples Jade? When you see how handy she won a Grade 1 at Christmas it would indicate that she is inconsistent at best - you don't want that when you are backing horses, it will cost you a fortune. I would much prefer to lob on Concertista - wherever she goes next. It looks likely that she starts thriving in early Spring - she might give anything a run for its' money. I would rather be backing her at Cheltenham and save the powder on Colreevy. I don't like burning my fingers twice. That does not mean she won't win, but any value in her price will be gone now and I am happy to look elsewhere for a bet.
Coneygree wrote: » Same, got stung badly...but she's looked lively over fences this year and is the only one standing out to me. I thought she ran nicely against Honeysuckle, she just looked every bit her age.
famagusta wrote: » Le bague is entered in the broodmare sales aidan
aidankkk wrote: » Ill be going Le Bag oi Roi at a big price if she goes . If bennie goes hurdling, it'll be winnable.
IAMAMORON wrote: » I thought Colreevy ran poorly at the festival last year, I lost a fortune on her. Is it possible that she goes into season early like Apples Jade? I mean she looked bullet proof before the festival, albeit Concertista was deadly I still thought she was good for a place at least. She looked good the last time out but it might be worth noting if you fancy her for the festival, she did not run well the last time.
Coneygree wrote: » Wouldn't surprise me if she is retired tbh. Depends on what Rich wants. With Salsaretta flopping so bad this season he might be pressured into running Benie but she's nearly 10. She's the only one I have backed for this but I'm sorry I didn't pull the trigger on Colreevy when I had the chance.
aidankkk wrote: Ill be going Le Bag oi Roi at a big price if she goes . If bennie goes hurdling, it'll be winnable.
RivetingRoger wrote: » Just throw the second mortgage on Beni She will hose up presuming PTKO goes for CC
aidankkk wrote: » Flip sake the Grand Annual, has been moved from Friday. Disaster, its been a week saver on loads of occasions . Mares chase in that spot
RivetingRoger wrote: » If your only contribution here is to scoff and insult then kindly jog on to another thread Dr Pogue
Pogue eile wrote: » I for one certainly take anything the UK government says at face value :D I also don't think you fully understand how vaccines work! The UK administered their first vaccines 26 days ago, currently there are less that 1,000 vaccinated - that is from a population of over 66 Million. ''we on the other hand'' no idea what you are suggesting here? Are you genuinely suggesting that the UK have dealt with COVID better than Ireland??
RivetingRoger wrote: » Opinions please on Will Cheltenham happenYes, racing is going ahead fine atm so I don't see Cheltenham been any different. Will we have crowdsOwners yes and a limited number of others (less than 2,000) barring the Cheltenham area gets a very large number of cases Will Irish horses travelYes. The ban on travel between Ireland and UK will probably be ended by the end of January Will Irish stable staff travelYes but they might have to quarantine for 14 days beforehand and they might be banned from anything other than the stables area. Trainers and owners might not be allowed travel only grooms Will Irish fans travelNo, only the bare minimum of people will be allowed. Would be ridiculously stupid to allow fans travel over as there will still be significant virus spread by March. Vaccines could save it but want opinions
RivetingRoger wrote: » I think you might be looking at our vaccine roll out there Coneygree. The Brits have more vaccines and are pushing it on much quicker than as are. There may well be very limited numbers from Ireland travelling but I'd say there will be more in the gates than you expect. Could see connections, members and a few thousand general sale tickets to UK fans. Bare in mind the UK still saying they expect large numbers vaccd by spring We on the other hand........ I'd say you could well see Irish horses, Irish staff but UK only fans Better than nothing for sure
RivetingRoger wrote: » Opinions please on Will Cheltenham happen Yes but I wouldn't rule out it being put back a few weeks...which will lead to a huge domino effect for Aintree/Punchestown etc. Will we have crowds Owners/connections as much as it'll be imo Will Irish horses travel Yes but possibly a week or two early. Logistically this could be a nightmare. Will Irish stable staff travel Bare minimum/reduced staff, I'd imagine those allowed to travel will be worked to the bone for the week to make up lack of numbers. Will Irish fans travel Definitely not, 100% certain of that. If we're allowed to leave the country by then at all we'd be lucky I'd say. Vaccines could save it but want opinions
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