Positives: handled National fences nicely in Foxhunters last year over 2.75 miles (though never really in contention to win) / 2 wins from 3 chases at 3 miles+ (only defeat on soft ground – tomorrow’s going is his preferred Good) / canny trainer (won GN with Silver Birch in 2007)
Negatives: even allowing for unsuitable heavy ground, ran poorly 14 days ago (definitely asked for an effort) when 81 length 8th over 2.5 miles / has never run in Class 1 chase over 3 miles+ / carrying 11 stone which, though certainly not a stopping weight, seems plenty for what he’s achieved
Will probably romp home.
I got a text today to back this horse? but i havent
think i have failed miserably this year as i have looked and all 3 horses i picked none have won over distance or on course, Peanut do you think this is quite significant?
I've gone for Snowy Morning to win £10
Cloudy lane £2.50 eachway
Joe Lively £2.50 eachway
didnt really look at form or anything too detailed
so far i have guessed each winner on the day, but have not put any money on ...... makes a change, but hopefully its a omen for the Main one although didn't put bets on today
[cite]Posted By: johnnybev1987[/cite]
I got a text today to back this horse? but i havent
think i have failed miserably this year as i have looked and all 3 horses i picked none have won over distance or on course, Peanut do you think this is quite significant?
I've gone for Snowy Morning to win £10
Cloudy lane £2.50 eachway
Joe Lively £2.50 eachway
didnt really look at form or anything too detailed
Backstage has got the ground he wants but he's not on my list for the reasons I set out.
Snowy Morning has a big chance - may not have won here but has jumped round twice and (3rd 2 years ago) and is off a good weight.
Joe Lively needs it soft, has a lot of weight and has not been in great form this year - at best could plug on for a place
Cloudy Lane has run twice in the GN and doesn’t appear to get the trip - couldn't have him myself
[cite]Posted By: johnnybev1987[/cite]
I got a text today to back this horse? but i havent
think i have failed miserably this year as i have looked and all 3 horses i picked none have won over distance or on course, Peanut do you think this is quite significant?
I've gone for Snowy Morning to win £10
Cloudy lane £2.50 eachway
Joe Lively £2.50 eachway
didnt really look at form or anything too detailed
Backstage has got the ground he wants but he's not on my list for the reasons I set out.
Snowy Morning has a big chance - may not have won here but has jumped round twice and (3rd 2 years ago) and is off a good weight.
Joe Lively needs it soft, has a lot of weight and has not been in great form this year - at best could plug on for a place
Cloudy Lane has run twice in the GN and doesn’t appear to get the trip - couldn't have him myself
"Ruby is being stretchered away from the course at the moment. Nick Scholfield takes the ride on Tatenen in the next and it is looking increasingly likely that Richard Johnson, who came here assuming he would be a spectator for the Grand National, will take the ride on Big Fella Thanks in the big race."
I'd be more inclined to back BFT if the price has drifted - classic Grand National twist (think I'll have him for a place as a stake saver at the current price) - especially with Gerraghty on him !!
Still seems to be 24/1 on Betfair and some bookies still 20s. Obviously I think he's one with the right profile (which is regardless of jockey) but the money's all for McCoy - daft really but maybe he'll win it this year on one of the less obvious ones
Comments
£2 E/w
Joe Lively
Big Fella thanks
Snowy Morning
MRSNLA
£2 E/w
Royal Rosa
Irish Raptor
Character building
NLA
£5 E/w
Big Fella thanks
£ 2 E/w
Comply or die
Mon Mome
Black alapachi
Niche Market
The Package £10 to win
I got a text today to back this horse? but i havent
think i have failed miserably this year as i have looked and all 3 horses i picked none have won over distance or on course, Peanut do you think this is quite significant?
I've gone for Snowy Morning to win £10
Cloudy lane £2.50 eachway
Joe Lively £2.50 eachway
didnt really look at form or anything too detailed
Poor buggers got no chance carrying my weight.
;o)
i got this one wrong!- didn't bet though only the GN for me
Fingers crossed.
Got a kick on the head by the looks of it.
could be shoulder by my eyes
either way it's an extremely sore one
Backstage has got the ground he wants but he's not on my list for the reasons I set out.
Snowy Morning has a big chance - may not have won here but has jumped round twice and (3rd 2 years ago) and is off a good weight.
Joe Lively needs it soft, has a lot of weight and has not been in great form this year - at best could plug on for a place
Cloudy Lane has run twice in the GN and doesn’t appear to get the trip - couldn't have him myself
how serious is the injury?
was thinking of putting some on big fella thanks wont do now.
thanks mate, interesting
Now that's pressure Big H.
still being assessed, no news
richard johnson could get the ride
Richard Johnson now onboard Tricky Trickster
Puzzling why they've made two changes really
BG rode him nicely at Newbury and PN is desperate for the win - curious to know whether Tricky Twister's owners had much of a say
May your God go with you.............hang on, wrong geezer
In from 40, to 20, to 14, to 12/1 SF
I shall charge a commission