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  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Wetherby 2.05 Inciar
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    Cheers Bob, good luck killer.
  • northstandsteve
    northstandsteve Posts: 14,329
    Bit disappointing Killer both ran poorly.
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Very disappointing day Steve.Trainer happy with Dragoon as he is still learning but I expected to see a bit more and then Geegeez was a massive disappointment and the jockey said he struggled from the off and gave him nothing but negative feelings?We will just see how Geegeez is in the morning to see if that gives us an answer?!
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    Always worth s scope killer just to check there's no underlying problem, I know they cost but the results could be worth a lot more.
  • northstandsteve
    northstandsteve Posts: 14,329
    What's the plan with Dragoon seems to travel nicely but fades very quickly.
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    We are hoping Dragoon gets a handicap mark today and see what we can do from there.Jockey said today he is a brilliant jumper and ground may of been to tacky today but does think he needs all of 2m 4f or more?
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    edited April 2016
    Heard Wesley wards horse in the 4:30 at Doncaster is a monster and strange he would fly him over for his debut if he thinks it would not win
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    Also the 1st at kempton
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    Ward likes his first time out blinkers doesn't he.
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  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    Was given three horses yesterday for today's racing
    Doncaster 2.15 Azaraff
    Uttoxeter 2.05 Aston Cantlow
    Newbury 2.35 Fingal Bay
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    edited April 2016
    2:40 Curragh, Waitaki has really filled out over the winter and will take a lot of beating, ground is fine.

    5:35 Curragh, Aasheq, one of welds best horses this year, will run in Group 1 races and is impressive, ground is the only slight concern tomorrow
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    Top Novices at Aintree - I hear Altior is not running - Limini as big as 2/1 but won't be on Friday. Still ante-post so no rule 4.
  • Big_Bob
    Big_Bob Posts: 1,538
    bobmunro said:

    Top Novices at Aintree - I hear Altior is not running - Limini as big as 2/1 but won't be on Friday. Still ante-post so no rule 4.

    We sure Limini isn't going Punchestown bob?
  • Big_Bob
    Big_Bob Posts: 1,538
    P.S Altior, who so mate?
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    Big_Bob said:

    P.S Altior, who so mate?

    That would be telling - Limini now best 7/4 Laddies - Altior 8/11 to Evens - all in last 15 mins.

    Limini 98% sure to run at Aintree.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    bobmunro said:

    Big_Bob said:

    P.S Altior, who so mate?

    That would be telling - Limini now best 7/4 Laddies - Altior 8/11 to Evens - all in last 15 mins.

    Limini 98% sure to run at Aintree.
    We are talking about Mullins & Ricci though. That 2% looks massive to me ;-)
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    Addick Addict said:

    bobmunro said:

    Big_Bob said:

    P.S Altior, who so mate?

    That would be telling - Limini now best 7/4 Laddies - Altior 8/11 to Evens - all in last 15 mins.

    Limini 98% sure to run at Aintree.
    We are talking about Mullins & Ricci though. That 2% looks massive to me ;-)
    True - but my source is bullet-proof!! (up until now)
  • Big_Bob
    Big_Bob Posts: 1,538
    Thanks Bob
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    Had this forwarded on to me today at 3 backing up all what Bob has said
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  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,105
    Notice Katriens horse is running tomorrowimage
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,648
    stackitsteve said:

    Notice Katriens horse is running tomorrowimage

    Bound to win by a nose.
  • Charltonparklane
    Charltonparklane Posts: 5,786
    Gets out the stalls well can't keep the pace up and runs on well at the end.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    Excellent news. Jim Best has been banned for four years for cheating. Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke who, as described by the BHA, is "a dishonest individual who corrupted a young man to ensure horses were not run on their merits". Even the National Trainers Federation insurers refused to provide financial assistance to Best such was the evidence against Best.

    Congratulations to apprentice Paul John for spilling the beans particularly as he will find it very difficult to come back from this. One thing's for certain though. AP, when he was riding those 52 winners from 138 rides for Best would not have been given the same instructions by this scumbag. It is a shame, to me, that McCoy's career is slightly tainted for the connection. By comparison, Mattie Batchelor rode 71 times for Best and did not have a single winner. As they say "when the money's down......"

    Let's hope that this serves as a warning to other trainers who use apprentices to do their dirty work.
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    The fella is as bent as they come and it's a common known fact, I can't believe it has took them so long to finally nail him, the fact Curly had horses with him spoke volumes. They've banned him for 4 years but should of been a lifetime ban, although I can't see they will ever give him a licence again he will probably rope someone else in to front a stables for him while pulling the strings from a far like Burke did.
  • killer kish
    killer kish Posts: 2,019
    This is what shocks me that he didn't get a lifetime ban and as Smiffy says he will get a back door way back in just like Burke,a complete joke!
  • oldbloke
    oldbloke Posts: 931
    Anyone else notice he has a runner declared on thursday called WillShebeTrying 2.05 Taunton.
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    edited April 2016
    oldbloke said:

    Anyone else notice he has a runner declared on thursday called WillShebeTrying 2.05 Taunton.

    I reckon it will probably win (not looked at forms) and has been placed in the race for this so Best can stick two fingers up at the BHA.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    smiffyboy said:

    oldbloke said:

    Anyone else notice he has a runner declared on thursday called WillShebeTrying 2.05 Taunton.

    I reckon it will probably win (not looked at forms) and has been placed in the race for this so Best can stick two fingers up at the BHA.
    The only consolation is that, if it does run, it won't be in his name. I'd expect someone like Evan Williams to pick it up ;-)
  • PeanutsMolloy
    PeanutsMolloy Posts: 6,718
    Ruby Walsh's comments on Paddy Power blog about SILVINIACO CONTI'S chances in the GN:

    "I know Paul Nicholls’ runner well having ridden him from 2011 to 2013 ......He’s a class act, jumps well, but the one question mark to me concerns his stamina."

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