Foresight
is the the name of the game and I’ve had me spade out tonight.I’m busy studying for next seasons ‘Hennessey Gold Cup’ and already I have narrowed it down to 2 horses,I could throw in a 3rd but I’m not his biggest fan (Unioniste).I saw a Novice chase around the Hennessey C/D prior to this years Cheltenham festival and that one piece of form is good enough for me.’Unioniste’ actually won the race but dissapointed in the RSA itself and I’m a big fan of RSA/Hennessey connections,I’m also a big fan of Nicky Henderson/RSA/Hennessey connections and that is why I have to respect the ‘Iffy’ jumper
Hadrians Approach
at 16/1 with Bet365,what lets this fellow down however is his ‘Whitbread’ run,for a potential Gold cup sort it was dissapointing.On the plus side ‘Hadrians’ is still only a 6yo and being in the care of a Master Trainer it wouldn’t surprise me to see him targeted at this prestigious race therefore the 16/1 is generous.Obviously should he actually turn up,he’ll trade at nearer 6/1 than 16/1 and that is where TAPK benefits even if its only for a place.Having profiled ‘Hadrians approach’ to my 10 point system he actually ticks 7 of them,(Bobs worth and Trabolgan) both ticked 8 incidentally,the last horse I got a 10/10 for in the Hennessey was ‘Denman’ and I susequently took all the 10/1 I could get.My number 1 selection for this years Hennessey goes to Nigel Twiston-Davies 7yo
Same Difference
,he ticks 8/10 for me even though he was beaten fair and square by both ‘Unioniste’ and ‘Hadrians approach’ in that Newbury race I’m referring too,what gives this fellow the edge in my opinion is he’s the one who showed the better inprovement since the Newbury race,his excellent effort in the Whitbread alone proves that,he travelled like a dream and was just run out of it up the hill giving plenty weight to a decent staying sort,I dont believe the extra half mile totally suited either.Its been 13 yrs since Nigel won a Hennessey and I believe this fellow will break that run,at 16/1 also he is my No 1 Ante-Post selection for the big race in late November.I shall be backing both to small wagers and build up a bank over the Summer. Thats how TAPK gets the edge………..
Foresight