'A KINGS RANSOM'

[Posts: 257Joined: 09 Jun 2012, 14:35]

Will 91 be enough to get in? they are leaving it a bit tight.

[Posts: 6533Joined: 21 Oct 2008, 00:37]

Agreed Bruce,but if Montaff is balloted out its money back so I'd take the risk GDC,I have backe the dark horse Montivado at 12/1 myself,he's a big strapping galloping sort trained by an old maestro,'Mount Athos' has to be placed but 'Never Can Tell' wont be running if the ground stays Soft.I wont be backing the hold up horse 'Deauville flyer' this year either.Totally exposed now imo.

[Posts: 1074Joined: 25 Nov 2009, 12:56Location: Wrexham]

TAPK: Northumberland Plate, I am hoping my unlucky 2nd from last year can go one better! MONTAFF with the yard in great form will love the going and course suits him too! Dropped markedly in the ratings after running on the wrong ground, shrewd connections? Maybe primed for a very big run mate

Will you be on Deauville Flyer again

Great minds! I put this in my thread a few weeks ago, I'm on at 16s which I think is a bit on the skinny side considering his poor form this season, but I think this course and ground suits him. Is clearly tough to win with but is worth a chance.

[Posts: 257Joined: 09 Jun 2012, 14:35]

Agreed Bruce,but if Montaff is balloted out its money back so I'd take the risk GDC,I have backe the dark horse Montivado at 12/1 myself,he's a big strapping galloping sort trained by an old maestro,'Mount Athos' has to be placed but 'Never Can Tell' wont be running if the ground stays Soft.I wont be backing the hold up horse 'Deauville flyer' this year either.Totally exposed now imo.

I liked this horses chances too TAPK.

[Posts: 1058Joined: 25 Mar 2011, 11:32Location: Catterick, N Yorkshire]

Rich: Joes and Laddies go 20s mate in case you want to go in again

[Posts: 1074Joined: 25 Nov 2009, 12:56Location: Wrexham]

Thanks for the heads up!

[Posts: 257Joined: 09 Jun 2012, 14:35]

Some data I've put together for Northumberland Plate, took about 15 minutes so I might put some descriptive data if I get the time.

(Pace Graph - 1 = Led, 2 = Prominent, 3 = Held Up)

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/912/ ... dplate.jpg

[Posts: 2032Joined: 06 Jun 2011, 14:34Location: Bury St Edmunds]

I'm a great one for letting the Dust settle........and then jumping in again and that is exactly what I have done regarding this Dawn Approach.Having called into my local Ladbrokes again this morning I see they still offer a massive 16/1 about this Mini-me of his sire 'New Approach',whereas 'Stan James' go a very mean 6/1,I dont ever recall Ladbrokes being so far off the mark..Ever!They did go 6/1 about 'Camelot' when everyone else went 3/1 so it wont be the first time they are off the mark but 16/1 about a genuine 10/1 shot is just too big So in I went again,No problem! Strange but True!

Dawn Approach £200 e/w 16/1 Ladbrokes 2013 2000gns.

If he remains in the care of Mr Bolger all is not lost yet.

[Posts: 257Joined: 09 Jun 2012, 14:35]

TAPK do you know that Forgotten Voice is under the tender care of Nicky Henderson, as a fellow who deals in foresight I suggest you ring up bookmakers for some odds on the horse for the Champion Hurdle.

I've already been quoted a price but I've got a high profile so they aren't willing to lose their balls which is why I'm asking you for a favour to see what they quote you?

Thanks

[Posts: 1058Joined: 25 Mar 2011, 11:32Location: Catterick, N Yorkshire]

Well somebody else fancies MONTAFF - 20s and 16s all gone and 14s struggling

[Posts: 257Joined: 09 Jun 2012, 14:35]

I think it's because he's made the cut rather than any significant support - field is now 45 from 74, Ermyn Lodge is out, Sam Hitchott booked for the ride and only need 1 more to drop out to make the frame with Thimaar, Steps To Freedom, Old Hundred, Never Can Tell, Address Unknown and Mystery Star still without any jockey bookings.

I'd like to think Never Can Tell will take her chance as she'd be the one to beat for me along with Merchant Of Dubai.

[Posts: 1664Joined: 16 Jun 2009, 00:36]

Gord just put up a double figure price in the arkle in my notebook thread hope you let me know what you think.

[Posts: 6533Joined: 21 Oct 2008, 00:37]

TAPK do you know that Forgotten Voice is under the tender care of Nicky Henderson, as a fellow who deals in foresight I suggest you ring up bookmakers for some odds on the horse for the Champion Hurdle.

I've already been quoted a price but I've got a high profile so they aren't willing to lose their balls which is why I'm asking you for a favour to see what they quote you?

Thanks

Spoke to Bet365 tonight and they have offered me 33/1 to £250 e/w! That seems a bit shy to me for a 7yo horse who has never jumped a twig and will have turned 8yo come the day,he never got a yard over a mile either.The horse wont have run for near on a 1000 days if he were to return and statistically that profile doesn't shout Champion Hurdle to me.What with Darlan and Spirit Son in the same stable I'll sit comfortably with my Ante-Post vouchers on those 2 thanks 'Delboy'! I'm looking forward to you putting a 'High profile' winner up! Now where have we met before?