A great day, with Cape
Tribulation winning for us at 20/1, and Smad Place running a stormer when
finishing placed in the World Hurdle.
I’m slightly disappointed with myself for choosing Peddlers instead of
Sir Des Champs. One of my golden rules
down the years has been to take on horses, who have had an interrupted
preparation for the festival. So to
ignore it when I have the race between 2 horses is frustrating. Sir Des Champs put in a top class
performance, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him turn up next year as a
leading candidate for the Gold Cup.
Already advised – Weird Al 1pt each way 20/1
I’m really happy with
this ante post bet. Nicky Henderson has
his horses in top form, but Long Run hasn’t been at his best this year, and if
they go a strong gallop, his jumping could well fall apart on decent
ground. As much as I would love to see
Kauto win, I really can’t see it.
Weird Al’s 3rd
place effort behind the 2 market leaders at Haydock, is the next best piece of
form in the race. He has course form, is
still open to improvement, the stable are in top form, and I really can see him
running a massive race. 5/1 for the place is a great price, and it’s
not impossible that he can win this.
4.40
Bourne 2pt win 8/1
A really competitive
race, but I think Bourne has an outstanding chance.
We sent this bet out
early today, in anticipation of Smad Place running a big race in the World
Hurdle, and franking the Ascot form.
That happened, and we have 8/1 about a horse who is now, best priced at
6/1.
Not only is Bourne’s
form rock solid, but I think he can still improve a bundle on it. The increased test of stamina and better
ground are sure to suit. He is ridden by
a conditional jockey that knows him well, and if he gets in a good jumping
rhythm early, then I think he will win well.
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