The Old Tolbooth Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Here goes, probably the toughest day of the festival by some distance so small stakes for me today to protect my stash that I've built up over the week. 1.30 Garden of Babylon - I'm taking on the hot favourite here because he's quite simply too short, Garden of Babylon was only 6 lengths behind Sir Erec LTO, and this stiffer track should suit. There was also a reported problem with Sir Erec earlier in the week and he was a doubt to run at all, so if he's not at the top of his game then Babylon will hopefully be picking up the prize. 2.10 Western Ryder and Mohaayed both each way, their form is solid and they weren't that far behind Silver Streak off level weights in the Greatwood Hurdle, tough race though. 2.50 Derringross - his 3 mile Irish form is as good as anything in this race, another very tough race though. 3.30 Thistlecrack each way, he was only one and a half lengths behind Clan Des Obeaux in the King George over 3 miles LTO, and he'll definitely get up that hill at the finish, if he's anywhere near to being back to his best then he skittles these, if he's not up to his best then I really like Presenting Percy, he's had a hell of a build up to this with quirks all over the shop, but still looks very progressive and tough to beat, and should stay the trip if getting round trouble free. The ground is drying out a bit which goes against Native River for me. 4.10 Shantou Flyer - usually one of my favourite races of the meeting, but this one is the most difficult race on the card, small stakes job for me. 4.50 Minds Eye - been taking on classy Irish horses and this race is much easier than he's used to, he's a great price and is my NAP of the day 5.30 Defi Blue and Arcapella Bourgeois - what a race to finish with, a cavalry charge down the park and hope for the best, but Defi Blue has been consistent all year and looks still fairly treated, whilst Arcapella has some really good class going back to when he last ran 2 years ago, and he hails from the famous Willie Mullins yard, who can get them ready after a lay off (look at his 2 yesterday!). He's kept this horse in training and this has kept his handicap mark low as he hasn't taken the chance to ruin it, could this be a tip in itself? A fascinating day of racing coming up, bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry. Henry. Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1.30 Quel Distin 2.10 Monseiur Lecoq/ magic dancer ew 2.50. Derrinross 3.30 Native River & clan des obeaux / definitly red ew 4.10 Shantou flyer / Southfield theatre ew 4.50 Gino Trail / flying portrait ew 5.30 Early Doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Well £200+ plus up for the week. Pic D'Orhy 1.30 11/1 - Free Sky Bet & Pentland Hills 20/1 EW Crooks Peak 2.10 17/2 - £15 free bet & Sternrubin 33/1 EW Dinons 2.50 12/1 & Commander of Fleet 7/1 Elegant Escape 16/1 - £5 free Bet365 bet & Kemboy 11/1 3.30 & Might Bite 14/1 EW Road To Rome 4.10 7/1 Diakali 4.50 40/1 EW Not Another Muddle Goo 5/1 - £10 free bet Burrows Park 5.30 28/1 EW Singles & EW Lucky 15's Good Luck...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 My Super Heinz for today!! 12 - Sir Erec @ 10/11 7 - Whiskey Sour @ 9/2 16 - Rhinestone @ 10/1 3 - Bellshill @ 11/1 20 - Stand Up And Fight @ 11/2 2 - Gino Trail @ 20/1 5 - Getareason @ 14/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1.30 Had a go on Pentland EW due to the sheer unknown factor 3.30 Changed Native to Clan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 31 minutes ago, Homme said: 1.30 Had a go on Pentland EW due to the sheer unknown factor 3.30 Changed Native to Clan Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 You beauty, great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 What a sad scene with Sir Erec, looked like a shocking leg break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 What was the problem with Sir Erec leading up to this race? I read they were considering not running it? Hope it’s not related in anyway to what happened, felt sick seeing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Just now, luckyBatistuta said: What was the problem with Sir Erec leading up to this race? I read they were considering not running it? Hope it’s not related in anyway to what happened, felt sick seeing that. The shoe came off minutes before the race, they re-plated it with the same shoe. Very much doubt the horse will make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Armageddon said: The shoe came off minutes before the race, they re-plated it with the same shoe. Very much doubt the horse will make it. Not the shoe bud, earlier in the week they were considering not running it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Has pentland hills in the L15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: Not the shoe bud, earlier in the week they were considering not running it? Oh jeez - really? What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Im hearing its been put down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Oh jeez - really? What a shame. Found it...O'Brien said: "Sir Erec had a stone bruise earlier this week, but we are confident that he will recover and be fine for the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 14 hours ago, Zico said: Other than the first race, pretty open tomorrow so a few each ways. 1.30 - Sir Erec (doubled with Native River), Pentland Hills for a punt with Sky 2.10 - Sternrubin ew 2.50 - Derrinross 3.30 - Native River 4.10 - Hazel Hill 4.50 - Bun Doran ew 5.30 - Daybreak Boy ew Thanks Sky! Real shame abour Sir Erec, looked really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, mrmarkus1981 said: Im hearing its been put down Aye, confirmed. What a real shame Not fussed about my other bets now if I'm honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Just now, Armageddon said: Aye, confirmed. What a real shame Not fussed about my other bets now if I'm honest. Kind of the same bud, was horrible to witness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 That's awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Not the shoe bud, earlier in the week they were considering not running it? They never considered not running it. Stone bruise is pretty minor and it's completely unrelated to the leg break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) a 12/1 winner following on from my 22/1! Edited March 15, 2019 by Homme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Had each way back on Countister and Whiskey Sour there. Both at 14s. Other than that I'm 2 from 2 at Fakenham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Sternrubin places at 35/1 - nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: They never considered not running it. Stone bruise is pretty minor and it's completely unrelated to the leg break. I thought I read somewhere that they did, obviously not. No idea about horse injuries at all, what’s serious and what’s not. In fact I’ve no idea about horses full stop, that’s why I’m losing all my money here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Commander for the win to go along with Derrinross EW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Had each way back on Countister and Whiskey Sour there. Both at 14s. Other than that I'm 2 from 2 at Fakenham! Make that 3/3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I thought I read somewhere that they did, obviously not. No idea about horse injuries at all, what’s serious and what’s not. In fact I’ve no idea about horses full stop, that’s why I’m losing all my money here The only impact it might have had was if it happened before they had given the horse all the work they planned to. But in this case he had done his racing and training so it was just a case of letting the injury heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: The only impact it might have had was if it happened before they had given the horse all the work they planned to. But in this case he had done his racing and training so it was just a case of letting the injury heal. Was so sad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Come on Dickie Diver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Come on Dickie Diver Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Not so good there. Commander EW though for small profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Favourite at Fakenham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Favourite at Fakenham. Make that 4/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Make that 4/4. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 36 minutes ago, mrmarkus1981 said: Same ☹️ Come on Percy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Would have never predicted that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Cannot wait for One Conemara to win here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Shantou so consistent. Just not good enough. More EW profit though. What a day I've had so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Get in Hazel Hill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, Homme said: Shantou so consistent. Just not good enough. More EW profit though. What a day I've had so far. Me too but not in a good way! Total returns for the day sitting at £1.19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry. Henry. Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Early Doors at 8s in the Lucky Last saves the day for me. Not a sausage before that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 First time ever I've not had a sausage in Chelts. I have lost a fortune during the festival and I get married in October. To stop the wedding being cancelled I have started a go fund me page on Facebook. ****ing gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 £150 up for the entire week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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