Topic: The Horse Racing thread

[FlashGordon]

Thoughts on Facile Vega? Too bad to be true or did he and High Definition get racing too early and he had nothing left

Sounds like Honeysuckle will go for the Mares

They were going at a ridiculous gallop. I'll certainly be giving him another chance.

[aedge659]

Quite a day of shocks, making Cheltenham even more muddled.

What I was popping in to say, as a favourite backer usually, apart from Constitution Hill and maybe Galopin this rest are literally there for the taking.

[Crouch Potato]

Just read in the Racing Post that Bet365 and Sky are now both offering 2 markets for Cheltenham, normal AntePost and NRNB.

[duvva 💅]

El Fabiolo now Fav for the Arkle after Jonbon made heavy weather of that. Possibly didn’t enjoy the ground, the fact he has to battle and pass a rival might do him some good though. Perhaps he wants further

[duvva 💅]

Seems Allaho is out of Cheltenham

[Gerry Attrick]

Shishkin’s chances just increased a pile.

[duvva 💅]

Shishkin’s chances just increased a pile.

Unfortunately his price went the other way. Would imagine were he to win well Saturday he’ll immediately become a short priced fav. Was still 8/1 this morning before this

[AndyMuller]

Got tickets for National Day yesterday, anybody been to the Princess Royal Roof? Looks decent like.

[duvva 💅]

That was an impressive comeback from Shishkin.

[duvva 💅]

Got tickets for National Day yesterday, anybody been to the Princess Royal Roof? Looks decent like.

Not been Andy so can’t help. Always think we’ll do it one year then always go to Cheltenham

[aedge659]

Does anyone live near Sandown?

I've won two tickets for The Betfair Imperial Cup on Saturday through Betfair and no chance i can make it down there.

Drop me a message and i can give you the info if interested?

[aedge659]

Willy Hill are taking on Constitution Hill @ Evens in a boost right now.

[Sat on the bar]

Willy Hill are taking on Constitution Hill @ Evens in a boost right now.

Good shout, surely buying yourself a free bet. This horse is a machine.

[Barneylfc∗]

Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. Not even a big racing fan 

[1892tillforever]

Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. Not even a big racing fan 

I find myself enjoying it more as I get older, especially with officiating/state club cheating ruining football. Soft ground today could throw up some interesting results.

I'll probably look a mug (as usual) but I don't fancy Gaillard Du Mesnil at all, especially at those odds. He doesn't win as often as you would think.

[Fiasco]

Marine Nationale is a really interesting runner in the Supreme. Got up late in the day to win a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse over Christmas on soft ground, and looked like an improving horse. The way he got up despite having a troubled run was impressive and he should relish the hill (although connections say he wants better ground, he's proven he can win in testing conditions).

He could be the fly in the ointment so to speak. Facile Vega could be anything but the run last time was really bad and Mullins reported he was lame. Is just over a month enough time to get him right? His conqueror last time could also be improving but I think it is just a very hard one to figure out. I'm happy to chance Marine Nationale.

[Gerry Attrick]

I’ve picked Marine Nationale just on the basis of what he’s trainer has said in interviews. You rarely see them so bullish and basically declare theirs the best in the race. It’s good enough for me to take a chance in a bit of a muddling supreme.

I’ll probably look stupid but I can’t believe Honeysuckle is so big in the mares. Yeah, she may have regressed but her form this season is still a stack ahead of the field. She got beat by a couple of the favourites for the stayers and about 5 lengths by State Man who’d be an odds on poke for the Champion in any other year. Maybe she’s gone but am I going to let her go off unbacked at 5/2 in a Mares race when she’s been solid all year? Not a fucking chance am I.

[1892tillforever]

I’ve picked Marine Nationale just on the basis of what he’s trainer has said in interviews. You rarely see them so bullish and basically declare theirs the best in the race. It’s good enough for me to take a chance in a bit of a muddling supreme.

I’ll probably look stupid but I can’t believe Honeysuckle is so big in the mares. Yeah, she may have regressed but her form this season is still a stack ahead of the field. She got beat by a couple of the favourites for the stayers and about 5 lengths by State Man who’d be an odds on poke for the Champion in any other year. Maybe she’s gone but am I going to let her go off unbacked at 5/2 in a Mares race when she’s been solid all year? Not a fucking chance am I.

Yeah I have backed her with money but Love Envoi is my selection in the RAWK challenge because I think the soft ground suits. However, you can't be letting Honeysuckle go at 5/2, you'd feel annoyed if she does the business at that price. Also, this is apparently her last ever race.

I actually think Theatre Glory could pull a shock and grab a place if things fall right for her.

[Salger]

Constitution Hill boosted to evens atm on B365.

[BER]

I find myself enjoying it more as I get older, especially with officiating/state club cheating ruining football. Soft ground today could throw up some interesting results.

I'll probably look a mug (as usual) but I don't fancy Gaillard Du Mesnil at all, especially at those odds. He doesn't win as often as you would think.

Horse Racing is drowning in Saudi money.

[1892tillforever]

Horse Racing is drowning in Saudi money.

Yeah I know. Stop ruining my enjoyment of the sport  Every damn sport is or soon will be corrupted by their blood money sadly.

[Gerry Attrick]

Horse Racing is drowning in Saudi money.

Jump racing isn’t. Flat racing has Middle Eastern money but there’s no breeding money in jumps types, so this is safe.

[Fiasco]

The money is coming for Facile Vega.

[1892tillforever]

The money is coming for Facile Vega.

I think Facile Vega was poor value at 9/4 let alone 15/8. This reminds me of Appreciate It at Leopardstown last month. Was backed into almost evens on the course from 2/1 and was nowhere near winning it.

[kesey]

Constitution Hill boosted to evens atm on B365.

Same as Sky. £10 maximum bet .

Thinking of doing it and a fiver ew on State Man. If it wins you get your State Man stake back. If State Man wins or comes second to Constitution Hill then you are up.

[y2w902]

Same as Sky. £10 maximum bet .

Thinking of doing it and a fiver ew on State Man. If it wins you get your State Man stake back. If State Man wins or comes second to Constitution Hill then you are up.

I was able to put £30 on with Bet365.

[kesey]

I was able to put £30 on with Bet365.

Ah !! Three bokkies have put it out to evens which me being me I smell a rat. I may just do what I said .

[Crouch Potato]

A warning to people about the "Loser money back as cash" offer with Sky.

In the past this was £10 max, i just saw this is £2 only. 

Is this the same for everyone?

[Gerry Attrick]

Barry Connell knows the time of day. When he tells you he’s got a monster you listen.

[1892tillforever]

Barry Connell knows the time of day. When he tells you he’s got a monster you listen.

Looked the winner before the last I thought. Seriously impressive.

[y2w902]

Haha Good land has been slashed in price immediately.

[Gerry Attrick]

Looked the winner before the last I thought. Seriously impressive.

Facile Vega had him on the stretch for about 5 strides but then MN just found another gear and went by pretty easily. Actually thought Facile Vega has run his best race in his life so far. Connell just has one.

[FlashGordon]

Facile Vega did make a slight mistake at the last and looking back Townend probably went a bit too early, but that's a serious animal right there.

[1892tillforever]

Haha Good land has been slashed in price immediately.

Saw him win last month; nice horse and has a chance but the value is probably gone! I did Impaire a while back at 10/3; now 7/4 so got value at least!

[FlashGordon]

13/2 in to 7/2 is madness 

[1892tillforever]

13/2 in to 7/2 is madness 

I think he will drift out a little by race time tomorrow. This seems like a classic punter/bookie overreaction.

[Fiasco]

Barry Connell knows the time of day. When he tells you he’s got a monster you listen.

Absolutely. What a horse.

[Gerry Attrick]

Another lovely young race horse. You wouldn’t say he’s the most natural jumper but he’s all talent and class. Thought Townend gave him a nice ride. Let him find his feet down the back straight and never asked him for anything silly. Built his confidence and sat quiet at the last.

[RobbieRedman]

let's hope dynamo is ok, doesn't look good

[Crouch Potato]

Good to see Dysart Dynamo is fine.