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Old 23-12-2016, 11:35
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I think the 'angle' could be EW on Tea For Two at 16/1

Only 2 places but that's 40% of the field which is better than any other field size EW %

of course you'd be scuppered if there was a NR

I can see Cue Card winning but I do think there's a chance that Thistlecrack might fall or make jumping errors. With 3 usual front runners the pace could be hectic and these fences are stiff - you don't get away with jumping errors

Tea for Two will probably be held up away from the fray and be ridden to come through late when the others are tiring. And he loves it at Kempton - 3 runs, 3 wins

and he has the lovely Lizzie (She's So Posh) Kelly on board.............
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Old 26-12-2016, 14:19
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Daryl Jacob you absolute plonker - just cost me a fortune and thrown away a Grade 1. Lucky he didn't get seriously injured there ...
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Old 26-12-2016, 14:28
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Yes think he was rather ambitious there considering his position, giving the horse the stick and shaking it up when he was over 10 lengths up.
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Old 26-12-2016, 14:35
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Yes think he was rather ambitious there considering his position, giving the horse the stick and shaking it up when he was over 10 lengths up.
I was shouting at the TV once he started hitting the horse and rousting it along when he could have won on the bridle ... rides like that won't do him any favours.

I would imagine all concerned must be absolutely seething at him.
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Old 26-12-2016, 15:38
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Got to say that was special. Thistlecrack pulling away from Cue Card round the bend like he was out for a workout not a grade 1 chase!

Also Daryl Jacob take note of how to take the last fence when 10 lengths clear at Kempton
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Old 27-12-2016, 00:09
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Great win for Thistlecrack - he has some sort of engine and that was the best jumping round I have seen from a novice. If he jumps like that he wins ... pure and simple.

Not entirely sure that Cue Card run his race as he never really travelled the way he normally does and just held on for 2nd. Maybe he was taken out of his comfort zone and paid the price for going head to head with his stablemate from so far out.
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:19
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Douvan about to go at Leopardstown in a Grade 1

1/7.....
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:34
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An outstanding performance from Thistlecrack which justifies not going for the novice chase which as he's 8 was the right call and will give plenty of trainers a bit of a fright for the Gold Cup. Not Jacob's finest hour at the last on Might Bite.

Douvan duly obliged giving Mullins/Walsh a three timer.
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:46
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An outstanding performance from Thistlecrack which justifies not going for the novice chase which as he's 8 was the right call and will give plenty of trainers a bit of a fright for the Gold Cup. Not Jacob's finest hour at the last on Might Bite.

Douvan duly obliged giving Mullins/Walsh a three timer.
Indeed. He always seems to win in a canter

Altior about to go off at Kempton at 1/8

I know which 1/8 shot I'd prefer...
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Old 27-12-2016, 16:35
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Just watched the Channel 4 finale...nice memories but how in the world can they not mention (or show) the Mohammed Ali of the champion Hurdle (which just happens to hold the record for most Grade 1 wins) , or and this is worse, the Six time consecutive winner of the Mares Hurdle. Two of the best horses ever to grace Cheltenham and not even a nod.

Dissapointed
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Old 27-12-2016, 20:50
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Is it possible that Colin Tizzard could have three of the best horses in the Cheltenham Gold Cup with the likes of

Thistlecrack
Cue Card

And

Native River
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Old 31-12-2016, 11:31
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Racing UK is free today (Newbury + Warwick)
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Old 31-12-2016, 11:37
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Cheers for the heads-up

Congrats to John Gosden on his MBE as well
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Old 31-12-2016, 14:08
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Racing UK is free today (Newbury + Warwick)
Which channel number is it on freeview please? Can't find it on my little tv nor on my talk talk you view tv in the sitting room
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Old 31-12-2016, 14:29
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Which channel number is it on freeview please? Can't find it on my little tv nor on my talk talk you view tv in the sitting room
I had a look earlier and think it's only free on Sky and Virgin

the channel is on Freeview (channel 231) but it's listed as an internet connected channel which I'm not sure what that is but I think it means you can't get it on normal Freeview
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Old 01-01-2017, 23:56
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Is it possible that Colin Tizzard could have three of the best horses in the Cheltenham Gold Cup with the likes of

Thistlecrack
Cue Card

And

Native River
Cue Card surely goes the Ryanair? I think Thistlcrack wins it, hard to knock him after his King George - Native River, I'll eat my hat if he wins it.

What's everyone's thoughts on ITV Racing, anyway? Can't say I enjoy Fitzy and Chapman on my screen at the same time...
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Old 02-01-2017, 03:19
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Cue Card surely goes the Ryanair? I think Thistlcrack wins it, hard to knock him after his King George - Native River, I'll eat my hat if he wins it.

What's everyone's thoughts on ITV Racing, anyway? Can't say I enjoy Fitzy and Chapman on my screen at the same time...
If ever there was a man the word 'knob' was made for, it's Matt Chapman.
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Old 02-01-2017, 09:40
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What's everyone's thoughts on ITV Racing, anyway? Can't say I enjoy Fitzy and Chapman on my screen at the same time...
I totally forgot to flick over and have a look !

I suspect the studio based ITV4 shows (if that's what they are) might be more entertaining with fewer people butting in and less frenetic ...........
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Old 02-01-2017, 13:50
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If ever there was a man the word 'knob' was made for, it's Matt Chapman.
Agreed. I think it's safe to say I dislike him more than I do Dave "Mr Shouty" Nevison on Racing UK.
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Old 02-01-2017, 18:31
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I had a look earlier and think it's only free on Sky and Virgin

the channel is on Freeview (channel 231) but it's listed as an internet connected channel which I'm not sure what that is but I think it means you can't get it on normal Freeview
Thanks. I gave up in the end.😟
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