The National Hunt season culminates this afternoon on both sides of the Irish Sea. A disappointing punting experience for this corner, hopefully today will bring a bit of luck. Punchestown has been discommoded by the unseasonable weather but it does bring the main event, the Punchestown Gold cup, to our screens on a Saturday afternoon. Quel Esprit is entitled to go off favourite and expect him to maintain his stable's predominance. However, it is interesting to note that Magnaminity, is the sole representative from Gigginstown's batallion of staying chasers and at the prices he might be worth a small wager.
Over at Sandown the main feature is the Bet 365 Gold Cup. Always like to have a bet in this race but struggling to find one in this year's uninspiring field. Le Beau Bai , if the ground does dry out too much, looks the safest option.
enjoy...
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Quel Susprit!! Peut-etre Non!!
It's been a difficult betting week so far and with recouping opportunites limited, one's intentions are to enjoy Gold Cup Day (best day of the year!!). Expect Long Run to win the Blue Riband but his patchy form this season does not warrant a hefty bet at the short odds available. Kauto Star should do his thing but in a moderate renewal, it might pay to look for a capable outsider. Holding a long term ante post on Quel Esprit pushes me in that direction and at 16/1, an each way wager should give us a run for our money.
The Triumph confounds with nothing between the leading English and Irish contenders. Balder Succes, albeit Alan King's second string, comes somewhat from left field and following his visually impressive win at Ascot is a worth an interest in what should be a spectacle if nothing else
Boston Bob is the day's "Banker Bet" in the Albert Bartlett. Very impressive last time on unsuitable ground, he seemed set for the Neptune. For some reason he was diverted to this grinding test but his class should prevail.
The ramainder of the card is for punting and I am hopeful that either of Redera, Make a Track and Slieveardagh will give followers from the Emerald Isle something to shout home.
enjoy....
The Triumph confounds with nothing between the leading English and Irish contenders. Balder Succes, albeit Alan King's second string, comes somewhat from left field and following his visually impressive win at Ascot is a worth an interest in what should be a spectacle if nothing else
Boston Bob is the day's "Banker Bet" in the Albert Bartlett. Very impressive last time on unsuitable ground, he seemed set for the Neptune. For some reason he was diverted to this grinding test but his class should prevail.
The ramainder of the card is for punting and I am hopeful that either of Redera, Make a Track and Slieveardagh will give followers from the Emerald Isle something to shout home.
enjoy....
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