Er, I don't think I'd be backing at 4/7, Fonzie! I did think the Evens (BOG) Kopek Des Bordes was just about worth taking. I think Constitution Hill will win the Champion, but it should be noted that his advantage on Timeform ratings is based on his performance three years ago in the 2022 Supreme Novices. Betterdaysahead is a very live danger.
Agree about the larger field races. A case can be made for five or six in each of them e/w. Even the first race is paying out on four places. Value to be had leaving the hotpots alone.
https://skillzone.paddypower.com/ Have a go each day at their free game. If you find the winner in each of the first six races you get a share of what's left of the 250k prize fund. You get less picks to find the winner as the races go on. So you get 6 picks in race 1, 5 in race 2 until you need the winner in race 6.
Sorry I wasn't having a go - I just meant in general, and I was referring to Majbrough mainly. I just prefer trying to solve a 20 runner handicap. I'll be cheering Constitution Hill on. Its a shame that there isn't the dead 8, as I think Golden Ace would be the one to fill the places. She's 9/2 without the Big Two - I think she'll beat State Man. I've added Dysart Enos w/o Lossie at 16s in the Mares.
Just in case everyone wasn’t aware, Bet365 offer EW Extra Places if you fancy an outsider for 3 places in a 7 horse field etc etc
I’ve only just noticed that first race is named after Michael O’Sullivan and he rode the winner 2 yrs ago. Great tribute …..
What a performance from Myretown. Will be one of favourites for Grand National but feel a bit for supporters of Victorrino and Trelawne. Lost as soon as rope was lifted.
If you're a jockey, riding against Lossiemouth in the Mares do you: A) Try and ride the race at a good pace to run the finish out of her B) Try and crowd her a little to make it uncomfortable Or C) Go round at no gallop, then move off the rail on the final bend to allow the best horse in the race to use her finishing speed to sprint clear. I'd make them all do 20 press ups as a forfeit.