Just an observation but considering yesterday’s race is supposed to be the “Gold Cup” of P2P racing it amazes me that on the forum it was hardly mentioned or have I missed something?
Think the lack of discussion was a reflection of the likelihood of a British Pointer being in the shakeup this year. Best of home team was Shearer (5th) which hasn't been near a point to point course. Looked to me like it didn't quite get the trip but if it went to Aintree and bowled along in front like that it might just do the job.
Howeve 8 out of first 10 home Being Irish trained says it all.
Almost everyone I was discussing the race with in person had given it to the Irish weeks ago. But it was not easy to work out which of theirs was going to come out on top. This years Irish Hunter Chases had looked a bit sub-standard so I guess it was not a big surprise Wonderwall has come out of their point to points. However, it looked like the stable's second string, had never been the strongest of stayers in the UK and I think it could be the first novice to win since Cappa Bleu. So not surprisingly, I'm not sure anyone put it up in the comp.
Think the lack of discussion was a reflection of the likelihood of a British Pointer being in the shakeup this year. Best of home team was Shearer (5th) which hasn't been near a point to point course. Looked to me like it didn't quite get the trip but if it went to Aintree and bowled along in front like that it might just do the job.
Howeve 8 out of first 10 home Being Irish trained says it all.
Almost everyone I was discussing the race with in person had given it to the Irish weeks ago. But it was not easy to work out which of theirs was going to come out on top. This years Irish Hunter Chases had looked a bit sub-standard so I guess it was not a big surprise Wonderwall has come out of their point to points. However, it looked like the stable's second string, had never been the strongest of stayers in the UK and I think it could be the first novice to win since Cappa Bleu. So not surprisingly, I'm not sure anyone put it up in the comp.