Hunt Ball rolls into town

[my miss storm cat]

Well not too much to discuss about his run (of course I love him to death and had already accepted that this whole never actually winning thing should be treated as a rather endearing quality at this point) but what about restarting the race? Thoughts?

[scanman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Well not too much to discuss about his run (of course I love him to death and had already accepted that this whole never actually winning thing should be treated as a rather endearing quality at this point) but what about restarting the race? Thoughts?

Atlantic Equine could write volumes on how to mismanage a racehorse. He tried today and raced into contention at the top of the hill, but ultimately was in way too deep (18th; beaten 40 lengths). All is not lost though, he's 10 years old and is eligible for Veteran's chases. Wonder if the ownership will have enough sense to go that route. Hopefully beforehand, they will find a really easy novice hurdle to win so that he will regain his confidence.

As for the start, I thought the first go was good. Don't like standing starts and it adversely affected my play, Monetaire, who might have gotten up to win had he not been disadvantaged at the start. Oh well, that's racing.

Still lots to look forward to. For me, I will be on Coneygree in the Gold Cup tomorrow and Balthazar King in the National next month.

[my miss storm cat]

Thanks for that and yeah, a confidence builder couldn't hurt.

Good luck with Coneygree tomorrow. Rooting for Bobs Worth but am thinking of playing Road to Riches. I like Many Clouds and think he has a good chance as well but would assume the odds on him come down (not exactly sure who the 2nd favorite is behind Silviniaco Conti but I'd guess it will be him by tomorrow morning),so will take a chance with RTR.

[Gate Dancer]

The 4th is quite the loaded race. (Sorry about Hunt Ball, missed him while traveling) Some very impressive margins of victory by the horses in this race. I may just be boxing the horses you both have mentioned. Cheers!!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by scanman

For me, I will be on Coneygree in the Gold Cup tomorrow

Originally Posted by scanman

We almost had the exacta.

Brilliant result!!! Coneygree is such a lovely economical jumper. Accomplishing this as a novice is unheard of. Huge thrill for me watching this wonderful athlete, plus landing a very nice touch.

Well done, Scanman! Just outstanding (and you are far too kind)!

Beautiful horse.

Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

The 4th is quite the loaded race. (Sorry about Hunt Ball, missed him while traveling) Some very impressive margins of victory by the horses in this race. I may just be boxing the horses you both have mentioned. Cheers!!

Hope you listened to Scanman (and for the record I am comically terrible with the jumps horses so you might want to rethink listening to me. ).

[Gate Dancer]

Hope you listened to Scanman (and for the record I am comically terrible with the jumps horses so you might want to rethink listening to me. ).

Nice pick, Scan.............conference call got in my way and just watched the replay at lunch. Well done!
(thanks for the warning MMSC....)

[my miss storm cat]

4th (!)...

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/res..._tabs=ANALYSIS

[scanman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Thanks for that and yeah, a confidence builder couldn't hurt.

Good luck with Coneygree tomorrow. Rooting for Bobs Worth but am thinking of playing Road to Riches. I like Many Clouds and think he has a good chance as well but would assume the odds on him come down (not exactly sure who the 2nd favorite is behind Silviniaco Conti but I'd guess it will be him by tomorrow morning),so will take a chance with RTR.

We almost had the exacta.

Brilliant result!!! Coneygree is such a lovely economical jumper. Accomplishing this as a novice is unheard of. Huge thrill for me watching this wonderful athlete, plus landing a very nice touch.