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Originally Posted by brockguy

yeah, the drop back is a big concern for me. i never like seeing it for a juvenile and only the really good ones seems to be able to handle it, esp this early in the season.. Pencil Hill's time was very quick at the Curragh last time and he easily coped with the step down to 5f as I thought he needed every inch of 6f the last time.. It'll be interesting to see what colours he races in come Ascot..

Has he been purchased then?

I really like the look of Pencil Hill actually, he has most in his favour and he already has some black type. Henry might turn out to be top class, but he will be underbet in the Coventry through hype and connections. He might just be very good, but i won't be betting him at a stupid price in a competitive race.

I think Luck Money will run very well, too. Did you see his debut at Newmarket a couple of weeks ago? He did it the hard way from the front and looked very professional in doing so. Paul Cole knows what it takes to win this and judging my what connections said after he won, this has been the target for a very long time.

I might put him and Pencil Hill in a reverse exacta. I will probably be in London next Tuesday, so i might not get to see it