Not that I'm complaining. The long weekend in France was excellent as John has outlined in his blog. We survived another few days of Alix's driving and had a weekend of contrast which included horses (as always), more horses, this time on canvas thanks to Géricault's magnificent paintings in the Louvre and the peacefulness of the D-Day beaches, where it is nigh on impossible to imagine the horror of what happened there 64 years ago.I'm a little disappointed that Problem Walrus has not yet furnished us with his Cheltenham tips. Let's hope he's a little more forthcoming for Aintree. For what they're worth, my fancied horses are: Carruthers, Katchit, Kruguyrova and Knowhere e/w in the Gold Cup.
I've a feeling I've not put in anywhere near enough training ahead of Cheltenham. Not quite sure I'll get the trip this year but we'll see. On my way down on Monday I'm calling in to see Kayf Tara at Overbury Stud. I sincerely hope I'll be cheering home his first Cheltenham winner next week, especially if it's Carruthers or The Package.
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I think Global Warming is getting to me as it has slowed down my thinking re Cheltenham.
However as we head into a ten and nine race marathon for Thurs and Fri respectively I have great confidence in Sherwoods Folly,Voy por Ustedes,Bible Lord,Templer, Backbord and The Listener.For friday Denman obviously - if he can run as well as his owner can talk Kauto Star might as well stay in his box at Ditcheat.And Drombeag too in the Foxhunters, I have a sneaking suspicion he might do well in the National too for which at this stage I have high regard for Comply or Die and Parsons Legacy - the latter normally runs at Cheltenham but has opted out this time.He stays, likes good ground , jumps well isn't a novice or 2nd season chaser.This could be the start of a Walrus inspired plunge.
Easy to say so after the event but I was firmly with you in the Denman camp, to the extent that I included in my 12 to follow for the season and not Kauto Star. Should have had them both but never mind, I wore my Denman rosette with pride at Prestbury Park.
Not sure about the National just yet but W Mullins seems to think Pomme Tiepy is none the worse for her fall at Cheltenham and she's in the Irish National a week on Monday on 10st.
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