Well, that was quite exciting, wasn’t it ?!?!
First we had the price crash this morning: and then the
drama of the race itself.
Not
bad entertainment from one small tip on a dull Thursday afternoon !
To
be honest, I’ve no idea how Beforeall won today…
I
wasn’t optimistic when I saw him reigned back off a strong early pace – and as
he was crowded through the early stages of the race, my optimism fell
further.
With
a circuit to go, I felt it far more likely that he would be pulled up, than win
– but that clearly wasn’t how Leighton Aspell saw things…
He
kept on pushing – and when his rivals starting falling away one by one, there
was a gradual realisation that Beforeall
had a chance.
Admittedly, even jumping the second last, it looked a
slim chance – but on the run to the final fence, it became clear that he just
might do it.
Jumping the last, he looked sure to win - but then Regal
Flow battle back and it was only in the shadow of the post, that Beforeall
managed to claim him.
It
was very nice to have one go our way for a change…
In
truth, it could easily have been two on the day, as I did consider putting up As
De Fer as well.
I
decided against it because there were just a few too many that I fancied in the
race – but he put them all to the sword, coming home unchallenged by 26
lengths.
My 5
horse short list contained the first 4 home. It’s a shame you can’t do a
quadcast – but the tricast paid £134, for anyone who took the risk !
In
the following race at Warwick, both Knight of the Realm and Vice et Vertu ran
well – but ultimately didn’t get home, in what were truly desperate
conditions.
The
latter in particular, is worth keeping an eye on…
Finally, at Thurles, Smashing looked different class to
his rivals in the conditions chase.
He
was running on empty over the final 2 fences – but over the minimum trip and on
better ground, it will take a decent one to beat him.
He
might not be quite up to the standard of Un De Sceux, but I would like to bet
that there aren’t many better 2 mile chasers around at the moment,
Definitely one to bear in mind for the spring
festivals…
TVB.
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