Sport of Kings discussion thread

Going to Goodwood on Wednesday.

palarsehater said:

@CAFCsayer can see prices now, anyone considering taking on big orange.

Exchange between myself and my mate:

Him: I'll be taking on big orange in the goodwood cup with US Army Ranger @ 16/1

I actually think USAR is the bet of the week at the current prices

I was very taken with how strongly US Army Ranger travelled at Ascot. The furthest he had gone before then he was 1m5f, where he was getting done for speed by high class horses like Highland Reel and Almanzor. AOB then sent him to Ascot over 2m5f where he travelled very powerfully all the way to the finish. I think 2m is going to be absolutely perfect trip for this horse. Coolmore are not sending Order Of St George and R Moore will represent Aidan O'Brien on US Army Ranger. 16/1 could be absolutely huge

16's has just gone 12's

Me: Big Orange is my favourite horse - so much heart, such a fun horse to watch

Sentimental reasons mean I'm loath to oppose but USAR as you say at even 12s looks value

I'm curious as to whether he'd be able to find extra at the end though - strong travel doesn't necessarily mean more than just that

Maybe a front/prominent run could help but that's a massive risk

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- I love Sheikhzayedroad too, but not quite sure he's got the class. At the prices though, might well be worth having singles on him and USAR, while rolling up Big Orange in a treble with Winter (form franked by Roly Poly) and Ribchester (general beast).

- Defo worth having Winter/Ribchester as a double

- Marsha in the Qatar King George on Friday at 5s or 6s depending on where you go is "laughably good"

- Cardsharp in the Qatar Richmond on Thursday at 3/1 is still a good bet, and putting Cardsharp and Marsha together is a big tempter

- USAR is now at 10s for tomorrow, in some places vs Big Orange, and I reckon that's not the worst shout given the withdrawal of Dal Harraild

Just a few thoughts.

Or you could bet on Roland Rocks in the 2.25 @ Goodwood

My fancies for today:

1.50 UAE Prince (EW)
2.25 Seahenge (Win)
3.00 Home of the Brave (EW)
3.35 Stradivarius (EW)
4.10 Tribal Quest (Win)
4.45 Kasbah (EW)
5.15 Al Nafoorah (EW)

skybet handily loaded my account up with free bets so shall play with them.

what ive gone for is;

1.50 khairatt
2.25 zaman
3.00 limato
3.35 big orange just cant see past it, although will have a small ew bet on pallasator ( user name )
4.10 tribal quest
4.45 love on the rocks ew
5.15 al nafoorah ew

PaddyP17 said:

Starinnaddick said:

Hi Paddy Where does Ben Linfoot tip ?

The Value Bet column on Sporting Life. It's been a consistent winner - especially on the flat - for the last two/three years. There's a record breakdown.

Latest column here https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/value-bet:-just-desert/92283

Thanks

Mine seemed to get a whack when coming on strong, which is irritating.

PaddyP17 said:

Starinnaddick said:

PaddyP17 said:

Starinnaddick said:

Hi Paddy Where does Ben Linfoot tip ?

The Value Bet column on Sporting Life. It's been a consistent winner - especially on the flat - for the last two/three years. There's a record breakdown.

Latest column here https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/value-bet:-just-desert/92283

Thanks

And he of course tipped up Dark Red, one of the few I ignored!!

... Ignore me again lol given the stewards' enquiry

ValleyGary said:

Not sure about that ride from Atzeni on UAE Prince

Agreed, he could have won that if he wasn't at the back and then tried to come through the middle :-(

Oisin Murphy has just received an 8 day ban for his Dark Red ride. Pretty harsh I thought.

The race was overturned at enquiry.

1 Fabricate
2 Dark Red
3 Khairaat
4 Uae Prince

2.25

1 Expert Eye
2 Zaman
3 Mildenberger

limato has become very expensive to follow this year.

Not my day is it