RACING CHAT Thursday 23 January

[WEIGHTWATCHER]

Top of the morning all.

A 3/1 winner Komedy Kicks with an 11/2 each way placed yesterday (Just Gino / 3rd), and so we move on to today. 

Some selections to start with brief summaries and then we will move on to the big race of the day in Ireland, the Thyestes Chase:

Huntingdon 2.30 SUPER SURVIVOR e/w @ 5/1 (B365)  3 places

Wetherby 12.55 GET THE BEAT e/w @ 5/1 (general)  3 places

Wetherby 2.40 IT'S MAISY @ 7/2 (general)

Summary:

2.30 Old 9 year old warrior who should be competitive.

12.55 Needs to eke out a bit of improvement but should find ground today a plus for his chances.

2.40 Very interesting debutant over fences, ground should be right up her street.

(THYESTES CHASE)

What a puzzle to solve and ended up with a shortlist of four of which Bushman's Pass was discarded on return from a 306 day break (might need the run). Also, was a tad interested in Velvet Elvis (Cromwell lesser fancied) who would have needed his last run off a break and is maybe better judged off his previous Fairyhouse win (only 4 runners). Ended up with these two, again brief additional comments:

Gowran Park 2.48 SHANNON ROYALE @ 15/2 (general) (cheeky f/cst with Stuzzikini)

Gowran Park 2.48 STUZZIKINI e/w @ 20/1 (B365/L/C)  5 places  

Whether Shannon Royale has built up enough experience in his last three beginners chase runs for a test like this is highly debateable but we shall see the limits of his ability today.

Not sure Stuzzikini is well enough handicapped to win this and the ground is also a big question mark but I have little doubt Gordon Elliot knew exactly what his next target was after his Troytown Chase win.

Best of luck today all with whatever you play.  

[Trotter]

Ah ...... two threads !

As I didn't post any tips let my one slide away

here's what I wrote .......

'Watch out for Palladian in the Maiden Hurdle at Huntingdon at 12.47

Last years German Derby winner is the most expensive horse ever to run over jumps ...... he cost connections 1.4 million Euros

The Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham is on the cards, following which he'll be aimed at group races on the flat with the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot as his main aim'