I Know Its Rude To Gloat.... But "I Told You So!"
Well of course I should be charitable in the face of the smell of so many singed digits (thats burnt fingers to you), but I can't help myself...
Since the day of the announcement that Teofilo had had a setback, I've been YELLING from here that he can't win and, indeed, probably won't run.
It's no surprise that the description of the injury sounds like a recurrence of the original problem, and common sense has prevailed. Why would you risk him, when there is another equally prestigious race a couple of weeks later (Irish 2,000 Guineas).
It is to be hoped that Teofilo lives to race another day, because he is doubtless a fantastically exciting horse.
But there's no way he should have been entertained as a bet for the 2,000 Guineas after injuring himself so close to the race.
On 17th April, I wrote:
"So, if you want a tip for the 2,000 Guineas, try this: lay Teofilo at whatever price you can. Even IF he turns up on the day - which personally I doubt (I reckon they'll save him the for the Irish equivalent) - his chances are severely compromised by this training setback.
It is hard enough to win a Group 1, let alone a Classic, with an uninterrupted preparation. Factor in a hiccup little more than two weeks prior, with an easy week for the horse stated by the trainer, and it will take more than 9/2 to get me parting with my cash!"
I hope you heeded my advice.
Gloat over.
Til next time, toodlepip!
Matt
Since the day of the announcement that Teofilo had had a setback, I've been YELLING from here that he can't win and, indeed, probably won't run.
It's no surprise that the description of the injury sounds like a recurrence of the original problem, and common sense has prevailed. Why would you risk him, when there is another equally prestigious race a couple of weeks later (Irish 2,000 Guineas).
It is to be hoped that Teofilo lives to race another day, because he is doubtless a fantastically exciting horse.
But there's no way he should have been entertained as a bet for the 2,000 Guineas after injuring himself so close to the race.
On 17th April, I wrote:
"So, if you want a tip for the 2,000 Guineas, try this: lay Teofilo at whatever price you can. Even IF he turns up on the day - which personally I doubt (I reckon they'll save him the for the Irish equivalent) - his chances are severely compromised by this training setback.
It is hard enough to win a Group 1, let alone a Classic, with an uninterrupted preparation. Factor in a hiccup little more than two weeks prior, with an easy week for the horse stated by the trainer, and it will take more than 9/2 to get me parting with my cash!"
I hope you heeded my advice.
Gloat over.
Til next time, toodlepip!
Matt
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1 Comments:
Nothing like a gloat! I'm on Dutch Art at 46 on Betfair and that one with Diamond in its name! - Tim
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